• Althea Whitley, RN 

    Position:  
     
    School Nurse
     
    Phone/Ext.:  
    770-781-2299 x401405
     
    Email:  
     
    My hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Please feel free to call me anytime or email me.  If your child needs medications at school - please bring the medication to my office and sign a "Request for Administration of Medication Form". This includes cough drops and ointments of any kind. All prescription medications that are to be given longer than 2 weeks need a doctor's signature as well. I am looking forward to another exciting year at Gateway Academy.
     
    STUDENTS WILL BE SENT HOME:
    • If their temperature is 100.0 or higher
    • If they need to be seen by a physician
    • If they are actively vomiting or having diarrhea
    • If the school nurse feels it is in their best interest
    MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL ARE PERMITTED WITH:
    • A Parent/Guardian bringing it to school.  Students may not transport medication.
    • Medications must be in the original container with manufacturer's labeling.
    • Prescription medication must be labeled by a pharmacy.
     
    A Request for Administration of Medication Form must be completed by parent/guardian for each medication.
     
    • Medications are not carried over from school year to school year.  Forms must be resigned for each school year.
    • It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school of any changes in pertinent medical information.
    • Prescription medication or medication given regularly longer than two weeks will require a physician's signature.
     
    Please email the School Nurse if you have any further questions or call 770-781-2299 extension 130120
     
    See below for instructions in downloading other forms needed:
    All action plans and paperwork required are there!