Highlands Middle School

Drug Policy

Highlands Middle School will follow the district's policy with regard to possession, distribution, selling or use of any drugs, look-alike drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, or volatile solvents/inhalants, in school, on school property, or during a school function. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation, parent notification, possible law enforcement involvement, suspension, and a required assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility within ten days before a student is readmitted to school. Suspected use may result in the administration of a drug test. Under no circumstances should a student have any drug (prescription, over the counter, legal or illegal) in his/her possession for any reason (see medication procedure).