Health Habits

The need to establish good health habits continues throughout adolescence. Proper diet, adequate rest, exercise and appropriate hygiene practices should be encouraged by parents, with the goal that young people will take increased personal responsibility for their own health and well-being. For instance, an adolescent's grooming can have significant impact on his or her peer relationships and school success. The school nurse is available as a resource if there are any concerns in this area.

Medication at School

Students in grades 6-12 may, with parent permission, self-medicate with non-controlled medication. Upon request, the student must be able to provide written permission from the parent/guardian. All medication must be properly labeled with the student's name, prescribing practitioner (if the medication requries a prescription), and instruction for administration. Students who self-medicate ARE NOT monitored by the first aid safety assistant or school nurse. Controlled substances (such as Ritalin) may NOT be carried by students and will be maintained in the health office. As of July, 2005 students are allowed to self-administer prescribed mediation for asthma nad sever systemic allergic reation (anaphylaxis) under certain circumstances. Specific guidelines must be met. The for "Request to Authorize Student Self-Administraion of Prescribed Medication for Asthma/Anaphylaxis" must be completed. This form can be obtained from the school health office. Students who require assistance with their medication must have on file a signed and witnessed medication release, and medication must be prescribed by an appropriate licensed health care provider. The applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medicaiton. A medication release can be obtained from office personnel.