Freeman Elementary School

For any students with chronic medical conditions requiring the routine administration of or possible administration of emergency medications:
**MEDICATION, including refills, MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE SCHOOL MAIN OFFICE BY AN ADULT FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS. Please do NOT send medications to school with your child.

** Prescription medications will only be given with:
❖ Signed medication administration authorization from parent/guardian.
❖ Authorization of the health care provider (current pharmacy prescription label)
Please note, changes in prescription must be accompanied by a written prescription and a
new-signed medication administration authorization form.

**Medication must be in the most current original prescription bottle or box (i.e.,
inhaler) clearly labeled with:
❖ Student’s name
❖ Name of medication
❖ Current Date
❖ Dosage and time to be given (A.M. dose should be given at home)
❖ Route of administration (i.e. by mouth)
❖ An expiration date
❖ Name and phone number of health-care provider

Be sure to update the school nurse with any changes in your students health, including new medications that may be needed while at school, or new medical conditions such as seizures, asthma, allergies etc. For any questions or concerns, contact the School Wellness Program Nurse or Health Services.