10989 Student Handbook 06 - ACS International Schools

Considerations
Please do not send a student to school following an illness unless s/he is well enough to
participate in all aspects of the school programme, which includes outside activities. Every
effort should be made to send students to schools who are fit, well rested and healthy.
Students may not be admitted to evening social events sponsored by the school if they are
absent due to illness the entire day. It is essential for the welfare of the student and the
other students in school that s/he does not return to school until s/he has been free of fever
or has not vomited or had diarrhoea within the past 24 hours.
Medication
The school must be informed of any temporary or regular medication taken by students. All
medication must be administered by the School Nurse. In exceptional circumstances,
routine medications may be administered by the student after careful review with the
student, parents, and Principal.
Students in Middle School and High School may carry their inhalers and epi-pens with them
after consultation with the School Nurse. In Lower School, inhalers and epi-pens are
managed by teachers as required.
Administration of Medicines to Students
The school acknowledges that certain students may require medication during the school
day to function as near to their potential as possible. The school also realises that the
administration of medication by the parent, legal guardian of the child, or by appropriate
medical authorities is not always possible at the prescribed time during the school day.
In this regard, the school will administer medication provided that, and only if, the parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) of the student comply with this policy.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
a) The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will provide the school with a completed Administering
Medication form (obtained from the medical office) that includes:
1. Child’s name
2. Name of medication
3. Prescribed or recommended dosage
4. Time to be taken during school hours
5. Expected duration of treatment at school
6. Possible side effects if known
7. Diagnosis or reason requiring the medication
8. Parent’s signature and date.
b) Medications must be received by the school in the original intact container or package.
The pharmacy label on prescription drugs must include the legal requirements and must
not be obstructed in any way. Non-prescription medication packages must have the
active ingredient and recommended dosages clearly readable.
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