Prescription medications: All prescription medications must be in the original
container, properly labeled with prescription and accompanied by a signed form
stating (1)the name of the medication, (2)the name of the student, (3)amount to
be given, (4)time to be given, and (5)signature of the parent/guardian. A change
in dosage requires a new prescription or doctor’s order and a new form. Sample
prescription medications must be accompanied by a doctor’s order in lieu of the
prescription. Inhalers must also have the prescription attached. Students may
carry and self administer inhalers if the parent wishes with the appropriate form
signed by both the doctor and the parent/guardian. Life saving medications
such as Epi-pens, etc. may also be carried with the above procedure. All other
medications are to be kept in the nurses’ offices. All medication forms and
doctor’s orders are not transferred from year to year. They must be renewed
each school year.
Non-Prescription medications: All non-prescription medication must be
provided by the parent/guardian and be accompanied by a signed school form.
No aspirin or aspirin containing medications will be given at school unless ordered by a licensed physician. All non-prescription medications must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name. These medications can only be given in accordance with the label directions unless a doctor’s order is provided to override the directions. All non-prescription medications will be kept in the nurses’ offices and may stay there for use all year. They will be given on an “as needed” basis or at scheduled times at the parent’s written request. A new form is required each school year.
Only medications prescribed by a licensed U. S. physician will be given at school.
No homeopathic medications can be given by school personnel. Students may
not have medications of any kind on their person or in lockers, etc., except for
those specified above. Students may not give or take any medications to or from
other students. These situations may be treated as drug offences. Medications
will be given by the school nurses or by designated trained school personnel in
their absence. Medication forms are available in all nurses’ offices or the High
School office. All medications not following these procedures will not be
given.
