Alcohol+and+Drugs

Policy

GISS: ** RCMP, and/or contact with Community Services Drug and Alcohol outreach. **
 * DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY **
 * The Gulf Islands Board of School Trustees prohibits the possession, consumption or use of illicit **
 * or non-medical drugs, alcoholic beverages, or other intoxicating substances, including misused **
 * prescription drugs, by any student while at school or any school-sponsored activity, **
 * Principles: **
 * • The school will respect all aspects of the School Board Policy on Drug and Alcohol use. **
 * • Drugs and alcohol adversely affect the learning environment. **
 * • The school views most seriously the consumption, possession, trafficking or direct **
 * association with drugs and alcohol. **
 * • The safety of all persons is of paramount importance. **
 * Process: **
 * • Students will be informed at the beginning of each school year of the school policy **
 * involving drugs and alcohol. **
 * • The Principal (and/or designate) will be responsible for assessing a student who is **
 * suspected of being involved with drugs/alcohol. **
 * • Students involved with drugs and/or alcohol will normally be required to complete an **
 * educational unit on substance abuse. Any incident may result in suspension. **
 * • Any incident involving alcohol or other drugs may result in suspension, contact with the **

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