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        Emergency Closing

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        Emergency Drills    

        Family Night

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        Harassment - Racial

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        Honor Roll

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        Insurance

        Internet Policy

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        Snowballs

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        Student Vehicles

        Student Visitation

        Telephone

        Health/Medical Policies

        Portable Breath Screening Device

        Requirements for Lettering

        School Colors, Mascot, Song

        Student Eligibility and League (Activities/Athletic Handbook)

        Student Behavior Code: Detentions, Expulsion, Fighting, Firearms, Major and

        Minor Disruptions, Suspensions, Weapons

BOARD OF EDUCATION

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The purpose of Wichita County High School is to provide an education for each student, to prepare him or her to meet life’s situations in a constructive and responsive manner, to prepare him or her to adjust to changing situations, and to provide an educational experience which will best fit him or her into society as a secure and responsible citizen.

The goals of Wichita County High School are to:

1. Encourage each student to set attainable goals within the level of his or her ability and to create within himself or herself the desire to attain these goals.
2. Develop each student’s abilities to think rationally, critically, and independently, to express thought clearly and creatively, and to read and listen thoughtfully.
3. Develop each student’s skills, appropriate to their abilities, which enable them to become productive workers in their career choice.
4. Encourage each student’s interest and participation in the fine arts and to develop their abilities in this area.
5. Develop each student’s knowledge of science and its relationship and application to their lives.
6. Develop each student’s knowledge of history and culture.
7. Develop in each student the qualities of good citizenship and necessity of responsibility in performance of their obligations as citizens.
8. Encourage each student to appreciate the importance of the family.
9. Develop in each student a respect for others.
10. Encourage each student to use leisure time well.
11. Develop in each student habits of safe and healthful living.
12. Encourage each student to be life-long learners.

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GRADING SYSTEM – The uniform grading system recommended by the Kansas State Department of Education is used by WCHS.

A        100 – 92%         Knowledge: Scholarship thorough and understanding
                                   Skills: Initiative and contributions exceed assignments
                                   Attitudes: Cooperative, positive benefit to class
B         91– 84%          Knowledge: Scholarship accurate and complete
                                   Skills: Shows individual initiative and marked progress and improvement
                                   Attitudes: Proper, beneficial, and cooperative
C         83 – 74%          Knowledge: Scholarship exceeds the minimum with good understanding of subjects
                                   Skills: Shows some initiative and gradual, but perceptive individual improvement
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, never objectionable, almost always cooperative
D         73 – 66%          Knowledge: Meets only minimum assignments
                                   Skills: Initiative is deficient and uncertain improvement not noticeable
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, may be objectionable at times, cooperation not consistent
F         Below 65%        Knowledge: No evidence of even minimum mastery
                                   Skills: Initiative is deficient and uncertain, improvement not noticeable
                                   Attitudes: Neutral, may be objectionable at times, cooperation not consistent
I          Incomplete        Incompletes will be given only in emergency situations. The student will have one week from the time of notification of the incomplete to make up the work.

Applied Arts (Business, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Vocational Agriculture): Two credits required. Students in 9th Grade must take Computer Applications I.

Fine Arts (Art and Music): One credit required.

Language Arts: Five credits required. Credit required in English I, English II, English III, and English IV or College Preparatory English. One additional credit must be earned in a Foreign Language. Speech may be substituted if/when offered. English credits must be taken in numerical order.  The class of 2009 and forward will be required to have 4 credits in Language Arts (no foreign language for WCHS graduation).

Mathematics: Two credits required. Credit is required in Algebra I. Students in 9^th and 10^th grade must enroll in a Math class.  The class of 2009 and forward must have 3 math credits for WCHS graduation (per state requirements - KAR 91-31-35).

Health and Physical Education: One credit required. Students must take Ninth Grade Physical Education and Health.

Science: Two credits required. Credit required in Physical Science and Biology I. Students in 9^th Grade must enroll in Physical Science and students in 10th Grade must enroll in Biology. The class of 2009 and forward must have 3 science credits for WCHS graduation (per state requirements - KAR 91-31-35).

