Student/Parent Handbook & Code of Conduct - Waller ISD - Website

Waller Independent School District2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook & Code of ConductMedication at SchoolAll medications, both prescription and non-prescription, which have been approved for use by the FDA,are administered under the supervision of the school nurse or other designated school personnel only atthe written request of a student’s parent/legal guardian. The parent/physician medication form isavailable in the nurse’s office and on the district website. A student may only use prescriptionmedications that are legally prescribed for them by a duly licensed practitioner of the state of Texas. If amedication is dispensed outside of the United States, authorization for use and written instructions forproper administration must be submitted to the school nurse by a physician licensed to practicemedicine in the state of Texas. All written requests should include the student’s name, ID#, grade, nameof medication, directions for dosage and time to be given, and parent/guardian signature.‣ All medication must be furnished by the parent/guardian, must be brought/sent to the clinicimmediately upon arrival to school, and must be in the original container labeled with the child’sname, name of medication, and directions. Physician’s name must be on prescriptionmedication.‣ Medication samples given by your physician must be accompanied by written instructions by thephysician on a prescription pad or note. If there are questions regarding the medication, theprescribing physician will be contacted for diagnosis and clarification. Parents will be notifiedand informed about the communication with the physician.‣ Students attending Waller ISD are prohibited from bringing to school any controlled substance,i.e. Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Codeine medicines, seizure medications, or insulin. Aparent/guardian MUST bring and pick up these medications to/from school.All other medications will be sent home only with a written request from a parent/guardian. Anymedication remaining at school after the last day of school will be disposed of properly. All medicinewill be kept in a secure manner and refrigerated if necessary. The clinic does NOT provide anymedication for students including Tylenol, Advil, etc.A student with asthma, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or diabetes may be permitted to possessand use prescribed medication and monitoring devices at school or school related events provided thefollowing criteria is met: 1) Written authorization from parent/guardian AND a licensed physician. 2)The student must be able to demonstrate to their physician and the school nurse the appropriate use ofthe prescribed medication, any device necessary to administer it, and/or any monitoring equipment.FORMS are located in the front of the handbook and online.In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act: herbs, vitamins, food supplements, and other nonprescriptionsubstances not approved or regulated by the FDA will not be administered by nursingpersonnel.In certain emergency situations, the district will maintain and administer to a student nonprescriptionmedication that is provided by the parent, but only:‣ In accordance with the guidelines developed with the district’s medical advisor and‣ When the parent has previously provided written consent to emergency treatment on thedistrict’s form.Page 38 of 84