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 Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.





1. What if my child will need medication while at school?

2. What do I need to do for administration of medication at school?

3. How do I bring the medication to school?

4. How are medications kept at school?

5. Do I need to fill out paperwork?

6. What if this is a new medication for my child?

7. Can my child carry emergency medication during the day?

8. Who will administer medication to my child during school?

9. How will I be notified my child is sick or injuried while at school?

10. What health screenings are done in school?

11. What medication do you have at school?

12. Can my child attend school with nits in his/her hair?

13.How do I get my child excused from PE due to illness/injury?



What if my child will need medication while at school?

Administration of medication during school hours should occur only when medication schedules cannot be adjusted to permit administration of medication at home.



What do I need to do for administration of medication at school?

ALL medication must be delivered to the school by a parent/guardian or

responsible adult designated by the parent. Do not send medication on the bus,to school, by your child.



How do I bring the medication to school?

Prescription medication must be prescribed by a licensed

prescriber and should be in the ORIGINAL PACKAGE with

instructions for administering the medication. Parents should ask their

pharmacists for a separate bottle for in-school medications. For

non-prescription medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Cough Remedies, Benadryl etc.)it must be in original package.

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How are medications kept at school?

All medications are kept in a designated, locked area.



Do I need to fill out paperwork?

For each medication, the parent or guardian MUST complete, sign and return a "Request to Administer Medication" form to the school nurse. Any changes in the dose or time of administration MUST be accompanied by another "Request to Administer Medication" form.


What if this is a new medication for my child?

Parents are encouraged to give the first dose of medication at home in case any reaction should occur.



Can my child carry emergency medication during the day?

Written permission from your child's physician, and you is needed to carry asthma inhalers, EpiPens or Insulin. Form is available in the school

office. This is considered to be a prescription

medication and prescription guidelines will also be followed (original

package, directions and "Request to Administer Medication" form in addition to the physician's written permission).



Who will administer medication to my child during school?

The school nurse, secretary or principal.


How will I be notified my child is sick or injuried while at school?

Information on your child's Emergency Card will be utilized to contact you.

Keep your phone numbers up-to-date! List at least two other people to be contacted if you are unavailable. You will be notified anytime there is a serious health concern. Basic first-aid will be administered in the clinic. Emergency Medical Services (911) will be contacted for serious illness/injury.



What health screenings are done in school?

Vision/Hearing screening is done for PS, K, 1, 3, 5 and 7th graders.

Scoliosis screening is done for 5. 6 and 7th graders.



Can my child attend school with nits in his/her hair?

All nits must be removed from the hair.
Your child will be sent home again if nits are found when checked by the school nurse/secretary/principal.


How do I get my child excused from PE due to illness/injury?

Your doctor must provide written notice to excuse from PE.