The purpose of administering medication in school is to help each student maintain an optimal state of health to enhance his/her learning abilities. Medications should be given at home whenever possible (i.e. if student needs medication 3 times daily it should be given before school, after school and before bedtime). No medication is provided by the school.

If a student must bring medication to school, please be advised of the following:

1. Students may not have medication in their possession while on school premises. All medications must be kept in the school office at all times.
2. Parents must fill out and sign a medication request form any time a student is to take medication at school.
3. Medication (whether prescription or over-the-counter) must be in the original container. Liquid medication should include a medicine cup/spoon.
4. Prescription medication label will serve at written order of a practitioner.
5. Over-the-counter medication must have child’s name, medication name, dosage instructions, specific dosage times and any other pertinent instructions.
6. Refrigeration is available, if required.
7. Medication will be administered by school personnel.
8. Documentation of all medication given by school personnel will be kept in the school office.
9. Parents are responsible at the end of the treatment regime and/or school year for removing from the school any unused medication which was prescribed for their child.

Medication Request Form