Medication
When you send medication to school please remember the following:
All medicines (including cough drops) are to be brought to and kept in the school nurse's office.
Prescription and non-prescription medicine must be in the original container . Prescription medicine must be in a container with the pharmacy label for that student.
If a prescription or non-prescription medicine must be given during the school day, it must be accompanied by a written note signed by a parent or guardian giving authorized school personnel directions for its administration (time and dosage).
School personnel will not administer any medication unless it is provided by the parent, in the appropriate manner as stated above.
Medications that need to be given once daily, twice a day, or three times a day should be administered by the parent or guardian before school, after school, or before bedtime and will not be administered during school hours unless absolutely necessary.
These restrictions are necessary for protection of the health and safety of your child. We will appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Please keep the attached form available for future use should your child need to take a medication during school hours. A form must be filled out for each medication your child needs to take at school.
Forms and Letters: See Attachments below
Medication Form:
A handwritten note must include the following:
Student's First and Last Name
Student's Grade
Name of the Medication to be administered
Time to be given
Amount to be given
Reason Medication is being given
Start Date
End Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date Signed
Parent/Guardian's Telephone Number