Student Health and Safety

FCPS Guidance for School Health and Safety Practices

Student Health at Graham Road

Phone number- 571-226-2700

Prescription Medications

Children who need to take medication during school hours must have a signed Medication Authorization, Release, and Indemnification Form. Prescription medications require the signature of both the parent and the physician. Inhalers and EpiPens require authorization forms.

Over-the-counter Medications

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are drugs that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription and are used for the relief of symptoms on a temporary basis. With parent and physician authorization, OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year. Parents may authorize limited use for 10 consecutive days with a completed Medication Authorization FormExamples include antihistamines for allergic reactions. With parent permission using the Medical Authorization Form, certain OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year only as a pain reliever for headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, or orthodontic pain. The medication must be supplied by the parent in its original container. Examples include Tylenol, Advil, Pamprin, and aspirin.

Transport of Medications to and from School

Parents must transport medications to and from school. All medications must be kept in the clinic and taken under adult supervision. Middle school children are not permitted to carry medications, including OTC medications, except for prescription inhalers or EpiPens with the authorization of their parent(s) and physician.

Scheduling Medical Appointments

Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours. When this is not possible, please send a note to the school on the morning of the appointment stating the time the child will be picked up. Children should bring appointment notes to the attendance secretary before homeroom. The student's name will then be shown on an early dismissal list so teachers will know the student is not cutting class. For safety reasons, parents must sign out children in the office.

Release of Student from School

Only those individuals designated on the Emergency Care Information form will be contacted either to excuse or take your student home. If the clinic contacts you to excuse your student from school, the clinic must have voice contact with the responsible adult to dismiss the student from school grounds. In an emergency, 911 will be called prior to contacting the parent.

Medication at School

Prescription and over–the-counter medications require strict adult supervision. Call the school clinic for more information at 571-226-2700. Forms to authorize school staff to administer medication are available in the school office or online on the county website.

Medication guidelines:

  • Any medication taken in school or SACC must have a signed authorization.
  • Medication must be kept in the school health room or other school-approved location during the school day.
  • The parent or guardian must bring the medication to and from school.
  • The first dose of any new medication must be given at home.
  • The parent or guardian must personally collect any unused portion of the medication.
  • Medication not claimed will be destroyed.
  • The parent or guardian is responsible for submitting a new form to the school each time there is change in the dosage or in the time at which the medication is to be taken.

FCPS Student & Staff Health and Wellness

School Safety

Visitors to the school will only be able to gain access to the school through the main doors at the front of the school. There is a bell for visitors to ring on the right side of the door.  One of the office staff will be able to view the visitor through a camera phone. After being “buzzed” into the school, the visitor will be directed to the office to sign in and obtain a visitor’s badge.  Visitors are not allowed to go to a classroom, cafeteria, or the gym without acquiring a badge from the office. If you need to deliver an article to your child, please bring it to the office, and the office personnel will contact your child.