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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]
[b]My nephew was caught up in these expulsions during the spring. There was posting of sta boys smoking pot on FB. These were boarders. They had one prior occurrence of pot smoking for which they were suspended. The second occurrence was captured on FB. For this they were expelled in the spring of their senior year. They did not graduate with their class. These are good, bright boys, from good families. It is very sad. But they'll recover.
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The biggest problem with drugs over the years has NOT been with the boarders including those involved in that incident.   That incident is an example of students who were observed by a rather new member of the faculty.    And yes you are correct about  recent graduates.  Nothing was done and I am surprised this is now seeping onto DCUM.

The whole thing makes me incredibly sad and disheartened.   It is noticed and nothing is done creating a very difficult environment socially for reasonable people [students and parents] who had to interact   with the STA favorites due to common sports or classes.  [/quote][/quote]

I noticed a response buried in the quote [bold is mine].   This was not the result of a post on FB, did not involve current boarders, and was incredibly stupid .   That "they" did not graduate with their class is not true.  [/quote]

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