District Resource Guide - Polk County School District

satisfactory participation in the program.
b. Satisfactory Participation: The student must complete all program requirements attend, obey program
rules, and participate in the program.
c. Unsuccessful Participation: Any If a student who does not successfully complete ten (10) days of
satisfactory participation in the program, that student shall be assigned to the Alternative Education Program.
and shall be subject to the same attendance requirements in that program as any other student attending the
same program. If an Alternative Education Program is not available, the student shall be suspended for a period
of ten (10) days.
2. Second Offense During the Same School Year: The principal shall assign students who are repeat
offenders (during the same school year) to an Secondary alternative education program. It is important to note
that repeated offenses require more severe disciplinary action.
3. Subsequent Offenses During the Same School Year: Any subsequent offenses shall result in Level 8 -
Expulsion. Before reentering the school system following completion of the expulsion, the student must first be
assessed by the staff of the Drug-Free Schools Assessment Program.
3. Third Offense During School Career: Upon a student’s third violation of Section 7.10 B any time during
his/her school career, the student shall be assigned to an Alternative Education Program. If an Alternative
Education Program is not available, the student shall be suspended for a period of ten (10) days. In addition, the
student may be subject to a recommendation of expulsion. The student will successfully complete the Substance
Abuse Assessment Program requirements be assessed by the staff of the Drug-Free Schools Assessment
Program within fifteen (15) days of the offense. Upon a student’s third violation of Section 7.10 B any time
during his/her school career, the student may be subject to a recommendation of expulsion and will be referred
to the office of the Senior Director, Specialized Services.
C. Exception: If a student brings medication on school premises and takes an overdose with the intent to
commit suicide, the student should be referred for medical and/or mental health services rather than being
subjected to a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
ALL STUDENTS (Item D ONLY)
D. Nonmood Modifying Drugs: A student who uses, is in possession of, solicits, sells, or distributes a
nonmood modifying over-the-counter drug or medication, including herbal medications, without
meeting the requirements of Part II, General Rules and Regulations, Section 2.22, Medication, herein
is in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and shall be punished as described below. If the drug,
medication, or substance is represented as or implied to be one which is mood modifying, the case
shall be processed under paragraphs A or B of this section.
A. Sale, Distribution, or Possession with Intent to
Sell or Distribute
First Offense Level: 8
8. Expulsion
B. Use or Possession
C. Exception: If a student brings medication on
school premises and takes an overdose with the
intent to commit suicide, the student should be
referred for medical and/or mental health services
First Offense:
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GRADES K-5
First Offense: The student shall receive an out-ofschool
suspension - long term {four (4) to ten (10)
school days} and upon return to school will undergo
complete a Drug-Free Schools Program the Substance
Abuse Assessment Program. If the assessment is
refused, the principal shall assign the student to an
Elementary Alternative Education Program (Level 7) if
space is available.