Types of Problems the Student Assistance Program addresses:
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Substance use (current or recovering and those affected by the substance use of others)
Family conflict
Depression
Self Esteem or body image issues
Emotional problems
Anxiety
Anger Management
Bereavement
Life Transitions
Peer Issues
Self-injurious behavior
Separation/divorce in the family
Dating violent
Pregnancy
SUBSTANCE AWARENESS PROGRAM
This program is run by the Substance Awareness Coordinator (SAC). It is for students who are at risk,
currently using or in treatment as well as those students who may have a close friend or family member
who uses or abuses drugs and/or alcohol. The SAC provides one to one and group counseling for these
students. Additionally the Substance Awareness Coordinator is responsible for implementing prevention
and intervention programs and drug and alcohol education.
When a student is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol the student is immediately
reported to an administrator or the SAC. At that point, the administrator searches the student and the
student is examined by the nurse. Once that is complete, the parent/guardian is notified and they are
required to immediately pick up their child and bring them immediately to a testing facility for a drug test.
After they are tested, they may return to school as long as they have a doctor’s note stating that they are
physically able to return to school.
If a student refuses to take a drug test, they are automatically assumed positive and are subjected to the
disciplinary procedures noted in the district’s policy and are required to have a drug and alcohol use
assessment. Students who submit to testing and are found to be positive are also subjected to the
disciplinary procedures and assessment requirements. Based on the results of the assessment and the
recommendations of the treatment provider, the student is required to participate in drug/alcohol
counseling. If the student is non-compliant with the recommendations of the treatment provider they are
considered out of compliance and are not allowed back in school until they are in compliance. Home
instruction must be provided to these students.
These compliance requirements are in effect until the student successfully completes treatment. Once the
student completes the treatment, they are required to report completion and it must be confirmed by the
provider.