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The School Health Room is located on the middle hall between high school and middle school. The nurse will be available to see students if they become ill during the school day. All medications must be turned into the school nurse to dispense properly. Please be aware that any medications must be brought by the parent or guardian. Students are not allowed to bring medications to school.

Medications

The following guidelines have been implemented for the protection of all children. Parent cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Medication will be given at school only when prescribed by a licensed physician. Parents may sign the student health form to give permission for: Tylenol and Advil for minor pain, Benedryl for emergencies, Ambesol for minor toothache, Calamine lotion for minor skin irritations, Chloroseptic spray for throat pain, and antibiotic ointment for minor abrasions. No medications will be given without signed parent permission. These medications will only be administered by the school nurse.

The medication must be prescribed to be given at least 4 or more times per day or at a specific time of the day in order to be given at school. Medication that is prescribed for three times a day or less needs to be given at home, before or after school hours.

A parent or guardian must bring the medication to the school nurse in the original container with the prescription label attached. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to or from school. Please do not bring medications to school in baggies, etc. If you anticipate your child needs to take medicine at school, you may ask your pharmacist for two prescription bottles.

A parent or guardian must complete a written permission form for medicine to be given at school. These forms are available from the school nurse and will be given at orientation.

Please note that DHEC regulations prohibit the schools from keeping more than a thirty day supply at a time and plan refills accordingly.

Asthma inhalers need to be kept with the school nurse. The student will be allowed to use the inhaler, with nurse supervision, as instructed by the physician. Other arrangements need to be made through the school nurse.

All emergency medication needs: insulin, glucagons, Epi-pens, etc., will need to be arranged through the school nurse.

Students are not allowed to see the Nurse without an Agenda/Pass unless escorted by a faculty or staff member.Criteria for students remaining home or being sent home due to illness:

There are times when a student should not be in attendance at school for his/her own welfare and for the protection of other students. Students should remain home or be sent home l if they have any of the following symptoms:

1. Fever, temperature of 100 degrees or higher within the past 24 hours, with or without other symptoms.
2. A cold in the contagious stage: Severe nasal discharge that is not clear in color.
3. Any communicable disease (chicken pox, measles, etc.)
4. Undiagnosed rash or skin eruptions.
5. Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
6. Untreated head lice or scabies.