Note: IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE OF ANY POTENTIAL HARM TO OTHERS OR TO SCHOOL PROPERTY AT ANYTIME, IMMEDIATELY INFORM AN ADULT.
It is the intention of the Fairmont Area Schools to establish an atmosphere in its schools that would promote the awareness of risks and dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco use.
Students, regardless of age, shall not possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, unauthorized drugs and /or mood-altering chemicals; or possess or sell equipment (i.e. inhalants, aerosols, lighters, matches, rolling papers, e-cigarettes, pipes, or items used to ingest tobacco) for the use in connection with the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, controlled substances, unauthorized drugs and/or mood-altering chemicals not prescribed by a physician. This rule applies to the school building, school grounds at all times, on school buses, and at school events that take place away from school property (i.e. field trips, athletic events, etc.). This prohibition extends to all facilities, whether owned, rented or leased, and all vehicles that the school owns, leases, rents contracts for, or controls.
Students, regardless of age, will be subject to specified procedures for dealing with the violation of this policy that will include but not be limited to the following:
Administration notified
Local law enforcement will be notified.
Guardians and students attend a conference with the appropriate administrator.
Suspension from school for a period of time up to 10 school days.
Fairmont Activity Participation/Eligibility rules will be invoked for students involved in extracurricular activities.
The school may recommend a chemical dependency assessment by another agency.
If at any time the referring administrator does not feel the student or guardian is complying with the procedures described above, proceedings for alternative education or expulsion may be initiated.