PTHS Student Handbook 2026-2027

3. If a bed bug is found on a student’s clothing or belongings, the student will be discreetly removed from the classroom and sent to the nurse. Clothes and belongings will be inspected. Parents will be notified and provided with educational materials. 4. A student with head lice or bed bugs should be checked at appropriate intervals until the infestation is eliminated.

IMMUNIZATION, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND EYE EXAMINATIONS Required Health Examinations and Immunizations

All students are required to present the appropriate proof of a health examination prior to school registration. The exam must be completed on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form and must include up-to-date immunizations with the medical history completed and signed by the parent. The physical examination must be completed within one calendar year prior to the date of entry. A sports exam form can not be used for a school physical exam form.

Dental Examination must be performed by a licensed dentist and submitted prior to May 15 of the current school year. Dental exams must be completed within 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline.

9th grade requirements : School physical with up-to-date immunizations and dental exam form

12 th grade requirements : Two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine, with the second dose administered on or after the child’s 16th birthday and at least 8 weeks after the first dose. The second dose is not necessary if the first dose is administered on or after the child’s 16th birthday.

New or Transfer students : school physical with up-to-date immunizations, dental exam and eye exam. School health requirements for grade level as noted above.

Medical/Religious Exemptions and Waivers: ●​ A waiver may be submitted in place of a dental or eye exam if the student’s parent/guardian shows an undue burden or lack of access to a physician, licensed optometrist, or dentist by completing the State of Illinois Examination waiver form. ●​ A statement from the MD, DO, APN or PA indicating that an immunization is medically contraindicated is acceptable and needs to be attached to the student’s physical exam form. In case of a disease outbreak, the student must be excluded from school for 14 to 21 days of school, mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Should the condition of the child later permit immunization, the requirement will then have to be met. ●​ Religious exemption: If a parent/guardian objects to a health examination or immunizations on religious grounds, they must present a signed Certificate of Religious Exemption Form detailing the specific reason for the objections. The Certificate of Religious Exemption must be signed by the health care provider responsible for the health exam confirming education was provided to the parent/guardian on benefits and health risks. The Certificate of Religious Exemption must be submitted prior to entering grade levels K, 6 and 9. Failure to comply with the above requirements at the time of registration will result in the student’s exclusion from school until the required health forms and/or immunizations are presented to the school, subject to certain exceptions.