Health Requirements
Children enrolled in Begindergarten must complete the same health requirements as a traditional Kindergarten student. Click the Health Requirements Button below for more information.
Kindergarten Requirements
Illinois School Physical done within the past 365 days of the start of school.
The following items are required on the physicals:
blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, diabetes screening, "risk-assessed" or screened for lead poisoning, complete review of systems, physical education/interscholastic sports approval or exemption, signature of physician and date, health history completed and signed by parent/guardian, all immunizations recorded and signed by the health care professional
Up-to-date immunizations
Includes the following series: Dtap, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV 13), Hepatitis B, Varicella
Religious Waiver: Must be completed and signed by parent/guardian AND physician. See "Action Plans and Health Forms" for required form.
Medical Waiver: Must be completed and signed by the physician.
Vision Examination: Proof must be submitted before October 15 of the current school year that the student received an eye examination within one year prior to entry.
Dental Examination: Proof must be submitted before May 15 of the current school year that the student received a dental examination within 18 months prior to entry.