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PART 3 - SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS AND GUIDELINES

416 McKinley Ave.
 Geneva, IL 60134
 Phone: 630-463-3800
ATTENDANCE PHILOSOPHY
In accordance with the Illinois School Code requirements, the faculty and administration of Geneva High School believe students should attend school regularly. Common sense, as well as research, tells us that regular daily attendance is essential for student success. We believe absences, repeated tardiness, and truancies can only have a negative effect on the student’s overall classroom experience, and therefore, on his/her classroom grade. In addition, each student’s attendance not only impacts his/her individual performance but also the educational experience of every student in the class. While it is true that some students may be able to pass tests and even get good grades on them despite absences, tests are only one measurement of what is learned at school. We believe that daily attendance, timeliness to class, and participation will foster the probability of successful performance and development of self-discipline and responsibility. These are qualities that will continue to be important to the students throughout their lives. 
 
ATTENDANCE DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES 
Parents must call the attendance office within 24 hours of a student's absence, or the absence will be considered unexcused. Parents should call the attendance hotline at (630) 463-3801 or email [email protected]. Messages can be left on the attendance hotline 24 hours a day. The administration of Geneva High School reserves the right to call and confirm with any parent and/or guardian the reason for a student’s absence. 
 
There are two types of absences: excused and unexcused. Excused absences include illness, observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the control of the student, or other reason as approved by the principal or his designee. All other absences are considered unexcused. According to the Illinois School Code, only the school has the authority to determine whether an absence is “excused” or “unexcused.” 
 
If a student is excused, he/she is responsible for arranging with his/her teachers to make up the class work missed during the absence for full credit. To earn credit, class work must be made up by the student within the time frame defined by the teacher. All missing work at the end of a semester must be made up within 2 weeks. 
 
UNEXCUSED/TRUANT ABSENCES 
If a student is unexcused, he/she will not have the privilege of making up academic work missed because of the absence or work that was due on the day of the absence. Please note that the district does not approve of nor sanction any form of Senior Ditch Day. 
 
PREARRANGED ABSENCES 
 In the event of pre-planned trips and college visits, students must communicate directly with their teachers before leaving. 
 
INTERVENTIONS FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENCES 
 All absences, excused, unexcused, and prearranged, that exceed 5% of the total number of days each semester is considered excessive. Any absences that are excused with a doctor’s note will be considered medical excused absences and will not be included in the excessive absence total. Absences not included in this total are college visits and school sanctioned trips, such as field trips and athletic and academic contests. Finally, according to Illinois State Law, suspension will not be considered in this total. 
 
  1. When a student has accumulated eight (8) days of absences (whether excused or unexcused) in each class, a conference may be scheduled, and an attendance contract may be established 
  1. At twelve (12) absences, at the discretion of the dean, a student may be dropped from the class with a failing grade and reassigned to a study hall during that class period and will become eligible to be placed on social suspension.  
 
INTERVENTIONS FOR UNEXCUSED/TRUANT ABSENCES 
  1. At a student’s first unexcused absence from a single class period, he/she is assigned a one (1) hour extended detention and credit is lost for any work the student missed. If a student is unexcused from two periods on a given day, he/she is assigned a two (2) hour extended detention. If a student is unexcused absent from more than two periods, he/she is assigned a three (3) hour extended detention. If a student is unexcused absent from all periods during the school day, he/she may be assigned a one (1) day In-School Suspension. 
 
  1. At the second unexcused absence from the same single class, the student is assigned to a two (2) hour extended detention and credit is lost for any work the student misses. If the student misses more than one class, he/she is assigned to a three (3) hour extended detention and the student loses credit for any work missed. 
  1. At the third Unexcused Absence from the same class, the student is assigned a three (3) hour extended detention.  
  1. At the fourth Unexcused Absence from the same class. The student will be assigned a one day In-School Suspension. In addition, an attendance contract may be established stating that if he/she is unexcused absent again, he/she may be dropped from the class(es) with a failing grade(s) and placed into a study hall(s) during that time. A conference may be held to discuss the potential implications of further unexcused absences. 
 
