Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Medication Administration

The administration of prescribed medication and/or medically prescribed treatments to a student during school hours is permitted only when failure to do so would jeopardize the health of the student, or the student would not be able to attend school if the medication or treatment were not made available during school hours. 

Before any medication or treatment may be administered by school personnel to any student during school hours, there must be a written prescription from the child's physician for all prescription drugs accompanied by the written authorization of the parent or guardian. In the case of non-prescription drugs, preparations, or remedies, a written authorization from the parent or guardian must be on file before the administration of the medication or treatment. These documents must be on file in the office of the school nurse. 

Only medication in its original container will be administered. If the medication is a prescription, it must be labeled with the student's name, the date, and the exact dosage. All medication will be stored in the nurse's office. 

Parent(s) or guardian(s) of students who want medication (prescription and non-prescription medicine) sent home will be required to pick up the medication from school by 3:00 p.m. as we will not send medication home with students. 

Medication that is possessed by the school for administration during school hours may be released only to the student's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the parent who is eighteen years of age or older. 

Any unused or unclaimed medication will be destroyed by the school nurse when the prescription is no longer to be administered at the end of the school year. 

A student who becomes ill during the school day should request permission from the teacher to go to the office. The nurse/office will determine whether or not the student should remain in school or go home. No student will be released without proper parental permission. Students CANNOT call parents to go home if they are not feeling well. They are required to visit the nurse. 

To report an absence, call the main office. 

• Jasper High School: (812) 482 - 6050
• Jasper Middle School: (812) 482 - 6454
• Jasper Elementary School: (812) 556 - 3600
• Ireland Elementary School: (812) - 482 - 7751 

Indiana Required and Recommended School Immunizations 

Vacunas escolares requeridas y recomendadas en Indiana

CDC

Indiana State Department of Health

Dubois County Department of Health 

Indiana Department of Education 

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