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GPP-6204
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
District Five Alcohol and Drug Policy
No student shall:
1. Knowingly or intentionally possess on school premises, school
buses, or at official school functions narcotic drugs, marijuana,
depressants, stimulants, hallucinogenic drugs, or other controlled
substances unless obtained from or pursuant to, a valid prescription
or ordered by a practitioner with the appropriate signed
documentation.
2. Knowingly or intentionally possess on school premises, school
buses, or at school functions beer, wine, or liquor.
3. Possess on school premises, school buses, or at official school
functions uncontrolled medicine or prescribed medicine without
reporting the fact of possession to the principal or first period
teacher upon arrival at school. The amount of any prescribed
medicine may be limited by the principal.
Any person who violates the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of the
foregoing paragraphs shall be suspended and the principal shall
recommend expulsion for the remainder of the school year. Any
person who violates Section 3 of the foregoing paragraphs may be
suspended or expelled or be subject to such other lesser penalty as shall
be determined to be appropriate.
School rules prohibit the distribution of any material, including narcotic
drugs, marijuana, depressants, stimulants, or hallucinogenic drugs,
uncontrolled and prescribed drugs, medicines, beer, wine or liquors at
school. Violation of this rule may result in suspension, expulsion, or
such other lesser penalty as may be appropriate.
Students who come to school or any school function in an intoxicated
condition, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or conduct
themselves in a disorderly or boisterous manner may be arrested for a
misdemeanor under Section 16-17-530 of the SC Code, as well as be
suspended and/or expelled from school.
If a student violates this alcohol and drug policy, the principal is asked
to contact the parents or legal guardian and the local police and to
suspend the student from school. Any alcohol or drugs taken from a
student will be turned over to the police.
Students who are addicted to or dependent upon a controlled substance
may seek advice from the guidance office or administration concerning