Social Science: Three credits required. Credit required in World History, American History and Constitution.

The USD #467 Board of Education may, on recommendation of the high school principal and counselor, waive local graduation requirements in excess of state requirements for graduation.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES: Students wishing or needing to take courses by correspondence need to have the course(s) approved by the building administrator and department chairperson (s). WCHS reserves the right to make additions to course content, to adjust the time frame for the completion of the courses, and to determine the final grade. It is recommended that students retake courses immediately upon completion of the school year.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE: GPA averages are calculated at the end of the First Semester and at the end of the school term using the Final Grade. GPA for students attending WCHS is computed for all courses taken during the student’s high school career (college courses for concurrent credit, correspondence courses, etc.). If students repeat course work, the lowest grade is not dropped from their transcript. Seminar Class is not graded and no credit is awarded.

Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University are governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The Board has recommended the following fifteen units (to be taken in Grades 9-12) as a MINIMAL college preparatory curriculum.

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3 credits of Mathematics ( to prepare students for entry-level calculus)
Algebra I, Algebra II, GTA

4 units of English
Four units of composition and grammar, including one unit of literature and one unit of oral expression.

3 Units of Social Science
One Unit of American History
One – Half Unit of Government
One – Half Unit of Economics
One additional Social Science course

3 Units of Natural Science
Three units in the natural sciences (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), with no more than two units in each area.

2 Units of Foreign Language
Two units of one Foreign Language or one unit of two Foreign Languages.

1 Unit of Computer Technology
(Computer Applications II or a Test -Out option at WCHS meets this requirement.)

All students enrolling in the district for the first time will be asked to provide personal information, such as a birth certificate and/or other documentation. WCHS will request the official transcript and permanent file of the student from the previous school.

All students attending WCHS must have a written designation of a parent/guardian on file as an official school contact. Students who are 18 or older are not allowed to serve as their own guardian.

Section 1. An excused absence will normally be limited to the following:                                                                                                                                                   Top

A. For an excused absence, a student must meet the following expectations:

B. Seniors and Juniors may be excused for two (2) days during the year to visit a college. Seniors and Juniors utilizing this provision must follow the procedures outlined by the school counselor. Juniors may not visit colleges until after Jan. 1^st. The college visit form is due the morning after the college visit with appropriate signatures of college personnel. (Refer to pg. 30)

Section 2. Unexcused absence is defined as absence from school or class, which does not come under the three items listed in Section 1 above.

Section 3. Truancy is defined as a student being absent from school without a valid reason as set forth in Section 1. For each class period a student is truant, a grade of zero (0) will be given.

Kansas Statute states: "Any pupil who is inexcusable absent three consecutive days or five days in any semester or seven in a school year without an excuse is declared a truant and the county attorney will be notified. A pupil is inexcusably absent from school if he or she is absent from all or a significant part of a day without a valid excuse acceptable to the school officer designated by the Board of Education to have responsibility for the school attendance of such pupil." (KSA 72-1113)

Being absent one or more hours per day is considered a significant part of a day. The Principal is designated by the Board of Education to be the school officer having responsibility for the attendance of students at the High School.

Section 4. Tardy is defined as being late for any class or other obligation during school hours. Tardies may be excused for the same reasonable grounds as those considered for absences. In addition, students detained by a teacher’s request may be excused. In the event of a tardy, a student must obtain a pass from his previous teacher (excused) or from the office (unexcused). THREE (3) unexcused tardies for a particular class shall result in the taking of the semester test in that particular class. A total of FIVE (5) tardies, per semester, in any class/or classes, will result in taking ALL semester tests. Make up time is to be served after school, before school, or a combination of the preceding.

Section 5. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES

****NOTE: Levels are in accordance with the Kansas Discipline Incident System.

DETENTION Before school, detention begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:20 a.m. After school, detention begins at 3:45 p.m. and ends at the discretion of the teacher or administrator. Student detention takes precedence over all extra-curricular activities, after-school jobs, or requests from teachers. If the student is late, a second day of detention may be assigned.  The student must bring homework to do during detention. Talking and doing work not related to school is prohibited. If the student is absent from school on the assigned day of detention, the detention is automatically re-assigned for the first day the student returns to school. A missed detention may have additional detention time added or a short-term suspension imposed.

