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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NCS parent here, so not directly involved, but I would say two things: (1) I don't think there is any school in this area, public or private, that wouldn't kick out a student found with drugs.  This is not a response specific to STA, and (2) the biggest problem over the years with drugs has been with the boarders.  I believe the boys who were expelled were boarders.  I know this doesn't answer your question, but I do think thats a big problem for the school.  And underscores my first response.  With boarding schools in particular -- and everywhere -- there is a zero tolerance policy.

I think this is as it should be.  I believe that kids with drug problem absolutely need support and help, but that doesn't mean they should stay within a specific school, especially if they are living away from home.[/quote]

I'm aware of the problem with the boarders who were expelled.  However, I've heard stories of recent graduates (not boarders) who left with major unaddressed drug and/or alcohol problems.  Just wondering if the faculty, coaches, and their peers noticed but said nothing.

I fully understand that parents should notice when there's a problem and provide the necessary help, oftentimes parents are the last to know.  [/quote]

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