FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I have a gym note from my parent. What do I do with it?
A: Gym notes from PARENTS go directly to your gym teacher.
Q: My doctor gave me a gym note. Who should I give it to?
A: Gym notes from DOCTORS should be submitted directly to the nurses' office.
Q: I have medication I need to take during the school day, how can I take it?
A: A doctors order, parent permission slip, and the medication in a labeled bottle needs to be provided to the health room.
Q: I injured myself over the weekend and am on crutches. How do I get an elevator pass?
A: The nurses' office can issue an elevator pass in accordance with your doctor's guidelines. We will also give you a pass for extended time between classes if needed. A doctors order must state the need for an elevator pass.
Q: I got a concussion in football and my doctor told me I can't take any tests this week. What do I do?
A: A doctor's note will be required outlining any accommodations you need. Please submit this to guidance. If you need any physical accommodations (such as no gym or modified gym) please have your doctor forward a note to the nurses' office.
Q: I have 7th period lunch and I can't go that long without eating due to a blood sugar issue. Can I get my lunch changed?
A: Typically we do not allow for lunch changes; however, with a doctor's order for snacks, you can stop down between classes or during your study hall to eat something. That way you can avoid being late for class. You must provide the snacks.
Q: I had a sports physical this year. Does this count for my 11th grade physical?
A: Yes. Sports physicals and driver's license physicals count for your 11th grade physical if it was completed anytime after the first day of your 10th grade year.
Q: A friend of mine is being bullied during school. What can I do for her?
A: Alert a trusted adult and complete a bullying form. Bullying forms can be found in the following locations: guidance office, nurses' office, main office. Submit the form to the front office. Bullying forms may be submitted anonymously.
Q: I need to talk to someone about personal information. Where can I go?
A: Feel free to stop in the nurses' office, the guidance office, or seek out any SAP (Student Assistance Program) member. SAP members are designated by the Ram stickers on their doors.
Q: Can you give me Tylenol for a headache?
A: Yes. You must have the signed parent permission form on file for us to be able to do so. We have standing orders from the school physician to be able to administer Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Advil, and TUMS. We also have standing orders for epi-pens, albuterol inhalers, and Narcan. No parent permission form is needed for these emergency medications.
Q: May I carry cough drops?
A: Yes.