Welcome to the School Health and Safety Website for Northwest Elementary and High School
Pettis County R-V Schools maintains two health offices, one at each school. The school health services program includes meeting students and staffs daily needs by providing first aid as needed and care of acute or chronic illnesses. Many other services are provided along with various screenings and health education for student, parents, and staff.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Chris Smith
Elementary (mornings) (660) 568-3315
High School (afternoons) (660) 827-0774
[email protected]
The policy for dispensing medication at school is also listed in the Student and Parent Handbook. Medication permission forms are available in the health offices at both schools or request by phone.
Policy for Dispensing Medication at School
The following policy has been established regarding the dispensing of medication during school hours:
1. Prescription medication will only be given with written parental permission, and with a pharmaceutical label on the bottle with a current date. We prefer that the parents send a bottle for use at school that has been labeled by the pharmacist. If a second bottle is not available, the parent should bring the original bottle for the School Health Office to verify a copied label. The bottle should include the following information:
Student's name
Current date
Name of medication and specific instructions such as amount and time to be given
Name of doctor prescribing medication
2. Non-prescription medication may only be given with a signed note of parental permission for the drug to be given at school. The medication needs to be in the original purchased package with dosage recommendation per label for age and weight. Also, health aide discretion may be utilized in determining the appropriation of a medication for a child, if a parent is requesting a higher dosage than directed on packaging. Tylenol may be given with a parent's previously signed permission as per the standing orders for Tylenol.
3. It should not be necessary to give more than one dose of medication per day during a seven- hour school day. Your doctor may be able to schedule all doses of medication to be taken at home. Exceptions should be arranged with School Health Office personnel.
4. Medication will be supplied by the parent and given by the health aide for the length of time the prescription is current.
5. Students with chronic or specific problems requiring medication for emergency situations should have their medication properly labeled as listed above. Specific written instructions must be provided as to when and under what circumstances medication is to be given. This information should be provided and signed by the student's doctor annually.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Chris Smith
Elementary (mornings) (660) 568-3315
High School (afternoons) (660) 827-0774
[email protected]
The policy for dispensing medication at school is also listed in the Student and Parent Handbook. Medication permission forms are available in the health offices at both schools or request by phone.
Policy for Dispensing Medication at School
The following policy has been established regarding the dispensing of medication during school hours:
1. Prescription medication will only be given with written parental permission, and with a pharmaceutical label on the bottle with a current date. We prefer that the parents send a bottle for use at school that has been labeled by the pharmacist. If a second bottle is not available, the parent should bring the original bottle for the School Health Office to verify a copied label. The bottle should include the following information:
Student's name
Current date
Name of medication and specific instructions such as amount and time to be given
Name of doctor prescribing medication
2. Non-prescription medication may only be given with a signed note of parental permission for the drug to be given at school. The medication needs to be in the original purchased package with dosage recommendation per label for age and weight. Also, health aide discretion may be utilized in determining the appropriation of a medication for a child, if a parent is requesting a higher dosage than directed on packaging. Tylenol may be given with a parent's previously signed permission as per the standing orders for Tylenol.
3. It should not be necessary to give more than one dose of medication per day during a seven- hour school day. Your doctor may be able to schedule all doses of medication to be taken at home. Exceptions should be arranged with School Health Office personnel.
4. Medication will be supplied by the parent and given by the health aide for the length of time the prescription is current.
5. Students with chronic or specific problems requiring medication for emergency situations should have their medication properly labeled as listed above. Specific written instructions must be provided as to when and under what circumstances medication is to be given. This information should be provided and signed by the student's doctor annually.
Hearing Screenings
Hearing screenings are given to all kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, new students (regardless of grade), and any requested by teacher or parent. Hearing screenings are also given at pre-kndg screenings in the spring. Any home schooled students can be screened by contacting the health office.
Vision Screenings
Vision screenings are given to all kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, new students (regardless of grade), and any requested by teacher or parent. Vision screenings are also given at pre-kndg screenings in the spring. Any home schooled child can also be screened by contacting the health office.
Spinal Screenings
Spinal screenings are offered with parental permission to 6th grade girls and 8th grade girls and boys. The screenings are available to other students upon request of the parent. Home schooled children can also schedule a screening.
Height and Weight
Height and weight screening will be given to 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students, and any others by request.
Dental Screening
Dental screenings are offered to all kindergarten - 6th grade students. We are also part of a program that offers dental sealants to 3rd grade students. Dental varnish is offered twice a year to K-6 grades.