Health and Medical Forms
Student Health Requirements
Student Health Requirements
In compliance with the State of Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1), Will County School District 92 requires the following health requirements for every student.
ALL REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO AUGUST 1st.
Any child that does not turn in a complete physical will be considered non-compliant and be excluded from school until corrections are made.
ILLINOIS PHYSICALS ARE MANDATORY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 6th GRADE STUDENTS AND FOR STUDENTS MOVING INTO THE DISTRICT FROM OUT OF STATE.
Physicals have to be current and completed within one year of the start date of school. Sports physicals (except for students entering 6th grade) are required yearly if children are going to participate in any school affiliated athletic activities. The physical exam portion of the form needs to be filled out completely and include BMI, diabetic screening, height and weight and blood pressure and be signed by a physician. A parent must fill out the health history section. If it is not complete it will be returned and considered non-compliant until complete.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Kindergarten
- DTAP - min. of 4 (last one after 4th birthday)
- IPV - min. of 4 (last one after 4th birthday)
- MMR - 2 (first one given after 1st birthday)
- Varicella - 2 doses (1st after 1st birthday; 2nd dose no less than 28 days after 1st)
Grade 6
- Tdap Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Series (3 injections)
- Varicella - 2 doses or proof of disease
- Meningococcal Conjugate - 1 dose on or after 11th birthday
Grades 7 and 8: If your child has not received the Tdap Vaccination, it is required before the beginning of the school year.
DENTAL EXAMINATION
Students entering Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades are required to have an oral health examination performed by a licensed dentist.
VISION AND HEARING
Students in Early Childhood, K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades receive hearing screenings. Early Childhood, 2nd, and 8th grades receive vision screenings.
Students entering Kindergarten and those entering an Illinois school for the first time are required to provide proof of an Eye Exam administered by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Religious/medical objections require a yearly written statement from a physician. Reports from an audiologist or optometrist may be submitted in lieu of screenings.
Please see the District 92 Student/Parent Handbook for health room policies concerning illness and exclusion.
Health Forms
PHYSICAL EXAM AND IMMUNIZATION
Child Health Examination (physical) and immunization records are required for students entering kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade at any Illinois public or private school. Students entering an Illinois school from out of state or out of country for the first time at any grade level must also provide the physical exam form.
Physical and Immunizations are to be submitted to the local school by October 15th of the school year, or an earlier established date according to School Code guidelines.
ORAL HEALTH EXAM
All children in kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade are to submit proof of having been examined by a dentist.
EYE EXAMINATION
All children enrolling in kindergarten in a public or private school shall have an eye examination performed by a physician or licensed optometrist.
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Illness & Fever Guidelines
Students should remain at home until they are well enough to resume work in the classroom. Children who have a fever should maintain a normal temperature (<100.0F) for 24 hours before returning to school.
Additional information can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.
Lice Information
When a child is found to have lice or nits, the parents are responsible to remove all lice and/or nits. All information pertaining to lice is highly confidential and no information will be given to staff or other families. The child will be checked upon returning to school and the D92 Lice Protocol will be followed.
Helpful Resources:
Please see the nurse at your school for information regarding lice removal.
Medication & Injuries
If your child needs medication at school...
In the event your child needs to have medicine at school, either prescribed or over-the-counter, please fill out the medical forms found in Registration Forms under the Parent Resources tab. If you have any questions about which forms to fill out, please call your school's nurse.
Concussion and Head Injuries
For the most current information on concussions and head injuries, please refer to the link to the student handbook. If you feel your child may have a concussion, notify your child's physician and the student's school nurse with any information or questions you have.
Additional information can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.
Nutritional Services
Is Your Snack a Smart Snack?
Take the guesswork out of nutrition guidelines with the new Alliance Product Calculator for Smart Snacks! Simply enter the product information to determine whether your item meets the new USDA Smart Snacks in School Guidelines.
Smart Snack CalculatorWelcome to the Department of Nutritional Services
The Food Services Department is committed to providing healthy school meals to the students of District 92. Our program operates under the National School Lunch Program. All meals sold or served meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA dietary guidelines. Our staff consists of 16 members that are State Certified Food Handlers complying with all health and safety regulations.
"Our program needs the support of parents & families – make time to talk about the food they eat. Make food interesting & fun! Did you know there are more than 10,000 varieties of apples?"