Medications
For the safety of all students on district property, all medications will need to be brought into district offices by a parent/ guardian.
All medications, prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), including herbal preparations, vitamins, and or medications that claim to be medicinal or performance enhancing must be provided by the parent/guardian. All medications, must be delivered to and from the school office by a parent/guardian. Unused medications may be picked up anytime during school hours throughout the year by a parent/guardian. Medications not picked up by the end of the school year will be disposed of.
Carrollton R-VII School cannot administer any kind of medication without written consent from the parent/guardian. (Prescriptions or any medications that has a DRUG FACTS label present on manufacturer package, needs a consent for administration form completed by parent/guardian)
Medications prescribed by a physician must be administered as the physician ordered. The first dose of any medication will not be given by school personnel. This form may be photocopied for additional copies. Please bring a completed form with the medication to be administered each time your child needs any kind of medication at school.
Prescription medications will be administered ONLY: if it is in the original container with a current pharmacy label with a prescription date, the child’s full name, name of the drug and dosage, times to be given and physician’s name.
Over the Counter (OTC), including herbal preparations, vitamins, and or medications that claim to be medicinal or performance enhancing medications will be administered ONLY: if it is in the original manufacturer packaging and have a current date of expiration (not expired). All medications will be given only as directed on original manufacturer packaging unless specific written instructions from a physician are provided. All medications must have the child's full name labeled on the medication.
Field Trips / School events off campus - Only scheduled daily medications and emergency medications (inhalers, epi pens, Benadryl, etc.) will be sent with teachers / staff. Special requests are required in writing if other medications are needed for your child / children.