PENNRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT The Pennridge School District will challenge school-aged students with world-class education, encourage and assist in the development of responsible individuals and productive citizens, and maintain a high quality learning environment while providing all students equal opportunity to achieve their highest potential.

Dear Parent/Guardian: In an effort to protect our students, the Pennridge School District’s medication policy requires both parent/guardian and physician authorization. All medication, both prescription and non-prescription (over the counter medication), must be kept in the school health office. Medication will be administered to students during school hours only when such medication is required and accompanied by a doctor’s order. School nurses are not permitted to dispense medication without a written order from a physician. Medication(s) for field trips are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. If parents give permission as indicated on the emergency card, the Pennridge School District Medical Director’s orders allow for acetaminophen (Tylenol) and antacid administration according to the manufacturer’s suggested dosage. Any deviation from the manufacturer’s recommended dosage of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and antacid require a medication dispensing form. Administration of all other prescription and nonprescription medications also requires completion of the medication dispensing form. The term “medication” includes prescription drugs as well as non-prescription medication e.g. cortisone cream, cough medicine, etc. Completion requires signatures of both the parent/guardian and the physician. A separate form must be completed for each medication and be specific as to dosage. Any medication to be administered by school personnel must be delivered by an adult directly to the school nurse, the school principal, or his/her designee. Medication must be delivered in the original prescription box or properly labeled container. This applies to both prescription and over the counter non-prescription medications. Medication in baggies, aluminum foil, envelopes, old pill bottles, or other family members’ bottles is not acceptable and will not be administered. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Our concern is the health and well being of your children. Please go to the Pennridge School District website to obtain Medication/Health forms. Thank you. Sincerely,

Dr. Robert Kish Superintendent