Health Services

COVID-19 Virtual School Form (Due August 27, 2021)

We are excited to welcome our students back in September for the 2021-22 school year! Students will be returning to full-time, in-person instruction for this school year. We are prepared to support all of our students for in-person learning, as it allows us to best address students’ academic as well as social-emotional needs.

While we expect all students to return to full-time in-person instruction in the fall, we do recognize that some students or family members in their household with exceptional medical considerations or living situations may need to continue participating in virtual instruction. The Syracuse City School District is ready to provide virtual instruction for this subset of students. All families who wish for their child to participate in virtual learning will need to complete the COVID-19 Virtual School Program application and accompanying medical exemption form by 8/27/2021. Once the application form is completed, submitted, and qualifications are confirmed, we will get back to you with next steps.
 
We encourage you to check back regularly for new information and updates to help your child prepare for the 2021-22 school year. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your child’s school.

The following is required to apply for COVID-19 Virtual School Program:

1. COVID-19 Virtual School Program application;
2. Medical Evaluation and completion of application by a physician; 
3. Psychological diagnoses must be completed by a physician; 
4. Reviews and updates as necessary. 
5. All virtual school instruction will expire after 90 days or the first semester. A new application will be required with all medical updates for committee review at that time. 
6. An up–to–date (within the last year) physical exam and a medical release of information must be attached to this form. 
7. COVID-19 Virtual School Program applications must be submitted to Health Services: 
   1. Fax number: (315) 435-4859 or,
   2. Emailed to healthservices@scsd.us
   3. Mailing address: 725 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY 13210 
8. All COVID-19 Virtual School Program applications must be approved by the COVID-19 Virtual School Program Committee following the physician’s recommendation for virtual instruction.

2021-2022 Immunizations for School Entry