Parent Handbook and Family Directory 2008-2009
Good Shepherd Catholic School
| Call 310.275.8601 Fax 310.275.0366 goodshepherdbh@aol.com |
Principal: Ms. Terry Miller
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health: No nurse is on duty at the school, but the office staff administers minor first aid. In
the event of a serious illness or injury, parents will be notified promptly. Do NOT send
medication (vitamins, aspirin, antibiotics, etc.) to school with your child. Medication can be
administered to a child ONLY with written statements from the doctor. Forms are available in
the office. Any allergies or special health problems should be noted on the Emergency Card.
Various screening tests (vision, hearing, etc.) are conducted during the school year in
conjunction with the Los Angeles Public Health Service. Announcements of these programs
can be found on the school calendar or in the weekly newsletter.
Medication: To protect all children and to conform to the State Education Code, no student
may bring any medication (prescription or non-prescription) to school. Only medication
prescribed by a health care provider may be taken during school hours. If a student needs
medication either for a few days or over an extended period of time, and it must be given
during school hours, an "Administration of Medication during School Hours" form must be
requested from the school office. The physician/health care provider will write directions on
the form. It must be signed and dated by the physician/health care provider. Medications
must be delivered by the parents or guardian to the office in the original labeled prescription
bottle, together with the Medication form signed by the health care provider and
parent/guardian. Students carrying inhalers must have a Physician/health care provider's
release on file stating that he/she may have it with him/her while at school or at a school
activity.
Only under the above conditions may any medicine be given at school. This includes such
over-the-counter medications as Tylenol and Advil.
Health: No nurse is on duty at the school, but the office staff administers minor first aid. In
the event of a serious illness or injury, parents will be notified promptly. Do NOT send
medication (vitamins, aspirin, antibiotics, etc.) to school with your child. Medication can be
administered to a child ONLY with written statements from the doctor. Forms are available in
the office. Any allergies or special health problems should be noted on the Emergency Card.
Various screening tests (vision, hearing, etc.) are conducted during the school year in
conjunction with the Los Angeles Public Health Service. Announcements of these programs
can be found on the school calendar or in the weekly newsletter.
Medication: To protect all children and to conform to the State Education Code, no student
may bring any medication (prescription or non-prescription) to school. Only medication
prescribed by a health care provider may be taken during school hours. If a student needs
medication either for a few days or over an extended period of time, and it must be given
during school hours, an "Administration of Medication during School Hours" form must be
requested from the school office. The physician/health care provider will write directions on
the form. It must be signed and dated by the physician/health care provider. Medications
must be delivered by the parents or guardian to the office in the original labeled prescription
bottle, together with the Medication form signed by the health care provider and
parent/guardian. Students carrying inhalers must have a Physician/health care provider's
release on file stating that he/she may have it with him/her while at school or at a school
activity.
Only under the above conditions may any medicine be given at school. This includes such
over-the-counter medications as Tylenol and Advil.
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| Emergency Procedures: The school will have a practice fire drill and drop drill (used in case of earthquake or other disaster) each month to familiarize the students with emergency procedures. In the event of an actual emergency during school hours, the students will be kept under the school’s supervision until called for by their parents or another responsible adult noted on the emergency release cards filled out at the time of registration. After an earthquake or other disaster, we ask that parents DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. If the lines are functioning, they may be needed for emergency calls and the staff will be occupied and not available to handle phone calls. Ordinarily, a telephone committee put into action by a volunteer chairperson will contact parents in case of emergency. If an emergency occurs outside of school hours, please listen to the radio (KNX 1070 AM) for instruction on school closure or contact the school office and listen to the recorded message. As a general rule, Good Shepherd will follow the same procedure as the public schools in the area. |
Pre-K - 8th Grade
