Medication

All medications will be stored and dispensed out of the school office. At least one week's supply of medication should be on hand in the office.

· Long term medication will be dispensed with authorization from a licensed physician and the child's parent.

· Short term non-prescription medication (such as pain relievers or cough syrup) should be labeled with the child's name and recent date. This medication is administered to the child only on written authorization from a licensed physician or the child's parent. Please send complete written, dated and signed directions (including times) for any medication

· Prescription medication should be in the original container that is labeled with the child's name, a recent date (within 6 months), written directions (including times), and the physician's name.

· The school secretary should be informed in writing if medication is begun, discontinued, changed, or used on a trial basis.