SUSPENSION Two types of suspension will be used: In-School and Out-of-School.

An in-school suspension means that the student (1) needs to be in the detention room by 8:20 a.m.; (2) must have all books and materials that are needed for the day; (3) no food, drink or sleeping in the detention room (see #5 for lunch time); (4) restroom and drinking fountain may be used 3 times during the day with the principal’s/designee’s permission; (5) lunch will be eaten with the principal/designee after scheduled student lunch period or bring a sack lunch; and (6) detention time will end at 3:45 p.m.

An out-of-school suspension means that the student will be sent home and will not be admitted to school or school activities until the suspension expires.

Suspended students are not considered "students in good standing" (KSHSAA Rule 14) and are ineligible to compete in athletics or participate in activities until the entire suspension has ended. All course work must be handed in the first (1st) day the student is allowed to return to school--to the satisfaction of the instructors in order to receive credit.

The type of suspension used will be determined on an individual basis and will be left to the discretion of the principal/designee.

Excessive tardies (10) - Being in or around cars during lunch time - Leaving the school grounds without permission - Refusal to comply with a reasonable request of a teacher or staff member - Any act of disrespect to any member of the staff or faculty, including offensive or abusive language - Damaging school property or personal property of any student, teacher or staff member - Theft of property - Any other behavior which endangers the health or safety of students, teachers or staff.

• Before/after school detention with length to be determined by administration.
• One to ten days in or out of school suspension. (dependant upon the seriousness of the violation)
• Any combination of the above including a long-term suspension or expulsion.      

Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to progressive discipline dependent upon the seriousness/sequence of the violation.

    a. Suspension for 3-5 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend any school functions or activities for forty-five (45)
        school days.

    b. Suspension for 5-10 school days, in/out of school, cannot attend any school functions or activities for ninety (90)
        school days.

    c. Student and parents agree to participate in at least one counseling session (at the parent's expense) with a qualified
        professional and follow the recommendations. (A plan formulated with parents, principal, counselors, and the
        student for reinstatement in school activities upon completion of treatment or as part of treatment).

    d. Ten (10) day out of school suspension and Expulsion from school is recommended for repeated violations.

Staff whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the superintendent or board.

Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials.

FIGHTING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS      
Each situation will be assessed on an individual basis. The school will attempt to notify the parents/guardians to pick the student up from school and speak with the administration or designee. Student may be suspended form one to ten days. Student may also be assigned ling term suspension or given expulsion. The principal or his/her designee has the option to determine if a student was exercising self-defense only during an altercation.

Students should be aware that name-calling is considered assault and name-calling combined with physical force is considered assault and battery.

STATE OF KANSAS WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS: AS AMENDED BY THE 1999 LEGISLATURE K.S.A. 72-89a01. "The term "weapon" means any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver or any weapon described in the preceding example; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounce, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than ¼ ounce; mine or similar device; any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device descried in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled; any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles or throwing star; any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens of falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement, any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels or electricity, commonly known as a "stun gun."

K.S.A. 72-89a02 – K.S.A. 72-8902, and amendments thereto, and subject to the other provisions of this section, each board of education in this state shall adopt a written policy requiring the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one year any pupil determined to be in possession of a weapon at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity.

K.S.A. 72-8902 A student found to have personal possession of a "weapon" as described above while at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity will be subject to the following:

2. If student is a juvenile they will be referred to social rehabilitation services (SRS) or juvenile
    justice authorities, or other outside agencies

A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or destructive device which could cause bodily injury or illness on the school grounds, during, before, or after school hours; on the school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by school personnel or event. This rule does not apply to normal school supplies like pencils or compasses, unless used as a weapon, but does apply to all types of fireworks, matches, lighters, any knife or other object of no reasonable use to the student at school. Weapons unintentionally brought on school property will be immediately reported to the principal. Proper law enforcement and medical authorities will be notified for any follow-up actions, which are deemed necessary.

