Student Health

Medication Policy

CONTAINERS
Prescription medication must be in the original containers with the pharmacy label attached. Over-the-counter medications must also be in the original containers.
 
ADMINISTRATION 
Students are only allowed to take the medication in school (both prescription and over-the-counter) when it is administered by the School Nurse, a parent or a guardian. All students are prohibited from self-medicating on LFC school grounds. 

DELIVERY
Parents are required to bring their child’s medication to the school’s Nursing Office or have it delivered by the pharmacy.

APPROVAL
Medication Administration Packet approvals are only valid for the current school year.

Is my child too ill to attend school?

FEVER
100 degrees or higher – A fever is a sign of illness. A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should not attend school. The child should be free of fever for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication (Motrin/Tylenol) before returning to school.
 
RASH
A rash may cover the entire body or only one area. A child that has a rash that is draining has open areas or is causing the child to itch excessively should not attend school. A rash accompanied by other symptoms such as a fever, sore throat, irritability, vomiting, etc. should not attend school.

SORE THROAT / COLD
Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don’t interfere with school attendance. A persistent, frequent cough and/or constant nasal drainage may affect your child’s performance at school, and he/she may be more comfortable at home.

VOMITING  & DIARRHEA
A child who has vomited should wait 24 hours and be able to retain solid foods before returning to school. A child who is having frequent diarrhea stools should not attend school. If there is cramping/abdominal pain with diarrhea, the student may be more comfortable at home.