Health & Wellness - Private Sacred Heart School | Regis
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Health & Wellness - Private Sacred Heart School | Regis
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Regis is deeply committed to fostering the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of our community.
We understand the importance of supporting and guiding the health, social, and emotional lives of boys. The Health and Wellness Departments work collaboratively to uphold the values and morals in alignment with the
Five Goals of Sacred Heart education
.
All members of the school community take personal responsibility for health and balance in their lives supported by a school culture that promotes spiritual, intellectual, physical and social-emotional well-being.”
Goal V, Criterion 2
Regis has a registered nurse that staffs the school clinic. The school nurse, faculty and staff are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED use. The nurse provides care and education to the students, faculty, staff and parents regarding health and safety. The nurse is responsible for maintaining immunization records, performing health screenings, providing care for injuries and illness, assisting parents and children coping with chronic illness, administering medications as needed and tracking infectious outbreaks. Our goal is for students to be able to maximize their time in school in a safe and healthy manner. Regis has adopted
Magnus Health System
for managing all our health records.
Contact the Clinic
When to Stay Home
MARY CHRISTOPHERSON, RN, BSN
Nurse
clinic@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383 x 5114
Mary Christopherson is a registered nurse who received her BSN from New Mexico State University. She has been practicing nursing for the last 39 years in various settings including School Nursing, Home Health Care, Hospice and Long-term care. She is certified in CPR/AED training and belongs to the National Association of School Nurses and the Texas School Nurses Association. Mary enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and three grandchildren.
A child having one or more of the following symptoms should be kept at or will be sent home:
fever of 100.0 degrees or higher
suspected contagious diseases (i.e. influenza, COVID, strep throat, pink eye, impetigo, chicken pox, etc.)
vomiting
diarrhea
sore throat, acute cold or persistent cough
general malaise (feels too sick to remain in school)
If your child has any of the above symptoms in the morning before coming to school, please keep him at home.
The counselor seeks to foster positive relationships with students and their families, serving as an advocate, listening ear and liaison between faculty and families. Parents and students can schedule an appointment with the counseling department via phone or email.
Contact the Counselor
Character Education
Scholars & Gentlemen
Parent Education
KATIE ANDERSON
Counselor
kanderson@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383 x 5134
Katie serves as the school counselor. She holds a B.S. in Psychology as well as a specialist level degree in School Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Katie previously worked as a licensed specialist in school psychology for a public school district for 8 years. Katie played division 1 volleyball during her undergraduate career and currently enjoys working out, reading, cooking, and spending time with family.
Social-emotional learning gives students the tools to excel inside and outside of the classroom. Character education is implemented in all grade levels, Pre-K3 through Eighth grade. Topics covered include empathy, leadership, service and community-building, and wise decision-making and lessons are rooted in the Five Goals of Sacred Heart Education.
The social emotional curriculum reinforces skills learned in character education and introduces concepts like growth mindset, mindfulness, coping strategies, resilience and time management to our middle school students.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to come together during our Parent Education Speaking Events, during which time we are committed to educating, empowering, and committing to the building and strengthening of our community. Most recently, we hosted Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S, who spoke about the development of boys, specifically shedding light on the risky behaviors they are most likely to engage in and providing parents with useful tools to keep them safe. We will reach out soon with information regarding upcoming Parent Education Speakers. Parents have access to the Counselor’s Corner located on the parent portal where resources regarding various subjects are posted throughout the school year.
The learning support team collaborates with parents, faculty, and psychologists to create and administer individual plans that promote academic competence, self-awareness, self-regulation, and executive functioning skills. Regis is committed to full partnership with families and clinicians to ensure students’ needs are met.
Contact the Director of Learning Support Services
Literacy Specialist
Math Specialist
SARAH ALLISON
Director of Learning Support Services
sallison@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Sarah serves as the Director of Learning Support Services. She holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began teaching in 2005 and has served in many teaching and leadership roles across public, charter, and private schools. Her previous roles include serving as an Adjunct Professor in Elementary Education, Regional Elementary Literacy Coordinator for KIPP Houston, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Coach, Interventionist, and Professional Development Facilitator. She was a division 1 soccer player during her undergraduate career and enjoys running, traveling, tennis, reading, and spending time with her family. Sarah is a proud parent of two daughters at Duchesne Academy.
LEIGH CONTRERAS
Literacy Specialist
lcontreras@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Leigh serves as a the Literacy Specialist. She holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.L.A. in History, and a B.A. in Communications from the University of St. Thomas. She holds a Catholic Catechesis Certification through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Prior to joining the faculty at Regis, Leigh served as an educator at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Maryland and several Catholic schools throughout Houston including St. Cecilia Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
Leigh is a graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and is a current Regis parent. Leigh is a graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and is a proud parent of a third-generation Sacred Heart scholar.
SHELBY FRANZEN
Math Specialist
sfranzen@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Shelby is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and an experienced educator with nine years of teaching experience in third and fourth grades, specializing in math and science instruction. She has worked with diverse student populations and is passionate about using technology to enhance learning through innovative teaching strategies. Her faith in God guides her commitment to nurturing and supporting her students. In her free time, Shelby enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
Confidentiality
Everything discussed with the school counselor and nurse is held in confidence unless in the rare instance of a life-threatening situation.
