Weapons, violent acts, and fighting: The Board of Education has adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy on weapons, violent acts, and repeated fighting. This policy applies to middle level, junior high, and high school students. Secondary students who violate this policy will be suspended and recommended for expulsion. Students are subject to arrest if having or using the weapon violates the law.

Weapons include guns, knives, BB guns, replica guns, explosives, fireworks, or any object that is used in a threatening or harmful manner. Carrying any kind of knife (for example, a pocket knife or butter knife for use at lunch) will not be allowed. An object used in a threatening manner will be considered a weapon even if its usual use is not as a weapon.
The policy also means that students who are involved in repeated fights that cause physical injury will be recommended for expulsion.

Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs: Our district prohibits alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use on all school campuses, at sponsored events, district events, on district property and facilities. Students found to be selling or furnishing controlled/prohibited substances will be recommended for expulsion on the first offense, except for tobacco offenses. If your child is found in possession of tobacco, he/she will be recommended for expulsion on the fourth offense.
School personnel will also counsel disciplined students by way of early intervention. Counseling may include:
• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Conferences with parents
• Referral to another community agency
• Regularly scheduled appointments with the school counselor

If a student violates an intervention contract, the student will be suspended. If the student violates the contract a second time, the student may be reassigned to another program or school.