State Health Requirements

Students who register before the first day of the school year must have required health records or proof of a scheduled appointment by the first day of student attendance. The appointment must be scheduled within 30 days of the first day of school. Students who register after the first day, must have required health records or proof of appointment by the first day of attendance. 

Students that do not show proof of an Illinois School Physical and/or required immunizations by the first day of school WILL BE EXCLUDED.

 Preschool:

• Physical Exam (signed by physician and parent)

• Lead Screening

• TB Screening

• 3 Polio vaccines

• 3 Hepatitis B vaccines

• 4 DTaP vaccines

• 1 HIB vaccine (minimum)

• Pneumococcal (Primary series or at least one dose between 24-59 months of age)

• 1 MMR vaccine

• 1 Varicella vaccine (chicken pox) or proof of disease

Kindergarten:

• Physical Exam (signed by physician and parent)

• Eye Exam

• Dental Exam

• Lead screening

• 4 or more Polio vaccines

• 4 or more DTaP vaccines

• 2 MMR vaccines

• 2 Varicella vaccines (chicken pox) or proof of disease

2nd Grade:

• Dental Exam

6th Grade: 

• Physical Exam (signed by physician and parent)

• Dental Exam

• 4 DTaP vaccines

• 1 Tdap vaccine 

• 4 Polio vaccines

• 2 MMR vaccines

• 3 Hepatitis B vaccines

• 2 Varicella vaccines or proof of disease

• Meningococcal vaccine on or after 11th birthday

9th Grade:

• Physical Exam (signed by physician and parent)

• Dental Exam

• 4 DTaP vaccines

• 1 Tdap vaccine

• 4 Polio vaccines

• 2 MMR vaccines

• 3 Hepatitis B vaccines

• 2 Varicella vaccines or proof of disease

• Meningococcal vaccine on or after 11th birthday 

12th Grade: 

• 2 Meningococcal vaccines (MCV) or one dose if received on or after 16th birthday

School physicals must be completed within one year of the start of school. An IHSA/IESA sports physical does not meet the requirements of the mandated school physical. Religious and medical waivers are accepted in lieu of immunizations but must be completed and signed by parent/guardian AND a physician.

Vision examinations must be completed within one year prior to entry and are due by October 15th of the current school year. Dental examinations should be completed within 18 months prior to entry and are due by May 15th of the current school year.