NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 15 c. The school will employ any reasonable method to ensure that the drug and alcohol policy is not violated. To that end, the school reserves the right to conduct random searches as well as searches based upon reasonable suspicion. This right extends to searches by authorized school personnel, by authorized third parties, and via canine prevention services used to detect the presence of drugs on campus. In the event that a dog search reflects the possibility of drugs or weapons, the School reserves the right to inspect the person, personal property, personal area within the student’s vicinity, any areas or property under the student’s control, and to require students to empty their pockets. Such students will also be required to undergo immediate substance abuse testing, as outlined in paragraph b above. NSU University School is not liable for any property damage caused by the dogs during a search. Additionally, the right to search extends to any item brought onto school property or to school-sponsored activities, including but not limited to: lockers, book bags, purses, lunch boxes, vehicles, and clothing. d. The school reserves the right to conduct a breathalyzer test on any student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at any school event or at any time the student is on campus. If a student tests positive for being under the influence of alcohol, the school will notify the parents/guardians to pick up their child. The School will convene a disciplinary committee to consider the appropriate consequence, up to and including expulsion. NSU Programs NSU Student Counseling Services are available to all NSU students. For information, please call (954) 262-7050. Community Programs Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse Program Office 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg. 6, Third Floor Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 (850) 487-2920 Alcoholics Anonymous: (954) 462-0265 Narcotics Anonymous: (954) 476-9297 WEAPONS POLICY-ZERO TOLERANCE Nova Southeastern University prohibits the possession and control of weapons, firearms, and dangerous devices, except as provided in the following paragraphs. Weapons are potentially safety hazards, threaten to interfere with the teaching and learning process, and are incompatible with the objective of preventing violence. Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to ensure a safe and secure University environment. NSU is committed to providing and environment that is violence free. Definitions Weapons: For the purpose of this policy, the term “weapon” or “weapons” means any object, device, or instrument that is designed as a weapon; or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm; or which may be used to inflict self-injury including, but not limited to: 1. any firearm as that term is defined below 2. ammunition for any firearm 3. any object or device which propels or shoots, or that is capable of propelling or shooting a projectile that could cause bodily harm including, but not limited to: BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles, paintball guns, tear gas launchers, sling shots, dart guns, flare guns, blow guns, spear guns, slings, bows and/or arrows, and/or crossbows, except those instruments and equipment utilized in organized camp, FHSAA or NCAA-authorized sporting events 4. any throwing device that could cause bodily harm and is normally intended for such purpose, including, but not limited to, spears, throwing sticks, clubs, maces, throwing knives, and throwing stars 5. destructive or incendiary devices and their accelerants, fuses, igniters. Blasting caps and/or timing devices, including, but not limited to, gun powder, explosives, bombs, improvised explosives