School Nurses
Main Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:05-2:30 PM
Planning: 9-9:45 AM \ Lunch: 1-1:30 PM
**No medications will be given after 1:15 PM for safety reasons**
Contact: Phone: 302-323-2835/ Fax: 302-324-5745
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN EMERGENCY CARD IN THE NURSES’ OFFICE YEARLY. Medication will not be administered unless the emergency card is on file.
Denver Shockley
N3 School Nurse
Phone: 302-323-2951
denver.shockley@colonial.k12.de.us
N3 Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:05-2:30 PM
Planning: 9-9:45 AM
Lunch: 1-1:30 PM
WHEN
TO STAY
HOME
If your child is sick and does not feel well, do not send them to school!
Do not come in to be evaluated by the Nurse. This causes germs to spread. They should see their healthcare provider. Please submit an online absence note: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/williampenn/parents-and-students/absences/
A student should stay home if they have:
- Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher – Remain home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or combination cold medications, such as Dayquil or Tylenol Cold
- Vomiting – Remain home for 24 hours after vomiting stops
- Diarrhea – Remain home for 24 hours after diarrhea stops
- Cough – frequent and productive
If there is an extended absence due to illness or injury, please make the Nurses’ Office aware. Doctor’s notes with the diagnosis are appreciated; please submit an online absence note (see above link).
ATTENTION 9TH GRADERS AND NEW ADMISSIONS TO COLONIAL!!!
A complete immunization record and physical is required upon entering school. Please send this information to the Nurse upon acceptance to William Penn High School. The following is required for school:
- Physical within 2 years prior to entry into 9th grade
- 4-5 doses of DTaP, DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- 1 Tdap booster at age 11-12 or prior to entry into 9th grade
- 3-4 doses of IPV (Polio)
- 2 doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
- 2 doses of Varicella or documented history of student having had Chicken Pox
- 1 PPD/Tuberculosis skin test with results or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
- 1 dose of Meningococcal (Meningitis, Menactra)
If you are coming from out of state or a private school, the following is required:
- PPD/Tuberculosis skin test with results or Tuberculosis Risk Assessment within the last year. (TB form in English: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/150/Revised%20Tuberculosis%20Questionnaire%20Student.pdf)
Nemours Link
A secure way for Health Care Providers to share a read-only view into your student’s health record with the School Nurse.
It is encouraged to complete this form for us to be able to communicate with your child’s healthcare provider network system in order to obtain physicals and immunization records to be in compliance with the State of Delaware’s requirements to be in school. We could also obtain information on chronic health conditions; including medications, diabetic orders, and school action plans.
Medications:
By law, students are not permitted to carry any medications with them at school. All medications are to be administered by the School Nurse. There must be a current Emergency Card on file which gives parental/guardian permission to administer over-the-counter medications. We have Ibuprofen, Tylenol, & Tums in the office. We do not provide allergy or cold medicine. If your child needs something other than these medications, let us know.
Copy of Updated med_field trip permission
Prescription Medication:
- Must be brought to Nurses’ Office first thing in the morning
- Must be in the original container displaying the current & correct pharmacy label
- Must have written/signed permission from parent/guardian
Non-Prescription Medication:
- Must be brought to Nurses’ Office first thing in the morning
- Must be in the original container & not expired
- Must have written/signed permission from parent/guardian
ASTHMA: including Exercise Induced or Seasonal
- A new Asthma Plan is required from their physician every school year
- The inhaler and Permission to Carry Form is highly recommended to attend all field trips
It is recommended to keep an extra inhaler (with pharmacy label) in the Nurses’ Office OR inhalers can be carried on their person with a signed parental consent form on file
FOOD/LATEX/INSECT ALLERGIES:
Student with an allergy that requires the use of Benadryl or Epi-Pen
- A new Allergy Plan is required from their physician every school year
- EpiPen & Permission to Carry Form is highly recommended to attend all field trips
- EpiPen (with pharmacy label) can be kept in the Nurses’ Office OR EpiPen can be carried on their person with a signed parental consent form on file
Food Allergy Prevention and Emergency Response for Students with Allergies
EPILEPSY
Please inform the Nurses’ Office if your child has a Seizure Disorder.
- A new Epilepsy Plan is required from their physician every school year
- Emergency medication must be kept in the Nurses’ Office
- Daily medication: a few doses must be kept in the Nurses’ Office in the event of a missed dose.
https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/150/Seizure%20Action%20Plan.pdf –
DIABETES
Please inform the Nurses’ Office of your child’s diagnosis prior to the start of the school year.
- A new Diabetic Plan is required from their physician every school year
We will need the following supplies:
- Emergency medication (with the pharmacy label) – see release form below
- Insulin for daily usage (with the pharmacy label)
- Extra vial/pen of insulin (with the pharmacy label) in case of an emergency
- Ketone strips
- Snacks and drinks for your child when glucose is low
- A few water bottles for your child when glucose is high
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LIMITATION/EXCLUSION
Physical Education is a requirement for graduation. If, for some reason, a student cannot fully participate in physical education class, a physician’s note is required. Both the Nurses’ Office and Guidance must have this documentation. In an effort for the student to earn physical education credits, have the physician write how the student can participate in some capacity (walk, run, jog, or upper body strengthening/conditioning).
SPORTS PHYSICALS
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) mandates that every athlete must have a sports physical on file in the Nurses’ Office. The physical must be on the DIAA physical form only. No other forms can be substituted. Physicals must be performed yearly and performed on or after April 1st to participate in sports the following school year. All papers must be complete with all 10 signatures from both parent and student in order to be eligible to condition, try-out, and participate in any school sponsored sport. Sports physicals can be done by your regular doctor, William Penn High School Wellness Center (302-324-5740), or Walk-in Clinic. It is encouraged to get your physical early and not to wait until the day before participation begins. This allows ample time for it to be reviewed for completeness (missing information or signatures), and shared with the Athletic Director and Coaches. Please return completed forms to the Athletic Director who will provide a copy to the School Nurse.
The DIAA Physical Form for 2023-2024 can be accessed here.
SPORTS INJURIES
All sports injuries need to be reported to the Athletic Trainer and School Nurse as soon as possible. Documentation of injuries needs to be given to both the Athletic Trainer and Nurse. Documentation would include any doctor/emergency room visits with the diagnosis, clearance note for sport, and any limitations.
FEMININE PRODUCTS
Please be aware that feminine products are located in the nurse’s office and staff centers:
- N1
- N2
- C100
- E1
- E2
- W1
Building resources:
- Guidance Counselors
- School Psychologist
- Therapeutic Support Counselors
- Project Delaware
- School Based Wellness Center is a partnership between Christiana Care, Colonial School District, and the Delaware Division of Public Health. Services are FREE and can include diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses/injuries, sports physicals, immunizations, counseling, nutrition/weight management and more. Students must be registered to receive care at the Wellness Center.Registration can be completed online. See link: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/wphswellness/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP
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