IMMUNIZATIONS
Students must be current with all immunizations required by law or have an authorized waiver from State immunization
requirements. If a student does not have the necessary shots or waivers, the principal may remove the student or
require compliance with a set deadline. This is for the safety of all students and in accordance with State law. Any
questions about immunizations or waivers should be directed to the school’s secretary or building principal.
SPECIFIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND USE OF MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
A.
In those circumstances where a student must take prescribed medication during the school day, the following
guidelines are to be observed: The Medical Prescriber/Parent Authorization Form must be filed with the respective
building principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours. The form is
available in the school office.
B.
All prescription and non-prescription medications must be brought to the school office directly by the parent in
the ORIGINAL container that is appropriately secured. A two to four (2-4) week supply of medication is recommended.
Medication MAY NOT be sent to school in a student’s lunch box, backpack, pocket, or by the student in another
manner.
C.
Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when a prescription is
no longer to be administered or at the end of a school year.
D.
The parents shall have sole responsibility to instruct their child as to the time the medication is to be taken, and
the child has the responsibility for both presenting himself/herself on time in the office, to receive the prescribed
medication.
E.
The building principal maintains a log for each prescribed medication, including the adult who gave the
medication, the date, and the time of day. This log will be maintained along with the physician's written instructions and
the parent's written permission release.
Asthma Inhalers and Epi-pens
Students, with appropriate written permission from the physician and parent, may possess and use a metered dose
inhaler or dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms. Epinephrine (Epi-pen) is administered only in
accordance with a written medication administration plan developed by the school principal and updated annually.
Non Prescribed (Over-the-Counter) Medications
No staff member will be permitted to dispense nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medication to any student
without a physician’s authorization on file in the school office.
SECTION II – GENERAL INFORMATION
ARTICLES PROHIBITED AT SCHOOL
Without permission, students should not bring electronic or personal items to school. They are often lost, misplaced, or
unintentionally damaged. The school is not responsible for their safekeeping and is not liable for their loss or damage.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE
A student may possess a cell phone, electronic communication device. During school hours the cell phone, other
ECD/ESD or other electronic device including a camera must remain off and out of sight unless expressly permitted by
a teacher or building administrator.
The student who possesses a cellular phone or ECD/ESD shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time shall the
school be responsible for preventing theft, loss, or damage to cell phones or ECD/ESD brought onto its property.
Except in an emergency, students will not be called to the office to receive a telephone call. Please handle all pick up
or other arrangements with your child before they arrives at school. Please do NOT call your child on their cellular
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