Health Requirements
Health Requirements, Forms, and Other Information
Health Requirements for School Attendance
Health status information must be submitted on the Illinois Department of Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination form, which is available through your child's school district office or this IL Gov website. Information provided must include:
- Verification of immunizations as required by your child's age and by the current Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Proof of a physical examination completed by a licensed physician.
- The completion of the Health History section of the physical examination signed by the parent or guardian of the child.
- A dental examination is required.
- Diabetes screening performed by a licensed physician is also now required.
Failure to submit this information in a timely manner will result in the exclusion of the child from attendance at school.
Students who are transferring to an Illinois Public School from another state must sign a release of information so that records from their previous school that will confirm compliance with physical examination and immunization requirements can be obtained from their former school. Students who are coming from out-of-state must provide this information upon transfer and must also furnish evidence of physical examination by a physician in the state of Illinois within one year from the date. You can view District 107's immunization data by CLICKING HERE.
Description of District 107 Health Services
There is a health office equipped for first aid treatment in each school building. A full-time registered nurse supervises each office. School staff will assist in providing first aid and in administering medications when the nurse is not in the building.
School nurses provide emergency care and referral, health promotion activities, assessment, counseling, vision and hearing screening, and health evaluations for students with special needs. Parents are urged to notify the nurse if their child has any health problems and/or concerns.
Health Forms Downloadable in PDF Format.
Please remember to update your Emergency Contact Form at the beginning of each school year and at any time there is a change in your information. This information and your child's physical examination are your best means for communicating any health concerns to school personnel.
All the medical forms are available for download on the Health Forms page.
School Nurses' Building Assignments
Mrs. Lisa Penrod
R.N., CHVT
Elementary
Mrs. Cheryl Allemand
R.N., CHVT
Middle
Additional Sources of Health Information
Healthfinder, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, contains sources on food safety, nutrition, health problems, preventative health care, as well as specific health information.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology site offers information about pediatric and adult asthma, and allergies, and lists physician referrals.
The Center for Disease Control website presents data and statistics, fact sheets, disease prevention, health information from Anthrax to Zoster, Traveler's Health, and the "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report."
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics website gives current guidelines for pediatric medical care, and immunization recommendations, and provides a bookstore.
Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health website provides vital health statistics, health fact sheets, State of Illinois immunization requirements for children, and information about local health departments.
HSPH Harvard website provides a summary of current head lice facts and resources.
The National Pediculosis Association website offers guidelines for the prevention and treatment of head lice.
The American Diabetes Association website gives diabetes-related news stories and nutrition information for diabetes.
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes for Parents and Guardians
Learn about managing Type 1 Diabetes with resources tailored for parents and guardians.
An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes featuring message boards, chat rooms, questions and answers from medical professionals. Offers information for the management of diabetes in the school setting.
The Spina Bifida Association of America website offers a fact sheet about spina bifida, research and medical updates on spina bifida, information about latex allergies, and folic acid.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association website provides ABCs of ADD, ADD research and treatment, and details information about school and family issues.
Food Allergy Network website provides special allergy alerts, research studies, tips, recipes, and frequently asked questions about food allergies.
Gives information on seizure recognition, medication, treatment for seizures, and frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Common sense is your best tool. Children who appear ill, who have "that look" should not be sent to school. A temperature of 100+ tells you that the child should stay home. He/she should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
If your child has been placed on antibiotic therapy he/she should have been taking the medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
If the child has vomited or has had persistent diarrhea during the night or morning they should stay home.
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Telephone the school office within one hour of the start of school. The number for the Elementary School is 708-246-4700 and for the Middle School is 708-246-3210. If you are calling prior to 8:30 am the number for both schools is 708-579-2688
Please report any communicable diseases e.g. chicken pox, strep throat, and conjunctivitis to the school. The school will respect the privacy of the individual child and may notify families of exposure to infectious disease.
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If your child requires medication to be given at school, you must complete the Medication Authorization form (available at all school offices and online) and have the prescribing physician complete the correct portion of the same form.
The State of Illinois requires that an order from a licensed physician be provided for any medication that is to be given, including non-prescription and prescription medications. All medication must be brought to the school by a parent or guardian in the pharmacy container with the prescription label on it or in the original non-prescription container with the name permanently affixed. The medication will be kept in the nurse's office. Medication will be given by the school nurse, or in his/her absence, the principal, or office staff.
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Getting head lice can happen to any child and there is nothing to panic over or be embarrassed about. Have the school nurse check your child. If the presence of lice is confirmed, the nurse can provide you with the information and resources that you need to treat your child. Head lice are highly communicable, particularly in younger children, and can be difficult to prevent.
At the beginning of the school year, and after breaks, each family is asked to check their children's hair for signs of head lice. Parents are encouraged to report suspected cases to a healthcare professional for confirmation.
Usual treatment includes the use of a lice-killing product and the removal of all nits (louse eggs) from the child's hair.
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Contact the school nurse or the principal of the school your child attends.
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A parent/guardian note can excuse a student from physical education for a brief period. For an excuse in excess of two days a note from the attending physician is requested. The note should specify the nature of the disability and the length of time the student is to remain out of PE.
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Illinois State law requires that students in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grades, all new students to the district, teacher or parent referrals, plus any students receiving special education services be screened annually for vision problems.
Hearing screening is required in grades K, 1, 2, 3, for all students receiving special education services, new students to the district, and teacher or parent referrals.
Some districts, including 107, choose to exceed the State requirements, especially at the elementary level.
Scoliosis Screening
The Illinois Department of Public Health no longer recommends yearly routine screening for scoliosis or curvature of the spine.
District 107 recommends that when the student is having the annual sports physical completed they request the physician check for spinal curvature.