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Beyond High School

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Safe & Drug Free Schools

The Federal Way School District is a drug-free school district. It is the policy of the Board of Education to recognize alcohol and other drug use/abuse as a societal problem and that substance abuse and drug dependency is a disease process that may be successfully treated. The district supports abstinence from drugs, alcohol and mind-altering substances for all students in order that their development can reach full intellectual, emotional, social, and physical potential. The district therefore maintains a "zero tolerance" policy.

The Federal Way School District believes that the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs and mind-altering substances by students is not only illegal in most cases, but also hinders their learning and is detrimental to their health. The possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or mind altering substances by students on or adjacent to school property or at school sponsored activities is prohibited. Students who violate this prohibition will be subject to discipline. Offenses shall be cumulative in grades kindergarten through 12.

Students will be disciplined when there is reasonable cause to believe they have violated the prohibition against possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs or mind altering substances. Reasonable cause shall mean specific observable facts that can be described and that indicate a particular student is in the possession of, or has used alcohol, illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, or mind-altering substances on or adjacent to school property, or at school sponsored activities. Students shall not be in possession of anabolic steroids on school premises. No student may give, dispense, or administer any medication or remedy to another student.

Discipline: (as outlined in District Policy/Procedure 3309 – beginning on page 12 of our 2009-2010 Rights and Responsibilities Booklet)

Help and support for drug and alcohol issues are available in the Federal Way area. If you need additional information or resources, please contact a school counselor. The following is a partial list of agencies you can contact:

  • Al-Anon and Alateen Information Svc (206) 625-0000
  • Horizon Treatment Center (253) 564-3377
  • Auburn Youth Resources (253) 939-2202
  • King County Sexual Assault Resources (425) 226-5062
  • A Chance to Change (253) 853-7954
  • Youth & Family Services (253) 859-0300
  • Federal Way Youth & Family Services (253) 835-9975
  • Lakeside Milam (253) 942-8686
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) (253) 372-5930 (Kent)
  • Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation (253) 939-4055

Additional family and individual help may be available through your medical practitioner, an employee assistance program at work, or religious organizations.