Student Health Services

Allergy Policy

Due to the high number of various nut allergies in our student body, some of which are anaphylactic and carry a risk of death if these students are exposed, we have adopted the following procedures:

All students with allergies must communicate with the nurse(s) and provide an Individual

Health Plan and Action Plan concerning the student’s particular food allergy and acceptable/needed treatments. Parents will supply the needed remedies/treatments such as Benadryl or Epi-pen(s) which will travel with the student to every location.

All staff and subs are educated regarding allergies and trained on how to administer an Epi-pen in an emergency.

Students with food allergies and intolerances require medical documentation to provide lunch specifications for student specific allergies. (Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish, and Nut/Peanut Allergies)

• All elementary lunches provided through FLIK are nut free.

• Short term dietary preferences cannot be accommodated safely through FLIK and these students are recommended to bring lunch from home.

Healthy Celebrations/Birthday Party Guidelines

One of the annual milestones of a child is celebrating his or her birthday. Some teachers honor children in the classroom on their special day in a variety of ways and will communicate this to parents. In consideration of the growing health and allergy concerns of our students, we must be extremely mindful of food items brought into the school building and classrooms. Our goal is to help reduce the amount of sugar intake while at school, safely manage student allergies, and protect instructional time. If you would like to bring in a special treat to share with the class, you will need to contact the school nurse and teacher to coordinate an acceptable treat and give the students with allergies an opportunity to bring in an alternative safe treat. 

Non-Food Treat Suggestions 

• Donate a book to the classroom 

• Read a book to the class 

• Donate a ball, jump rope, etc. for classroom recess 

• Make cards for men and women in the military, firefighters, policemen, elderly in the nursing/rest homes, etc. 

• Donate a plant for the class or school.  

• Other “Give Back” types of activities.

Prescription Medications

The Grace Christian Academy school nurse or designated personnel will assist competent students who are required to take medication during the school day. Medication should be taken at home when possible.  If it is necessary for a medication to be given during school hours, a Medication Administration Form (see below) must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian and medication must be in the original prescription bottle and properly labeled by the pharmacist.  A separate form is required for each medication and a new form must be completed at the beginning of every school year. No medication will be administered to a student without a completed medication form on file. The initial dose of a new medication must be given at home. Students may not bring medications of any type to school except those that have a filed Medication Authorization Form. All medications and a signed Medication Authorization Form must be checked in with the school nurse prior to administering medication. Emergency medications should be checked in with the school nurse. Students are not allowed to keep any type of medication on them, in their backpack or locker unless they have submitted written consent from a parent/guardian to the school nurse, and the school nurse approves.

Non-Prescription Medication 

Parents, THIS FORM is to provide permission to administer specific stock medications by the school nurse or authorized school personnel according to the GCA Medication Policy available to all Parents and Students in the 24-25 Parent & Student Handbook. (For elementary, intermediate, and middle school students, prior to administration of any oral medication, a parent will be called to ensure that a double dose does not occur.)