CODE OF CONDUCT

Alcohol and Student Discipline

Office of Student Placement

History and Purpose
Relationship to Code of Conduct Offenses
Relationship to Schools
Relationship to Associate Superintendents

Suspension Process
District Snapshot of District Alcohol
Violations:

YTD (4/9/13) 2012: 24

2011-12: 17
2010-11: 14
2009-2010: 20

Level 3 Offense
Alcohol/Liquor Law Violation: Violation of laws prohibiting sale,
purchase, barter, transportation, possession, distribution,
consumption, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages
(See Page 28)
Drug Distribution: It is unlawful for any person to possess with
intent, aid, abet, or conspire to manufacture, distribute, dispense,
deliver, or purchase an illegal substance, a substance represented
as drugs, and/or a mood altering substance (See Page 28)
Drug Possession: Use, possession, or being under the
influence of an illegal substance, a substance represented as
drugs, and/or a mood-altering substance (See Page 28)
Drug Violation: The use, possession, sale, or solicitation of any
chemical compound or material which is categorically not permitted
on school grounds or at school related activities such as
prescription or non-prescription medication

Criminal Conduct
CRIMINAL CONDUCT occurs in offense(s) which significantly disrupt the learning
environment or pose a direct and serious threat to the safety of oneself or others. These
activities require administrative action and may require action by law enforcement, Office
of Student Placement, Associate Superintendent, or the Constituent District Board.
Appropriate When Conduct Meets Criteria For Criminal Conduct Or When Level Two
Interventions/Consequences Have Become Ineffective .
School principals or their designees may conduct reasonable searches on school
property of lockers, desks, vehicles, and personal belongings such as purses, book bags,
wallets, and satchels with or without probable cause.
Parent/guardian notification required Interventions and consequences from Levels One
and Two
Restricted Activity

Criminal Conduct
Extended suspension (with approval from the Associate Superintendent)

Any weapons, alcohol, stolen property, contraband or controlled substances found in

such search shall be seized by the school official, the appropriate police agency notified,
and the student recommended for disciplinary actions. Failure to cooperate may result
in a recommendation of expulsion for a student and the appropriate police agency shall
be notified.
Search of Persons and Property Without Probable Cause.
In accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, any person entering the
premises of any school shall be deemed to have consented to a reasonable search of his
or her person and effects.

School principals or their designees may conduct reasonable searches on school

property of lockers, desks, vehicles, and personal belongings such as purses, book bags,
wallets, and satchels with or without probable cause.

Criminal Conduct
Any weapons, alcohol, stolen property, contraband or controlled substances found in
such search shall be seized by the school official, the appropriate police agency notified,
and the student recommended for disciplinary actions. Failure to cooperate may result in
a recommendation of expulsion for a student and the appropriate police agency shall be
notified.

Possible consequences
Parent/guardian notification required Interventions and consequences from Levels One
and Two.
Restricted Activity
Assignment to Twilight
Community Service at the school or in the community

Criminal Conduct
Loss of Participation in School Events (i.e.: Athletics, Prom, Graduation, etc.)
Extended suspension (with approval from the Associate Superintendent)
Referral to District and/or community-based alternative programs
Referral to the Office of Student Placement
Recommendation for expulsion
Repeat Level 3 offenders will automatically be referred for expulsion