Prevention Policy

Overview

The following policy primarily refers to in-person events, such as in-person instruction at an Enlightium Prep location. Students who possess a weapon or who carry, exhibit, display, draw, or threaten any of these items apparently capable of producing bodily harm in a manner which, under the circumstances, manifests an intent to intimidate another or warrant alarm for the safety of others shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion of one year.

Definitions

"Possession" includes, but is not limited to, having a weapon on school property or at a school-sponsored event located: In a space assigned to a student such as a locker or desk On the student's person or property (such as on the student's body, in his/her clothes, purse, backpack, gym bag, or vehicle) Under the student's control or accessible or available, such as hidden by the student A "Threat" includes, but is not limited to: A statement of personal bodily harm with a weapon A statement indicating friends or acquaintances with weapons who will commit bodily harm A statement of possessing a weapon at school or a school function A "Weapon" includes, but is not limited to: A firearm, which is a weapon or device from which a projectile may be fired by an explosive; or an air gun, which includes any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other Projectile by discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide or other gas, or any items which appear to be realistic firearms or air guns A slingshot, which is a piece of metal, or a stone fastened to a short strap, chain or thong, used as a weapon A slingshot, which is a forked piece of wood, metal plastic or similar substance having an elastic band fastened to the prongs for shooting small stones and pebbles A sand club, chains or metal knuckles A device is commonly known as "throwing stars," multi-pointed objects designed to embed upon impact Any knife which is a cutting or stabbing instrument with a sharp blade set in a handle A dirk, which is a type of dagger Any device is commonly known as "nun-chu-ka" sticks consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic or similar substance connected with wire, rope or other means A stun-gun Any explosive device including fireworks

Reporting

Any faculty member, staff member, or principal with knowledge of "possession," "threat," or "use of weapons" as described above shall immediately report to the building principal/director/designee, who shall: Submit a report to the appropriate jurisdictional police authority and Remove the involved student(s) from school pending full investigation by school and law enforcement authorities.

Results

Any student violating this policy will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency and be immediately expelled from school without exception.