Regular attendance at school is an essential part of the educational program for each student in District 36. To report your child absent, we request that you utilize the option that is deemed best for your school below. These absence procedures not only help us fulfill the required attendance monitoring obligations but also helps to assure the safety of our students. Whether you call or complete the form, you will be asked the same questions.

Please be ready to report the following symptoms when you report an absence due to illness:

• Fever
• Headache
• GI (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache)
• Cold (runny nose, congestion, cough)
• Flu Diagnosis
• Strep Diagnosis
• Sore Throat 

Parents are being asked to report symptoms or diagnosis with the school as we strive to support the health of all students and staff. For reference, here are our District Health Guidelines. 

	We prefer you report your child's absence online, by clicking the link to the right, but if you need to call, please dial our main office line. (847) 446.0353	CI Absence Form
	We prefer you report your child's absence online, by clicking the link to the right, but if you need to call, please dial our main office line. (847) 446.6060	GR Absence Form
	We prefer you report your child's absence online, by clicking the link to the right, but if you need to call, please dial our main office line. (847) 446.0920	HW Absence Form
	We prefer you report your child's absence online, by clicking the link to the right, but if you need to call, please dial our main office line. (847) 441.1750	SK Absence Form
	We prefer you report your child's absence online, by clicking the link to the right, but if you need to call, please dial our main office line and listen for the prompts. (847) 446.5892	CW Absence Form