Student Handbook
Health
The health clinic is staffed by a school nurse on a part-time basis. Students who become ill, require emergency assistance, or who are seeking appropriate adolescent or other health-care information may take advantage of the resources/services available in the health clinic. If ill, students should come to the health clinic for evaluation before being dismissed from school. Students should not call their parents independent of a screening by the school nurse or nurse aid. If a student does call home without the necessary permission, demerits will be issued.
Prescription Medications
We discourage the use of medication to be given during school hours unless it is absolutely necessary.
1. The school nurse will directly supervise the administration of all prescriptive and non-prescriptive medication during school hours. If the school nurse is unable to supervise the administration of medication, a person designated by the principal will do so.
2. Completed medication forms require the signature of both parent (guardian) and physician prior to the starting date of administration of the medication.
3. Forms for medication will include name of drug, dosage, time of administration during school, dates to begin and end, side effects, special instructions for storage and emergency numbers for the physician. These requirements are in keeping with the O.R.C. 235.23.184.
4. If any information changes, a revised statement must accompany the student.
5. The medication must arrive in its original container, as dispensed by the physician and/or pharmacist.
6. The nurse is required to document the administration of medication and this document will become a part of the student's health history.
7. A location has been established for the locked storage of drugs. Drugs which require refrigeration can be accommodated in school.
8. No medication may be used or administered in school, except in accordance with these rules. SAFE DELIVERY OF ALL MEDICATION TO SCHOOL IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT.
Non-Prescription Medication
All of the above conditions also apply to over the counter medications, except that of a signature by the physician. Additionally, a parent or guardian must complete a form and provide the medication (in the original container) to the nurse or other office personnel.We do not give aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, etc. unless it has been provided by the parent. The Health Clinic does not keep these medications on hand.
Physical Examinations ***10th grade students***
All grade 10 students are required to have both a physical and dental exam, preferably before the start of the school year. It is recommended that parents have their private physician perform the physical. Private examinations are more thorough and also include booster shots recommended for this age group. (A Td--adult tetanus-diphtheria shot is recommended every ten years.) Forms for exams will be mailed home and/or may be picked up in the office. Physical and dental exams are required to be completed no later than October 1.