- Indian Prairie School District #204
- Registration Information
- Returning Students
Returning for the next school year?
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We're excited to welcome you and your family back to Indian Prairie School District 204!
In order to get ready for the first day of school, you will need to register your child using ParentVUE. Included below are the steps for you to complete online registration for the upcoming school year.
You DO NOT need to sign in to this site! Registration is done through ParentVUE.
Registering Your Child to Attend Indian Prairie School District 204
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1) Preparing for Online Registration
Online Registration will be available beginning May 1, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year. During online registration, you will be asked to provide a series of documents for your child, depending on their grade level and age.
These documents can be provided by using a scanner or using the ParentVUE app to take a picture using an iOS or Android device. Instructions for uploading documents are available on the Registration FAQs tab on this page.
To prepare for online registration, review the following document list. Gather, complete and ensure that you have the following documents completed and available to expedite your online registration experience:
Proof of Identity and Age, if registering an additional child in your family for the first time
Original/Certified copy of a birth certificate, valid passport, or other record recognized by a court of law.
Proof of Residency, if you moved, changed addresses, or received a notice that you needed to provide updated residency materialsOne of the following:
Most recent property tax bill and proof of payment, e.g., canceled check or Form 1098 (homeowners)
Mortgage papers (homeowners)
Signed and dated lease and proof of last month's payment, e.g., canceled check or receipts (renters)
Letter from manager and proof of last month's payment, e.g., canceled check or receipt (trailer park residents)
Letter of residence from landlord in lieu of lease (7:60-AP2, E1)Two of the following:
Driver's license
Vehicle registration
Voter registration
Most recent cable television and/or credit card bill
Current bank statement
Current public aid card
Current homeowners/renters insurance policy and premium payment receipt
Most recent gas, electric, and/or water bill
Current library card
Receipt for moving van rentalIndian Prairie School District Board Policy 7:60, requires that "only students who are residents of the District may attend a District school except as provided below or in state law." This means that any student enrolling in the district MUST reside within the district before their first day of attendance.
Health Examination and Immunization Requirements
Disease Immunization Records, as required by state law*†
Students entering grades must show proof of meeting required immunizations. For additional information on immunizations, please visit https://www.ipsd.org/Page/2638
Physical Examination, signed by your child's physician*†
Also known as the "State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination."
Vision Examination, signed by your child's optometrist †
Also known as the "State of Illinois Eye Examination Report." Students entering kindergarten or enrolling in an Illinois public school for the first time. Written proof of having been examined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or a licensed optometrist will be required.
Dental Examination, signed by your child's licensed dentist †
Also known as the "State of Illinois Proof of School Dental Examination Form." Students entering kindergarten, second, and sixth grades are required to present proof of an oral health examination completed by a licensed dentist. This will be due prior to May 15th of that academic year.
* If these are not completed, the student will be excluded from school. Out-of-state physical examinations written on approved forms, which meet current state of Illinois requirements, are acceptable if they are less than one year old. An out-of-state transfer student may, at the time of registration, provide an appointment card showing these requirements will be completed within thirty days. At the end of the thirty day period, if the completed forms have not been presented to health services, the student will be excluded from school.† Check with your health care provider to see if they have the mandated Illinois forms, otherwise, they are provided for your reference on this site and during online registration.
Administration of Medications in School
The District's Medication Policy is found in the Parent/Student Handbook. Please reference the section on School Board Policy. A student who has asthma or allergies is allowed to carry necessary medication while at school. Physician orders or a photocopy of the pharmaceutical label on the medication box for rescue inhalers must be on file with the nurse.Authorization for Administration of Medication in School by School Personnel
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2) Retrieve Your ParentVUE Username and Password
Online Registration is accessed through your ParentVUE account. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please contact your student’s school to create a username for your ParentVUE account. If you have a ParentVUE account, but have forgotten your username or Password, the information can be retrieved through the Forgot Password process. In the Forgot Password process, an email is sent with your username and a link to a page to create/reset your Password.
To create/reset your ParentVUE password:
- Click here to visit our online registration system or enter the following URL in your browser: https://bit.ly/204SISReg.
- Click on "More Options"
- Select "Forgot Password?"
- Enter the email address that is on file for ParentVUE or enter the ParentVUE username. Click the Send Email button. An email will be sent with your username and a link to change your Password. Passwords must:
- Be at least 8 characters long;
- Contain at least 1 Upper Case Character (i.e. A-Z)
- Contain at least 1 Lower Case Character (i.e. a-z)
- Contain at least 1 Numeric Character (i.e. 0-9)
- Not be the same as any of your previous 15 passwords
Your account will be locked out after 10 incorrect login attempts. Once locked, you will need to contact your child's home school.
After resetting your password, the online registration system will guide you through the process of registering your child(ren).
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3) Complete Returning Student Online Registration
Once you successfully log into ParentVUE, you may begin the Online Registration process for your child(ren).
Instructions for uploading documents are available on the "Uploading Documents" tab on this page.
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4) Next Steps for Online Registration
A staff member at your child's school will review your online registration materials. They may have follow-up questions which will be sent to your email address provided during online registration.
The staff member will also coordinate a time to review your child's identity and age verification documents, if applicable. While you may have uploaded identity and age verification documents online, Illinois state law requires that the District inspect your child's original certified birth certificate, passport or record recognized by a court of law within 30 days.
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If you have questions about these documents or other registration and enrollment procedures, please do not hesitate to contact the school office or the Office of Residency and Registration by email at residency@ipsd.org or by phone at (630) 375-3020.