Substance Abuse Policy
Purpose
1 Corinthians 10:31 reads, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” As Christians and a Christian organization, we found our principles and policies on Biblical truths and instruction. Therefore, at Flex Academy (FA) we collectively give our best efforts in making the healthiest choices possible.
Flex Aacademy endeavours to see one’s physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being be as healthy as possible. Therefore, students are not permitted the use of any form of tobacco and tobacco-like products (e-cigs, vapes, etc.) as well as alcoholic beverages of all types. Under no circumstances are these to be used, possessed, or distributed on or away from campus. Every student is considered to have made a commitment to be a non-smoker as a condition of school enrolment. Due to health risks involved, energy drinks (Red Bull, Rock Star, Monster, etc.) are not allowed at any time.
The school recognizes that the use of tobacco products is a detrimental lifestyle choice for students, employees, and visitors. FA acknowledges its legal obligations to act in accordance with Section 2.2 of the Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Sales Act as amended by Bill 10 in 2007). Lastly, FA will accept the responsibility inherent in education of providing positive role models and best practices and will promote a healthy learning and working environment. 1 Corinthians 6:19 reiterates this sentiment as it reads, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;”
Medication
Prescription medication must be held in the main office. Inhalers and Epipens are also kept in a locked box at the main office but a second inhaler or Epipen can remain with the student. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide no more than one single dose to their child per day of prescription or over the counter medications. Furthermore, all medication must be in well labeled packaging. Students are not permitted to share or distribute medicine to other students. FA does not want full bottles of medicine coming to school. Non-prescription drugs such as Tylenol, Advil, etc. will not be given to students by the school. Additionally, parents are strongly encouraged to provide no more than one single daily dose of non-prescription medications.
- · Protocol- A Medicine Administration Request Form must be completed and turned into the main office for students to receive medicine at school.
Tobacco and Cannabis Use Prohibition
No person is permitted to smoke, use, or hold any tobacco or Cannabis product at any time, including when participating in or attending school sponsored events and field trips whether on or off the school campus, or while in or on any building or land that is owned, leased or rented by the school. This prohibition also applies to any vehicles on school property.
No school student is permitted to smoke, vape, otherwise use or hold any tobacco or cannabis product at any school-sponsored or school-related events, even if the events are held off school property.
All persons who are not school students will be requested not to smoke, vape, use, or hold any tobacco or cannabis products in the presence of school students at school-sponsored or school-related events held on or off school property.
Students engaging in prohibited behaviour will be subject to the stipulations of the student discipline policy.
All other persons will be asked to cease their use of a tobacco or cannabis product or to leave the school property or school event.
School employees engaging in prohibited behavior will be subject to the stipulations of the employment agreement regarding employee code of conduct violations and the HCOS Workplace Impairment Policy.
Mitigating Risks
Flex Academy will:
- Include education about the harmful effects of tobacco and cannabis use at appropriate grade levels in its educational programs.
- Communicate that it is a tobacco-free and cannabis-free organization through its usual communication modes to students, parents, employees, and visitors.
- Post signs at appropriate places in its facilities and on its grounds providing notification that the school is a tobacco and cannabis-free organization.