Students will NOT be able to attend school after October 15, 2023 until ALL required information is received. |
Illinois law requires that prior to entering kindergarten and sixth grade, and those entering school for the first time and all students transferring from outside of Illinois must present evidence of a completed physical exam and required immunizations. Students will be excluded from school if the physical exam has not been completed or if the required immunizations are not documented. A dental exam also is mandated for students in kindergarten, second, and sixth grade. Completed dental exams are due to your child's school by May 15th of the school year. A vision/eye exam is required for all students enrolling in kindergarten and students enrolling in Illinois schools for the first time.
Numerous outbreaks of pertussis (whooping cough) have occurred recently among school children in Illinois. Pertussis is easily transmitted through coughing and sneezing and may cause an illness that persists for weeks to months. In an effort to protect children from complications, and to help prevent this illness, ISBE and IDPH have determined that a booster vaccination (called Tdap) is recommended for all students in grades six through twelve. Students entering sixth and ninth grade will be required to provide proof of Tdap vaccination along with the school physical forms that are also required for these grades. Students in these grades without one of the following will be subject to exclusion:
See the "Frequently Asked Questions about the Tdap Vaccine Requirement" for more information.
Medication can be administered only with a signed physician's order which is part of the District's medication form. This policy is inclusive of both prescription and over the counter medications. Medications must be brought to school by the parent/guardian in the original, properly labeled container. Only the nurse or a school administrator can administer medicine to a student.
Students who want to participate in the Athletic Programs Grades 5-8 must complete an Athletics Eligibility Form. All sections, including exam by physician, must be completed and signed in order for a student to tryout or participate in a sport. The physical is valid for thirteen months.
School |
Screening Dates |
Rescreening Dates |
Arbury Hills |
10/18/2023 |
11/1/2023 |
Frankfort Square |
10/19/2023 |
11/2/2023 |
Indian Trail |
11/29/2023 and 11/30/2023 |
12/14/2023 |
SHJH |
1/17/2024 and 1/18/2024 |
1/31/2024 |
Dr. Julian Rogus |
1/23/2024, 1/24/2024, 1/25/2024, 1/26/2024 |
2/6/2024 |
Hilda Walker |
Monthly |
Monthly |
These screenings will take place throughout the school year.
Screening will be done by District 161 nursing staff and will take place in the fall. Vision and Hearing screening tests shall be conducted in accordance with the Department's rules titled Hearing Screening (77Ill. Adm. Code 675) and Vision Screening (77Ill. Adm. Code 685).
Vision screening shall be provided annually by Summit Hill School District 161 for:
"Vision Screening is not a substitute for a complete eye exam and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indication that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months." (Section 27-8.1 of the School Code)
Hearing screening shall be provided annually by Summit Hill School District 161 for: