Medication Procedures and Policies

Medication Administration Guidelines

• All medication, including over the counter drugs such as Tylenol, require a written doctor's note as well as written parental permission.  Your doctor may also fax a medication order to the nurse at 432-8221.
• All medication must be in an original labeled pharmacy bottle.
• All medication should be delivered to the nurse by an adult, not sent with the child.
• Doctor's orders are valid for one school year only. All orders must be renewed by the physician yearly.
• All medication needs to be picked up on the last day of school or it will be destroyed, as per New York State law.