CPS Illness Guidelines 2020-2021:

Student Athletes

 Please also remind your student athlete who may be staying after school for sports not to forget to carry their medications such as inhalers, diabetic supplies, etc. that they may need during practice and games. Quick access to their supplies can prevent emergencies!

Medication Policy:

 

In middle school, students have the freedom of responsibility to carry a dose of their own over the counter (OTC) medication. Examples include ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl, allergy and cold medicine, cough drops, throat lozenges, eye drops, TUMS, Pepto-Bismol and Imodium.

•           Secondary students are allowed to carry on their person over the counter medication needed for one school day. All self-administered medication must be in a container properly labeled by the pharmacy or manufacturer and enough for one school day at a time.

•           Exceptions include Schedule II medications which students are never allowed to carry for self-administration. All Schedule II medications must be stored and administered through the health office. Please contact the nurse to make arrangements for administering those medications at school!

•           Students are not allowed to share medications.

 

Please also remind your student athlete who may be staying after school for sports not to forget to carry their medications such as inhalers, diabetic supplies, etc. that they may need during practice and games. Quick access to their supplies can prevent emergencies!

Incoming 8th Grade Students Proof of Immunizations- Don't Delay!

 

The primary dose of the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are generally administered to adolescents in the 6th grade (or between the ages of 11-12). It is a state REQUIREMENT that we obtain proof that your student has received the primary dose of both of these vaccinations PRIOR to their first day of 8th grade. This applies to BOTH virtual and in person students this year. Eighth grade students who have NOT provided us with this documentation will not be permitted to attend classes until this documentation is provided.

There is no need to wait! This documentation can be submitted to our nurse any time after your student receives these two vaccines. Providing this proof promptly will ensure that your student will be ready to start the 8th grade without delay.  Immunizations can be faxed to 573-214-3891.