For the third occurrence, it's expulsion. That 11-day suspension, by the way, only applies to kids who agree to undergo outside counseling. To date this school year, the district, which has 10,500 students, has had 52 drug-related suspensions. Flowing Wells has a zero-tolerance policy toward substance abuse, says its superintendent, Phil Corkill. A hearing to consider a long-term suspension also is held.
Students also undergo counseling at the high school.