Extracurricular Programs :: Student Drug Testing

Georgetown I.S.D. has a vital interest in maintaining a positive learning environment that is safe and healthy for all students. To fulfill that purpose, the District designed a random drug testing program as a positive, proactive approach to promote a drug and alcohol free student body. The program is academically non-punitive. However, it is designed to teach self-responsibility and that there are consequences for misbehavior.

By adopting this program, the District desires to: (1) provide for the health and safety of all students, (2) undermine the effects of peer pressure by providing a legitimate reason for students to refuse to use illegal drugs, (3) deter students from using drugs, (4) prevent injury or harm to students that may arise as a result of drug use, and (5) encourage students who use drugs to participate in a drug treatment program.

Since drug use can increase the risk of injury to students participating in school-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities and since these students are often role models to other students, the District shall require all students in grades 7-12 who participate in school-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities to undergo random drug testing. School-sponsored competitive extracurricular activities include but are not limited to:

Boys
Girls
Baseball
Softball
Basketball
Basketball
Cross Country
Cross Country
Track and Field
Track and Field
Football
Volleyball
Golf
Golf
Soccer
Soccer
Swimming
Swimming
Tennis
Tennis
Power Lifting
Power LIfting
Band
Band
Orchestra
Orchestra
Choir
Choir
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Drill Team
Drill Team

Participation includes practice, competition, and involvement in events of the extracurricular activities. Participation does not include attendance at school events such as athletic contests, drama productions, or social functions.

The following documents provide further information on GISD student drug testing policies and procedures:

The following links provide further information on student drug testing from sources outside of GISD:


For more information about Student Drug Testing, contact:

Rhonda Farney
Student Drug Testing Director
Email: farneyr@georgetownisd.org

Lana Weeks
Student Drug Testing Coordinator
Email: weeksl@georgetownisd.org

Georgetown Independent School District
2211 N. Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000 x. 7550
Fax (512) 943-5116