HOW OFTEN WILL YOUR CHILD BE TESTED?

We are arranging for our testing partner, SHIELD Illinois, to test the students once per week.

WHAT IS THE TEST?

Your child will receive a free diagnostic test for the COVID-19 virus conducted by collecting saliva (spit).

HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY CHILD TESTS POSITIVE?

You will receive access to your child’s test results via an online platform which we will separately send you information about in future correspondence. District 97 will also receive results of your child’s test and may/will notify you separately of any positive result.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I RECEIVE MY CHILD'S TEST RESULTS?

If your child’s test results are positive, please contact your child’s doctor immediately to review the test results and discuss next steps.

If your child’s test results are negative, this means that the COVID-19 virus was not detected in your child’s saliva (spit).
Tests sometimes produce incorrect negative results called “false negatives” in people who have COVID-19.  If your child tests negative but has symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have concerns about your child’s exposure to COVID-19, you should call your child’s doctor.

WHO WILL RECEIVE MY CHILD'S TEST RESULTS?

In addition to you receiving your child’s test results, the School District and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will also receive your child’s test results, consistent with IDPH guidance and the Illinois Control of Communicable Disease Code.

DO I NEED TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION?

No other action is required if you consent for your child to be tested for COVID-19 infection pursuant to the above terms. If you do NOT consent for your child to be tested for COVID-19 infection, you must complete, sign, and submit this OPT-OUT form. Please click "NEXT" to complete the form.