For the purpose of safeguarding the health of children, District 15 enforces Illinois health requirements. These requirements consist of health, dental, and eye exams, and immunizations specific to grade and age.

Health exams are required for students entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, and those who are new to the school. The Certificate of Child Health Examination form is available here (English PDF/Spanish PDF) and in the school office.

The exam form, completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider, must be dated within one year prior to the first day of school and must include a diabetes screening and lead screening for children who are 6 years old or younger. A tuberculosis (TB) skin test is recommended.

The Health History section of the form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian.

Click here for a complete list of required school immunizations. (A list of free and low-cost clinics that can provide these immunizations can be found below.)

On October 15, students who have not provided proof of the required immunizations and/or health exams will be excluded from school according to District policy and Illinois School Code.  

Annual health examinations are also required for interscholastic sports participation. Physical exams are required for junior high athletes before they may try out for an interscholastic sport. The exam form, completed and signed by a doctor, must be dated within one year prior to the start of practice or tryouts, and must be filed in the school nurse's office before the student can try out. Physical forms (Certificate of Child Health Examination forms) are available in the school office and online (English PDF/Spanish PDF).

Dental exams are required for students in kindergarten, second grade, and sixth grade. The dental examination must have taken place within 18 months prior to May 15 of the school year. A waiver form is available in the case of an undue burden or lack of access to a dentist. The IDPH Dental Examination form is available here (English PDF/Spanish PDF) and in the school office. If a student fails to present proof of a dental exam or waiver form by May 15, the school may withhold the student's report card until the student presents proof: (1) of a completed dental exam, or (2) that a dental exam will take place within 60 days after May 15.

Eye exams are required for students entering kindergarten and entering Illinois schools for the first time. A waiver form is available in the case of an undue burden or lack of access to an optometrist or to a physician who performs eye examinations. The State of Illinois Eye Examination Report is available here and in the school office. If a student fails to present proof of an eye exam or waiver form by October 15, the school may withhold the student's report card until the student presents proof: (1) of a completed eye exam, or (2) that an eye exam will take place within 60 days after October 15.