TARDIES
Tardies to all classes are considered any arrival after the bell within the first five minutes (10 minutes for first period) of the class period. Any tardy after the first five minutes (10 minutes for 1st period) will be considered an unexcused absence. The following consequences will apply for each unexcused tardy each semester: 
 
1st Unexcused Tardy: Student warned by teacher 
2nd Unexcused Tardy: Student warned by teacher 
3rd Unexcused Tardy: Teacher assigns a one (1) hour detention 
4 or more Unexcused Tardy: Students are assigned a one (1) hour extended detention by their dean. 
 
Students who accumulate an excessive amount of unexcused tardies may be withdrawn from their class with a failing grade. 
 
WAIVER OF 1ST OR 10TH HOUR STUDY HALL
Students should make maximum use of the school day; however, parents and students may request a 1st or 10th period study hall be waived. Students on waiver must provide their own transportation and may not arrive at school until 8:25 a.m. or must leave the school building and grounds by 2:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made. All students on a 10th period waiver may not return to campus until after 2:45 p.m. Students who violate the terms of their waiver or are not in good academic standing at the start of the semester will have the privilege withdrawn and will be reassigned to a study hall for the semester. In addition, a student may not waive a study hall which he/she has because of dropping a class. Waiver forms and procedures are available via Naviance. 

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Dances: 
The following rules apply to all Geneva High School dances: 
 
  • All students must present a current student I.D. card to gain admittance to the dance. 
  • Students who wish to bring non-Geneva High School students as guests to a dance must register them prior to the deadline using the GHS Guest Form in the Deans’ Office. 
  • Attendees must be enrolled in high school or no older than 19 years of age. 
  • All students must arrive within one hour of the beginning of the dance. 
  • Students who leave a dance for any reason may not re-enter. 
  • All school rules are in effect during dances, including those held off-campus. 
  • All students attending a dance sponsored by Geneva High School acknowledge that it is a school-related event, and all school rules apply. 
  • Guests that are removed from any dance, for any reason, will no longer be welcome at future GHS functions. 
  • The administration reserves the right to remove any student from a dance for any type of behavior that is deemed inappropriate. 
 
General guidelines for dances may be supplemented by specific expectations for certain events during the school year such as: 
 
  • Freshmen will not be allowed to attend Prom. 
  • Students found to be under the influence of and/or in the possession of drugs or alcohol will be prohibited from attending any school dance until after the corresponding dance the next year. Additional consequences may be assigned. 
  • Senior students found to be under the influence of and/or in the possession of drugs or alcohol while attending Prom may be prohibited from participating in culminating activities including, but not limited to, Senior Breakfast and the graduation ceremony. 
 
 
Field Trips 
 
Students attending a school field trip are expected to follow the rules as laid out in the student handbook. Students who violate school rules while attending a school field trip will receive appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. 
 
Consequences for disciplinary infractions such as chemical use violations, fighting, theft, or gross disrespect that occur on a field trip will be handled in a similar fashion to violations of the extra- curricular code of conduct. 
 
  • 1st Offense: No field trips for 9 school weeks 
  • 2nd Offense: No field trips for 18 school weeks 
  • 3rd Offense: No field trips for one year from the date of the infraction 
  • 4th Offense: No field trips for the remainder of high school. 
 
Geneva High School administration and staff reserve the right to recommend that a student not attend a field trip due to academic and/or attendance concerns. 
 
Student Performances: 
General guidelines for student performances may be supplemented by specific expectations for certain events during the school year. 
 
Bulletin Boards: 
 
All materials placed on bulletin boards or in school hallways must have the approval of the Student 
Activities Director or other appropriate school officials. Any administrative or faculty member has the right and responsibility to remove any sign or poster that has not been approved or that has been defaced. 
 
Elevator Use/Misuse: 
 
Unauthorized use of the elevator may result in disciplinary actions. 
 
Identification Cards: 
 
An I.D. card is furnished to each student at the beginning of the school year without charge. This card must be carried by the student at all times. Students will not be admitted to school dances, Homecoming events, and other designated activities without the I.D. It will be needed for admission at student prices for athletic contests. Students who lose the I.D. should report to the Deans’ Office and secure a replacement card for a fee of $5.00. Refusal to show I.D. to a teacher or staff member will result in disciplinary action. 
 
