School Health and Immunization Requirements

Pre-k and Early Childhood- School Physical, Lead Questionnaire, Immunizations

All students entering for the first time are required to have a school physical on "The Certificate of Child Health Examination Form" with all areas being addressed including a review of body systems, immunization record, height, weight, BMI, and Diabetes Screening. The parent must fill-out and sign the health history; a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner must complete the form.  All students are required to complete a lead questionnaire, based on the results students may be required to have a lead blood-level test.  The questionnaire is to be attached to the school physical. 

Immunizations:

Dtap- 4 or more doses, Polio- 3 or more doses, MMR- 1 dose, HIB vaccination series, Hepatitis B vaccination series, Varicella vaccination or proof of chickenpox disease

Kindergarten- School Physical, Boosters, Lead Questionnaire, Dental Exam, Vision Exam

All students entering KDG for the first time are required to have a school physical on "The Certificate of Child Health Examination Form" with all areas being addressed including review of body systems, immunization record, height, weight, BMI, and Diabetes Screening.  The parent must fill-out and sign the health history; a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner must complete the form. All students are required to complete a lead questionnaire, based on the results students may be required to have a lead blood-level test.  The questionnaire is to be attached to the school physical.

All students are required to have a dental exam on the School Dental Exam Form.  If your student is eligible to receive dental services at school, this will be completed at the fall clinic. You may sign a dental waiver form if you do not have access to a dentist accepting KIDCARE or Medicaid. All KDG students are required to obtain a school vision exam completed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.  If you do not have access to a KIDCARE or Medicaid vision provider, you may sign the waiver form.

Immunizations:

Dtap- booster being given after the 4^th birthday, Polio- booster being given after the 4^th birthday, MMR- booster being given after the 4^th birthday.  Some physicians are recommending a varicella booster.

 2^nd Grade- Dental Exam

All students entering 2^nd grade are required to have a dental exam on the School Dental Exam Form. If your student is eligible to receive dental services at school; this will be completed at the fall clinic.  You may sign a dental waiver form if you do not have access to a dentist accepting KIDCARE or Medicaid.

  6^th Grade- School Physical, Immunizations, and Dental Exam

All students entering 6^th grade for the first time are required to have a school physical on "The Certificate of Child Health Examination Form" with all areas being addressed including a review of body systems, height, weight, BMI, and Diabetes Screening. A sports' physical will not be accepted. The parent must fill-out and sign the health history; a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner must complete the form.  ALL students entering 6th grade are required to receive a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Accelular Pertussis) vaccine.  Some Physicians are recommending the Gardasil vaccine series.  ll 6^th graders are required to have a dental exam on the School Dental Exam Form.  If your student is eligible to receive dental services at school; this will be completed at the fall clinic. You may sign a dental waiver form if you do not have access to a dentist accepting KIDCARE or Medicaid.

 9^th Grade- School Physical, Tdap vaccine

All students entering 9^th grade for the first time are required to have a school physical on "The Certificate of Child Health Examination Form" with all areas being addressed including a review of body systems, height, weight, BMI, and Diabetes Screening. A sports' physical will not be accepted.  The parent must fill-out and sign the health history; a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner must complete the form.

Immunizations- ALL student entering the 9th grade are required to receive a Tdap (Tetanus, Dephtheria, Accelular Pertussis) vaccine.  this vaccine needs to be recorded on the 9th grade physical.  Some physicians are recommending the Meningococcal vaccine. 

We are requesting to have all physical and immunization records turned in at registration.  Students that do not have health forms completed b the first full day of school will be excluded. All forms and Illinois School Health regulations may be obtained from www.isbe.net and www.idph.state.il.us . Additional forms are available in the school offices.

Medication Rules

All medications being dispensed by school nurse needs to be in the original labeled container and all prescription medications must be accompanied by a medication form including both the physician and parental signatures.  We request all non-presciption medication to be accompanied by a medication form including both the physician and parental signatures. 

Inhalers

All student are encouraged to carry inhalers with them at all times.  Students need a note from their parents stating they can carry their inhaler and a copy of the prescription for the inhaler from the physician.   

Special Health Needs

If your student has an allergy and has an epinephrine kit ordered, please send one to school and notify the school nurse.  If your student is Diabetic, please send insulin and all testing supplies to school and notify the school nurse.  Please notify nursing of any health conditions your student has so we may plan appropriate care and be prepared in the event of a crisis.