2021-2022 Student-Parent Handbook Grades 6-12

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Any person who sells, transfers, and/or attempts to sell and/or transfer controlled substances, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, opiates, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicant of any kind on school property or during a school related activity should be subjected to criminal prosecution.

The Superintendent or designee may recommend for expulsion from Athens City Schools any student who sells, transfers, or attempts to sell or transfer controlled substances, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, opiates, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicant of any kind.

◆ Use and Possession ⮚

Use and/or possession of controlled substances, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, opiates, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicant of any kind is a Class III Major Offense.

Any person who uses and/or possesses, or attempts to use and/or possess controlled substances, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, opiates, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicant of any kind on school property or during a school related activity should be subjected to criminal prosecution.

The Superintendent or designee may recommend for expulsion from Athens City Schools any student who uses or possesses, or attempts to use or possess controlled substances, narcotic drugs, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines, barbiturates, marijuana, opiates, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicant of any kind.

*This policy shall not be read to contradict federal and state laws/regulations concerning students with disabilities. When disciplinary measures involve students with disabilities, said law/regulations shall prevail in the case of any inconsistency with this policy. Students will not be allowed to appear upon the campus, or at any school sponsored activity, function, or event not on campus, during the day or evening of that same day after having, on that said day, consumed or used or possessed any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind. Violators will be subjected to the penalties and punishments herein defined. For purposes of this policy, the phrase “alcoholic beverages” includes, but is not limited to, any drinks, beverages, powders, or substances that are or can be used to deliver intoxicating alcohol to a person consuming or using the same.

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY Section 1: Bullying, Intimidation, Violence, and Threats of Violence Prohibited. No student shall engage in nor should any be subjected to bullying, violence, threats of violence or intimidation by any other student that is based on any of the specific characteristics set forth in this policy. Students who violate this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary sanctions as specified in the Student Code of Conduct, subject to the investigating school administrator’s authority and decision. Section 2: Definitions In this policy, these terms shall have the following meanings: (a)

“Bullying” means a continuous pattern of intentional behavior on or off of school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function including, but not limited to, cyberbullying or written, electronic, verbal, or physical actions that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any characteristic of a student, or by the association of a 30


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