FAQ's

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No. Each child must have their own medications checked in by a parent/guardian (prescription, over the counter (OTC), including cough drops, sunscreen and insect repellant). Please do not send any medication to school with your child. Parent / guardian must sign in all medications. Bring them in a new, unopened bottle / container and that is not expired.  The Nurse's office does not keep any stock medications/ointments/over the counter products. 

A. No. Medical equipment cannot be provided by the school; your PCP should be able to help with that.  Your child can bring crutches, wheelchairs, and knee scooters to school in the event of an injury. You will sign a liability waiver for use at school (see the school nurse for more information).  Any medical documentation about the injury is also appreciated. 

 

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Absences are excused on a case-by-case basis.  Fever over 100.4°F, multiple / frequent episodes of vomiting and unable to keep food or drink down, abnormal vital signs, or signs or symptoms that suggest the student maybe considered contagious are a few examples of absences that will be excused.  If the Nurse, front office staff or administration team calls you and tells you the student needs to be picked up based on a health-related issue, it will be excused. The student will not be asked to call parent if they need to go home. If the student calls / texts to request a pickup and states they were seen in the clinic / nurse's office and you decide you want to pick up your child, it will not be nurse excused. You will need to use a parent note or a doctor's note. If you have any questions prior to getting your child, you can call the nurse's office or attendance office. This is something that can be discussed on the phone prior to the student being picked up. 

 

A:  Yes.  If proper documentation is received from your physician, Christiana Middle School will collaborate as a team to accommodate your child to the best of our ability.