Physical Exam, Dental, Vision, and Immunization Requirements

2023-24 School Year

Physicals that are turned in over the summer are to be placed in the RED DROP BOX located in the foyer outside the nurse’s office. Please do not turn physicals in to the grade school, high school, or district office.

SCHOOL PHYSICALS are required for entrance into PreK, Early Childhood, Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade. Physicals are required to be on file by October 15, 2023.

SPORT PHYSICALS are required prior to participating in all sports. Jr. High and High School sport physicals must be less than 390 days old (13 months) and must remain current throughout the
entire season. Sport physicals for fall sports that begin before school starts should be turned in 1 week prior to the first practice (sport physicals turned in over the summer must be placed
in the RED DROP BOX located in the foyer outside the nurse’s office).

VISION EXAMINATIONS are required for students entering Kindergarten. The deadline to turn in vision exams is October 15, 2023.

DENTAL EXAMINATIONS are required for students in Kindergarten, 2nd , 6th and 9th grade. The deadline to turn in dental exams is May 15, 2024 (at the end of the school year).

LEAD SCREENING is a requirement for PreK, Early Childhood, and Kindergarten.

IMMUNIZATIONS are required to be up to date and current at all times for all grades levels including PreK and Early Childhood. - A complete list of immunization requirements is available from the school nurse.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES must be on file at school upon entering Kindergarten. A certified birth certificate from the county is required (hospital certificates are not acceptable).

Attendance at Pawnee School District #11 is subject to compliance with immunization and physical exam requirements set forth in the Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1