PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS MUST BE TURNED IN PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 17, 2010 AND MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED CURRENT. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PHYSICAL WILL BE EXCLUDED AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL A CURRENT PHYSICAL AND IMMUNIZATIONS ARE ON FILE. SPORTS PHYSICALS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED IN LIEU OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FORM. BE SURE ALL IMMUNIZATIONS ARE UP-TO-DATE. TETANUS BOOSTERS ARE DUE EVERY TEN YEARS.
IS YOUR TETANUS BOOSTER UP-TO-DATE? If more than ten years have passed since the last booster, an additional tetanus booster is required. Please check to see that your tetanus and other immunizations are up-to-date. Students may be excluded from school if immunizations are not current or are incomplete. Physical and Immunization Regulations 07-08 Vers..pdf MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM A Medication Administration Consent form must be completed and signed by a physician in order for your student to receive medication while in school. This is required for both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. A separate form must be used for each medication. New forms must be completed each year. The Health Office has a supply of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Any other medications must be supplied by a parent. Medications must be brought in by a parent, labeled and in the original packaging/container. Students are not allowed to have medication on their person at any time for any reason (epi pens and inhalers excepted). Students should not be in attendance if taking narcotic medication. (See Medication Administration form below.) Medication Administration Form.pdf
MONONUCLEOSIS Mononucleosis is a common illness prevalent in the adolescent and young adult. It is spread via saliva (hence the nickname "Kissing Disease") and is less contagious than the common cold. Visit the link below for more information on this viral illness. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mononucleosis/DS00352
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