Health Information for Kindergarten Families
Good health is basic to sound and productive living. The purpose of the school health program is to maintain, improve and promote the health of the school-age child and reduce barriers to education.
A licensed school nurse (LSN), is available during the school day to assist your child. The LSN is a four-year registered nurse, with a public health nurse certificate and is available to assist you with any and all concerns regarding your child’s health. Advise the nurse of any health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, eye and ear problems, or other chronic health conditions. Please feel free to contact the school nurse at any time. For more information visit our District 196 health policies page.
Report an Absence
School absence notification can also be done through the Infinite Campus Parent portal. To report an absence from your mobile phone or desktop computer navigate to your child’s school website and click on Parent Tools in the top navigation. Then click on the Report an absence button. NOTE: If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent portal account, contact your child's school.
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency information is required prior to the start of each school year and should be promptly updated with any changes. You will be notified in the event your child experiences an accident or sudden illness and remaining in school is inadvisable. It is your responsibility as a parent or guardian to make arrangements for proper care of your child.
The student emergency information will be collected through Campus Parent Portal. A Campus Parent Portal activation key will be given to you during August assessments, if you don’t already have a Campus account for other District 196 students in your household. Once you have an access code, follow these steps to set up your account.
Physical examination
The School Board strongly recommends that each child have a physical examination within 12 months before entering kindergarten. It is advisable that you make an appointment as soon as possible.
- Complete the health history portion of the History and Physical Examination Form in black ink prior to your appointment, and take this form to your doctor.
- Upon completion of the physical exam, the doctor should complete and sign the “Findings on the Professional Examination” section.
- Mail or bring all completed forms to the school by May 1st.
For parents who have children with a health concern:
- Make your child’s health concerns known to the school and school nurse.
- Introduce yourself and your child to the school nurse.
- Bring current signed health care provider orders.
- Give permission for the school nurse to communicate with your family’s health care provider.
- Provide parent/guardian contact information and update the school with any changes.
Starting school checklists
For All Parents and Students:
- Make sure immunizations are up to date.
- Review hygiene tips to prevent the spread of infections (wash hands often and cough/sneeze into
- your elbow).
- Establish a bedtime and wake-up time to ensure adequate and consistent sleep.
- Develop a routine for homework and after-school activities.
- Eat breakfast each day at home or at school.
- Help make appropriate clothing choices, for example, wear comfortable and safe shoes. We
- strongly discourage flip flops at school.
- Keep an open line of communication with your child to ensure that he/she feels safe at school. If a
- concern arises, contact the teacher or principal immediately.
- Get involved! Sign up for the parent organization (PTA/PTO), and mark events such as a back-toschool
- night and parent/teacher meetings on your calendar.