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H O W C A N Y O U S U P P O R T Y O U R C H I L D T O B E S U C C E S S F U L I N M I D D L E S C H O O L ?

STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION FORMS

• ADD/ADHD-medications at home what are they?
• Allergies-Do they require an Epipen?
• Asthma-Do they need a rescue inhaler at school or one

to carry themselves?

• Seizures-even history of, when was last one, what type?
• Migraines-How frequent?
• Concussion-Has there been one in the last year?
• Mental health-Anxiety, depression, bipolar? Are there

medications?

STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION FORMS CONTINUES

• Please list medications-this helps for reactions, history for

an accident, and help to see if there may need to be a medication change

• List medical provider-again important if there is an

emergency

• Release of information-helps with communication with

doctor’s office to ensure that student has everything that they need, doctor’s notes for gym, medication form clarification, restriction clarification, information for 504/IEP plans

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

• Prescription-given by staff members
• Prescription-self medicate by student
• Non-prescription-given by staff members
• Non-prescription-self medicate by student

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

NEED DOCTORS SIGNATURE TO MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM

• Prescription medications-

given by staff

• Prescription medications-

self administered by student

• Non-Prescription

medication-given by staff

NEED A NOTE FROM PARENT

• Non-prescription

medications-self administered by student

STUDENT SELF CARRYING MEDICATIONS

• Non-prescription

– Note from parent or guardian that includes:

• Name of medication
• Date
• Time medication is to be administered or how often

(at lunch or every 4 hours as needed for headache)

• The dosage of the medication (500mg)

– Medicine should be in original container

– Container should only have enough for 1-2 days – Note needs to stay with medication at all times

STUDENT SELF CARRYING MEDICATIONS

• For students that are carrying prescription medication to self

administer – Medication Authorization for student on record in nurses office sign by medical provider – Non expired prescription – Original labeled container (ask pharmacy for label for inhaler) – Only enough medication for 1-2 days (ie: migraine medication) – Medications should be easily accessed by student

• If need inhaler make sure in gym bag
• If carry epipen don’t leave in locker during lunch

SCHOOL DRUG POLICY

• Policy Code: 4325 Drugs and Alcohol Unauthorized or illegal drugs and alcohol are a threat to safe

and orderly schools and will not be tolerated. Students are prohibited from possessing, using, transmitting, selling or being under the influence of any of the following substances:

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• 1. narcotic drugs;

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• 2. hallucinogenic drugs;

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• 3. amphetamines;

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• 4. barbiturates;

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• 5. marijuana or any other controlled substance listed in Chapter 90, Article 5 of the NC General

Statutes; –

• 6. cannabinoid (CBD), or any substance containing CBD, including CBD oils;

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• 7. synthetic stimulants, such as MDPV and mephedrone (e.g., “bath salts”), and synthetic

cannabinoids (e.g.,“Black Diamond”, “Black Magic” “Spice,” “K2”); –

• 8. any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor; or

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• 9. any chemicals, substances, or products procured or used with the intention of bringing about or

mimicking a state of exhilaration or euphoria or of otherwise altering the student’s mood or behavior. –

• 10. Students are prohibited from possessing, using, transmitting or selling or counterfeit (fake) drugs.

ILLNESS AND ABSENCES GOING HOME SICK

• If a student has had a fever (100.4 or greater) must be fever

free (without medication) for 24 hours

• If student has been vomiting or diarrhea must stay home 24

hours after stopping

• If student is sick at school needs to come through the nurse to

go home, if student calls from cell or texts will not be excused absence if they go home

• Need to make sure that information that we have on record is

accurate, when phone numbers change we need the updated information especially for an emergency situation

• Please keep student home 24 hours after start of antibiotic

TIPS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Have a positive attitude

1

Have expectations for your child

2

Set academic & realistic goals

3

Be involved with your child

4

Monitor the multimedia in your child’s life

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• 1. HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Y

• ur attitude about school as a parent influences how your

child feels about education. Be supportive of formal education. Show you are interested in your child’s academic progress. Be supportive of the teachers and administrators.

AVOID THESE NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO YOUR CHILD

▪ I didn’t do well in that subject when I was in school. ▪ Just do the work even though you will never need to know that in life. ▪ I heard from other parents their child is not doing well in that class. ▪ That teacher is hard, your older sibling didn’t do good in his/her class.

*Please be supportive of your child school. If concerns come up, please direct those issues to the proper school personnel.

• 2. HAV

AVE EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR CHILD

Obey all school rules. Be at school every day and

• n time.

Be respectful and courteous to teachers and classmates. Complete all class and homework assignments. Take responsibility for grades and behaviors. Be socially responsible- don’t spreading gossip/rumors. Use technology responsibly (computers, cell phones). Universal expectations to help your child be successful:

• 3. SET ACADEMIC GOALS

For each quarter, help you child set realistic and attainable academic goals: ▪ Make the A/B honor roll ▪ No grades below a D (60%) ▪ No 0’s on any assignments during each nine weeks ▪ Turn in homework/assignments on time weekly

• 4. GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR

CHILD

Expect

Expect your child to do his/her own work but be available to help

• r find someone to help when needed.

Communicate

Communicate with teachers through email, phone call or your child’s agenda.

Use

Use PowerSchool parent portal weekly to check progress on grades and assignments

Check

Check teachers’ websites often

EXPECT CHANGES IN CHILD’S BEHAVIORS

▪ More independence ▪ More privacy: want more space and for parents to be less involved in social concerns ▪ Emotional- as child a enters puberty, he/she may be a little uncomfortable with his/her body. He/she may feel different because he/she is developing faster than peers.

FOCUS/CONCENTRATION

• 1. Wired with distractions (social media)
• 2. Attention issues seem to increase at this age.

Why? – Concerned about what peers think – Socializing with peers peek at this age – Tired because body is growing rapidly – Lives in a world with information overload

• 5. MONITOR

YOUR CHILD’S SOCIAL MEDIA

Snapchat, Blogging, Musical.ly, Facebook, T witter, Y

• u T

ube, Instagram (just to name a few) Social media drama is an

• ngoing issue at the middle

school level nowadays. It starts at home and then comes to the school and disrupts the learning environment. Set limits for your child and limit screen time for your child. Monitor what your child is doing online via his/her social media account. Talk to your child about posting inappropriate comments, languages, and/or pictures. Remind your child that whatever is posted on the Internet stays there forever.

PHONE MONITORING APPS

• Our Pact
• Kaspersky Safe Kids
• Bark
• Qustodio (English,

Spanish & 6 other languages)

• Net Nanny
• Family

Time

• Web Watcher

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