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08-09-2008, 12:55 AM
Baseline drug testing for BHS students scheduled!
In an effort to ensure a safe environment for all students, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District has adopted a policy that allows random drug testing for all students from seventh through twelfth grade who are participating in at least one school-sponsored extracurricular event for the 2008-09 academic year and/or who plan on operating a motor vehicle on campus.
A school-sponsored extracurricular activity means, without limitation, all interscholastic athletes, cheerleading, drill team, academic clubs, special interest clubs, band, choir, drama productions, student government, and any other activity or group that participates in contests, competitions, or community service projects on behalf of or as a representative of the district.
As a result of the policy guidelines, participation in a school-sponsored extracurricular activity or event is conditioned upon consent and participation in the district's drug testing program.
A parent forum was held on Monday at the high school gymnasium to help answer any questions or address any concerns of parents.
The district intends to test 100 percent of eligible high school students during the initial baseline testing and 20 percent of eligible high school students on each subsequent testing date.
The district will not require baseline testing for middle school students, but will test at least five percent of eligible seventh and eighth grade students on each subsequent testing date throughout the 2008-09 school year.
A drug testing permission form was mailed out to students last week. If you did not receive a form you can contact the high school for one.
Students must bring the form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate in the baseline testing on August 8. Students who do not participate in Friday's testing need to return the signed permission form to their campus at the beginning of the school year.
The implementation of the drug testing program is a means to deter substance abuse among Burnet High School and Middle School students. BCISD would like to thank you for your interest and support in this program.
Schedule for testing
7:30-9:30 a.m. - Football
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Cross Country and Volleyball
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Highlandettes and Cheerleaders
1-3 p.m. - Band
3-4 p.m. - Remaining boys and girls athletics
4-5 p.m. - FFA, HOSA, Student Council, NHS, FCCLA, UIL Academics, BETC/OAP, FHA, Interact, FCA
5-6 p.m. _- Students of parents who wish to voluntarily have students tested, students driving on campus, make-ups for any student who could not attend previously scheduled times.
Any thoughts on this? Good idea, bad idea? Is your School getting this aggressive?
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In an effort to ensure a safe environment for all students, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District has adopted a policy that allows random drug testing for all students from seventh through twelfth grade who are participating in at least one school-sponsored extracurricular event for the 2008-09 academic year and/or who plan on operating a motor vehicle on campus.
A school-sponsored extracurricular activity means, without limitation, all interscholastic athletes, cheerleading, drill team, academic clubs, special interest clubs, band, choir, drama productions, student government, and any other activity or group that participates in contests, competitions, or community service projects on behalf of or as a representative of the district.
As a result of the policy guidelines, participation in a school-sponsored extracurricular activity or event is conditioned upon consent and participation in the district's drug testing program.
A parent forum was held on Monday at the high school gymnasium to help answer any questions or address any concerns of parents.
The district intends to test 100 percent of eligible high school students during the initial baseline testing and 20 percent of eligible high school students on each subsequent testing date.
The district will not require baseline testing for middle school students, but will test at least five percent of eligible seventh and eighth grade students on each subsequent testing date throughout the 2008-09 school year.
A drug testing permission form was mailed out to students last week. If you did not receive a form you can contact the high school for one.
Students must bring the form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate in the baseline testing on August 8. Students who do not participate in Friday's testing need to return the signed permission form to their campus at the beginning of the school year.
The implementation of the drug testing program is a means to deter substance abuse among Burnet High School and Middle School students. BCISD would like to thank you for your interest and support in this program.
Schedule for testing
7:30-9:30 a.m. - Football
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Cross Country and Volleyball
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Highlandettes and Cheerleaders
1-3 p.m. - Band
3-4 p.m. - Remaining boys and girls athletics
4-5 p.m. - FFA, HOSA, Student Council, NHS, FCCLA, UIL Academics, BETC/OAP, FHA, Interact, FCA
5-6 p.m. _- Students of parents who wish to voluntarily have students tested, students driving on campus, make-ups for any student who could not attend previously scheduled times.
Any thoughts on this? Good idea, bad idea? Is your School getting this aggressive?
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