One of the major responsibilities of the North Muskegon School District is to protect the health and safety of students in its charge. The position of the district is that the use and abuse of controlled substances, commonly called drugs and alcohol, are not only against the law, but harmful to the individual, fellow students, the school community, and eventually to society.

8220 Alcohol / Drug Use
Under-age alcohol use and illegal drug use and possession are against the law. Students at North Muskegon Public School shall therefore not use, possess, sell or exchange illegal drugs or alcohol. This policy includes the entire academic school year, whether school is in session or not, and includes all places, whether on school property or non-school property. Any incident of under age alcohol or illegal drug use or possession reported by an Officer of the law to the School will be reviewed. Students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol on school property or at a school function may be asked to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Following is a detailed description of prohibited activities:
• Use or possession of any illegal or unauthorized paraphernalia, medicines, inhalants, drugs or narcotics, including but not limited to marijuana, heroin, opium, cocaine, LSD, steroids, hallucinogens, barbiturates and amphetamines.
• Drinking, possession or evidence of consumption of alcoholic beverages.

8220R Alcohol / Drug Use
Disciplinary Action: Students have two careers at North Muskegon Schools, a middle school career consisting of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade; a High School career consisting of ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade. Disciplinary actions start fresh with each career. The following disciplinary actions will be taken upon violation of any of the above rules.
1. First Violation:
• Notification of the Police.
• 3 day out of school suspension and a 2 day in school suspension
• Referral by School Social Worker for appropriate substance abuse counseling, arrangements to be the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian.
• Participation or Attendance in any school activities, sports, practices, clubs, dances, etc. is suspended for 15 calendar days. *Note, if violation occurs within 15 calendar days of a student graduating, the student will not be allowed to participate in any graduation activities or ceremonies.
• 20 Hours of service to the school be approved by the Principal and completed within 60 days.
• Disciplinary probation for remainder of time at North Muskegon School. Any additional serious rules violations may be cause for expulsion.
2. Second Violation:
• Notification of the police.
• 6 day out of school suspension and a 4 day in school suspension.
• Referral by School Social Worker for appropriate substance abuse counseling, arrangements to be the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian.
• Participation or Attendance in any school activities, sports, practices, clubs, dances, etc. is suspended for 30 calendar days. * Note if this violation occurs within 30 calendar days of the student’s graduation, the student will not be allowed to participate in any graduation activities or ceremonies.
• 40 hours of service to the school to be approved by the Principal and completed within 60 days.
• Disciplinary probation for remainder of time at North Muskegon School. Any additional serious rules violation may be cause for expulsion.
3. Third Violation:
• Notification of the police.
• 9 day out of school suspension and an 6 day in school suspension.
• Referral by School Social Worker for appropriate substance abuse counseling, arrangements to be the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian.
• Participation or Attendance in any school activities, sports, practices, clubs, dances, etc. is suspended for 60 calendar days. * Note if this violation occurs within 60 calendar days of the student’s graduation, the student will not be allowed to participate in any graduation activities or ceremonies.
• 80 hours of service to the school to be approved by the Principal and completed within 60 days.
• Disciplinary probation for remainder of time at North Muskegon School. Any additional serious rules violation may be cause for expulsion.
• Subject to expulsion from North Muskegon High School.
Participants in co-curricular activities who violate the drug and alcohol policy will be subject to co-curricular disciplinary action in addition to action delineated by existing district policies - Education Code 51260.