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For the Elementary-aged student, all medications must be given by the school nurse or a trained Parkway Employee in the nurse's absence; this includes cough drops. For any medication that is to be administered during school hours, please complete an authorization form.
For any other questions regarding the administration of medications to students, please refer to Board Policy JLCD.BP.
Ms. Courtney Nixon
School Nurse
Office: 314-415-6310
Fax: 314-415-6318
School Illness Policy
If your child will not be attending school for any reason, it is very important to call and notify the school office of the reason for the absence. This helps us to keep track of illnesses among our students and assures us that your child is safe at home.
For the health of your child, other students, and school staff, it is important to know when your child should stay home due to illness. Students should stay home if they have had any of the following symptoms:
- Fever of 100.4 or higher in the past 24 hours
- Undiagnosed rash that is accompanied by fever or itching
- Bad cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- Sore throat, with fever or swollen glands in the neck
- Symptoms of being sick, such as being unusually tired, fussy, pale, or having difficulty waking up
If your child has strep throat or another bacterial infection, they should stay home until the antibiotic has been given for at least 24 hours and your healthcare provider has given permission for your child to return to school. We encourage you to seek medical attention when your child is sick and to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations about returning to school and other social activities.
(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html)