Nurses & Healthcare
Student Health Requirements
PHYSICAL AND IMMUNIZATIONS
OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFER
All students enrolling for the first time in an Illinois public school are required by the state to have a current physical examination and immunizations completed on the approved Illinois Department of Public Health Form due by October 1st. For students transferring after the start of the year, all health documentation is due 30 days after the start date.
IN-STATE TRANSFER
All students transferring to District 35 from another Illinois public school are required to submit documentation of a physical examination and immunizations completed on the approved Illinois Department of Public Health Form due by October 1st. For students transferring after the start of the year, all health documentation is due 30 days after the start date.
DENTAL EXAMINATION
All students entering kindergarten, second and sixth grade grades are required to have a dental examination. Dental examinations are due by May 15th of the year the student is enrolled in kindergarten, second or sixth grade. A current examination is one that was completed within 18 months of May 15th.
EYE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
All students enrolling in a kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in an Illinois public school shall submit proof of an eye examination completed within the previous year before October 1st of the school year.
Physical Examination and Immunization Requirements by Grade
Concussion Information
Schools are required to implement requirements for training and response should a student be diagnosed with a concussion.
Vaccine Reminders
The best way to prevent flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Flu vaccine is provided at many local health departments, private health care providers, and pharmacies across Illinois. It is recommended you contact your health care provider about what
form of flu vaccine you should receive.
See information from IDPH here.
As of fall 2015, all 6th and 12th grade students in Illinois schools are required to be immunized with the Meningococcal vaccine. Click to read more about the importance of the Meningococcal Vaccine.
School Nurses
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How do I know if it is OK to send my child to school?
VIEW our ATTENDANCE CHECKLIST!
Please let the school know by 9:15 am if your child is out sick. Complete the ABSENCE FORM to submit an absence.