STUDENT HANDBOOK - Half Hollow Hills

COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,
AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE
BOARD POLICY
The Board of Education views, with grave concern, the serious implications of alcohol, drug, and tobacco
use by people, specifically young people, all over the United States and especially in the school district.
The district has established a Task Force on Drug and Alcohol and Tobacco Use/Abuse that is designed to
promote district wide and individual school prevention programs. Each year, Task Forces develop and
implement educational programs for staff, parents, and students. These educational programs provide
current factual information on substance use/abuse, promote positive influences as role models, provide
learning experiences for students that encourage the development of a repertoire of behaviors empirically
associated with resistance to the seductive nature of drugs, and educate and enlist parents in these efforts.
This policy describes the philosophy and the program elements the district will use to promote healthy
life styles for its students and staff and to inhibit the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.
No person may use, possess, sell or distribute tobacco, alcohol or other substances, nor may use or
possess drug paraphernalia, on school grounds or at school-sponsored events, except drugs as prescribed
by a physician. The terms "alcohol and other substances" shall be construed throughout this policy to
refer to the use of all substances including, but not limited to, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, LSD,
PCP, amphetamines, heroin, steroids, look-a-likes, and any of those substances commonly referred to as
"designer drugs." The inappropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs shall also be
prohibited.
Additionally, any person who has consumed or used any of the aforementioned substances is prohibited
from entering school grounds or school-sponsored events.
SNOWBALLS - SLEIGH RIDING
Because of the obvious safety hazard, it is expressly understood that there is to be no snowball throwing
or sleigh riding anywhere on school property. Any student violating this rule will be subject to detention,
ISS or suspension.
SORORITIES and FRATERNITIES
The school does not sponsor any high school fraternities or sororities. No activities connected with such
unauthorized organizations will be allowed in the school building or on the school grounds.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
All students are required to carry their student I.D. while on school grounds and must be prepared to show
it when asked by school personnel. Students are also required to use their I.D. in the cafeteria.
Students who need a replacement I.D. should go to Room 742 during their lunch or free period.
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
Seniors, not including early graduates, who possess a New York State, no other state, Class D license may
apply for a student parking permit if they have fifteen or more school credits. Pupils park their cars at
their own risk, and any damage or vandalism that may happen to the automobile while it is parked is
solely the responsibility of the owner and/or driver of the vehicle. (B.O.E. policy #5514)
School Board rules clearly indicate that student parking is a senior privilege. Permits will be issued to
senior students in good standing only after administrative review. Parking privileges may be suspended if
any of the parking regulations are transgressed or if a student is repeatedly tardy to school. Students
without parking permits should use school district transportation services.
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