The medical field recognizes chemical dependency as a treatable primary disease. Failure to treat this disease can disrupt the maturation process, alter physical and emotional well being, and interfere with the performance capabilities of the user. This disruption extends beyond the user and adversely affects family, friends, and classmates. Any student, under the Academy's care, involved in the distribution of alcohol, other drugs, and mood altering substances will be subject to immediate dismissal from the Academy. Students are forbidden to be involved with alcohol, other drugs, or mood altering substances while enrolled at the Academy.
Any student found in possession of drug paraphernalia can be subject to dismissal.
Drug paraphernalia includes any utensil or item, which in the school's judgment can be associated with the use of drugs, alcohol, or mood altering substances. Possession means to possess or hold any substance or paraphernalia as described in this policy. This not only includes being found on one's person, but also in one's property including book bag, locker, coat or in the dormitory room. Appropriate communication will take place with the parents to discuss disciplinary proceedings and treatment of the student. All students are required to participate in drug testing as requested by the Headmaster.