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Alcohol, Tobacco, & Drug Use or Possession Policy

Purpose-

In order to honor the Lord we purpose to not use substances that are harmful to our bodies, the "temple of the Holy Spirit."

In order to be a good witness to those around us we purpose not to violate any civic law or school rules.

Our goal with this policy is to help students become aware of the seriousness of misusing their own bodies as well as instilling the desire Jesus has for our bodies to be used for only things that are pure and right and do not have the potential of harming the temple of God.

Category I includes all activities that have a regular season including speech, debate, & sports.

Category II includes all activities that do not have a regular season including All State Chorus & Orchestra, All State Band, and One-Act Plays.

Penalties shall be accumulative beginning with and throughout the student’s participation on a varsity or sub-varsity activity and enrollment in 7-12 grades and is effective the entire calendar year. All penalties will be at the discretion of the administration and Executive Board.

Penalties-

First Violation -- Category I

After confirmation of the first violation the student shall:

1. Face suspension from school for up to three days.

Days will be counted as unexcused.

2. Lose eligibility for the next two consecutive inter-scholastic events or two

weeks of a season in which the student is a participant, whichever is greater.

3. Participate in a counseling program or a treatment program before student is

allowed to return to the activity.

4. Must get professional assessment for potential chemical abuse or misuse.

5. Attend a mandatory meeting between the student, his/her parents or guardians,

administrator, and Executive Board.