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Health & Wellness
Regis is deeply committed to fostering the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of our community.
We understand the importance of supporting and guiding the health, social, and emotional lives of boys. The Health and Wellness Departments work collaboratively to uphold the values and morals in alignment with the
Five Goals of Sacred Heart education
.
All members of the school community take personal responsibility for health and balance in their lives supported by a school culture that promotes spiritual, intellectual, physical and social-emotional well-being.”
Goal V, Criterion 2
Regis has a registered nurse that staffs the school clinic. The school nurse, faculty and staff are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED use. The nurse provides care and education to the students, faculty, staff and parents regarding health and safety. The nurse is responsible for maintaining immunization records, performing health screenings, providing care for injuries and illness, assisting parents and children coping with chronic illness, administering medications as needed and tracking infectious outbreaks. Our goal is for students to be able to maximize their time in school in a safe and healthy manner. Regis has adopted
Magnus Health System
for managing all our health records.
Contact the Clinic
When to Stay Home
MARY CHRISTOPHERSON, RN, BSN
Nurse
clinic@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383 x 5114
Mary Christopherson is a registered nurse who received her BSN from New Mexico State University. She has been practicing nursing for the last 39 years in various settings including School Nursing, Home Health Care, Hospice and Long-term care. She is certified in CPR/AED training and belongs to the National Association of School Nurses and the Texas School Nurses Association. Mary enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and three grandchildren.
A child having one or more of the following symptoms should be kept at or will be sent home:
fever of 100.0 degrees or higher
suspected contagious diseases (i.e. influenza, COVID, strep throat, pink eye, impetigo, chicken pox, etc.)
vomiting
diarrhea
sore throat, acute cold or persistent cough
general malaise (feels too sick to remain in school)
If your child has any of the above symptoms in the morning before coming to school, please keep him at home.
The counselor seeks to foster positive relationships with students and their families, serving as an advocate, listening ear and liaison between faculty and families. Parents and students can schedule an appointment with the counseling department via phone or email.
Contact the Counselor
Character Education
Scholars & Gentlemen
Parent Education
KATIE ANDERSON
Counselor
kanderson@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383 x 5134
Katie serves as the school counselor. She holds a B.S. in Psychology as well as a specialist level degree in School Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Katie previously worked as a licensed specialist in school psychology for a public school district for 8 years. Katie played division 1 volleyball during her undergraduate career and currently enjoys working out, reading, cooking, and spending time with family.
Social-emotional learning gives students the tools to excel inside and outside of the classroom. Character education is implemented in all grade levels, Pre-K3 through Eighth grade. Topics covered include empathy, leadership, service and community-building, and wise decision-making and lessons are rooted in the Five Goals of Sacred Heart Education.
The social emotional curriculum reinforces skills learned in character education and introduces concepts like growth mindset, mindfulness, coping strategies, resilience and time management to our middle school students.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to come together during our Parent Education Speaking Events, during which time we are committed to educating, empowering, and committing to the building and strengthening of our community. Most recently, we hosted Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S, who spoke about the development of boys, specifically shedding light on the risky behaviors they are most likely to engage in and providing parents with useful tools to keep them safe. We will reach out soon with information regarding upcoming Parent Education Speakers. Parents have access to the Counselor’s Corner located on the parent portal where resources regarding various subjects are posted throughout the school year.
The learning support team collaborates with parents, faculty, and psychologists to create and administer individual plans that promote academic competence, self-awareness, self-regulation, and executive functioning skills. Regis is committed to full partnership with families and clinicians to ensure students’ needs are met.
Contact the Director of Learning Support Services
Literacy Specialist
Math Specialist
SARAH ALLISON
Director of Learning Support Services
sallison@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Sarah serves as the Director of Learning Support Services. She holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began teaching in 2005 and has served in many teaching and leadership roles across public, charter, and private schools. Her previous roles include serving as an Adjunct Professor in Elementary Education, Regional Elementary Literacy Coordinator for KIPP Houston, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Coach, Interventionist, and Professional Development Facilitator. She was a division 1 soccer player during her undergraduate career and enjoys running, traveling, tennis, reading, and spending time with her family. Sarah is a proud parent of two daughters at Duchesne Academy.
LEIGH CONTRERAS
Literacy Specialist
lcontreras@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Leigh serves as a the Literacy Specialist. She holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.L.A. in History, and a B.A. in Communications from the University of St. Thomas. She holds a Catholic Catechesis Certification through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Prior to joining the faculty at Regis, Leigh served as an educator at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Maryland and several Catholic schools throughout Houston including St. Cecilia Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School.
Leigh is a graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and is a current Regis parent. Leigh is a graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and is a proud parent of a third-generation Sacred Heart scholar.
SHELBY FRANZEN
Math Specialist
sfranzen@theregisschool.org
713-682-8383
Shelby is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and an experienced educator with nine years of teaching experience in third and fourth grades, specializing in math and science instruction. She has worked with diverse student populations and is passionate about using technology to enhance learning through innovative teaching strategies. Her faith in God guides her commitment to nurturing and supporting her students. In her free time, Shelby enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
Confidentiality
Everything discussed with the school counselor and nurse is held in confidence unless in the rare instance of a life-threatening situation.