New Tech High at Zion-Benton East: What's Going Around

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9-12

1634 23rd Street

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Empowering future innovators through project-based learning and technology.

New Tech High at Zion-Benton East offers a dynamic and innovative learning environment designed to prepare students in grades 9-12 for success in the 21st century. This school embraces a project-based learning (PBL) approach, where students delve into real-world challenges, collaborating with peers and utilizing technology to develop solutions. The curriculum is deeply integrated, allowing students to see connections across different subjects and build critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for college and career. At New Tech High, technology isn't just a tool; it's woven into the very fabric of daily learning, empowering students to create, explore, and present their work in engaging ways. The school fosters a supportive and collaborative culture, encouraging students to take ownership of their education and develop a strong sense of community. With a focus on student-led inquiry and continuous feedback, students are not only taught information but also how to learn effectively, adapt to new situations, and think innovatively. Located in Zion, IL, New Tech High at Zion-Benton East is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Graduates emerge with a robust portfolio of projects, strong technical literacy, and the soft skills necessary to pursue higher education or enter a diverse range of professional fields.

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The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East

This is the community health page for New Tech High at Zion-Benton East, a school in Zion, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.

No parent has logged an illness at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.

On the watchlist this month

Common Cold
Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Allergies
Typical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Lice
Typical seasonal rise
Year-round, but often noticed when school resumes
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
Strep Throat
Typical seasonal rise
Often higher in winter and early spring, with a back-to-school rise
- Sudden sore throat without cough
- Painful swallowing
- Fever over 100.4 F

Good to know

How illness usually moves through New Tech High at Zion-Benton East

Illness at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.

Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious

Back to school

When can my child go back to New Tech High at Zion-Benton East?

Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:

Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it

Around here

How illness travels between nearby schools

New Tech High at Zion-Benton East is one of many schools in Zion tracked on Ickly. October activity around Zion tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60099 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.

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Common questions

What is going around at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East?

No sickness has been logged at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.

How does Ickly know what is spreading at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East?

Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.

Can I get notified when illness spreads at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East?

Yes. Follow New Tech High at Zion-Benton East with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.

How do I log a sick day for my child at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East?

Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at New Tech High at Zion-Benton East.

Is New Tech High at Zion-Benton East in Zion, IL?

Yes. New Tech High at Zion-Benton East is a school in Zion, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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