Violation of this policy may result in suspension from one to 186 days as determined by the administration when considering the circumstances of each situation.

Students have limited control over their lockers, desks, work areas, or any other designated assigned areas. Lockers, desks, work areas, etc., are the property of the school district. Therefore, school officials have the right, upon "reasonable suspicion", to search and seize as necessary. Students have control of their personal possessions; however, this control is not meant to exclude school officials when there are "reasonable suspicion" to believe that such possessions are illegal, dangerous, or disruptive. Students have no reasonable expectations of privacy in their lockers.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty—as in cheating or plagiarism—is not acceptable. Cheating includes copying another student’s work as one’s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty may be subject to receiving an "F" or failing grade as well as other disciplinary measures determined by administration/teacher.

 The school shall seek restitution according to law for loss and damage sustained by the school. Payments will be made to the business office, and accounts shall be kept. Accounts not paid in full within a specified and agreed upon time may be processed for legal action. This includes any part of the school building and premises including but not limited to books, lockers, equipment, computers, and other items.

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Section 1. Authorization of Suspension.

The Board of Education of USD #467 authorizes any building principal or superintendent to suspend any student for not more than ten (10) days or to recommend a long-term suspension or expulsion. The Board hears any appeals of a long term suspension or expulsion reserves the authority to expel any student for cause. Pursuant to Kansas Statutes, any student who has been long term suspended or expelled for possession of a weapon, use, sale or distribution of drugs or controlled substances or behavior resulting in or substantially likely to have resulted in serious bodily harm will have his/her name reported to the Division of Vehicles which could result in driver’s license suspension.

Section 2. Grounds for suspension or expulsion; who may suspend or expel. (KSA 72-8901)

The board of education of any school district may suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certificated employee or committee of certificated employees to suspend or expel any pupil guilty of any of the following:

Section 3. Suspension of Students.

Section 4. Expulsion of Pupils

SCHOOL SAFETY VIOLATIONS;
SB 129, The Superintendent is required to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of any student who is expelled from school, and the law enforcement agency is required to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Kansas Department of revenue within ten days. The Division of Motor Vehicles will suspend the student's driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a year.

Section 5. Appeal of the Findings of the Board of Education Hearing.

KSA 72-8902 - Duration of suspension or expulsion; notice; hearing, opportunity afforded, waiver, time, who may conduct.

A.  A suspension may be for a short term not exceeding ten (10) school days, or for an extended term not exceeding 90 school days. An expulsion may be for a term not exceeding 186 school days. If a suspension or expulsion is for a term exceeding the number of school days remaining in the school year, any remaining part of the term of the suspension or expulsion may be applied to the succeeding school year.

B. A written notice of any short term suspension and the reason therefore shall be given to the pupil involved and to the pupil’s parent or guardian within 24 hours after the suspension has been imposed and, in the event the pupil has not been afforded a hearing prior to any short term suspension, an opportunity for an informal hearing shall be afforded the pupil as soon thereafter as practicable but in no event later than 72 hours after such short term suspension has been imposed. Any notice of the imposition of a short-term suspension that provides an opportunity for an informal hearing after such suspension has been imposed shall state that failure of the pupil to attend the hearing will result in a waiver of the pupil’s opportunity for the hearing.

C. No suspension for an extended term and no expulsion shall be imposed upon a pupil until an opportunity for a formal hearing thereon is afforded the pupil. A written notice of any proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel from school, and the charges upon which the proposal is based shall be given to the pupil proposed to be suspended or expelled from school, and to the pupil’s parent or guardian. Any notice of a proposal to suspend for an extended term or to expel from school shall state the time, date and place that the pupil will be afforded an opportunity for a formal hearing, and that failure of the pupil and the pupil’s parent or guardian to attend the hearing will result in a waiver of the pupil’s opportunity for the hearing. The hearing shall be held not later than 10 days after the date of the notice. The notice shall be accompanied by a copy of this act and the regulations of the Board of Education adopted under KSA-72-8903, and amendments thereto.

