A Guide for SMP Schools
- A Guide for St. Mary Parish Public Schools
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Policies
- Asbestos Hazard
- Athletic/Cheerleader/Dance Team Drug Testing
- Child Nutrition Program
- Counseling Services
- Education of Dyslexic Students
- Foreign Exchange Students
- Grading System and Honor Roll
- Health Services
- Homeless Children & Youth Education Program
- In-School Suspension Program
- Internet and Network Use
- Migrant Education
- Notice of Non-Discrimination
- Parental/Family Engagement
- Safe and Drug-Free Schools
- School Bus Conduct Policy
- School Choice
- SMP Alternative Program
- SMP Virtual Learning Program
- Special Education Services
- Student Insurance
- Student Records
- Teacher Bill of Rights
- Title I: Every Student Succeeds Act
- Title III EL Program
- Title II
- Title IV
- Title IX
- Vocational Assessment
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Student Code of Conduct
- Attendance
- Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, and Threats
- Bus Transportation Guidelines
- Cellular Phone Use
- Corporal Punishment Guidelines
- Dating Violence
- Discipline: Disciplinary Action for Students with Disabilities
- Discipline: Expulsion
- Discipline: Reporting Incidents Involving Seclusion or Physical Restraining
- Discipline: Suspension
- Discipline: Virtual Instruction
- Driving is a Privilege
- Felony
- Fighting
- Grooming
- Hazing
- Offensive Student Conduct at End of Year
- Respect Statute
- Smoking: Tobacco and Vaping
- Student Adjustment Centers (After-School Detention)
- Student Dress Code
- Student Searches
- Substance Abuse Policy & Procedures
- Tardiness
- Technology and Computers
- Textbooks
- Weapons
- Zero Tolerance Policy
- High School Courses and Graduation Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Report Card Schedule
- Parent Bill of Rights
- St. Mary Parish Schools
- Policies
- Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
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The St. Mary Parish Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) Program has been in existence now for over 25 years. While the scope and magnitude of this program has multiplied during this time, the premise remains the same: Prevention through education. Additionally, the program networks with parents, law enforcement, government agencies, the judicial system, and businesses, as well as health and human resources. Through the strides of this program, safety features, prevention, intervention and post-vention services have been instituted.
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program operates in all schools grades PreK-12. In the elementary grades, the curriculum/program offerings include drug education, comprehensive health, peer mediation, character education, and conflict resolution. In the junior and senior high grades, the curriculum/program offerings include drug education, character education and PBIS. Random drug dog detection and metal detector searches are also a part of the prevention efforts of this program. Additionally, coordinator provides intervention education for students who have violated the parish substance abuse policy.
Moreover, the program has in place a speaker’s bureau on a variety of subjects designed to meet the needs of local schools, churches, civic organizations, businesses and any other agencies. The program coordinator manages the local Red Ribbon Campaign, the Safe and Sober Prom Campaign.
Furthermore, the program coordinator (1) conducts CPI training for staff; (2) oversees the PBIS initiative and the D. A. R. E. Program; (3) facilitates the Student Victim Impact Panel and Tobacco Ed. classed; (4) provides Suicide Prevention Awareness and Bullying Prevention trainings for staff and students; (5) responds to Crisis Management; (6) conducts conflict resolution and peer mediation trainings for students.
Parents with questions or concerns about the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program should contact the School Board Office at (337) 836-9661. Inquiries may be addressed to Coordinator Fallon Mitchell, or School Resource Officers.
Reviewed 07/16/2021
Kenneth HolmesUpdated 08/18/2022
Rachael Sanders
