General Policy/Violations

Drug, Alcohol, and Other Illegal Substances policy

Possessing, using, selling, or being in the presence of alcohol or any other illegal substance or drug paraphernalia on school premises, en route to or from school-sponsored activities or at school related activities is in violation of state and local law. In accordance and required by the School Reporting Act (105 ILCS 127), the principal or designee shall report instances of drug violations to local law enforcement officials. Such behavior could result in arrest and/or expulsion. Nazareth Academy reserves the right to request or administer a drug/alcohol test when reasonable cause of suspicion is present.

IN SCHOOL, ON CAMPUS OR SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS

First time violations of this policy in school or at school sponsored events is deemed to have occurred when one or more of the following occur: 1. Students attending school-sponsored extracurricular and/or cocurricular activities may be required to submit to an alcohol breath analyzer test prior to entry to determine the presence of alcohol or at any time requested by administration, based upon reasonable suspicion. 2. A Nazareth Academy employee personally confirms the student’s possession or consumption of alcohol, steroids, drug paraphernalia, other illegal drugs. 3. A law enforcement agency, or representative thereof, confirms possession or consumption of any of the above substances. 4. A student admits to a Nazareth Academy employee following just cause suspicion that he or she has consumed or possessed any above said substance.

If reasonable cause and/or proof exists, the following shall occur: 1. The student shall immediately be removed from the class, activity or event. 2. A report to the proper law enforcement agency may be made if necessary. 3. The parent/guardian will be contacted and will be responsible for removing the student from the premises. 4. The student will be suspended from school and all co-curricular activities until a Board of Appeals hearing is conducted to determine a course of action. The student may also be suspended from 10% of remaining games, contests or activities and may be removed from the team or club permanently. In addition, membership in honor societies and leadership roles may be affected. 5. The student will be issued 5 hours of detention. 6. The student will be required to undergo an alcohol/drug assessment from an approved agency to determine possible chemical dependency. The student is required to participate in and complete all followup recommendations resulting from the assessment.

OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL OR OFF CAMPUS

First time violation of this policy that takes place outside of school or at off campus locations is deemed to have occurred when:

There is verification by a Nazareth employee or law enforcement agency, or representative thereof that illegal possession or consumption of alcohol, steroids or other illegal drugs occurred or a student is present at an off campus location where violation was taking place. Nazareth Academy reserves the right to collaborate and communicate with any and all law enforcement agencies regarding the verification that said activities took place.

Nazareth reserves the right to act on information published in documents or social media that are considered public information and can be considered to reflect unfavorably on Nazareth or threaten the good order and well-being of the school community.

If reasonable cause and/or proof exists that a student is in violation of the Nazareth Academy Drug, Alcohol, and Other Illegal Substances policy outside of school or at off campus activities the following shall occur for a first time offense.

1. A meeting will be initiated by an Administrator, the Athletic Director, the Student Assistance Program Coordinator or Student Activities Director to discuss the infraction, and will include the student, parents/ guardians and possible other school personnel. 2. A required referral to an approved agency for a drug and alcohol assessment to determine possible substance use disorder (which could include a drug/alcohol test). 3. Possible participation in an alcohol or drug education or treatment program. 4. Disciplinary action including possible suspension from 10% of remaining games, contests, or activities. In addition, membership in honor societies and leadership roles may be affected. 5. A Board of Appeals Hearing may be conducted. 6. A contract will be initiated for the student to remain at Nazareth.

ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES

For any violation of the Drug, Alcohol, and Other Illegal Substances policy, the following may apply:  Repeat violations will lead to the terms of the contract being enforced.  Further action may be implemented from the Nazareth Academy Athletic Code of Conduct that all student-athletes agree to upon becoming a member of a team or club.  In the 4th Quarter of senior year, a student who violates the Drug, Alcohol, and Other Illegal Substances policy may risk losing the privilege of participating in the prom and graduation week activities including the graduation ceremony.