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Medication Policy

• In order to ensure student safety and health, the Polk County School Board has established a policy for the administration or medications during school hours.
• If your child must be given medication of any kind during school hours, including over the counter medications, you have the following choices:
  • You, or an adult designated by you in writing, may come to school and give the medication to your child.
  • You may get a copy of the Authorization for Medication form from your child’s school an take it to your child’s physician, medical provider, the Health Department or a walk-in clinic. This form must be filled out and signed by the doctor/mid-level practitioner and the parent/legal guardian. Once complete, return this form to your child’s school. Medication may be given at school only when an Authorization for Medication form is on file.
• ONLY an adult may transport medications to and from the school clinic.
• ONLY lip balm, saline solution, and sunscreen are allowed without special permission.

Expectations

Students will be able to:

• read, write, speak, and listen effectively
• solve problems, using complex thinking skills
• access knowledge using a variety of media/technology
• create artistically, physically, and intellectually
• show self control, respect for others and for the world around them
• use cooperative work skills
• set goals and follow through to meet them.

Parents sign a contract to support high expectations for:

• attendance
• rigorous homework policies
• uniform dress code
• parent attendance at required meetings and conferences
• continuous academic progress

School staff will demonstrate commitment by providing:

• A safe, “brain friendly” environment
• equity in learning, regardless of race, gender or income
• thematic, integrated instruction
• strong instructional leadership
• training in Lifelong Guidelines and Lifeskills