Student Medication Policy
State law does not permit students to carry ANY medication with them on school campus without first notifying the school. Students bringing ANY TYPE of medication to school must obtain a Request for Medication form from the Front Office. This form must be signed and submitted to the office by the parent indicating the frequency that the medication should be taken. It is important to understand that several over-the-counter and prescription medications are detectable by the school’s contraband canines. To minimize the possibility of an unnecessary alert, parents and students are urged to comply with this medication policy.
Non-Prescription Medication
Students bringing any type of non-prescription medication, including any pain relievers or cold medicine to campus, must obtain a Request for Medication form from the Front Office. This form must be signed and submitted to the office by the parent indicating the frequency that the medication should be taken. Once the form has been submitted, the student will be allowed to carry the non-prescription medication on their person while on campus and be responsible for taking the proper dosages at the proper times.
Prescription Medication
All prescription medication must be provided in the original package and kept in the Front Office where a school employee designated by the Principal will allow the student to take the medication. Students must be ultimately responsible for knowing when and how much medication to take. Bishop Alemany is NOT responsible for administering proper dosages at proper times to students.
Asthma Inhalers
The policy regarding asthma inhalers and EpiPens is the same as non-prescription medication. Students who have a prescription to use an asthma inhaler or EpiPen will be permitted to carry it on their person after submitting the proper parent permission form to the Front Office. The student will be personally responsible for taking the proper dosages at the proper times.
