If your child is sick and misses school, please be aware of our attendance policy; students must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. In order for an absence to be excused, a parent or doctor must write a note with the date(s) and reason for absence. This applies to all illnesses including COVID-19, flu, Strep, etc.
For students who test positive with COVID-19, we would like to make you aware of the following recommendations from the CDC: isolation of at least 5 days from start of symptoms or positive test (if asymptomatic). Isolation may be ended after the 5th day if fever free for 24 hours and symptoms are improving.
Please use your best judgment in following the CDC recommendations.
It is the policy of the Tipton County Board of Education that all prescription medication taken during
school hours must be brought to school in the original pharmacy labeled container. Most pharmacies will
give you a second container if you tell them it is for the school.
A. Student’s Name
B. Prescription Number
C. Medication Name and Dosage
D. Administration Route or Other Directions
E. Date
F. Licensed Prescriber’s Name
G. Pharmacy Name, Address and Phone Number
H. Medications containing Aspirin or any Alternative (non-traditional) medicine are not administered at school.
Any nonprescription drug (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.) given in school MUST be brought from home in an
unopened container with the manufacturer’s original label and ingredients listed.
Again, to insure the safety of your child, all medications MUST be brought to school by a responsible adult.
Written consent from the parent is also required.
IF YOUR CHILD REQUIRES MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS please complete the
“Authorization For Medication During School Hours” form linked below.
MEDICATION OF ANY KIND CANNOT BE GIVEN TO YOUR CHILD UNLESS WRITTEN
CONSENT/AUTHORIZATION FORMS ARE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL.
The Tipton County Schools offer the services of school nurses to be available to perform basic first aid for
injuries and minor illnesses. In the event of an emergency, your child will be transported to a local hospital
by ambulance. Parent / guardian will be notified. The school nurses are also available to provide any
physician-ordered treatments that are necessary for a child to remain at school.
Students who are absent from school for illnesses that include fever, diarrhea, or vomiting may NOT return
to school until fever, diarrhea, and /or vomiting free for 24 hours.
Tipton County Schools are a part of a Coordinated School Health Partnership (CSHP) in Tennessee. This
is an effective system designed to connect health (physical, emotional, and social) with education through
the Department of Education and Department of Health. As a member of this partnership we are required
to complete the following screenings for students each year:
• Vision and Hearing - K, 2, 4 and 8
• Blood Pressure - K, 2, 4, 6 and 8
• BMI - K, 2, 4, 6, 8, and high school
(Automated External Defibrillator)
Tipton County Schools are AED equipped facilities which may be used in case of a cardiac emergency.