Heritage Community School District #8 has released 2020-21 school registration information.
While all information is subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Heritage will adhere to Illinois State Board of Education Guidelines as summer transpires.
The district plans to mail out registration packets in mid-July to each Heritage family.
New students and incoming kindergarten students will call the school office to set up an appointment to complete registration paperwork. These appointments can be scheduled beginning on July 13. Kindergarten and new k-8 students should call Stacy at 217-896-2421 ext. 110; new Heritage High School students should contact Julie at 217-834-3393.
The district will not be able to provide in-school space for registration forms to be completed. All completed forms, payments and fees will be due during the fall registration on August 5 and 6. Forms and payment should be taken to Heritage Elementary /Junior High School, located at 512 W. First St. in Homer.
The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Aug. 18. Kindergarten will begin on Aug. 20.
Please note the additional information needed for the following grades:
Kindergarten: All students entering kindergarten must have a certified birth certificate; proof of a physical (all immunizations (including proof of two varicella (chicken pox) vaccines) must be up to date), dental exam, and eye exam.
2nd Grade: All students entering 2nd grade must have proof of a dental exam.
6th Grade: All students entering 6th grade must have proof of physical (T-dap vaccination, varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations, meningitis vaccine; all immunizations up to date); dental exam.
9th Grade: All students entering the 9th grade must have proof of a physical exam (T-dap vaccinations). Freshman must also provide a dental exam that has been completed within 18 months of May of 2021.
12th Grade: All seniors are to show proof of having the MCV4 (Meningitis vaccine). If you had one on or after your 16th birthday, then only one is required. If you had one before your 16th birthday, then a second vaccine is required.
Athletic Participation: Students participating in athletics must have a completed updated sports physical exam prior to the start of the sport’s practice times. In addition, all athletes must either purchase school insurance or parents may sign a waiver stating that the athlete is covered by a family insurance plan. All fees must be paid in order for a student to be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Important Dates:
Aug. 5, 2020: Registration drop off and fee payment: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 6, 2020: Registration drop off and fee payments: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Aug. 17, 2020: Teacher’s Institute
Aug. 18, 2020: First student attendance day 1st -12th grades – 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 19, 2020: First full day student attendance 1st -12th grades
Aug. 20, 2020: First student attendance day for Kindergarten – 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