Lockers: 
 
All students will receive locker assignments and a lock during registration. Since lockers are for the safety and convenience of students, it is important to keep the locker locked. Keep the lock combination private and use only the assigned locker. Students are not permitted to make unauthorized moves into another student’s locker. 
 
All students should inspect their lockers at the beginning of the school year for any damage or cleaning that might be needed. Report any trouble with your locker to the Deans’ Office. Defacing of lockers is not permitted. Students will be assessed a monetary fine, to be determined by school personnel, if lockers 
are found to be damaged or defaced in any way. Routine locker inspections may be conducted. Each 
student has the responsibility to clean out and remove locker contents at the end of the school year. ALL STUDENTS’ LOCKERS AND LOCKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF GENEVA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT #304 
AND ARE ACCESSIBLE TO SCHOOL AUTHORITIES AT ANY TIME. The locker and its contents are subject to search by school officials, especially if there is reason to suspect that unauthorized materials (example: drugs, alcohol, stolen property, etc.) are being housed in the locker. 
 
Since the school cannot assume liability for any lost or stolen property, students are cautioned to always keep their possessions under lock.  Large sums of money and personal valuables should never be brought to school. 
 
Acceptable Practices: 
 
  1. Attachment of acceptable personal property to lockers, on the interior or exterior, shall be limited to taped items only. 
  1. Exterior:  One day notices of celebrations, such as birthdays or extracurricular activities. 
  1. Interior: Magnetized mirrors, note pads, appropriate pictures affixed by scotch tape. 
 
Unacceptable Practices: 
 
1.    Use of glues as an adhesive. 
2.    Pencil, pen, ink, marker, paint, nail polish, etc., markings on the interior or exterior. 
3.    Attachment of gum to the locker. 
4.    Adhesive backed stamps, posters, stickers. 
 
Physical Education Locker Rooms and Locks: 
 
Each student enrolled in Physical Education will be issued a Physical Education lock to be used in the 
Physical Education locker room ONLY. 
 
Students will not have access to the Athletic Locker Rooms during the school day. Physical Education students will need to store their tennis shoes, gym suits, and sweatpants and shirts in their Physical Education locker. Since the school cannot assume liability for any lost or stolen property, students are cautioned to always keep their possessions under lock. Large sums of money and personal valuables should never be brought to school. 
 
Students are responsible for any damage to their assigned hallway or physical education locker. Damage/defacing of lockers will result in assessment of restitution and appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. 
 
PLCs 
 
Every Thursday will begin with a PLC period, which stands for Personal Learning Choices. This period will begin at 7:40 and will last until 8:25. Buses will run on the same schedule as they normally do. First 
hour will then begin at 8:30 with slightly shortened periods for the remainder of the day. The school day 
will still conclude at 2:45. 
 
During the PLC period, a variety of opportunities will exist for students to enrich their learning, collaborate with their peers, receive extra help on assignments in various tutoring centers, and participate in different activities. In addition to these choices, there will be some required sessions for specific groups and grade levels held during the PLC time. Attendance will be taken at these mandatory sessions and appropriate behavioral and disciplinary consequences will be issued for unexcused absences. The dates of these required sessions as well as additional information are listed on the high school website ( http://www.geneva304.org/PLC.aspx).Personal Learning Choices available each week: 
 
Math Tutoring Center 
EE184 
Writing Center 
A101 
Science Tutoring Center 
H216 
World Language Tutoring Center 
A107 
Assessment Center (opens at 7:35, students must 
enter by 7:40) 
EE188 
PE Make Ups 
Weight room 
Detention 
EE193 
Study Hall 
Library 
Study Hall & Breakfast 
Cafeteria 
Silent Study Hall 
A105 
Open Gym: Basketball (open to all) 
Contest Gym 
Technology Help Desk 
Library Office 
 
Extended Detention Guidelines: 
The following rules need to be adhered to while serving extended detention. 
 
