Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
STUDENT HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES
MEDICATIONS
Medications (prescription and over-the-counter) can be given to your child ONLY with
a prescription from a doctor and a permission form signed by a parent/guardian. Please
call the nurse at (201) 833-5543 for further information and/or to request forms.
1. ADMINSTRATION OF MEDICATION
a. The following individuals are authorized to administer medication to students in
school:
i. School physician;
ii. Certified school nurse or non-certified nurse;
iii. Substitute nurse employed by the Board of Education;
iv. The student‘s parent or legal guardian;
v. Student with diabetes, asthma, life threatening allergies who has
received written permission pursuant to Board policy to self-administer
Glucagon, Inhaler, Epinephrine;
vi. Other school employees trained and designated by the certified school
nurse to administer epinephrine in an emergency pursuant to Board
policy; or
vii. Other school employees trained and designated by the certified school
nurse to administer Glucagon to students with diabetes.
2. DIABETES
a. Diabetes is a diagnosis that requires constant management throughout the day.
b. If it not properly managed, students‘ ability to learn may decline.
c. Students with diabetes may require:
i. Unlimited access to water;
ii. Frequent access to the restrooms;
iii. Snacks in the classroom or on the bus at scheduled times.
d. Students with diabetes may self-administer their medication (e.g.,
insulin/glucagon injections) if their physician has certified that the student is
capable of self-administering his/her medication.
e. Schools are required to consult with the parent or guardian of a student with
diabetes to develop individualized healthcare plans and individualized
emergency healthcare plans.
f. Through these individualized plans, students with diabetes will be better
equipped to manage their disease throughout the school day while participating
in school-related activities.
g. If you have a student with diabetes in your classroom, please consult with the
school nurse to determine blood glucose testing schedule, accommodations for
field trips, class parties