SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — With two weeks to go before school is out for the summer in Seminole County, the district is taking steps to curb unacceptable student behavior.

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It comes after an increase in recent weeks that has resulted in several student arrests at Lake Mary High School.

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The superintendent and the sheriff put out a rare joint statement on Thursday, announcing a zero-tolerance policy.

The two usually team up before school starts in the fall to talk about these issues, but never this late in the year.

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The five-minute video was sent out to all parents and students in the district, announcing that disruptive will not be tolerated.

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Video: Lake County schools outpacing nearly all Florida districts in student arrests Lake County students are arrested at school more than any other kids in Central Florida. (Shannon Butler, WFTV.com)

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