DATE:����������������������� February 21, 2005���������

TO: ��������������� PARENTS OF JUNIOR HIGH AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FROM:���������� SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES, DISTRICT 203

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Edward Hospital will again co-sponsor the Athletic Physical Assessment Program.

The program is designed to provide a thorough assessment of potential athletes who are now in grades 6, 7,9,10, and 11.� Students in those grades are required to submit a physical examination report prior to trying out for a sport.� Students trying out for high school poms, cheerleading, and flags also need a sports physical.� At junior high, poms and cheerleading need the exam.� A copy of the report will be given to the students as they complete the exam.� THIS ASSESSMENT DOES NOT MEET THE 9TH GRADE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

The dates/time of the sports physicals are (allow one hour for physical):

Tuesday, May 31, 2005�� 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.������������� Thursday, June 2, 2005�� 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

�Wednesday, June 1, 2005�� 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.��������������������� Saturday, June 4, 2005�� 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Students who would like to participate should call Edward Hospital class registration (630) 369-6363 to schedule an appointment for the physical.� There will be no registration at school.� The student will be given an appointment date, time, and you will be mailed an assessment form and confirmation letter.� The students will not be examined if the health history and parental permission are not completed on the assessment form. No camp forms will be completed.� Appointments can be made now and should be made by May 13, 2005.

�The physical assessments will be held at the Edward Heart Hospital Specialty Clinic, 801 S. Washington Street, Naperville.� Enter through North Entrance of Hospital.� Follow signs to Heart Hospital.� Parking is available in North Parking Garage.

Questions regarding the physicals, please call School Health Services at 420-6540. Questions regarding registration, please call Edward Hospital (630) 369-6363.

On the day of the appointment, the student should:

1. Wear gym clothing or shorts.� No jeans, please.

2. Bring the assessment form with the health history completed and signed by parent.

3. Students should bring/wear corrective eyewear for the vision screening.

4. Bring the appropriate fee: $25/student, $45/family with checks made out to Edward Hospital.

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