HEALTH EXAMINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Preschool, kindergarten, and sixth-grade students, as well as all new enrollees from out of state, are required to have a health examination and immunizations.

Current Student Immunization data is available here.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Immunizations page

Forms

• Student Health Examination Form – English
• Student Health Examination Form – Spanish

SCHOOL MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

According to our School District policy, all medications require a School Medication Authorization Form to be completed by both a parent and the physician in order for the medication to be administered at school.  A form is required for prescription and over the counter medications, including over the counter cough drops.  If you have any questions, please call the Health Office at your child’s school.

Forms

• School Medication Authorization Form – English
• School Medication Authorization Form – Spanish

DENTAL EXAMINATIONS

All Illinois children in kindergarten and Grades 2 and 6 are required to have an oral health examination.  Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and he/she must sign the proof of school dental examination form.  Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Oral Health page.

Forms

• Dental Examination Form – English
• Dental Examination Form – Spanish
• Dental Examination Waiver Form – English
• Dental Examination Waiver Form – Spanish

VISION EXAMINATIONS

All children enrolling in kindergarten or in school for the first time are required to have an eye exam.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Vision & Hearing page.

Forms

• Vision Examination Form – English

LEAD SCREENINGS

Lead screening is recommended for children under six; consult your doctor. All Head-Start children are required to have lead screenings completed.

References

• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire including High Risk Zip Codes – English
• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire including High Risk Zip Codes – Spanish

ASTHMA ACTION PLAN

Governor Rauner signed Public Act 099-0843 into effect. The Public Act requires school districts to have an Asthma Emergency Response Protocol in place, provide training to staff on asthma symptoms and treatment every two years, and ask parents of students diagnosed with asthma to provide the school with an Asthma Action Plan annually.

If your child needs to receive medication at school or will be self-carrying/self-administering asthma medication at school, please have the school medication form completed by your child’s physician and complete the parent section.

References

• Asthma Action Plan
• Asthma Response Protocol

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References

• Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• IHSA/IESA Sport Participation Exam Form
• Resources for Influenza (Flu)
• Resources for Meningococcal Disease