- What if my student must take medications at school?
- What if my student is ill and unable to attend school?
- What if my student becomes ill at school?
- What if my student has an allergy?
- What if my student has asthma?
- What if my student has diabetes?
- What if my student is an epileptic?
- Will my student's health information be shared with the school staff?
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What if my student must take medications at school?
1. For medications given at school for more than 10 consecutive days a
written physician's statement must be submitted to the health clinic which
provides the name of the student; name of the drug; the dose; the times the
drug is to be taken; and the diagnosis or reason the medication is needed;
and the duration of the physician's order.
2. All prescription medication must be in the original container labeled by
the pharmacy.
3. All over-the-counter medication must be in the original container. All
over-the-counter medication must be supplied by the parent.
3. The parent or guardian must complete a CISD medication permit obtained
from the campus nurse for all medications given at school.
4. At the end of the school year any medication remaining in the clinic will
be destroyed.
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What if my student is ill and unable to attend school?
Please notify the school first thing in the morning (817-949-5404) if your
student is going to be absent for any reason.
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What if my student becomes ill at school?
Students who become ill at school must be seen by the school nurse. The
nurse will contact the parent if the student is too ill to stay in school.
Students who vomit or have a temperature of 100* are sent home.
A parent or authorized person must sign-out the student through the
Attendance Office.
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What if my student has an allergy?
Please notify the nurse of any allergies that may require medication or
emergency treatment during the school day. If your student needs medication
to treat an allergy OR if your student is NOT to eat certain foods at school
notify the Mrs. Sullivan AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Your student may carry an Epi-Pen with doctor's permission on file in the
health clinic.
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What if my student has asthma?
Please notify Mrs. Sullivan if your student has asthma.
Your student may carry an inhaler with doctor's permission on file in the
health clinic.
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What if my student has diabetes?
Please notify Mrs. Sullivan if your student has diabetes. Arrangements can
be made to familiarize school staff with your student's diabetic protocol.
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What if my student is an epileptic?
Let Mrs. Sullivan know that your student is an epileptic. She will make
arrangements to familiarize school staff with your student's epilepsy
protocol.
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Will my student's health information be shared with the school staff?
Mrs. Sullivan will only share health information with the staff designated by
you.
School staff is aware of the sensitive nature of some health information and
keeps all student health information confidential.