  • Weekday extended detention begins at 4:00 for students assigned one hour of extended detention. Students who are assigned more than one hour of extended detention may start their detention at 3:00. Saturday detention begins at 8:00 a.m. Any student arriving late or failing to attend may be subject to increased extended detention hours or an In-School Suspension. 
  • Students are to bring their necessary textbooks, assigned reading material, paper, pens, pencils and supplies to detention. If they complete all of their schoolwork, students may read quietly. Locker trips will not be permitted. 
  • Students will sit in seats assigned by the supervisor and may not leave them without permission. 
  • Students must remain seated at all times in an upright position. Sleeping is not permitted. 
  • No talking is permitted unless the student raises his/her hand and is granted permission to ask a question of the supervisor. 
  • The student is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from extended detention. 
  • The District’s regular discipline policies will apply while the students are on campus for extended detention. 
  • If a student is asked to leave extended detention at any time for inappropriate behavior, arriving late, sleeping, etc., he/she will not have successfully completed the extended detention and may be subject to additional extended detention hours or an In-School Suspension. 
 
Skateboards/Rollerblades/Heelys Shoe: 
 
Skateboards/rollerblades/Heelys Shoes are not to be used on school property at any time, before, during or after school. Skateboards/rollerblades/Heelys Shoe used on school property may be confiscated and held in the Deans’ office. 
 
Student Publications: 
 
Student newspapers, as well as other publications distributed on or off campus, are free to express the views of students without censorship or prior restraint. Student editors, however, should be warned that they are responsible for the content of their publications and that they may be subject to lawsuits for printing libel, slander, known falsehoods, or reckless disregard for the truth. 
 
Study Hall Procedures: 
 
The study hall atmosphere should be quiet and conducive to study. Students may be granted the privilege of studying together by the teacher in charge as long as this studying can be done without disrupting the study hall. 
 
Books and other materials needed for study are to be taken there at the beginning of the period. Students must have a hall pass to leave study hall. Passes to work in another teacher’s room instead of study hall or passes issued from the Counseling and Advising Office for a scheduled appointment must be presented at the beginning of the period. Food and drinks are not permitted in study hall.  
 
Technology: 
 
Geneva High School students have the opportunity to use networked and Internet resources that are regularly maintained and updated. Our networked equipment provides access to centralized programs, applications, and directory storage space for users. In order to maintain an efficient technology environment for all Geneva High School users, we must prohibit activities that are detrimental to the network, are not in compliance with our Acceptable Use Policy, and are not beneficial to the educational program at Geneva High School. 
Visitor Guidelines: 
All visitors must report to the school building’s main office. 
 
All parents and visitors will be required to present a driver’s license or other state-issue identification. The identification will be held in the main office and will be returned when the visitor leaves the building. The building secretary will enter the ID into the Raptor V-Soft Visitor Management System, which will cross-reference the visitor’s information with the database of sex offenders throughout the United States maintained by Raptor Technologies and any court orders provided to the District to protect the students. 
 
Individuals cleared by the V-Soft System will be issued a visitor badge and lanyard that must be visibly worn while in the school and returned to the school office upon leaving. If a potential threat is identified, the V-Soft system will instantly alert designated officials, such as an administrator or law enforcement. In these cases, visitors will be denied access to the building. 
 
Work Permits: 
 
Work permits may be secured in the Counseling and Advising office. Students must provide the following documentation to be eligible for a work permit: 
 
1.    Birth certificate 
2.    Social Security card 
3.    Letter of intent to employ from the prospective employer 
P.E. dress policy 
 
If a student remains in school clothes for P.E. Class: 
  • 1st Offense: 5 points will be deducted from the student’s grade. 
  • 2nd Offense: 5 points will be deducted from the student’s grade. Half hour detention. 
  • All additional Offenses: 5 points will be deducted from the student’s grade. One hour detention. 
  • The student’s parent/guardian will be contacted by the teacher. 
 
Possession/use of laser pointer: Being in possession or using a laser pointer in any school zone. 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. 
 
Possession of Lighter/Matches: Being in possession of any lighter, matches, or flammables. 
 
