Elementary

Students entering kindergarten in the 2010-2011 school year must be 5 years old by or on September 1, 2010. 

Parents of new elementary students, including kindergarteners, must contact the Administration Office at 824-4951 to verify their building assignment.

The elementary book rental for the school year is $35 for Kindergarten and $45 for Grades 1-5.  Elementary meal prices will be $1.05 for breakfast and $1.75 for lunch.  For families needing financial assistance, applications for the free/reduced meal program and textbook fee waiver will be available.

All students entering kindergarten or those new to Illinois are required to have physical and dental exams, as well as a vision exam.  Second grade students are also required to have a dental exam.  Dental and vision exam waivers are available for children who meet certain conditions.  Kindergarteners must also show proof of being up to date on required immunizations, which includes the chicken pox vaccine.  (Forms available below.)

Taylorville Junior High School

Parents of junior high students new to the district are asked to contact the junior high office at 824-4924 so that transcripts can be obtained from the student's previous school and so a class schedule can be built.

Grade 6-8 book rental for the school year, is $70.  An athletic participation fee of $50 at the junior high level will also be assessed to students who are selected to a team, payable at the time of team selection. 

Junior high meal prices will be $1.05 for breakfast and $1.90 for lunch.  For families needing financial assistance, applications for the free/reduced meal program and textbook fee waiver will be available.

All 6th sixth grade students and those new to Illinois are required to have physical and dental exams prior to the start of school.  Also, students new to Illinois are required to have a vision exam.  Dental and vision exam waivers are available for children who meet certain conditions.  (Forms available below.)

Taylorville High School

Parents of high school students new to the district are asked to contact the High School office (824-2268) so that transcripts can be obtained from the student's previous school and so a class schedule can be built.

Book rental for the school year is as follows:  Grades 9-11 - $70; and Grade 12 - $80.  An athletic participation fee of $75 at the high school level will also be assessed to students who are selected to a team.  There is a $50 fee for the Driver Education course.  Some courses may also require workbooks or supplies for an additional fee.  This information will be available at the school and at the Webstore. 

High school meals prices will be $1.05 for breakfast and $1.90 for lunch.  For families needing financial assistance, applications for the free/reduced meal program and textbook fee waiver will be available.

All ninth grade students and those new to Illinois are required to have a physical examination prior to the start of school and must also show proof that they have received their required booster immunizations.  Also, students new to Illinois are required to have a dental and a vision exam.  Dental and vision exam waivers are available for children who meet certain conditions.  Completed forms may be turned in at registration or the first day of school.  (Forms available below.)

The Taylorville School District offers an extensive range of general and vocational education opportunities according to Superintendent Gregg Fuerstenau, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator.  All programs are offered to students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.  The Superintendent's Office is located in Administration Education Center at 512 W. Spresser Street, telephone 824-4951.

HEALTH EXAM FORMS

Physical Exam Form 
Physical exams are required for all students entering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades, any student participating in sports, and any student new to Illinois. If needed, please print the exam form and take it to your doctor appointment.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Children Age 0 to 6 Years

Children Age 7 to 18 Years

Catch-up Immunization Schedule
(For persons aged 4 months - 18 years years who start late or who are more than one month behind.)

Vision Exam Form 
Vision exams are required for all students entering Kindergarten and any student new to Illinois. If needed, please print the exam form and take it to your optometrist appointment.

If you cannot afford an exam, please print and complete the following waiver form and submit it at the August registration.
Vision Exam Waiver Form 

Dental Exam Form 
Dental exams are required for all students entering Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades. If needed, please print the exam form and take it to your dentist appointment. If you cannot afford an exam, a please print and complete the following waiver form and submit it at the August registration.
Dental Exam Waiver Form