Parents/Guardians of 6th Grade Students,
In compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health and State of Illinois school code (105 ILC5/27-8.1), all students entering 6th grade are required to have the following health requirements on file at the school office:
- 6th grade physical
- TDap Booster
- Varicella #2
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Dental Exam
Please contact your health care provider or the Kankakee County Health Department at (815) 802-9400. The health information is required to be on file in the Nurse's Office no later than October 15th. Per the State of Illinois guidelines, we will no longer be accepting appointment cards. The health information is required by October 15th to avoid exclusion.
We are unable to obtain information from your doctor's office or the health department regarding immunization dates and/or completed physicals.
If you have any questions, please contact the nurse at your student's school. The health information may be faxed to the Nurse at (815) 839-8074.
Thank you for your cooperation,
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