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CHA Health Services collaborates with faculty, staff, counselors, and parents/guardians to promote student health and in-class learning. The school relies on parents to partner in our efforts to maintain a healthy environment for all students.
Documents & Guidelines
CHA is a recognized school by the State of Illinois, so all state health requirements must be met. All required student health forms must be completed, signed, and uploaded via the Magnus Health button in your Veracross Parent Portal by the day after Labor Day. Students not in compliance with health requirements will be excluded from school until the necessary forms are completed and turned in (ILCS 27-8.1).
New for 2024-25: Doctor appointments for required vaccines after the deadline will no longer be an acceptable form to avoid school exclusion, per ISBE. All required vaccines must be given, documented and submitted in Magnus by the deadline. We strongly recommend summer medical appointments to assure your student is cleared to be in school!
According to the Illinois School Code, students are not permitted to carry or administer prescription or non-prescription medication (including cough drops). If the administration of prescription or non-prescription medication is absolutely necessary for the critical health and well-being of the student, a Medication Administration Form must be completed by a parent/guardian AND licensed prescriber (MD, DO, DDS, APN, PA, OD, or DPM).
With consideration for individuals that may have a nut allergy, CHA is a “nut-aware” school. This means that we, as a school community, strive to minimize the risks by following our Nut-Aware Guidelines. We request that all students and families comply throughout the school year.
Please note that no homemade food items may be brought for classroom/school events. Please contact Health Services for our Food List for a Nut-Aware Environment.
Health Services also manages and documents:
- Daily illnesses, injuries and other student health needs that require medical attention
- Medical emergencies
- Special medical conditions (allergies, asthma, seizures, diabetes, etc.)
- Medication administration
- Communicable disease transmission per the Department of Public Health and communicating information to parents as required
- Illness-related absences
- ISBE required medical records and immunization data
- Annual Vision and Hearing Screens
- Forms required for athletic participation in CHA sports
- Student accommodations in regards to illnesses and injuries
- Triaging mental health issues to school counselors as needed
- Many lost teeth :)
