Catholic Central High School

Home of the Crusader Spirit

625 Seventh Avenue, Troy, NY 12182

(518) 235-7100

TO:

Parents/Legal Guardians

FROM: Health Office, Mrs. Tobias, B.S.,R.N.

RE:

School Medication Policy

If it is necessary that a student be given medication during school hours, the following guidelines

must be met:

1. The medication must be brought to the Health Office where it can be kept safely in a

locked medicine cabinet.

2. The medication must be in a properly labeled prescription bottle. The label must

contain the following information: physician's name and instruction for administering, name

and dosage of medication, student's name and current date.

. 3. A slip from the physician and parent or guardian granting permission for properly

authorized school personnel to dispense medication during school hours.

4. At the end of the school year the medication should be picked up at the Health Office

and taken home.

5. The same policy applies to over-the-counter drugs.

Please note: The only time a student is allowed to carry a medication during school hours is:

when a specific arrangement has been made with the school nurse, parent or guardian and physician. .

At this time, written documentation from the parent or guardian and physician granting

permission for the student to carry the medication will be required. This slip should be brought

to the nurse where it can be kept on file.

It is encouraged, that medications be taken at home when at all possible. The safety of your

child and the student body is of great concern and importance.

Any questions or comments regarding this matter, please be sure to contact the Health Office.

Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this policy.