STUDENT ILLNESS & MEDICATION

Illness

The threat of flu is always a concern.  It is important that students who have flu symptoms (coughing, fever, sore throat, sores, chills, running nose, ear/eye discharge, rash, upset stomach, swollen glands, ear ache, diarreah, vomiting) within the previous 24 hours remain at home until the symptoms are relieved.
Children who develop illnesses that are of a communicable nature such as measles, chicken pox, pink eye, fifth disease, etc. may return to school with a doctor's note only.

Head Lice

Head lice can pose a problem for a student or staff member regardless of socio-economic status, hair length or personal hygiene.  Per the Michigan Health Department and Michigan Department of Education guidelines, head lice should not be considered as a medical or public health hazard; head lice are not known to spread disease.

Following the recommended guidelines, a student with evidence of head lice will remain in school for the remainder of the school day and will be permitted to return to school in following days with evidence of treatment and the absence of live lice.  School office associates will check students regularly and remain in contact with the parents in cases where evidence of head lice exists.

A letter will be sent home with students within a specific classroom notifying parents to be observant at home.

Medication

Federal and State laws and BCPS District policy clearly spell out the conditions under which medicine may be given at school.  Parents wishing the school staff to dispense any medicine, whether it be perscription or over the counter must complete the appropriate authorization form before it can be given at school.  Non-prescription medication will not be given without parent and doctor signature.

Medicine must be in the original containter and the proper dosage clearly marked on the label.  Medication must be delivered in person by a parent or guardian to the school office.  Students are not permitted to have any type of drug in their possession (exception:  students who have written permission from a physician and parent to possess an inhaler or diabetic supplies).  All medication will be stored in the school office and administered from there by office staff.