General School Operating
Procedures
Medicine at School: By law, students
who bring prescribed or "over the counter" medicine (except cough
drops) to school must have a signed physician's approval on
file or the medicine cannot be administered by school personnel. All medicine
must be in its original container, and shall remain under the direct control
of the school office. Only designated office personnel shall be allowed
to dispense the medication. A Medical Request Form is included at the end
of this handbook.
Students may bring cough drops (in their original package) to school
if they have a written note signed by the parent. Cough drops must be
stored and dispensed in the office.
Accidents: Every accident occurring
in the school building, on the school grounds, or at school related activities
must be reported immediately to the person in charge and/or the school
office. An accident report form must be filled out and on file in the
office for injuries to staff, students, or patrons.
Illness/Injury at School: Students
who are ill or injured should always report to the office assistant or
secretary before going to the clinic. Every effort will be made to make
these children comfortable until a parent or guardian can be contacted.
In the event that emergency medical care is needed, arrangements will
be made to transport the child to the appropriate medical care facility.
Children who are sent to a medical care facility will be accompanied
by a district staff member until a parent can be located. Following a
referral to medical care, parents are asked to provide a note from the
physician which details any restrictions on activities.
Medical Restrictions : We encourage vigorous outdoor
activity during recess and in/outdoor activity during physical education
classes. Your approval must be given for your child to stay in at recess
if he/she has been ill or injured.
Playground Restrictions: We encourage vigorous outdoor
activity during recess. Accordingly, your approval must be given for
your child to stay in at recess if he/she has been ill.
Inclement Weather: Students are reminded to dress appropriately
for inclement weather.
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