Policies and Forms

Medical Forms

Medical forms should be email to office@thefieldschool.org by June 1st for the 2024-25 school year:

• Pre-K
  State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam with required immunizations (dated no earlier than Aug 21, 2024)
• Kindergarten
  State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam with required immunizations (dated no earlier than Aug 21, 2024)
  State of IL Eye Exam Report (dated no earlier than Aug 21, 2024)
  State of IL Proof of School Dental Exam Form (dated no earlier than Nov 15, 2024)
• 2nd Grade
  State of IL Proof of School Dental Exam Form (dated no earlier than Nov 15, 2024)
• 6th Grade
  State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam with required immunizations (dated no earlier than Aug 21, 2024)
  State of IL Proof of School Dental Exam Form (dated no earlier than Nov 15, 2024)
• ALL Students
  Allergy Action Form, if applicable (required once for all students with Epi-pens)
  Allergy Action Form, if applicable (must be renewed annually)
  Asthma Action Form, if applicable (must be renewed annually)
  OTC Prescribed Medication Administration Form (must be renewed annually)
  If turning in State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam form, the top of the 2nd page (Student Health History) must be filled out, signed, and dated by parent/guardian to be considered complete

School Uniform Policy

The Field School maintains an official standard of dress with a school uniform. Students are required to be in uniform whenever they are at school and at most school-related functions. This helps foster an attitude of obedience to school authorities, eliminates social competition regarding dress, teaches students to focus on habit development and academic learning, and strengthens the spirit of the school community.

School uniforms can be purchased at Schoolbelles HERE using the code “S2733.”

School Nutrition Program and Local Wellness Policy

TFS Wellness Policy

Did you know our school has nutrition and physical activity goals? See the Wellness Policy below for more information. Interested in serving on the School Wellness Committee and/or have suggestions to update the policy? Please email office@thefieldschool.org to get involved.

• TFS Wellness Policy
• Triennial Assessment

Summer Food Service Program

If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, meals are available to your children in the summer months when school is not in session. The U.S. Department of Agriculture works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year.

Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information. (The tool will be updated in early May.) You may also check out these other resources to find out more information about this program:

• Meal Program Flier
• Illinois Hunger Coalition Hotline Hotline: (800) 359-2163
• No Kid Hungry Texting Service: Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304

Faith's Law

Faith’s Law is named after a prevention advocate and child sexual abuse survivor from Illinois who pushed for change to state laws related to educator sexual misconduct in K-12 schools. Legislation was passed in 2021 and 2023 that establishes a definition of sexual misconduct and outlines a number of prevention requirements for schools. 

The ultimate goals are to:

• Give parents/guardians notice regarding allegations of sexual misconduct that involve their student;
• Equip schools across Illinois with better information regarding the employment history of an applicant or employee of a contractor;
• Give schools the resources necessary to make well-informed decisions about who they are employing/contracting with; and
• Protect students from acts of sexual misconduct by school employees, substitute employees, and employees of contractors.

Definition

Sexual misconduct is defined as, "Any act, including, but not limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical activity, by an employee or agent of the school district, charter school or nonpublic school with direct contact with a student that is directed toward or with a student to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the student. Such an act includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

• A sexual or romantic invitation. 
• Dating or soliciting a date. 
• Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog.
• Making sexually suggestive comments that are directed toward or with a student.
• Self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual, romantic, or erotic nature.
• A sexual, indecent, romantic, or erotic contact with a student."

Faith's Law Resource Guide

ISBE has developed and maintains the Faith’s Law Resource Guide that includes guidance for pupils, parents/guardians, and teachers about sexual abuse responses and prevention resources available in their community, including the contact information of entities that provide services for victims of child sexual abuse and their families.