Student Drug and Alcohol Policies

SMOKING, VAPING AND TOBACCO/NICOTINE
The use or possession of tobacco products of any type and/or smoking-related materials by students is
prohibited on school property (school buildings, parking lots, and grounds) and at school-related events (on
and off campus) 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. This includes electronic cigarettes/vaping materials as well.
Electronic cigarettes and other vapor-related devices: Possession of vaping related paraphernalia including,
but not limited to, Hookah pens; electronic cigarettes; advanced personal vaporizers (APV) and Mods; E
liquid/juice will not be tolerated on school property. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action including
but not limited to: confiscation of paraphernalia; notification of parent/guardian; out-of-school suspension;
monetary fines. Students found in possession of vaping paraphernalia containing substances identified as
controlled substances under M.G.L. c. 94C may be subject to expulsion from school. The school reserves its
right to confiscate and to test vaping liquids and paraphernalia for the presence of such controlled
substances.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Possession, use and/or sale of controlled substances (illegal drugs) and/or alcohol, or smoking/vaping on
school grounds/at school events is a crime and will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to:
confiscation of materials; parent/guardian notification; suspension or, for violations involving illegal drugs
and/or controlled substances, expulsion from school; possible police notification. Administration may use an
alcohol detection monitor with a student where there is reasonable suspicion that the student has used and/or
is under the influence. Student’s attending school-sponsored extracurricular events and activities may, with
prior notice, also be subject to alcohol detection monitoring as a condition of their participation in the
extracurricular event.