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Medication Procedures

Whenever possible, parents/guardians are expected to administer medications and perform medical procedures at home outside of school hours. Students may take medication and medical procedures may be performed during the school day only when it is medically necessary and in accordance with these guidelines. These guidelines are designed to promote student safety, ensure consistent medical care, and protect student confidentiality.

General Guidelines for all Medications

  1. Parent/Guardian permission is required for any medication taken by a student.
  2. All medications are required to be presented to the school office by a parent/guardian.
  3. All medications must be presented in the original container labeled with the student’s name, date, and name of medication. If there is any discrepancy, whatsoever, between the label on the bottle, the parent’s/guardian’s instructions, or the doctor’s order (if indicated), the student will not be allowed to take the medication.
  4. Any new medication, or any medication with a dosage change, must be administered at home before it can be given at school.
  5. When the parent/guardian has submitted the appropriate form and medication is presented in a properly labeled container, the student may take the prescribed dose of medication. Medicine must be taken in the presence of a designated adult or nurse and documented. All medications will be stored securely in a locked location with access limited to authorized school personnel.
  6. In the absence of a school nurse, the principal or designee will be responsible for assigning personnel to assist students taking medication and for periodic monitoring of the Medication procedure.
  7. The Prescription Medication permission Form (SHS-1) must be updated at the beginning of each school year or when there is a change of dosage.
  8. Medication not picked up by the end of the school year, or sooner if no longer needed, will be disposed of in accordance with school procedures. Before disposing of any medication, the school will make reasonable efforts to notify the parent/guardian, which may include a telephone call, text message, and/or written notice.
  9. Exceptions to these procedures may be necessary depending on individual circumstances. If you have questions regarding these procedures, please call your child’s school nurse or principal.