M.L. King Intermediate School

Health Services/Nurse’s Office:

• If a student becomes ill during school or are injured, the teacher must call the nurse’s office and send the student to the School Nurse with a pass. All injuries must be reported to the nurse.
• Students may not carry medications with them during the school day for the safety and prevention of errors. All medications must be brought to the Health Office. A note from a physician and the parent/guardian stating the name of the medication to be administered, time of day the medication is to be taken, and the reason the medication was ordered is necessary.
• Only prescription medication in the original container is to be stored in the Health Office. A doctor’s note is required for those children who must be on medication for an extended period of time. Contact the nurse if your child is to be on medication for any reason.
• All students with asthma, anaphylaxis and other medical conditions that require medication at school (inhalers, nebulizer treatments, Epipens, etc.) must complete the required forms with their health provider and return them to the Health Office for the current school year prior to participation in sports, trips and after school activities. Forms are available in the Health Office.
• The nurse must confirm excuses from school for illness. Parent /Guardian will be notified if available. Emergency forms must be completed, signed and kept on file at school. In the event of an emergency it is important that the nurse is able to contact a parent/guardian as soon as possible. These forms must be updated as any contact information may change.
• Physical Education/recess excuses are obtained through the Health Office. Any pupil who needs an excuse from gym for longer than three (3) days must have a note from the doctor. A parent note may be honored for up to three (3) days.