Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 40 of 48) in pdf

Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 40

RUG AND

LCOHOL

BUSE

It is the policy of the Irvington Board of Education that the use of drugs, unless prescribed by a physician, or

alcohol is prohibited by any student in school, on school property, on the way to and from school or at any

school sponsored event or function. The use of drugs or alcohol is a violation of the NJ State Law.

The Board of Education recognizes that a pupil’s abuse of harmful substances seriously impedes that pupil’s

education and threatens the welfare of the entire school community. The Board is committed to the prevention

of substance abuse and the rehabilitation of substance abusers by educational means, but will take the necessary

and appropriate steps to protect the school community from harm and from exposure to harmful substances.

Accordingly, the Board will establish and maintain a comprehensive substance abuse intervention, prevention,

and treatment referral program.

If a staff member suspects that a student is exhibiting the behavior of someone who is under the influence,

he/she will be sent to the medical office and be required to undergo outside testing.

ENERAL

OLICY

The Board of Education and the professional staff are committed to more than just upholding the law and

recognizing its responsibilities in contributing to the mental, emotional, and physical well being of all students.

To that end the Board will:

1. Implement a substance abuse prevention program and develop curriculum relating to same. It will also

establish procedures to assist students with drug or alcohol related problems.

2. Cooperate with community resources that are involved in combating substance abuse.

3. Cooperate with law enforcement agencies to eliminate the availability and use of illegal drugs and

alcohol in our schools.

For further information concerning the implementation of this policy, please see your class administrator.

OTLINE

UMBERS

Child Abuse (24 hours)

1 (877) NJ ABUSE

Family Helpline

1 (800) THE-KIDS

NJ ADDICTION

211 or 1 (800) 238-2333

Cocaine Anonymous

732-930-1128

National

1 (800) COCAINE

ALANON/ALATEEN

(973)-744-8686

Alcoholics Anonymous

1 (800) 245-1377

Narcotics Anonymous

1 (800) 992-0401

Nar-Anon

1 (877) 424-4491

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1 (800) 273-8255

/ 504 O

FFIRMATIVE

CTION

FFICER

If any student or staff members have concerns with regard to Affirmative Action or the rights of the disabled or

handicapped, please contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Mr. Robinson who is located in room 213.

Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 40

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