Drugs and Alcohol
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
Education, Assistance, and Support
The Wilkes County School System recognizes that students need education, assistance, and support because of their own drug use/abuse or because of drug-related problems in those they care about.
The school system wishes to provide educational support and/or assistance to any student displaying signs of harmful involvement, as chemical dependency is preceded by the abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
Drug education will be a part of the curriculum at all grade levels K-12 to demonstrate the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse and the means of avoiding such abuse.
Policy Mandate: Prohibited Substances
No student shall:
Possess, use, transmit or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance or alcoholic beverage, malt beverages or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor.
OR
Possess, use or transmit drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs, or inhale or ingest any chemicals or products with the intention of bringing about a state of exhilaration or euphoria or of otherwise altering the student’s mood or behavior.
Policy Distribution and Reporting
- Copies of the Wilkes County Schools policy on drugs and alcohol will be made available to each student and his parent or guardian at the beginning of each school year.
- Students are encouraged to report known drug use to school officials and/or guidance counselors.
Extracurricular Activities and Random Drug Screening
Students who participate in extracurricular activities will be required to participate in **WCS Board of Education Random Drug screening.**
Consequence for Non-Compliance: Students who fail to turn in the appropriate forms will **not be allowed to participate** in athletics, clubs, and drive on campus.