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Emergency Contact Information

In case of emergency, the school must always have current contact information on file. It is the
parent/guardian’s responsibility to complete the online registration to ensure contact
information is accurate. Any changes should be updated by coming to the school office with a
valid ID.

Medications for Students

Students who require daily medications for the entire school year must have a Medication Form
completed, signed, and on file in the nurse’s office before any medications can be administered.
School personnel will not administer any medications without parental consent.

If your child requires medication, bring the medication to school in the original container with
the child’s name, amount of dose, and time on the container. Medication is kept in the school
clinic. Be sure to keep up with your child’s medicine, so he/she does not run out.

If a student has asthma and must keep his/her inhaler at all times, you will need to provide a
statement from the attending physician.

Parents must complete a medication administration permission form annually or at the time the
prescription is issued in order for the student to take prescription or over-the-counter medication
while at school. All controlled substances will be counted upon receipt and monitored. Students
may carry and self-administer certain emergency medications and insulin/diabetes supplies if
specific criteria are met and appropriate documentation is completed and on file with the school.
All medication should be brought to school in its original container and delivered to the
designated staff member. For more information, please see MCSD Board-Policy JGCD.
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