Health & Wellness

SIUE We Care Mobile Clinic is available to come to any school in GCSD9 to do physical exams and immunizations. The two page consent form below needs to be completed and returned to your child's school nurse. This covers school physicals and sports physicals.

Important State of Illinois Health requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year

Physical examination and immunization requirements MUST be on file prior to October 15th or within 30 days of enrollment.

Requirements by Grade Level:

Preschool Students:

• Physical done on IL Child Health Exam Form (Parents please complete the Health History Portion, sign and date)

• Complete updated Immunization Record signed and stamped by a doctor

Kindergarten Students (K):

• Physical done on IL Child Health Exam Form (Parents please complete the Health History Portion, sign and date)

• Complete updated Immunization Record signed and stamped by a doctor

• Dental Exam on Illinois form dated between November 15, 2024 - May 15, 2026

• Eye Exam on Illinois form completed by October 15th of the current school year

Second Grade Students (2nd):

• Dental Exam on Illinois form dated between November 15, 2024 - May 15, 2026

Sixth Grade Students (6th):

• Physical done on IL Child Health Exam Form (IHSA/IESA Sports Physical Form not acceptable) (Parents please complete the Health History Portion, sign and date)

• Complete updated Immunization Record signed and stamped by a doctor

• Dental Exam on Illinois form dated between November 15, 2024 - May 15, 2026

Ninth Grade Students (9th):

• Physical done on IL Child Health Exam Form (IHSA Sports Physical Form not acceptable) (Parents please complete the Health History Portion, sign and date)

• Complete updated Immunization Record signed and stamped by a doctor

• Dental Exam on Illinois form dated between November 15, 2024 - May 15, 2026

Twelfth Grade Students (12th):

• Complete Immunization Record signed and stamped by a doctor, showing one dose of the meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine after the 16th birthday

Religious/Medical Exemptions: If your child does not receive immunizations for religious reasons, a parent and health care provider must complete the "Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations" form prior to the first day of school. This form may not be used for personal or philosophical reasons. Illinois does not allow for such exemptions.

Sports Physicals: If your child will be trying out for any sport (including intramural), they must have a sports physical on file prior to the tryout for that sport. Incoming 6th and 9th graders may use an IL school physical (IL Child Health Exam Form) in lieu of a sports physical, however a sports physical done on the IESA/IHSA Sports Physical Form CANNOT be accepted as proof of a physical examination for mandated physicals. Sports physicals are valid for 395 calendar days from the date the physical was issued.

New Students: New students enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time will be required to obtain & submit: 

• Physical examination on the IL Child Health Exam Form &

• Up-to-date immunization record regardless of grade

• Eye exam on the IL form

Medication Authorization Form: If your child needs to take medication during school, a new medication authorization form is needed each school year. No medications will be given to students without proper authorization from a health care provider, this includes over-the-counter medications and cough drops. If your child uses an inhaler for asthma or an Epi-Pen for allergies contact the school nurse.