2016-17 Health Requirements

The School Code of Illinois requires a Physical Examon all children entering a public, private or parochial school for the following grade levels for the first time.

·	Pre-kindergarten ·	Kindergarten
·     6th grade ·     9th grade
Exams must be completed within one year prior to the first entrance to the required grade. The exam must be completed on the required “Certificate of Child Health” form. Parent signature and completion of Health History section required on this form. Exams due no later than October 15th of the school year.

***Please note: IESA/IHSA sports physical forms MAY NOT  be used as the required school health exam. *However, a physical exam completed on the “Certificate of Child Health” form may be used as a sports physical.

Minimum Immunization requirements must be met including:
·	Proof of one dose of Tdap is required for students entering grades 6-12
·	Varicella – Two doses required for students entering Kg, 6th and 9th grade , or proof of Immunity (Physician statement or laboratory evidence)

·	Mumps and Rubella – two doses grades K - 12

·	For the 2016-2017school year, immunization requirements are as follows:

· Meningococcal Vaccine

§One dose for first entry into 6th grade (on or after the 10th birthday)

§Two doses for students entering 12th grade; if the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required

Eye exams(by an ophthalmologist or optometrist) are required for: ·	Kindergarten
·	Students entering a State of Illinois school for the first time.

Eye Exams or waiver must be submitted by October 15 of the school year.

Physical Exams, Immunization requirements and Eye Exams are due at the start of the school year, and must be submitted no later than October 15 of the school year.

Dental Examinationsare required for students entering: ·	Kindergarten
·     2nd grade 

Dental Exams or waiver must be submitted by May 15 of the current school year and must be completed no more than 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline. Dental examinations must be recorded on the appropriate State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Proof of School Dental Examination form.