Class of 2026

View our Start of School page for important information regarding the 2022-2023 school year.

In order to comply with Illinois School Code, Section 27-8, it is mandatory that all freshman students, students new to high school and transfer students, who were not previously examined for ninth grade, have a PHYSICAL EXAMINATION along with verification of the minimum immunizations on file before starting school.

Physical exams must be completed on the Certificate of Child Health Examination Form

Please remember to complete and sign the health history (located on top of page 2 of the state form) which will be verified by your healthcare provider.  The required immunizations are as follows:

(3)  DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)

(1)  Tdap (Physician identified as such, regardless of the interval since last DTap, DT or TD.)

(3)   Polio

(2)  Measles

(2)  Rubella

• Mumps
• Hepatitis B

(2)  Varicella

(1)  Meningitis (MCV4) on or after 11th birthday

State of IL Proof of School Dental Exam: By May 15^th of their freshman year, students in grade 9 are required to have a dental exam on file. School dental examinations must have been completed within 18 months prior to the May 15^th deadline.  Dental Exam Form

Religious Exemption:  Requires the filing of a signed statement detailing objections to physical exam, health screenings, and/or immunizations on religious grounds. This statement must be signed by the health care provider responsible for performing the child’s health exam. The signature indicates that they have provided the parent with information about the benefits of immunization and health risks of communicable disease.  Certificate of Religious Exemption Form

Noncompliance of a current physical and immunizations will delay high school entrance. There will be no exceptions. The completed form MUST be in before JULY 1^st. Forms can be dropped off at the main entrance, emailed or faxed to the health office. (Fax# 847-292-6528).

We encourage you to make an appointment immediately.

If you have any questions regarding the physical examination and immunization requirements, please call the Health office at 847-692-8199 or email [email protected]

FUTURE HAWK FAMILIES

These resources will assist you in planning for your individual counselor meeting which will take place in January or early February.  More information will come about how to schedule this meeting.  In the meantime, please review these resources:

• Freshman Course Selection Guide (a hard copy will be provided on Wednesday evening)
• Freshman Course Selection Planning Sheet (a copy will be emailed to you in January when you are invited to schedule a counselor meeting)
• Maine 207 Career Pathways Guide Link (this guide makes connections between our course offerings and future planning)
• Maine 207 Course Catalog Link (this guide offers specifics about each course; searchable by department, grade level, etc.)
• Class of 2026 Placement Guidelines Link (this guide is used by Departmeomnt Chairs when determining course placement for incoming Freshman students)

If you have not yet completed the District 207 Pre-Enrollment process for incoming freshmen, please take care of this as soon as possible.  Here is a helpful website with instructions and the link to begin your student’s pre-enrollment.

This is a reminder that our Incoming Freshman Kick-Off Event is Wednesday evening, December 1st.  We look forward to welcoming you in two groups:

GROUP 1 – Students from Emerson, St. Paul of the Cross, and Pennoyer

6:00 – 6:45 p.m.  –  Welcome & Elective Courses Presentation:  Auditorium

6:45 – 8:00 p.m. –    Electives Open House:  Commons, Library, ARC, various classrooms

GROUP 2 – Students from Lincoln, Mary Seat of Wisdom, and other schools

7:05 – 7:50 p.m. –  Welcome & Elective Courses Presentation:  Auditorium

7:50 – 9:00 p.m. –  Electives Open House:  Commons, Library, ARC, various classrooms

Note these special, optional opportunities families may choose to take advantage of:

6:45 p.m. or 7:50 p.m. –  Brief student-led tours:  our student leaders will be available to show you around portions of our “B” & “C” wings so that you know exactly where to find the elective teachers you’d like to meet after the auditorium presentation.

7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. – Presentation for families of students who receive special education services will take place in Advisory Room #1.

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Dr. Iris Smith will be in Advisory Room #2 to answer questions about multilingual programming. 

6:45 – 8:45 p.m. – Our Career & College Specialists will be available in the Career & College Resource Center to answer questions.

6:45 – 8:45 p.m. – Mrs. Wordel will be available in the main office if you need technical assistance completing the required pre-enrollment.