The following medication guidelines are used in Washington County Public Schools. These guidelines enable the School Health staff to provide the best possible service for students.

1. Whenever possible, medication should be given at home.
2. The first dose of all new medication must be administered at home.
3. In order for medication to be given at school, the medication must be accompanied by a properly completed Physician's Medication Oder Form.
4. Each School Administrator determines the policy regarding whether high school students may carry over-the-counter medication.
5. Medication must be in the original container from the pharmacy with the label intact or in the original "over-the-counter" container. It is also important to make sure the bottle has a current expiration date on it. Staff may not dispense outdated medication.
6. It is expected that all medication be delivered to the Health Office by an adult, and not sent in with the student.
7. All medications are kept in the Health Office. The Health Office staff will make every attempt to notify you in advance when your child's medication is getting low.
8. If your child takes medication in the morning at home, it is important to give it at the same time every day. If your child is coming to school late due to an appointment or a delayed school opening, the morning dose should be given as usual because the school dose will be given at the time ordered.
9. Antibiotics which are give three times a day are not usually given at school. Please consult your physician before bringing these medications to school.
10. All medication must be picked up by an adult at the end of the school year. No medication will be sent home with your child.

We appreciate your attention to these guidelines and would like to hear from you if you have questions or additional information.