UPPER ARLINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
1650 Ridgeview Road
Upper Arlington OH 43221
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UPPER ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC, EXTRACURRICULAR, AND COCURRICULAR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
  
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR CODES
The following are definitions of words and phrases used in the Athletic and Extracurricular Codes.
    
"Assessment" means an assessment by a certified chemical dependency counselor (CCDC) outside of but approved by the District. The CCDC will make an estimate or judgment as to physical or psychological condition of the student.
"Athletic Council" means the governing body for athletics at the middle and high school level. The Athletic Council consists of the Superintendent, the two middle school principals, the high school principal, the assistant high school principal for athletics, and other members designated by the Superintendent.
"Build altering chemicals" includes, without limitation, anabolic steroids, growth hormones, testosterone or its analogs, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), and other hormones.
"Calendar year" means the period of twelve (12) consecutive months.
"Competition or participation" i.e., games, matches, tournaments, meets, contests, performances, meetings, projects, etc., during the regular season in which the student is academically eligible and is physically able to participate. The percentage loss of "Competition or participation" will extend into the next activity/sport season in which the student participates, if he or she has not completed the penalty imposed.
"Unauthorized Prescribed and prescribed-controlled substance and counterfeit controlled substance" means any of the following:
A drug, its container or label which bears a trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark used without authorization of the owner (manufacturer), or rights to its trademark, trade name, or identifying mark
Any unmarked or unlabeled substance that is represented to be a controlled substance manufactured, processed, packaged, or distributed by a person other than the person that manufactured, processed, packaged, or distributed it
Any substance that is represented to be a controlled substance but is not a controlled substance or is a different controlled substance
Any substance other than a controlled substance that a reasonable person would believe to be a controlled substance because of its similarity in shape, size, and color, or its markings, labeling, packaging, distribution, or the price for which it is sold or offered for sale.
"Drug paraphernalia" includes, without limitations, items described in 21 United States Code Section 863, ORC Section 2925.14, or Upper Arlington Codified Ordinance Section 511.07.
"Intervention and Assistance Program" means help or aid secured from programs of the District, such as school-sponsored support groups, or programs approved by the District.
"Mind altering chemicals" includes, without limitation, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, marijuana and prescription drugs, unless authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician. A student taking a prescription drug must do so in accordance with that prescription. The prescription must be kept in its original container which states the student's name and directions for proper use.
"Parent" means the student's parent, unless the rights of that parent have been restricted by court order or legal agreement, guardian, or legal custodian.
"Possess" means either (a) physical or actual control of alcohol, mind altering chemicals, build altering chemicals, tobacco, drug paraphernalia, unauthorized prescribed or prescribed-controlled substance, counterfeit controlled substance (e.g., on person, in a locker, in book bag, or in student's automobile); or (b) permitting other persons to possess alcohol, mind altering chemicals, build altering chemicals, drug paraphernalia, prescribed or prescribed-controlled substance, counterfeit controlled substances in locations (e.g., automobile, home, etc.) for which the student has responsibility.
"Student Athlete" means any student who participates on any athletic team. Once a student participates on an athletic team, that student is a "student athlete" for the remainder of the period of academic life the student is in at that time. There are two separate periods of academic life: (1) grades 7 through 8 and (2) grades 9 through 12. The code is in effect for the entire period of the student athlete's academic life.
"Student Council Officer or Representative" means any student elected to serve on Student Council in grades 6 through 12. A student becomes a Student Council Officer or Representative on the date the election results are announced and continues to be such through the last school day of the year for which he/she was elected.
"Treatment" means a professional outside of the District applying remedies in order to cure or heal.
"Under the influence" means manifesting signs of chemical misuse, such as staggering, reddened eyes, odor of chemicals, nervousness, restlessness, memory loss, abusive language, falling asleep in class, or any other like behavior not normal for the particular student.
   
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND AUTHORITY
All staff members in the District will be informed of their responsibility for reporting and liability for not reporting all violations of this rule to a building administrator. Staff will have the information and administrative procedures necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

Administrators will follow the above-listed procedures and adhere to all requirements of law in suspending and expelling students or recommending their permanent exclusion. In order to protect the health or safety of its students and other individuals, the District reserves the right to file complaints in Franklin County Juvenile Court regarding any violations of this regulation, or otherwise make referrals for prosecution, in connection with any violations of the General Code set forth above.

  
   
   
     
 
 
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