  • 1st Offense: Three (3) hour extended detention. Confiscation of material.  
  • Additional Offenses: In-School Suspension. Confiscation of material. 
 
Possession of or setting off fireworks, smoke bombs, stink bombs, etc., on school property: 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. 
 
Possession/Use of Weapon or any look-alike weapon: 
 
Possession or use of a weapon or other object which may reasonably be considered to be a weapon on or about the student’s person or car or upon the school premises and/or at any school sponsored activity will be dealt with severely. 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions, which may include an out-of-school suspension and/or school board hearing to consider expulsion. Police will be notified. 
 
Possession of a weapon defined as 1. A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 921), firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/), or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/24 1); or 2. A knife, brass knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including “look allikes” of any firearm as defined above will result in a recommendation for expulsion to the board of education. 
 
Theft: 
 
The theft or attempted theft of any property, or possession of any stolen item or mislaid property that belongs to the school, cafeteria, or another individual may result in: 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity and/or repetition of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. Students suspected of being involved in a theft are subject to search. Police may be notified so that appropriate charges can be filed. Restitution may be sought if the item or property in question belongs to the school district. 
 
Throwing food or other inappropriate items in the building or on campus. 
 
It shall be the determination of the administrator as to the severity and/or repetition of the offense and the appropriate discipline.  Consequences will range from a warning through a suspension. 
 
Trespassing: 
 
Students found by school personnel or police on school grounds after the school day or a school activity has ended will be considered trespassing. It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. Police may be notified. 
 
Violating transportation policy for Fox Valley Career Center: 
 
Students are required to ride the bus when one is provided for transportation to and from the Fox Valley Career Center. If it is necessary for a student to drive to the Center, that student must obtain a driving permit from the Fox Valley office, or the specialty teacher involved in the case of auto mechanics. It must be signed by all designated persons before being used.

 Drivers are expected to follow the bus to and from Geneva Community High School unless permission is granted otherwise. Passengers are not permitted except for the designated instances when it is necessary. At the discretion of the Deans, certain justifiable exceptions may be granted. 
 
  • 1st Offense: One (1) hour extended detention. 
  • 2nd Offense: Two (2) hour extended detention.  
  • Additional Offenses: Three(3) hour extended detention 
 
Voyeurism/Exhibitionism/ Mooning: 
 
It shall be the determination of the administrator as to the severity of the gross misconduct and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions. Consequences may range from In School Suspension through a multiple day Out of School Suspension. 
 
Student Chemical Use Policy 
 
Geneva Community Unit District #304 believes the health and well-being of students is of vital importance. Our primary goal is to educate the “whole person” within a caring and supportive learning environment. 
 
Geneva Community Unit District #304 recognizes that the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other illegal or inappropriate chemical substances is a serious problem in our society. Use of these chemical substances may impair physical, mental, social, and emotional development in children and adolescents. A young person’s chemical use can have lifelong consequences, compromising development as a “whole person.” Furthermore, chemical dependency is a chronic, progressive, and life-threatening disease, characterized by denial, and children and adolescents become addicted more quickly than adults. Consequently, we strongly believe that our students should not use tobacco, alcohol, or other illegal or inappropriate chemical substances. 
 
Geneva Community Unit District #304 has a major role, along with parents in our community, in helping our students abstain from illegal or inappropriate chemical use. When the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other chemical substances interferes with the learning process, prompt and appropriate assistance should be available. Therefore, Geneva Community Unit School District #304 is committed to the development of programs addressing education, prevention, intervention, and assistance for all students in our school community. The programs will be district-wide and address such issues as peer relationships, self-concept, individual potential, and responsible decision-making. Clear rules prohibiting the possession and use of tobacco, alcohol, and other chemical substances shall be established, and a commitment to enforce these rules shall be demonstrated. District 304 recognizes that fair and consistent enforcement of consequences will help each student achieve a life-style free of illegal or inappropriate chemical use. Accordingly, appropriate consequences for behavior shall be an integral part of our educational program. 
 
The Geneva Community Unit District #304 Board of Education is committed to sharing with parents and the community of Geneva the responsibility of dealing with these serious chemical- use issues. Therefore, the Board of Education shall assume the responsibility of monitoring the development and implementation of appropriate programs by the school district’s administration and staff. 
 