D. Whenever any written notice is required under this act to be given to a pupil or to a pupil’s parent or guardian, it shall be sufficient if the notice is mailed to the address on file in the school records of the pupil. In lieu of mailing the written notice, the notice may be personally delivered.

E. A formal hearing on a suspension or expulsion may be conducted by any person or committee of persons authorized by the board of education to conduct the hearing.

KSA 72-8903 Procedural due process requirements; record of appeal, costs; report of findings and result of hearing; information regarding behavior improvement programs.

A. The formal hearing provided for in K.S.A. 72-8902, and amendments thereto, shall be conducted in accordance with regulations relating thereto adopted by the board of education. Such regulations shall afford procedural due process including, but not limited to, the following:

B. In all extended-term suspension and expulsion from school cases, there shall be made a record of the hearing of an appeal of the suspension or expulsion, whichever is applicable, by mechanical or electronic recording or by an official court reporter, and the costs thereof shall be paid by the school district.

C. At the conclusion of a formal hearing, which results in a suspension for an extended term or an expulsion, the person or committee conducting the hearing shall make a written report of the findings and results of the hearing. The report shall be directed to the board of education of the school district and shall be open to the inspection of the pupil who is suspended or expelled and, if the pupil is a juvenile, to the parents or guardians and counsel or other advisor of the pupil. If the pupil is an adult, the report shall be open to the inspection of the parents or guardians and counsel or other advisor of the pupil only upon written consent of the pupil. Whenever a formal hearing results in suspension for an extended term or expulsion, the person or committee conducting the hearing may make a finding that return to school by the pupil, pending appeal or during the period allowed for notice of appeal, is not reasonably anticipated to endanger the safety of others, to cause continuing repeated material disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of school, or to substantially or materially impinge upon or invade the rights of others, in which case the pupil may return to school until the period for filing a notice of appeal has expired with no notice filed, or until the determination of any appeal if a notice of appeal is filed. Whenever the person or committee conducting a hearing fails to make the findings specified above, the report of the hearing shall provide that the suspension or expulsion of the pupil shall continue until appeal there from is determined or until the period of suspension or expulsion has expired, whichever occurs sooner. Any such pupil shall be provided with information concerning services or programs offered by public and private agencies that work toward improving those aspects of the pupil’s attitudes and behavior that contributed to the conduct upon which the suspension or expulsion was based. If the pupil is a juvenile, the information shall also be provided to the parents or guardians of the pupil.

KSA 72-8904 Notice of hearing results: appeal to board of education: hearing officers: procedure.

A. Written notice of the result of any hearing imposing an extended-term suspension or an expulsion from school shall be given to the pupil suspended or expelled from school, and to the parents or guardians of the pupil within 24 hours after determination of such result.

B. Any pupil age 18 or older, who has been suspended for an extended term or expelled, or one of the pupil’s parents or guardians of a pupil under 18, may appeal such suspension or expulsion to the board of Education of the school district by filing a written notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Education not later than 10 calendar days after receiving the written notice. Any such appeal shall be heard by the Board of Education, or by a hearing officer appointed by such board, not later than 20 calendar days after such notice of appeal is filed. The pupil and the pupil’s parents or guardians shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the appeal hearing at least five days prior thereto. Such appeal shall be conducted under rules, which are consonant with KSA 72-8903, and amendments thereto. The decision on any such appeal shall be rendered not later than five days after the conclusion of the appeal hearing.

C. For the purpose of hearing an appeal of an extended-term suspension or an expulsion, the Board of Education may appoint one or more hearing officers. Any such hearing officer shall be a member of the Board of Education, a certified employee of the school district, or an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state. Any such appointment shall apply to a particular hearing or to a set or class of hearings as specified by the Board of Education in making an appointment. Whenever a hearing officer appointed under authority of this section hears any appeal, the hearing officer shall prepare a written report thereon to the Board of Education. After receiving any such report, the Board of Education shall determine the matter with or without additional hearing.

