Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, smoke-free environment at Hampton Academy and to encourage our students to make the healthy choice of a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Policy
The use and/or possession of tobacco products and paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco products is strictly forbidden at Hampton Academy and during all school sponsored events, activities, and trips, on- or off-campus.
The use of tobacco products is defined as, but not limited to, being in possession of a lighted cigarette or the use of loose tobacco products by any method, such as inhaling, dipping or chewing.
Parents/guardians and the sending school district will be notified by the Director or his/her designee of all incidences of the use of tobacco products. All tobacco products and paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco products will be confiscated and may be destroyed. Infractions will result in the assignment of Peer Separation in accordance with the procedure outlined in this policy, and students will receive nicotine awareness instruction.
Possession of tobacco products is defined as, but not limited to, being in possession of cigarettes, loose tobacco products or any form of tobacco product.
Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco products is defined as, but is not limited to, being in possession of matches, lighters, or any and all types of paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco products.
All tobacco products and paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco products will be confiscated and may be destroyed.
