Student Handbook
Drug/Alcohol Policy
In order to promote a drug-free environment in our school, drug detecting dogs may be employed inside the building and on the school grounds.
A student suspected of using drugs/alcohol before school, during school, or at a school related function may be required to undergo a drug/alcohol test within 48 hours, or the following drug/alcohol policy will automatically go into effect.
A student in possession of an illegal substance will be referred to the police.
A student possessing or under the influence of any amount of alcohol, drugs or counterfeit drugs/look-alike drugs, or in possession of drug paraphernalia, before school, during school, or at a school related function will be required to comply with the following:
1st offense:
1. Student and parents must meet with the administrative team.
2. The student will be sent for an evaluation. The student and parents must agree to follow the recommendations resulting from the evaluation.
3. The student will be given 20 demerits and two Saturday schools.
4. The student will be given three days of school suspension (in-school or out-of-school at the administration's discretion).
5. The student will not be able to participate in ANY school related activities for 30 days beginning the day after meeting with the administrative team. This includes ALL activities: band, dances, clubs, athletic competitions, prom, graduation, etc.
2nd offense:
1. The student must attend a treatment program, out-patient or in-patient based on a second evaluation of the student.
2. The student will receive 40 demerits and two Saturday School sessions.
3. Five days suspension (see above)
4. The student must follow through on all treatment recommendations.
5. The student will not be able to participate in ANY school related activity for 60 days.
3rd offense:
1. The student will be expelled from Badin High School.
Any student found to be distributing or selling drugs or counterfeit drugs will be automatically referred to the principal for expulsion and to the police for legal action.
THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL SEMESTERS THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED AT BADIN.
Tobacco
The use of tobacco in any form by Badin students on school grounds or at off-campus school-related events is prohibited. Demerits will be issued for violations of this rule.