D. Any matter determined by the Board of Education in accordance with this subsection shall be valid to the same extent as if the matter were fully heard by the Board of Education without a hearing officer.

A. Any person, hearing officer or any member of a committee or the board of education conducting a hearing under this act may:

1. Administer oaths for the purpose of taking testimony;

2. Call and examine witnesses and receive documentary and other evidence; and

3. Take any other action necessary to make the hearing accord with procedural due process.

B. Any hearing officer, any member of a committee or the board of education holding a formal hearing or an appeal hearing under this act may and, upon the request of any pupil for whom any such hearing is held or upon the request of the pupil’s parents or guardians or counsel, shall petition the chief judge of the judicial district in which the school district is located requesting that the clerk of the district court be authorized to issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of the principal witness or witnesses and the production of books, records, reports, papers and documents relating to the proposed suspension or expulsion from school in the same manner as provided for the issuance of subpoenas in civil actions pursuant to K.S. 60-245, and amendments thereto.

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PHILOSOPHY: All students have a right to attend school in an environment conducive to learning. The use of alcohol, tobacco and other illegal drugs or the improper use* of legal drugs is recognized to be extremely harmful to the individual who uses and to those around that individual. A student cannot learn to his/her full potential while under the influence of these substances. It is further recognized that all students have a right to be educated in a drug-free environment. Therefore, the use (including being under the influence of), possession, or distribution (including sale and given without remuneration) is forbidden in school, on school property at any time, at school sponsored participatory events (whether the event is on school property or elsewhere), or on school transportation.

*Improper use is defined as: 1) prescription drugs given to, sold or used by someone other than the person for whom the prescription was written, or in a dosage other than the dosage written on the prescription label; 2) over-the-counter drugs-dosage other than that recommended on the label.

PREVENTION: Recognizing the extensive use and promotion of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in our society, the school has an obligation to prepare students for decision-making against drug and alcohol use. This policy ensures the existence of a prevention program in the schools using multiple strategies to provide accurate information, develop life skills, train facilitators, and educate parents. Drug education units shall be integrated within the standard curriculum at all grade levels.

The goal of this policy’s drug/alcohol prevention program is healthy, responsible youth capable of resisting alcohol and other drugs and capable of reaching their academic potential.

INTERVENTION: The School District will work through curriculum and classroom activity, administration and faculty effort, and disciplinary procedures to prevent and intervene in the abuse of alcohol and drugs by members of the school population.

As an extension of this policy, a designated intervention team will use the following school guidelines, with reasonable judgment, when responding to alcohol and drug related situations

These guidelines have been created as one part of the alcohol and drug policy. They are intended to provide a consistent means for effectively responding to alcohol and drug related situations that may occur at school or at school-sponsored events. They have been written with due consideration for the legal rights and responsibilities of administrators, faculty, students and parents who may find themselves involved in such situations. Student behavior, as it relates to: alcohol, tobacco (including smokeless), illegal drugs, other controlled substances, look-alike drugs, being high or intoxicated, in possession of, using or selling any of the substances listed above is a violation of school policy. Students who assist in possession, use, or sale of substances listed will be subject to disciplinary action.

All USD #467 students will be covered under this policy from the first day of school (activities) until the last day of school (activities). USD #467 will not discipline or be involved in the punishment of students in instances that occur during the time school is normally not in session (summer/weekends/holidays and/or non school activities). The exception is those students involved in any recognized KSHSAA sponsored activity. Students who are participants in activities recognized by KSHSAA may be disciplined for any infraction that occurs at any time said sport/activity is in session. This discipline policy is in affect for weekends and holidays if the activity season extends over those time periods. (KSHSAA Rule 14) Consequences will be implemented for violations of this school policy when substantiated and after the substantiated violation is reported to the student. "Substantiated" is defined as: Actual witness to the violation by a coach, activity sponsor, school administrator, teacher, law enforcement officer, or self reported. A student's parents/guardians may also report violations to the school administration.