Health Information
MEDICATION POLICY
If is becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a signed medication form must be presented to the school nurse. Prescription medication must be in the prescription bottle (pharmacists will give you an extra bottle upon request). Medication must be sent to school in the original container. DO NOT send any medication in envelopes, plastic wrap, lunch boxes, etc. Please send only the amount needed at school. The medication policy for Springfield Public Schools states that medication is not to be sent home with the child. A parent or designated adult must pick up any remaining medication within one week after the final date on the medication form. Over-the-counter medications may be given at school for a period of three days with written consent from the parent/guardian. Administering over-the-counter medication beyond three days will require a written order from your doctor. These must be reviewed annually. Example: Jane Doe has headaches and her mother would like to leave Tylenol for the year. Jane Doe needs a note from the doctor stating: “Jane Doe needs to take two chewable Tylenol every four hours as needed for headaches at school. Doctor’s signature is required.
HEALTH INFORMATION
School personnel may refer students to the health room when they are ill and for injuries that require the attention of the school nurse.
Students need to stay home if they have, or have had, a temperature of 100 degrees F or more, have been vomiting, had diarrhea, a disruptive cough, or an unidentified rash within the past 24 hours. If sent home from school with fever, flu-like vomiting or diarrhea, they will need to STAY home until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours, otherwise consult the school nurse.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
After filling out the enrollment cards at the beginning of the year, PLEASE keep the office informed of any changes that may occur such as addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts/numbers, work numbers, individuals who have permission to pick up your child from school, or legal guardians. This is for the protection of your child in case we need to reach you in an emergency. If desired, provide the school with an email address if you have one available.