School Nurse
Accidents/Insurance | Dental Requirement | Emergency Information | Flu Information | Health Forms | Illness at School | Medicine at School | Vision Screening
Accidents/Insurance
During the school day, all accidents are reported immediately to the school office. Prompt attention will be given to any student injured during school hours. An accident report will accompany all injuries, and every attempt will be made to notify parents at home or work to obtain specific instructions. However, if the emergency requires medical response, the student will be taken to Palos Hospital via a local ambulance service. Parents are responsible for the cost of medical transportation. School District 140 does not carry health or accident insurance on students. If students are not covered on your family's private health insurance plan, parents may obtain a student insurance plan offered by Zevitz-Redfield & Associates, Inc. Information about Zevitz-Redfield & Associates, Inc. is available through our district office.
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Dental Requirement
The Illinois School Code now requires a dental examination for all children in kindergarten, second, and sixth grade. The dental examination form is to be completed by May 15th of the grade requirement. This law became effective on July 1, 2005 and applies to all public, private, and parochial schools in Illinois. Dental Exam Form
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Emergency Information
The school office will keep on file emergency information for each student. This information contains data about who the school should contact in the case of an emergency. Be sure that you complete the data sheet prior to the first week of school. Emergency information should be updated to reflect any changes that occur. All members of the school community will be notified through the EXPEDITE call tree in the case of an emergency school closing.
**It is very important to have accurate phone numbers on file.
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Flu Information
District and school administrators are working with U.S. and Illinois education and health agencies to plan for the upcoming flu season to be sure our policies and practices
are appropriate should the flu impact our schools. As more information is available, it will be shared with families.
Overall, students and staff are reminded to exercise good personal hygiene habits. The Illinois Department of Public Health suggests the Three C’s:
Clean – Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs
Cover – Your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not your hand
Contain – your germs – stay home if you are sick
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Health Forms
In addition to immunizations, the State of Illinois requires the following for all students enrolled in public or private schools:
Early Childhood and Project Pro - Students need a school physical examination.
Kindergarten - Students need a school physical, dental, and vision examination.
2nd Grade - Students need a dental examination.
6th Grade - Students need a school physical and dental examination.
Additionally, any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois must have an eye exam.
Please click on the links below to download copies of any forms you may need:
Notice Regarding Required Health Information
Physical Exam
Dental Exam
Vision Exam
Authorization for Administration of Medication in School
Parental Consent For KSD 140 Intramural or SWIC Participation
Sports Physical
Orland Township Free Immunization Clinics and Health Fairs
Free immunization clinics are held monthly at the Orland Township office located at
14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park.
All vaccines are administered, free of charge, to Orland Township residents 18 years of age and younger. Back to School Health Fairs are offered twice a year and include free dental screenings, free vision screenings, free immunizations, and $20 school physicals. Please note that clinics and health fairs are for residents of Orland Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park and unincorporated Orland Township. A written immunization record and proof of residency is required. All Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Click here to view dates and detailed information regarding Orland Township's free immunization clinics and health fairs.
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Illness at School
If a student becomes ill while in school, he/she must obtain a pass from the classroom teacher and then report to the nurse's office. Parents will be contacted if the illness seems serious or if it is accompanied by a noticeable fever.
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Medicine at School
All medications given in school, including non-prescription drugs, shall be prescribed by a licensed prescriber. Medications should be limited to those that are necessary to maintain the student in school and those needed in the event of an emergency. The KSD 140 Authorization for Administration of Medication in School form must be completed by the parent and the licensed prescriber. Medication, including over-the-counter medicines, must be brought to school in the original container. Parents are asked to bring medication to the school nurse. Children should not carry medicine to or from school.
A student is allowed to self-possess an inhaler and/or EpiPen during school hours and during school-related activities. Please alert the school nurse, teacher, and coach if your student is prescribed an inhaler or EpiPen. The individual health needs of the student will be addressed. If your child is prescribed an inhaler, the school nurse will make a copy of the licensed prescriber’s order printed on the front of the container for the inhaler. If your child is prescribed an EpiPen, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should be developed with input from the doctor and parent. The school nurse and the appropriate staff will facilitate the EAP when your child is in school and during school-related activities.
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Vision Screening
Effective January 2008, all students entering kindergarten or students new to the district in the state of Illinois must have a vision exam. Vision Exam Form
Please be aware that the vision screening provided by the district is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Children are not required to undergo the vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.
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