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, 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 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, Tetanus Booster

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 9^th graders are required to have a Tetanus booster if it has been 10 years since their last booster. The booster needs to be recorded on the 9^th 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 medication being dispensed by school nursing needs to be in the original labeled container and the medication form must contain by both parent and physician signature; this includes all medication even over-the counter such as Tylenol.  Medication forms may be picked up in the school offices and at school registration.

Inhalers

All students are encouraged to carry their inhalers with them at all times.  An Asthma policy form needs to be completed by both parent and physician. The forms will be available at registration.

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.