ADMISSIONS • REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Everything you need.
All in one place.

Preparing your documents ahead of time makes enrollment easier. Use this page as your checklist for Alpine Christian School.

FOR ACS FAMILIES 2026–2027
01
START HERE

What should
I bring?

Start with the documents every new student needs, then find your child’s grade below for any additional health requirements.

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OFFICIAL GUIDANCE

Clear information.
Current requirements.

This page is a quick reference for Alpine Christian School families. Complete enrollment and health information is also available in the ACS Parent & Student Handbook 2026–2027.

ACS reviews its student health and enrollment requirements in accordance with current Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements. Families will be informed when changes affect requirements for their student.

This webpage is designed as an easy-to-use family checklist. The ACS Handbook and applicable Illinois requirements remain the primary references for complete policies and requirements.

START HERE

Every new student
starts here.

New and transfer students should begin with these enrollment essentials. Additional health requirements depend on grade and previous school enrollment.

01
IDENTITY

Birth Certificate

Provide an official or certified birth certificate, or other legally acceptable documentation when applicable.

02
HEALTH

Immunization Record

Provide a current record showing your child’s immunization history in accordance with applicable Illinois requirements.

03
TRANSFER STUDENTS

Previous School Records

Students transferring to ACS will need appropriate academic and school records from their previous school.

04
STUDENT CARE

Consent to Treatment

A completed Consent to Treatment Form should be on file so ACS has the appropriate information for student care.

05
APPLICATION

Two References

New and transfer student applications include two references as part of the ACS admissions process.

ONLINE ENROLLMENT

AE Connect

Enrollment forms are completed online through AE Connect. This checklist helps you prepare the supporting documents that may also be required.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Find your child’s
grade.

Start with your child’s grade to see the standard health documents that may be required. Keep immunization records current for every student.

1 GRADE 1
  • Current Immunizations
  • Physical exam when applicable for initial school entry
2 GRADE 2
  • Current Immunizations
  • Dental Examination
3–5 GRADES 3–5
  • Current Immunizations
7 GRADE 7
  • Current Immunizations

Requirements shown above are intended as a family-friendly summary. Individual circumstances may result in additional documentation being required.

!
IMPORTANT

New to an
Illinois school?

If your child is entering an Illinois school for the first time from another state or country, additional health documentation applies.

Physical Examination
Eye Examination
Current Immunization Records

Contact ACS if you are unsure whether this requirement applies to your child. We will help you identify the documents you need.

IMPORTANT DATES

Two dates to
remember.

If a health examination is required, plan ahead and schedule appointments early. Requirements apply according to your child’s grade and enrollment circumstances.

OCT
15
WHEN REQUIRED

Health Documentation

Physical Examination
Immunization Documentation
Eye Examination

MAY
15
K • GRADE 2 • GRADE 6

Dental Examination

Required dental examination documentation is due for students in Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 6.

Planning ahead? Required school physical examinations generally must fall within the applicable Illinois time period for school entry, and dental examinations have their own state-defined examination window. Families should use the current state form and contact ACS with questions about timing.
ILLINOIS HEALTH FORMS

Bring the
right form.

Illinois provides official forms for required student health examinations. Use the current state forms and have the appropriate healthcare professional complete them.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

Your quick
family checklist.

01
Complete enrollment online

Complete the appropriate enrollment information through AE Connect.

02
Gather the essentials

Prepare identity, health, school record, and other required documents.

03
Check your child’s grade

Confirm whether a physical, dental, or eye examination applies.

04
Submit documents to ACS

Provide required supporting documentation and contact us if anything is unclear.

READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?

Documents ready?
Continue enrollment.

Continue your admissions journey through AE Connect, or contact Alpine if you are not sure which documents apply to your child.

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