Upper School Student Handbook 2013–2014 - Milton Academy

student life
The Rx Bin number, also known as the Business Identification Number, can be found on the
front of your health insurance card; if you have a separate prescription plan, it can be found on
the prescription card. It may show as BIN, a number, and then Rx, or it may be in the Rx Bin
(number) format. It usually appears on the lower corner of the card. In some cases it may appear
beneath your policy number.
In the rare instance that this number is not located on your card, we ask that you call your member
service department to request this information. If you do not provide this number and your
child requires prescription medication, we will have to charge your child’s IA account for the full
pharmacy cost.
Psychotropic Medication (mind-altering, stimulants and anti-depressants,
anti‐anxiety)
If boarding students are taking psychotropic medications, these medications must be prescribed
by the School’s consulting psychiatrist (at the parents’ expense) and dispensed through the Health
and Counseling Center daily. Boarding students taking psychotropic medication must also meet
regularly with a School counselor. For the safety of our students, all psychotropic medications
must be stored in the Health and Counseling Center. Students are never allowed to keep psychotropic
medications in their dorm. Boarding students who keep psychotropic medications in their
dorm room risk facing disciplinary action. If a student is going to be off campus, and the Health
and Counseling Center staff has been properly notified by a faculty member in the dorm, the
medical staff will provide the student with packaged doses. If a student is already taking a psychotropic
medication upon arrival at Milton, our consulting School psychiatrist will then become
the student’s prescriber of these medications. Boarding students who are on psychotropic medications
must also have a psychiatrist who manages the student’s psychiatric care during school
breaks, as the School’s consulting psychiatrist will not be available during those times. Failure to
comply with the above policy will affect a student’s status as a boarding student.
International students may not keep unlabeled packets of medication in their rooms. If parents
do send pre-packaged medication, they must be properly labeled in English so that the medical
staff can easily identify the contents.
After-Hours Care
A registered nurse is available on-call during the hours that the Health and Counseling Center is
not staffed. Should a student need medical or counseling care during this time, he or she should
seek assistance from the house staff on duty, who will contact the on-call nurse/counselor.
Physical Exams
Although Milton Academy does require that all students receive a physical exam, we do not
conduct those exams, nor do we require vision, hearing, or scoliosis screening. The state of
Massachusetts requires these screenings for all public school children. Your child’s primary care
physician is responsible for conducting these examinations.
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Return to Athletic Play
When a student is sick or injured and is absent from school for an extended time, the attending
physician must provide either the Health and Counseling Center or athletic trainer with written
permission for the student to return to athletic play with no restrictions.
Return to Athletic Play Following a Concussion
All boarding students and in-season day students who sustain a concussion will be seen by the
School physician for clearance to return to play. It is the responsibility of the parent to obtain a
referral from the student’s primary care physician for this appointment, should your health care
provider require such.
Health and Counseling Center Programs
Class IV Health
Health class, which meets once a week and covers a range of health concerns, is required for
Class IV students.
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