In response to the school board policy above, the administration at Geneva Community High School has developed and will impose the following consequences with the sole intent of providing a healthier and safer school environment for our students. 
 
Over-the-counter and “look-alike” drugs which are used in an inappropriate manner will be treated the same as the use of illegal chemical substances. “Look-alike” drugs mean a substance, other than a controlled substance, which by overall appearance including shape, color, size, markings, or lack thereof would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is an illegal drug. Furthermore, a person who expresses or implies a substance to be a drug and/or is distributing a substance in a way which would lead a reasonable person to believe it is an illegal drug, it will be treated the same as the use of illegal chemical substances. 
 
All over-the counter medications and prescriptions are to be dispensed through the Health Office. Students found self-medicating or providing medication to others will be subject to behavioral and disciplinary actions. 
 
“Use” means use before or after school as well as during school or any school-sponsored activity. “Inappropriate” chemical substances include look-alikes, inhalants, or any mood-altering chemical which has harmful physical, mental, or social consequences. 
 
“Possession” is defined as having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations in which the item is: (a) on the student’s person; (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student’s clothing, backpack, or automobile; (c) in a school’s student locker, desk, or other school property; (d) at any location on school property or at a school-sponsored event; or (e) in the case of drugs and alcohol, substances ingested by the person.
 
“Paraphernalia” includes but is not limited to wrapping papers, pipes, e-cigarettes/vaporizers, etc. A student’s participation in a drug education program or submission to a professional chemical dependency evaluation will not become part of his/her permanent record.
 
Parents/students are responsible for the cost of drug/smoking education programs, any drug screening, professional chemical dependency evaluation, and follow-up on recommendations from evaluation
 
If a parent conference is necessary, a student may be excluded from attendance until the conference can be held. 
 
Chemical use violations will accumulate throughout a student’s four years of high school. 
 
Any contraband (including, but not limited to, tobacco products, e-cigarettes/vaporizers, etc.) confiscated by school officials will not be returned to students or their guardians and will be disposed of in an appropriate fashion. 
 
  1. Using/Possessing/Being under the influence of/Purchasing/Attempting to purchase alcohol or other illegal/inappropriate chemical substances in a designated school zone (including medical marijuana), or at any school sponsored activity. 
 
Possession of drug paraphernalia in a designated school zone, or at any school sponsored activity. 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity and/or repetition of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary measures, which may include an out-of-school suspension and/or school board hearing to consider expulsion. Students may be asked to complete a school-approved assessment. Police will be notified. 
 
  1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes): 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity and/or repetition of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary measures. Students may be asked to attend an after- school class addressing the use of tobacco/e-cigarette products. Police will be notified. 
 
  1. Distributing or selling alcohol or other illegal/inappropriate chemical substances or drug paraphernalia in a designated school zone, or at any school- sponsored activity. 
 
Arranging for the distribution or sale of alcohol or other illegal/inappropriate chemical substances or drug paraphernalia in a designated school zone, or at any school sponsored activity. 
 
Intent to distribute or sell alcohol or other illegal/inappropriate chemical substances or drug paraphernalia in a designated school zone, or at any school sponsored activity. 
 
It shall be the determination of the administration as to the severity and/or repetition of the offense and the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary measures, which may include an out-of-school suspension and/or school board hearing to consider expulsion. Students may be asked to complete a school-approved assessment. Police will be notified. 
 
Additional sanctions will be imposed regarding participation in extra-curricular activities. Students found to be in violation of the chemical use policy while attending a school-sponsored event (athletic competition, play, concert etc.) may be banned from attending any further school-sponsored event(s) for a duration determined by the administration. 
 
The above discipline guidelines are used in most cases. Other behaviors deemed inappropriate and disruptive to the educational atmosphere of the school will be handled at the discretion of the Deans. Depending on the seriousness of the offense, the appropriate behavioral and disciplinary interventions may be more severe than listed above. If a student is reasonably suspected of violating school rules and concealing prohibitive items, the students is subject to search.