Health and Medication

For student safety, the following procedures must be followed regarding any student medications kept within the school building:

1. Written permission from the parent or legal guardian for each medication is required and must be maintained in the health room. (Check with school nurse for appropriate permission for medication form)
2. The parent must provide all medications in individually labeled bottles that include the student’s name, date, medication, dosage strength, and directions for use.( Medications must be in the original container with pharmacy label or the original over –the-counter container)
3. Written Authorization by the attending physician is required for long term use.(Written Authorization from attending physician is required for any prescribed medication, regardless of duration)
4. All medication will be returned to the parent or destroyed if unclaimed at the end of the school year.
5. Parents and/or guardians are expected to notify Bridge Academy of all allergies.