[CCHS] Fwd(2): Seniors - June 2

[Louisa Coleman]

Dear Students and Parents: 

The end of year events are meant to provide an enjoyable and memorable
experience. Students, parents, and teachers all look forward to these
events in anticipation of it being a great time for everyone involved.

Unfortunately, the end of year events can sometimes become extremely
unpleasant or even devolve into a terrible tragedy. Obviously, I am
speaking of the propensity for some people to associate alcohol or drugs
with proms, after prom parties, or graduation ceremonies. I encourage all
students to make good decisions in this regard. 

I have firm and fair expectations for those attending the proms. People
who violate the school rules regarding substance use will be subject to
all the penalties that apply. For most this involves suspension from
school, being banned form participation in sports and other activities,
and possibly expulsion, depending on the nature of the substance and the
details of the offense. For seniors, a violation of the substance rule
includes the above but also will result in being banned from senior
activities, which will mean not participating in graduation itself. 

Aside from the school rules, the real issue is safety. People who are
under the influence of a substance pose a threat to themselves and others.
It is not OK for one person to spoil another’s activity by being
belligerent, argumentative, aggressive, or otherwise out of control. It is
not OK for any person to endanger others by driving while under the
influence. Beyond all school rules I constantly worry about students
making a bad decision that results in injury or death to themselves or
others.  It is mostly for this reason I ask all students who plan to
attend the various end of year activities to have a great time, celebrate
your time in high school, enjoy the company of your friends, but please,
please, do not drink alcohol or take drugs in a misguided effort to
enhance an otherwise intrinsically enjoyable experience.

You are a wonderful group of students. I do not want to lose any of you
and I take no pleasure from having to discipline any of you. Thanks for
listening and thanks in advance for your cooperation.

NOTE ON JUNE 2:
-- Students should not be on campus prior to 6 am on Monday June 2. After
6am, students may be on campus with parent chaperones. Malicious
destruction of school property will not be tolerated.


- Mr. Badalament