Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

school. This is especially applicable (but not limited) to bus transportation and bus stops.Alcohol and DrugsInvolvement in alcohol and/or drugs is totally unacceptable for any student at the Academy, and such involvement createsa very serious situation for the student and the school. Students may jeopardize their health, high school careers, andfutures in general through such involvement.It is important that students and parents be aware of this so that concerned parties can work to prevent these problems.A student shall not possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, buy, be in the act of selling or buying, be in the presenceof, or transport alcoholic beverages, illegal or controlled drugs, synthetic drugs or drug paraphernalia, such as but notlimited to rolling papers, blunts, pipes, etc.In light of the serious dangers presented by illegal or controlled drugs, a student may be disciplined for the possession,sale or purchase of items intentionally passed off as an illegal or controlled drug, even if they only have the appearance ofan illegal or controlled drug.Alcoholic beverage is defined to include any beverage, whether brewed, distilled or fermented, that contains alcoholand shall specifically include beverages labeled “non-alcoholic” that nevertheless contain alcohol. Because of the administration’sconcern for the health and safety of the students, any student who is knowingly involved in the misrepresentationof an over-the-counter (legal) drug or other substance as an illegal drug, and/or is knowingly involved in the subsequentuse, sale or possession of that fraudulent substance, shall be subject to the same rules as drug violators. This includes anystudent who is under the influence of, dispensing or being in the act of selling or buying prescribed medication of anotherstudent or individual.These disciplinary rules also apply to any student who possesses, transfers or uses any substance for the purpose of“getting high” or assisting others in doing the same. Additionally, all prescribed medication should be monitored by parentsand dispensed by the Health Office personnel, in accord with the policies and procedures of the Health Office.The penalty guidelines for violations are as follows:1st offense: 10-day suspension from school and a mandatory enrollment in an approved Assessment EducationProgram or an alternative assessment program approved by Pinkerton Academy.2nd offense: The student will be removed from school for a period of not less than one full semester and a mandatorycompletion of an individual assessment education program approved by Pinkerton Academy.3rd offense: A recommendation to the Board of Trustees for permanent expulsion from Pinkerton Academy.Any student who does not comply with the mandatory referral or complete the program with the Student Support Counselorfaces an additional 2-day suspension and a meeting with the Dean of Students.The penalties set forth above are guidelines only. Even the first or second offense may result in expulsion if there areextenuating factors, such as increased risk to health, public safety risks, possession for sale, commission of a felony-leveloffense, possession of a large quantity or volume of drugs or alcohol, distribution, serious property damage while underthe influence of drugs or alcohol, other violations of the Student Code of Conduct, or any other extenuating factor whichin the sole discretion of the Administration, increases the gravity of the offense. Students who do not enroll and completethe required assessment program, will be subject to an additional 10-day suspension and a referral will be made to theHeadmaster.In addition, all violators of this policy shall be subject to police report, arrest and criminal conviction. Offenses are cumulativethroughout a student’s high school career. Any outside assessment programs are at the expense of the student orparent. Students in violation of this policy will lose their parking permit or will be prohibited from obtaining one for the year.Selling/Attempted Selling of Controlled SubstancesStudents are not to possess, use or distribute any over-the-counter medication, including energy supplements,while at school or any school-sponsored activity or function. Students in need of medication should see the section titled,“Medications” in the Health Services regulations of this planner. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Any studentfound to be selling, attempting to sell, or distributing controlled drugs shall be suspended for a minimum of 10 days. Thestudent shall also be referred to the Headmaster, with a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for further disciplinaryaction. In addition, upon returning to Pinkerton on a probationary status, the student must enroll in an educational assessmentprogram, either through Pinkerton’s Student Support Counselor or through an outside agency at the expense ofthe student or parent. Students shall also be prohibited from participating in or attending any extra-curricular activity for a16