Q. When should I keep my child home from school?
A. The student should be kept home from school if they have:
A fever > 100.0 F (must be fever free for 24 hours without using a fever reducer such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen)
Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
Unexplained rash or draining sores (provide physician's note upon return to school)
Taking antibiotics for less than a full 24 hours for any illness such as: strep throat, impetigo, pink eyes or other contagious illness (physician's note required to return to school)
Headlice or nits: CHILD MUST BE CHECKED BY NURSE before returning to the classroom
A cold in it's active stages with secretions that can not be contained
Pink or red eyes (provide physician's note upon return to school)
**CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CARRY MEDICATIONS TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
Q. What should I do if my child requires medications during school hours?
A. Parents requesting medications to be administered by the school nurse must:
Contact the school nurse to obtain a Medication Authorization Form for both prescription and over-the counter medications.
For asthma medication the Asthma Action Plan must be completed.
For the Epinephrine auto-injector an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and Delegate forms must be completed.
Have the Doctor or advance practice nurse complete, sign and stamp the form.
Please read, review and complete the parent portion of the form and sign the form(s) before retuning it to the health office
Bring the completed form(s) and medication in its original sealed container for over the counter (OTC) or pharmacy labeled box to the school nurse.
Please make sure to check that the expiration date is July or later of the current school year.
Bring nebulizer and tubing if child's medication is to be administered via nebulizer.