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cation to anyone else at school. All prescription drugs must be brought to school by the parent
and shall have the pharmacist label.
Students may not be in possession of any prescription medication or drug at any time including
bus travel other than under the listed exceptions in IC 20-33-8-13.
(1) The student’s parent has filed an authorization with the principal for the student to possess and selfadminister
the medication. The authorization must include the statement described in subsection (2).
(2) A physician states in writing that:
(A) The student has an acute or chronic disease or medical condition for which the physician
has prescribed the medication;
(B) The student has been instructed in how to self-administer the medication; and
(C) The nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the
medication.
(3) The authorization and statement described must be filed with the principal’s office annually.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Indiana State Law requires immunizations. No child will be permitted to attend school without
furnishing written proof of immunizations. An immunization waiver for medical or religious exemption
requires written documentation.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The local health officer may exclude from school a student who has a dangerous communicable
disease that (1) is transmissible through normal school contacts; and (2) poses a substantial threat
to the health and safety of the school community. A person who objects to the determination made
by the local health officer may appeal to the superintendent, who is the ultimate authority. If the
local health officer subsequently determines that a student who has been excluded from school
does not have a dangerous communicable disease, the local health officer shall issue a certificate
of health to admit or readmit the student to school. If a child is ill, has a communicable disease, or
is infested with parasites, the school principal may send the child home with a note to the child’s
parent or guardian. The note must describe the nature of the illness or infestation and, if appropriate,
recommend that the family physician be consulted. A child who is sent home may be readmitted
to the school (1) when it is apparent to school officials that the child is no longer ill, no longer
has a communicable disease, or is no longer infested with parasites; (2) upon certification of a
physician that the child is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or is no longer
infested with parasites; (3) upon certification of a physician that the child has a communicable
disease but the disease is not transmissible through normal school contacts; or (4) upon certification
by a Christian Science practitioner, who is listed in the Christian Science Journal, that based
on the practitioner’s observation the child apparently is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable
disease, or no longer is infested with parasites. If school personnel disagree with the certifying
physician or Christian Science practitioner that the child should be readmitted to school, the local
health officer shall determine whether the child should be readmitted to school.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students have required dress for physical education classes. The school strongly recommends
that students write their names on each article of clothing. Students need to inform the office about
any serious health problem that may affect their participation in physical education. A student must
have a doctor’s written statement to be excused from participation in physical education for more
than one day. Students are responsible for all valuables and are expected to lock up valuables
when in class. A student with five or more “NO DRESSES” will fail the course for the grading
period.
Beginning with the class of 2014, sports and cheerleading participation can substitute for physical
education credit. During high school if a student completes a sports season, he/she will receive 1
credit in PE; if she/he completes a second season, he/she will have satisfied the state requirement