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Rockford Lutheran School Health Requirements
The following items are required in order for students to attend school in the State of Illinois-
Health Exam- A student must have a physical health examination within one year prior to entering:
- pre-school
- kindergarten
- sixth grade (6th)
- ninth grade (9th)
- new students to the district, regardless of age or grade, must show proof of exam and immunizations within 30 days of enrollment
- Out-of-state health exam forms will be accepted from students transferring from another state if they contain all of the same health information as the State of Illinois' Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (verify with the school nurse)
- A licensed medical provider (chiropractic not accepted) shall conduct the health examination and record it on the State of Illinois' Certificate of Child Health Examination Form
- Failure to submit proof of health exam will result in exclusion from school
Dental Examination- Students in kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade are required to have an oral health exam prior to May 15th of the school year.
- Examinations must be performed by a licensed dentist, and he/she must sign theProof of School Dental Examination Form
- School dental examinations must have been completed within the 18 months prior to theMay 15th deadline
- Failure to submit proof of exam will result in a hold of the student's report card
Eye Examination- Students enrolling in kindergarten and students enrolling for the first time in a public, private, or parochial school are required to have an eye examination before October 15th of the school year.
- Examinations must be performed by a licensed optometrist or medical doctor who performs eye examinations. He/she shall complete and sign the Eye Examination Report Form
- Eye examinations must be completed within one year prior to the first day of the school year
- Failure to submit proof of exam will result in a hold of the student's report card
Immunizations- Students must show proof of basic immunizations and required boosters for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Red Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (preschool only), Varicella (preschool thru 9th grades) and Hepatitis B (preschool and 5th - 12th grades).
