May 7, 201511 yr Not referring to THS in this instance, but to the apparent movement in public schools. My children go to Mercer Co., which will begin random testing next year I think. I have no problem with this. Anything that will help identify and help a child that is heading down the wrong path I am for. If it saves on child it is well worth it.
May 7, 201511 yr My children go to Mercer Co., which will begin random testing next year I think. I have no problem with this. Anything that will help identify and help a child that is heading down the wrong path I am for. If it saves on child it is well worth it. Agreed. I just hope the program is ran fairly.
May 7, 201511 yr I haven't read many of the links but will all staff be tested as well? Only seems fair.
May 7, 201511 yr From one of the links in this thread: The first time a student tests positive, he and his parents will be required to meet with school officials, and submit to followup testing every 100 days. A second violation will result in the student losing the right to participate in extracurricular activities, and/or expulsion. If a student tests positive three times, he will be expelled unless he is in a treatment program and in very good standing with the school. ======================= This program definitely appears to have helping students as its number one priority. Think about it, no punishment for a first offense and even a third offense can be overcome if you are doing everything else right. ======================= I also watched the video on the CJ site, I think Dr. Mullen is exactly right on two very important points: 1. The longer a teenager delays using addictive substances the better chance he will have not being addicted as an adult. 2. This is a very effective tool that individuals can use to counter peer pressure. ======================= Considering Trinity is a private school and you have to choose to go there I see absolutely no issue with the drug testing. Finally, whether you agree with the testing or not, it will make Trinity stronger. I can roll with this.
May 7, 201511 yr I don't mind the drug testing but I don't like the random part. I think it should be an all or none situation.
May 7, 201511 yr I don't mind the drug testing but I don't like the random part. I think it should be an all or none situation. I believe the goal is to eventually test 100% of students.
May 7, 201511 yr Have not read, but who is going to pay for the test? School (meaning put in cost of tuition probably) or parents?
May 7, 201511 yr My children go to Mercer Co., which will begin random testing next year I think. I have no problem with this. Anything that will help identify and help a child that is heading down the wrong path I am for. If it saves on child it is well worth it. Do you currently drug test your kids?
May 7, 201511 yr Have not read, but who is going to pay for the test? School (meaning put in cost of tuition probably) or parents? That was covered in the video. About $30 per student and Trinity made some changes in their book sales (something like that) to mitigate the cost. I may not have this exactly right but it is close.
May 7, 201511 yr Then why don't you drug test your kids? I have drug tested my oldest once and had a drug dog to the house. A friend of mine trains the dogs and he was over with a dog and I put him to work. It was more for fun but it was interesting. Private school can do what they want and I wouldn't have a problem with a parent opting out if a public school wanted to do it. I just don't see the negative for a high school student if it is more for a deterrent/treatment than for punishment.
May 7, 201511 yr Because we're treating kids as if they are guilty to be proven innocent. Again the police randomly pulling people over to search their cars would also be a great deterrent to illegal activity. Is everyone cool with that?
May 7, 201511 yr Because we're treating kids as if they are guilty to be proven innocent. Again the police randomly pulling people over to search their cars would also be a great deterrent to illegal activity. Is everyone cool with that? Horrible analogy.
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