All medications require a written permission form from a physician specifying dosage, child's name and time medication is to be given, with authorization for us to dispense the medication to the child at school. No child, under any condition is allowed to dispense medicine to themselves. Questions regarding this policy or its clarification should be directed to the principal or the health aide. The school health room is staffed by a full-time health aide. Health aides are not permitted to administer any medication without written permission from a physician.
Forms are available for over the counter medications as well as what is prescribed.
Due to limited facilities and personnel, a student who becomes ill at school may remain in the health room for 30 minutes after which the parent will be called. A student injured at school will be sent to the health room where minor scrapes and bruises will be attended. Parents are called when there is an injury to the head, neck, or back. In the event of a serious injury, if a parent cannot be located, the child is referred immediately to the doctor or hospital listed on the family card. There are some exceptions such as broken limbs.