Medical Requirements
Medical Requirements
WCGS is equipped with two highly experienced nurses to lead our health efforts! Mrs. Bess Paull, R.N., current WCGS mom, and Mrs. Danette Farrell, R.N., former WCGS mom, know our students well and understand and support our school’s mission and values. This page is meant to highlight timely health updates from our nurses. Contact our nurses at 630.668.1385, ext 251 or through e-mail via nurse@wheatonchristian.org
Medical Forms
| Athletic Travel Permission | Required for all athletes to travel for athletic events in the school year (2022-2023) |
| Pre-Participation Sports Physical | Required for all school sports, students that don’t have a current school physical form (within 395 days) on file. Required for all athletes prior to sports tryouts. |
| Concussion Sign-off | Required for all athletes prior to sports tryouts, valid for one school year (2022-2023) |
| Illinois Health Certificate/School Form physical (Rev 2015) | Required for all athletes and must be turned in prior to try-outs and participation |
| Over The Counter Medication Authorization | Parents may opt to give the WCGS nurses advance authorization to administer specific OTC medications to their student for the entire school year or for a specific length of time. A new form is required for each school year. (2022-2023) |
| Student Medication Administration Authorization | Required for all prescribed medications that will be stored in the Nurse’s Office, EXCEPT for food allergy medications (separate form required for prescribed epinephrine and antihistamine treatment). A new form is required for each school year or for any prescription changes. (2022-2023) |
| Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan | Required for all students who have been diagnosed with a food allergy by a medical doctor. SMAA form is not required if this form is fully completed. |
| Asthma Action Plan | Required for students who have been prescribed an inhaler for use at school to treat asthma-like symptoms, in addition to the SMAA form. |
| Diabetes Medical Management | Required for students who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus by a medical doctor. A doctor-provided form will be accepted as well. |
| Illinois Health Certificate/School Form physical | Required prior to the 1st day of school for all Kindergarteners, 6th graders, and transfer students. |
| Vision Examination Form | Required by Oct. 14 for all Kindergarteners and out-of-state student transfers. |
| Dental Exam Form | Due by May 12 for all Kindergarteners, 2nd graders, 6th graders and out-of-state transfer students. |
| Illinois Required Immunizations (Rev May 2017) | Listing of immunizations required by Illinois state law organized by age/grade level |
| Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption | Required physicians signature with a physical exam |
Requirements for Enrollment
| Kindergarten | |
| Health Certificate/ School Physical Form | August 1, 2022 |
| Vision Exam | Due Oct 14, 2022 or sooner |
| Dental Exam | Due May 12, 2023 or sooner |
| 2nd grade | |
| Dental Exam | Due May 12, 2023 or sooner |
| 6th grade | |
| Health Certificate/ School Physical Form | August 1, 2022 |
| Dental Exam | Due May 12, 2023 or sooner |
Immunizations: refer to the chart under “Medical Forms”
*Exclusion from school will apply to students without Health Certificates until proper documentation is received. The established deadlines keep WCGS compliant with Illinois School Code.
Local (In-state) Transfer Students
If you are entering Kindergarten, transferring into 6th grade, or intend to play sports at WCGS, you must submit an Illinois Health Certificate/School Physical Form and have all required immunizations complete. Students must have records transferred from their former school within 30 days of enrollment at WCGS, or must provide a new Health Certificate/School Physical Form.
Out-of-State Transfer Students
All out-of-state transfer students or those transferring into the United States from another country are required to provide new Health Certificate/School Physical Forms and vision exams from a licensed healthcare provider within 30 days of enrollment. The form does not need to be completed by an Illinois healthcare provider. These Illinois forms can be completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches (MD or DO) or an advanced practice nurse (APN/Nurse Practitioner) or a Physician Assistant in the state or country from which the student is transferring. A dental exam is also required for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade out-of-state transfers.
Sports Participants: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
Online registration is required prior to the start of each athletic season: fall, winter, and spring. Parents of eligible grade level participants will receive an e-mail with details prior to the start of each registration period. Students may not attend a tryout or first practice for sports unless they have registered and presented a current Health Certificate and Concussion Sign-off Form.
| Illinois Health Certificate/School Form physical (Rev 2015) | Due at time of athletic registration* |
| WCGS Post Concussion Release Form | Due upon approved return to play* |
| Athletic Travel Permission Form | First official team practice. |
| Pre-Participation Sports Physical | Required for all school sports, students that don’t have a current school physical form (within 395 days) on file. Required for all athletes prior to sports tryouts. |
| Concussion Sign-off | Required for all athletes prior to sports tryouts, valid for one school year (2021-2022) |
PLEASE NOTE: A “State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination” form (Health Certificate) that is obtained at a student’s annual Well Visit can be submitted as a Sports Physical. However, an “IHSA/IESA Pre-Participation Exam” form may not be submitted as the Health Certificate required for school attendance in Kindergarten and 6th grade.
Both the Health Certificate and the Pre-participation Exam forms are valid for 395 days. Parents are responsible for providing a current physical that will remain valid during the entire sports season.
If your student is in 6th grade, you are already required to submit the Health Certificate form; therefore, you will only need to submit the Concussion Sign-Off Form and Travel Permission Form prior to sports tryouts.
Concussion Protocal
Every student-athlete and their parent or guardian are required to complete a Concussion Sign-off Form prior to participation in a sport. This document ensures that every student-athlete and parent understand the signs and symptoms of a concussion. This document can be found above under the Medical Forms tab.
Concussion Protocol after a Diagnosis
The impact of a concussion diagnosis is both a medical and academic concern. Current medical research indicates that the most important factor in recovery at any age is to provide cognitive and physical rest. After a concussion, the WCGS school nurses will be in close contact with your physician to develop a safe plan for the student to return to learn and play. If a student-athlete has been diagnosed with a concussion, he/she may return to practice and competition when a letter of clearance from the diagnosing physician AND an “Athlete Post-Concussion Release Form” has been submitted to the WCGS School Nurse. A copy of this protocol is available in the school office.
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