D. Drug and Alcohol Policy

will discuss next steps, as appropriate, with parents or guardians. These steps may include but are not limited to recommending relevant medical or therapeutic referrals.

Moderate Risk Parents or guardians will be asked to come to the school immediately and next-step treatment options will be discussed. The family will be given mental health service provider information if they are not already working with a mental health provider.

Parents/Guardians will sign the Guardian Contact Acknowledgement Form confirming that they were notified of their child’s risk and received referrals to treatment.

High Risk In a high risk situation, the parents and guardians will be expected to come to campus and immediately take their child to the Crisis Stabilization Unit at Marin General Hospital, (415) 473-6666. Or, the school will call 911 if that is more appropriate.

If a student is found to be at Moderate or High Risk, or they have attempted suicide, the student will automatically be placed on a medical leave of absence and will only be allowed to return to school once all leave of absence protocol has been completed. This will include, at a minimum, written confirmation from a licensed mental health provider that the student is ready to return to school but may also include additional provisions outlined by the Branson Leave Committee, including but not limited to an ongoing treatment plan, additional medical/psychiatric assessment, a reduction in classes or activities, or any other modification as deemed necessary by the Leave Committee. If the parent or guardian refuses to arrange for appropriate services for a child under the age of 18 whom we believe is in danger, the school may need to notify Child Protective Services that the child is being neglected.

It is forbidden and illegal for minors to use, possess, deal, sell or supply illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco products or to be in possession of attendant paraphernalia at any time. “Illegal drugs” includes not just controlled substances but also includes prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are obtained or used contrary to a doctor’s instructions. “Tobacco products” includes cigarettes, tobacco chewing, dipping, or being in possession/use of any kind of nicotine or e-cigarette (e.g. vape or Juul).

Because Branson students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the school’s guidelines at all times, students will be subject to discipline if they possess, use, supply, or are under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco products at any time when at school or participating in any Branson related activity. If the school becomes aware of situations