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Health & Wellness Services at District 65

Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellness of our students. All District 65 schools have a Health Office and our dedicated health services team is trained and/or certified to support student illness or injury while at school. They will support in administering medication as needed, providing first aid, supporting communicable disease response, and caring for other special health/needs concerns.

It's important that every student has current emergency contact and health information on file with the District. This includes at least one person over the age of 18 who can quickly pick up a student in the event of illness or other unforeseen circumstance. Any changes can be made via PowerSchool (parent portal), by calling the school office or emailing registrationinfo@district65.net.

Health Requirements & Forms

State of Illinois law requires school districts to have certain health information on file for students entering a specific grade. This includes verification of immunizations as well as physical, dental, and eye examinations.

Completed forms may be submitted to the school health clerk or can be dropped off at the JEH Education Center (1500 McDaniel Ave), emailed to Sheiba Oats, Health Services Secretary, at oatss@district65.net or faxed to 847-866-7280.

Eye, Dental, and Physical Examination Requirements

Eye Examinations

State of Illinois law requires proof of a comprehensive eye examination for all children entering kindergarten, or enrolling in a public, private or parochial school in Illinois for the first time. The examination must have been completed within one year prior to the child beginning school and submitted to the school no later than October 15 of the year the child is first enrolled.

The State of Illinois Eye Examination Report is available for families to download and review.

Dental Examinations

In compliance with Illinois Public Act 093-0946, by May 15 of that school year, students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grade are required to have a dental exam on file. School dental examinations must have been completed within 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline.

The State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form is available for families to download and review.

Physical Examinations

State of Illinois law requires proof of a physical examination dated no earlier than one year prior to a student entering kindergarten and sixth grade, for all students entering the district for the first time, and for all students entering District 65 from outside the State of Illinois or the United States.

The State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form is available for families to download and review.
Immunizations
Vision and Hearing Screening

Vision and hearing screenings are completed annually for all students in pre-school, special education, kindergarten, second and eighth grade, and for all students new to the district. In addition, vision screenings are completed for students in fifth grade. Hearing screenings are also completed for students in first and third grades. Vision or hearing screenings may also be requested by a parent or teacher.
Kindergarten Health Requirements
Before your child can attend the first day of kindergarten, the following health requirements must be submitted to the Health Services Department:
- A completed physical examination form (exam must be completed within one year prior to the first day of school) including:
- Proof of a comprehensive eye exam is due by October 15
- Proof of a dental exam is due by May 15 of the current school year
Note: Students entering District 65 School Age Child Care require proof of a TB test completed within one year prior to the first day of childcare.

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