Some argue these sorts of drug policies help the kids too much, that there's no accountability. At Norfolk kids are suspended from activities if they submit to testing and are found positive. On the first offense, students face less harsh consequences if they own up to what they've done. At Westside a similar tact is taken. Since no criminal charges are pursued in either case, some say the punishment is too lenient if nonexistent.
Administrators say, so what.
If we were to turn all our students in if they tested positive, we wouldn't have anyone taking the test. But our main concern is this. It's up to them then to take the steps necessary to address that issue. Again, what we're trying to do is put the responsibility back on the parents. That's why we have the parents sign the consent form.