PE/Health 4 years 20 credits – – Math 3 years 15 credits – – Science 3 15 credits – – US History 2 years 10 credits – – Civ./Global History–1 year–5 credits Fine Arts 1 year 5 credits – – Career and Consumer Family and Life skills 1 year 5 credits – – Personal Finance ½ year 2.5 credits – – Language 1 year 5 credits – – Passing assessment required ( varies by graduation year) HEALTH OFFICE Mrs. Michele Carter, R.N. Mrs. Samantha Hvidding, R.N. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION The Board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of pupil illness. The administration of prescribed medication to a pupil during school hours will be permitted only when failure to take such medication would jeopardize the health of the pupil, or the pupil would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not made available to him/her during school hours. For purposes of this policy, shall include all medicines “medication” prescribed by a physician for the particular pupil, including emergency medication in the event of bee stings, and all non-prescription the counter” medications. ”over Before any medication may be administered to or by any pupil during school hours, the Board shall require the written request of the parent/guardian, which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the Board and its employees of liability for administration of medication. In addition, the Board requires the written order of the prescribing physician, which shall include: A. The purpose of the medication; B. The dosage; C. The time at or the special circumstances under which the medication shall be administered; D. The length of time for medication is prescribed; E. The possible side effects of the medication; Both documents shall be kept on file in the office of the school nurse. The district medical inspector shall develop procedures for the administration of medication, which provides that; A. All medications whether prescribed or across the counter shall be administered by the school nurse, the parent/guardian or the pupil himself/herself the parent/guardian so permits and the school nurse is present. B. Medications shall be securely stored and kept in the original labeled container; C. The school nurse shall maintain a record of the name of the pupil to whom medication may be administered, the prescribing physician, the dosage and
PE/Health – 4 years – 20 credits Math – 3 years – 15 credits Science – 3 – 15 credits US History – 2 years – 10 credits Civ./Global History–1 year–5 credits Fine Arts – 1 year – 5 credits Career and Consumer Family and Life skills – 1 year – 5 credits Personal Finance – ½ year – 2.5 credits Language – 1 year – 5 credits Passing assessment required ( varies by graduation year) HEALTH OFFICE Mrs. Michele Carter, R.N. Mrs. Samantha Hvidding, R.N. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION The Board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of pupil illness. The administration of prescribed medication to a pupil during school hours will be permitted only when failure to take such medication would jeopardize the health of the pupil, or the pupil would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not made available to him/her during school hours. For purposes of this policy, “medication” shall include all medicines prescribed by a physician for the particular pupil, including emergency medication in the event of bee stings, and all non-prescription ”over the counter” medications. Before any medication may be administered to or by any pupil during school hours, the Board shall require the written request of the parent/guardian, which shall give permission for such administration and relieve the Board and its employees of liability for administration of medication. In addition, the Board requires the written order of the prescribing physician, which shall include: A. The purpose of the medication; B. The dosage; C. The time at or the special circumstances under which the medication shall be administered; D. The length of time for medication is prescribed; E. The possible side effects of the medication; Both documents shall be kept on file in the office of the school nurse. The district medical inspector shall develop procedures for the administration of medication, which provides that; A. All medications whether prescribed or across the counter shall be administered by the school nurse, the parent/guardian or the pupil himself/herself the parent/guardian so permits and the school nurse is present. B. Medications shall be securely stored and kept in the original labeled container; C. The school nurse shall maintain a record of the name of the pupil to whom medication may be administered, the prescribing physician, the dosage and
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