Medication During School Hours

Every effort should be made to have any medications given at home if possible.  Should your doctor prescribe a medication, request that they give you the type with a schedule for it to be administered at home.  Remember, ALL medications, including non-prescription medications require written authorization from a doctor and parent. 

If your child does need to take medication everyday at school or during an illness, here are the rules to follow:
  1. The medication must be brought to school by the parent and given to the nurse or other office personnel.  We keep the medication locked in the Health Office at school.
  2. The medication must be kept in its original prescription, pharmacy-labeled bottle.
  3. The medication must be accompanied by a physician's written order stating:
    • Student's name
    • Diagnosis (need for medication)
    • Name of medication, dosage, time to be given at school
    • Length of treatment (i.e. school year 2000-2001)
    • Physician's name and phone number along with MD signature
  4. The medication must be accompanied by the parent or guardian's written permission for administration of medication at school.
  5. If the medication is to be taken all year, Please check the expiration date of the medication to be sure it will last until the last week in June of the school year. 
  6. The medication form can be obtained at the school health office.  Bring this completed form and the medication to the nurse at the beginning of the school year or when your child needs the medication for an episodic illness. 
  7. It is recommended that parents/guardians help their child who takes daily medication, (either at home or at school), by providing the school with a 3 - day supply of his/her medication in case of a disaster.   Children rely on the adults in their lives to help them prepare for unpredictable circumstances. 
    Click here for the REQUEST FOR MEDICATION TO BE TAKEN DURING SCHOOL HOURS form

Medication Distribution Guidelines
ABSOLUTELY NO MEDICATIONS MAY BE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
  1. COMPLETE PHYSICIAN'S ORDER FORM
  2. PHYSICIAN'S SIGNATURE
  3. PARENT SIGNATURE
  4. MEDICATION CONTAINER LABELED WITH
  • student's name
  • name of medication
  • medication dosage
  • dosage time
  • expiration date.

These guidelines are in effect for both prescription and/or over the counter medications.

Any student needing medication during school hours MUST keep medications in health office ONLY.

Absolutely NO medication should be kept in student's backpack, pocket, lunch box, etc.

These guidelines have been established to ensure the  safety of your child as well as other student's who may visit the health office at your school.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Any medication orders-see medication policy section

Please request that your health care provider be as specific and concise when providing instructions for the school to follow.