The Nurse's Page

Health Forms:

Every child must complete a new health history form at the beginning of the school year.  Please complete the form and send it back as soon as possible. The parent/guardian is responsible for informing the school of any health changes throughout the year including medication changes. All forms are downloadable on this website and are available at every school as well. Please note that the forms do require a physician signature, so please plan ahead.

Medications:

You must have a new medication consent form for the new school year. If your child does not have the consent form and medication, no medication will be given. The medication and consent form must be carried into the building by a parent. All forms are downloadable on this website and are available at every school as well.

Special Dietary Concerns:

Every child with a special dietary concern must fill out another cafeteria food allergy form. (These forms need to be turned into the nurse, not the cafeteria.) All forms are downloadable on this website and are available at every school as well. Please note that the forms do require a physician signature, so please plan ahead.

Head Lice Checks:

Fayetteville City Schools are 100% Nit Free Community!

If nits are found in your child's hair your child will be sent home. In order for your child to return to school the following steeps must be completed:

• Proof of lice treatment must be provided to a school official
• Student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to the school office to be checked
• The child must be lice and nits free before returning to the classroom

Doctor's Excuse:

Keep in mind: If your student visits the doctor, please be sure to have the doctor's office write an excuse.

Medication Guidelines:

All prescription medications must be brought into school in the original container. The label must contain:

• Child's Name
• Prescription number
• Medication and dosage
• Administration route or other directions
• Date
• Licensed prescriber's name
• Pharmacy name, address, and number

The medication permission form MUST be signed by the prescriber.

All over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be brought in the manufacture's original container with the ingredients listed and the child's name affixed to the container. The medicine permission form must be completed including:

• child's name
• parent/guardian signature
• name of medication
• dosage
• Route of administration
• Frequency and time of administration
• Date to be discontinued
• Purpose of Medication
• Parent/ guardian phone number and address in case of an emergency.

Timed Medication Suggestions:

Medicines that are scheduled as three times a day can be managed at home limiting the need for medications at school. Medications such as antibiotics can be given with breakfast at home, immediately after school and at bedtime. If a medication is scheduled:

Three times a day = Every 8 hours

Two times a day = Every 12 hours

Four times a day = Every 6 hours

This dosing schedule allows for maximum effectiveness of medications. Medications can be given other than meal times with a small snack or glass of milk.

Important Forms: