Health Services

The Christ the Teacher Catholic School community is blessed to have Mrs. Chriss Zimmerman, MS, RN, NCSN, as our full-time school nurse.  Mrs. Zimmerman is the 2016 Delaware School Nurse of the Year and the National Association of School Nurses’ 2016 Private School Nurse of the Year.  She is a health and wellness advocate for the entire school community. Mrs. Zimmerman can be reached by emailing czimmerman@christtheteacher.org.

Required Medical Records:

The State of Delaware requires that all children upon entry into a school provide the following documentation:

Immunizations:

• 5 or more doses of DTaP or DTP Td vaccine (unless 4th does was given after the 4th birthday
• 4 doses of IPV or OPV (unless 3rd dose was given after the 4th birthday)
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
• 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine
• 2 doses of Varicella or a written disease history by a licensed healthcare provider

Health Examinations:

Documentation of a health examination must be on file.  The examination must be current (completed within two years of entry) and conducted by a currently licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.

Links to the physical examination and dental forms are below:

Physical Exam Form for PreK to Grade 6

Physical Exam Form for Grades 7 & 8

Dental Form

Lead and Tuberculosis Screenings

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act requires that all students entering kindergarten or prior must provide documentation of a blood test within sixty days of school entry.

Results of the Mantoux screening or an assessment as recommended by the Delaware Division of Public Health must have been completed within the past 12 months

During the School Year

Mrs. Zimmerman is available in the school 5 days a week and will be assisting your child with any healthcare needs. Communication with parents/guardians is very important. In order to best help your child, please let the school and nurse know if your child has any specific medical problems. These may include allergies, medications, or chronic conditions. Also, if anything changes with your child throughout the year, such as a medication change, please let the nurse know as soon as possible.

Medication can be given to students while they are at school. You will be requested to sign a medication authorization form if your child must take prescription medication during the school day. The medication must come to school in its original container with the prescription label attached and will be kept in the nurse’s office. Nonprescription medication (acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, antacids, etc…) may also be given to your child. However, a nonprescription medication form must be completed and signed by you and your child’s physician.

The school year usually brings some illnesses/diseases that are spread very quickly from child to child. Here are some helpful hints to keep your child as healthy as possible during this school year:

HANDWASHING, HANDWASHING, HANDWASHING.

EAT HEALTHY. Please make sure your child is getting a nutritious breakfast before coming to school.  Also, packing nutritious snacks including fruits and vegetables, and talking with your child about healthy snacking at school and at lunch are important.

GET PLENTY OF SLEEP. Remember children need 9 – 10 hours of sleep a night to perform at their best.

Please keep your child home if they have the following:

• A temperature of 100° F or higher. Your child should be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Vomiting or diarrhea more than once in the past 24 hours. They should be able to keep down both liquids and solid foods before returning.
• If your child develops strep throat or conjunctivitis (pink eye), he/she will need to be on an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school.