The Student Services Department supports schools with discipline issues, safety and security, health-care issues, climate and culture, student attendance, and enrollment services.

FAQs

How does a student obtain a work permit?

Minors under 18 years of age must obtain a work permit entered into between the employer and the governing school district before starting work. During the school year, these can be obtained at schools.

CA-6
State of Michigan Combined Offer of Employment and Work Permit/Age Certificate CA-6 for minors UNDER 16 years of age.

CA-7
State of Michigan Combined Offer of Employment and Work Permit/Age Certificate CA-7 for minors 16 and 17 years of age.

What if my child needs medicine while at school?

Administration of medication at school (whether prescription or over-the-counter) must be ordered by a physician and authorized by a parent or guardian. The required forms are available at your child’s school.
Only those medications which cannot be scheduled around the school day will be given at school.
Prescription medication must be in the original bottle with the pharmacy label on it.
Non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications require written doctor’s instructions and parental permission. Medication must be in the original bottle with the original label.
Refills for medications are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Changes in the medication (dose, schedule, method of administration, or other information) must be submitted by filling out a new medication form.
When medication is taken outside of school for relief of symptoms, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school so that the school staff knows when to give the next dosage.
When possible, students should go to the office or the location where medications are kept to receive their medications.
Students who wish to carry their own medications and self-administer must have authorization from both their health care provider and a parent/guardian. A form, available at the school, must be completed to authorize students to carry and self-administer medications.