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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Disciplinary Action (cumulative over four years)   |   Selling, Exchanging of Drugs/Alcohol

Under-age drinking and drug use is against the law. Divine Child High School's policy for all students in regards to drugs/ alcohol is as follows:

Offenses:

1. Use or possession of any illegal or unauthorized paraphernalia, medicines, inhalants, drugs or narcotics, including but not limited to marijuana, heroin, opium, cocaine, LSD, steroids, hallucinogens, barbiturates or amphetamines on school property or at any school-sponsored activity. In the case of illegal substances, the police will be notified.
2. Drinking, possession or evidence of consumption of alcoholic beverages on school property or at any school-sponsored activity.
3. Suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

For any student at Divine Child High School the obligation to refrain from the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol exists during the entire school year and is not limited by time or place. Any incident of alcohol/drug use reported by a responsible adult to the administration will be reviewed. In all cases, Divine Child High School will work with parents to correct any misuse/abuse.

Disciplinary Action (cumulative over four years):

1. First Violation - at any school-related activity, on school property or in the immediate area of the school building (includes Levagood park and the surrounding area.)
• Notification of the Police.
• 5 day school suspension (not counted against attendance policy).
• Evaluation by a substance abuse specialist. Recommendations made by specialist to be followed. Specialist to be recommended/approved by crisis counselor.
• Participation/Attendance in any school activities, sports, practices, clubs, dances, etc. is suspended for 30 days.
• Upon returning to school from suspension, regular appointments to be kept with Crisis Counselor.
• 10 Hours of community service to be approved by administration and completed within 60 days.
• Disciplinary probation for remainder of time at Divine Child High School. Any additional serious rules violations may be cause for expulsion.
2. Second Violation- at any school-related activity, on school property or in the immediate area of the school building (includes Levagood park and the surrounding area.)
• Subject to dismissal from Divine Child High School.

Selling, Exchanging of Drugs/Alcohol: The selling or the exchange of any alcohol, illegal or unauthorized medicines, drugs or narcotics, including but not limited to: marijuana, heroin, hallucinogens, steroids, opium, cocaine, LSD, barbiturates and amphetamines is prohibited.

Disciplinary Action:

• Notification of the police and student is subject to immediate dismissal from Divine Child High School.

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