Lovett Parent/Student Handbook, 2013-14

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2013–14

THE HONOR CODE Consistent with Lovett’s goal of developing a culture of integrity, the community has established an Honor Code. It is a rare privilege for a person to live and work in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect; therefore, each student is responsible for self and others in maintaining that privilege. A breach of the Honor Code affects the entire school family. The Honor Code A Lovett student will not lie. A Lovett student will not steal. A Lovett student will not cheat. A Lovett student will not plagiarize.

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES Abuse of alcohol, drugs, and other substances is a societal problem of great concern to The Lovett School. The first interest of The Lovett School in this area is one of education and guidance. At every grade level, students are systematically made aware of the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and other forms of drug use. The use of alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in the United States. The use of illicit drugs is forbidden regardless of age. Furthermore, the use of these substances interferes with the intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical development of young people. The Lovett School fully endorses these legal and ethical sanctions against the use of alcohol by those under 21, against the use of illegal drugs, and against the abuse of other substances. Statement of Expectations 1.

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A Lovett student who abuses substances, misuses legal drugs, or uses or possesses illegal drugs, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia on school property or at a schoolsponsored event may expect to be expelled or dismissed. A student who comes to school or to a school-sponsored event under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any abused substances may also expect expulsion or dismissal. The school reserves the right to search a student’s locker, bookbag, and automobile, or to test a student for drug or alcohol use, if he is in possession, or suspected of being in possession, of drug paraphernalia, or if there is reasonable suspicion that a student is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, or may be abusing other substances. The school may randomly breathalyze students at major school functions.

Furthermore, use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances is a problem of such magnitude in our society that families should expect the school to be concerned when a student at any time is abusing these substances. School staff will first be concerned about the safety of all involved and the full disclosure and discussion of the incident with all parents. Depending on the nature of the incident, its legal disposition, the danger posed to others, and the impact it has on the school, Lovett will require some or all of the following for the student:

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A professional assessment of drug or alcohol dependence; Counseling; Removal of the student from co-curricular participation (athletics, dances, performances, club activities, and others) for a significant period of time;

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