Rantoul City Schools 137

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

State Law requires a recent physical exam and up-to-date immunization form for students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6^th Grade and New Students to Illinois prior to entry.

• Physical Health Examination (performed by MD, APN, PA) MUST BE ON AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL PHYSCIAL FORM – (No other forms accepted i.e. IHSA, doctor dictation, etc.)
• Click HERE for Physical Form (English)
• Click HERE for Physical Form (Spanish)
• Lead screening: Questionnaire and/or blood test – According to Illinois law, all children 6 months through 6 years of age must be assessed for lead
• Diabetes risk assessment screening per IDPH rules: BMI>85%; Family History; Ethnic Minority; Signs of Insulin Resistance

 The school district includes informational materials regarding influenza and influenza vaccinations and meningococcal disease and meningococcal vaccinations developed, provided, or approved by the Department of Public Health under Section 2310-700 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois when the board provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to the parents or guardians of students.

Meningococcal Disease Brochure

Pre-K:Immunization Requirements:

• 4 DTP (with the last one given on or after the 2^nd birthday)
• 1 Measles/Mumps/Rubella (with the first one given after 12 months)
• 3 Polio (with the last one given on or after the 2^nd birthday)
• Hepatitis B series (3 doses, with the 3^rd dose on or after 6 months of age)
• 4 HIB doses or one dose after 12 months of age
• 4 PCV doses or one dose after 12 months of age
• 1 Varicella (given on or after 12 months of age) or doctor verified evidence of disease with date

Kindergarten and First Grade:

• 4 DTaP/DTP (with last one given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella (with the last one given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later)
• 4 Polio (with last dose given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• 2 Varicella (1^st dose given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later). OR doctor verified evidence of disease with date

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade:

• 3 DTap/DTP (with last one given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella (with the last one given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later)
• 3 Polio (with last dose given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• 2 Varicella (1^st dose given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later). OR doctor verified evidence of disease with date

6th, 7^th and 8^th Grade:

• 3 DTap/DTP (with last one given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• 1 Tdap immunization
• 2 Measles/Mumps/Rubella (with the last one given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later)
• 3 Polio (with last dose given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• Hepatitis B Series (3 injections at the appropriate intervals)
• 2 Varicella (1^st dose given on or after 1^st birthday and second dose no less than 4 weeks later). OR doctor verified evidence of disease with date
• 1 Meningococcal dose

School Medication Form :

School Medication Form 

Eye Exam Requirements:

Illinois State Law requires an eye examination, performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, for students entering Kindergarten or New to Illinois.

Click HERE for Eye Exam Form

Form is due to school prior to October 15.

Dental Requirements:

Illinois State Law requires a dental examination for all students entering Kindergarten, 2^nd, and 6^th Grade.

Click HERE for Dental Exam Form (English)

Click HERE for Dental Exam Form (Spanish)

Form is due to school prior to May 15.

Sports Physicals:

Current Sports Physical is required if you are participating in a sport at the Junior High.