HEALTH INFORMATION
Tdap Immunization Requirement
Any child entering 6th through 12th grade shall show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTap, DT or Td dose.
Chicken pox Vaccine(Varicella):
Any child entering Kindergarten through 12th grade shall show proof of having received two doses of varicella vaccine.
Meningitis(MCV4) requirement:
The requirement is for 6th through 11th grade entry. All students entering these grade levels must show proof of one dose of MCV4. All students entering 12th grade must show proof of two doses of MCV4. The second dose must be after 16 years of age. If the first dose of MCV4 was given after age 16 then only one dose is required at 12th grade.
State Dental Exam Requirement
Parents, please note that the State of Illinois requires that all children entering Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grades have an oral health examination. A licensed dentist must perform the examination and he/she will need to sign the proof of examination form. Each child shall present proof of examination by a dentist before May 15, 2024. The exam must be recorded on the Illinois State Form and must have been completed within 18 months of the deadline (completed between 11/15/22 and 5/15/24). Anyone failing to provide the required exam or filing a waiver with the school will have their report card withheld until they become compliant. These forms will be sent home with the physical forms on May 3rd. If you have appointments prior to the forms being sent home please stop by the office to get the form to take with you.
School vs. Sports Physical
If your child is entering the appropriate grade level that requires a school physical then that physical will be accepted as a sports physical as well. Please note that the IHSA sports physical form WILL NOT be accepted as a school physical.
State Vision Exam Requirement
It is required that children entering Illinois schools for the first time at kindergarten or after receiving an eye exam. Therefore, if you have a child that will be entering kindergarten in 2022-2023 then an eye exam will be required to be completed by October 15, 2023.
Self-Carry Medication
If your child is required to self-carry an inhaler, epi-pen, or diabetic medication then the Authorization for Self-Carry/Administration of Medicine must be filled out by the physician and the parent/guardian. Please ask the school nurse for this form prior to visiting the physician. It is also recommended that an extra dose of medication be brought to the school and left in the nurse’s office in the instance that the medication is not available.
REQUIREMENTS
Kindergarten
School Physical Exam
Up-to-date immunizations
Lead Screening
Dental Exam
Vision Exam
1st Grade
Up-to-date immunizations
2nd Grade
Dental Exam
Up-to-date immunizations
3rd/4th/5th Grade
Up-to-date immunizations
Sports Physical if needed
6th Grade
School Physical Exam
Up-to-date immunizations
Tdap
Meningitis
Dental Exam
7th /8th Grade
Up-to-date immunizations
Sports Physical if needed
9th Grade
School Physical Exam
Up-to-date immunizations
Dental Exam
10th/11th
Up-to-date immunizations
Sports Physical if needed
12th Grade
Up-to-date immunizations
Meningitis
Sports Physical if needed
HEALTH FORMS
Click the links below to download instructions and forms.
School Physical - This form will also be used as a sports physical.
(Required for entry into Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade. Also required for any new student enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time.)A Sports Physical must be completed prior to participation in a sports activity.
Dental Exam - Required for Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grades.
Eye Exam - Required for Kindergarten and any new student enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time.
School Medication Form - Required to be completed by a physician if the student is to keep medication at school.
Authorization for self-carry medication.
(Required to be completed by parent and physician if the student is to carry inhaler or epi-pen at school.Allergy Assessment - Family Food Allergy Health History Form