Immunizations:
Every student is required to have his/her immunization record on file in the school office. All standard immunizations must be current as specified by the Missouri Department of Health, or have proof of being in the process of completing them. Proof of immunization consists of a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel. The statement must include the type of vaccine given and the month, day and year of administration. Failure of the parent to complete the child’s immunization requirements will result in the child being removed from school.

For more information about the immunization requirements for the State of Missouri, see the Missouri Department of Health web site.


Medication:
All medications should be given at home before or after school if at all possible. The first dose of any medication should be administered at home by a parent or guardian to ensure that the child has no reaction to the medication. Parents may arrange to personally administer their child’s medication at school, if they desire. Prescription medication may be given at school through the office. All medications must be delivered to the school by a parent, guardian, or designated adult. At that time, a Medical Authorization Form must be completed and signed. All prescribed medication must be in a current prescription container. Upon presentation of doctor’s orders, inhalers and EpiPens will be allowed to be carried by students.

Standing orders will exist for the following medications only if the parent has given consent on the Parent/Student Agreement: antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone lotion and sunscreen. Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol, cough drops and chewable antacid tablets will only be given if written consent has been given on the Parent Student Agreement and the office has received verbal confirmation.

All medications not picked up by a parent/guardian within five days of notification, discontinuation of use, withdrawal from school or the last day of school will be destroyed.


Illness:
When your child is ill, please do not send him/her to school. A child must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducers before returning to school. A child should be kept home if any of these symptoms are present:

• Fever
• Sore Throat
• Upset stomach - diarrhea or vomiting
• Undiagnosed rash
• Discharge from eyes

If a student should develop any of the above symptoms while at school, a parent will be contacted to pick their child up.

Please notify the school office in case of hepatitis, meningitis, rubella, measles, lice, pink eye, or other communicable diseases. Students will not be allowed to attend classes while they are contagious.


Emergency Procedure Cards:
Each student must have two Emergency Cards on file before the first day of school. Copies are kept in the school office and by the classroom teacher. The teacher takes their copy on all field trips. These forms provide us with the only means of locating you if your child has an accident or becomes ill at school. Therefore, it is extremely important that you keep us informed of any changes in emergency numbers. You can do this by calling the school office or by sending a note to school with your child.