STUDENT ILLNESS & MEDICATION

Illness

The threat of flu is always a concern.  It is important that students who have flu symptoms (coughing, fever, sore throat, sores, chills, running nose, ear/eye discharge, rash, upset stomach, swollen glands, ear ache, diarreah, vomiting) within the previous 24 hours remain at home until the symptoms are relieved.
Children who develop illnesses that are of a communicable nature such as measles, chicken pox, pink eye, fifth disease, etc. may return to school with a doctor's note only.

Head Lice

A student with evidence of head lice will remain in school for the remainder of the school day, but will not be permitted to return to school in following days until they are nit free.  A parent or guardian will need to bring the student to school to confirm a student is nit free prior to the student being admitted back in to the classroom.

Medication

Federal and State laws and BCPS District policy clearly spell out the conditions under which medicine may be given at school.  Parents wishing the school staff to dispense any medicine, whether it be perscription or over the counter must complete the appropriate authorization form before it can be given at school.  Non-prescription medication will not be given without parent and doctor signature.

Medicine must be in the original containter and the proper dosage clearly marked on the label.  Medication must be delivered in person by a parent or guardian to the school office.  Students are not permitted to have any type of drug in their possession (exception:  students who have written permission from a physician and parent to possess an inhaler or diabetic supplies).  All medication will be stored in the school office and administered from there by office staff.