ALL STUDENTS:  IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

All students must submit an updated immunization record that provides proof of having received all of the vaccines required by the State of Illinois for the current school year.  If a student cannot receive one or more of the required vaccines due to a medical condition, a letter of medical exemption indicating the reason the student cannot receive the vaccine(s) must be drafted and signed by a licensed healthcare provider.  If a student does not receive vaccines due to religious beliefs, the Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption Form must be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider.  The immunization record, letter of medical exemption (if applicable), and religious exemption form (if applicable) must be submitted at registration.  Any student not in compliance with these requirements within 14 calendar days of the start of school may be excluded from school per State of Illinois regulations.

PREK / EARLY CHILDHOOD:  PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

All incoming Pre-K students must submit the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam Form dated within the 12 months of the submission deadline. Physicals exams MUST be turned in within 2 weeks of the start of school.  Any student not in compliance with these requirements may be excluded from school per State of Illinois regulations.

KINDERGARTEN:  PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, DENTAL EXAMINATION & VISION EXAMINATION

All incoming Kindergarten students must submit the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam Form with lead and diabetic screens completed and dated within the 12 months of the submission deadline. Physicals exams MUST be turned in within 2 weeks of the start of school.  Any student not in compliance with these requirements may be excluded from school per State of Illinois regulations.

All incoming kindergarten students must submit the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Form dated within 18 months of the submission deadline.  Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and can be waived with submission of the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Waiver Form.  

All incoming kindergarten students the IDPH Proof of Eye Examination Form dated within 18 months of the submission deadline.  Examinations must be performed by a licensed ophthalmologist, and can be waived with submission of the IDPH Proof of Eye Examination Waiver Form. 

2nd GRADE:  DENTAL EXAMINATION

All incoming second grade students must submit the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Form dated within 18 months of the submission deadline.  Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and can be waived with submission of the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Waiver Form.  

6th GRADE:  PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DENTAL EXAMINATION

All incoming sixth grade students must submit the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam Form dated within the 12 months of the submission deadline.  School physicals fulfill the requirements for sixth grade students who choose to participate in sports-a separate sports physical is not necessary.  Forms must be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after the start of the school. Any student not in compliance with these requirements may be excluded from school per State of Illinois regulations. 

All incoming sixth grade students must submit the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Form dated within 18 months of the submission deadline.  Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and can be waived with submission of the IDPH Proof of School Dental Health Examination Waiver Form.   

7th and 8th GRADES:  SPORTS PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (IF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS)

All seventh and eighth grade students who will be participating in a sport must submit the IHSA/IESA Pre-Participation Examination Form dated within 13 months of the submission deadline.  Sports examinations are valid for 395 days or 13 months from the date they were completed, at which time a new examination must be completed and submitted in order to maintain eligibility for participation.  The sports examination form must be submitted by the first day of practice for whichever sport the student will be participating in.  Students that will not be participating in sports do not need to submit a physical examination form after sixth grade year. 

NEW/TRANSFER STUDENTS: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, DENTAL EXAMINATION, VISION EXAMINATION, PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS

Students entering an Illinois school from out of state or out of country for the first time at any grade level must submit the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam Form.  The exam must be completed no earlier than a year (365 days) prior to the start of attendance at an Illinois school. Transferring students must also provide proof of dental examination and vision examination and must show proof of receiving the immunizations required by the State of Illinois for the current school year. Physical examination and proof of immunization must be submitted within 30 days of student entering the district.  Failure to provide documents may result in exclusion from school per State of Illinois regulations.