Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy

At NDP, we maintain a strong commitment to providing a safe and secure campus.

General Information:

Notre Dame Preparatory is an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free campus. Under no circumstances is the use, possession, distribution, sharing or selling of drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, tobacco or misuse of prescription drugs permitted, on or off campus. Vaporizers, hookahs and any paraphernalia associated with these items are strictly prohibited from being on NDP’s campus or at any NDP sponsored event. Breathalyzers and/or types of alcohol sensors and drug/nicotine tests may be administered to any student, at any time, for any reason on campus or at school-sponsored events. Students possessing, distributing or selling drugs and/or paraphernalia on campus will be dismissed.

In order to dissuade use of illegal substances, Notre Dame Preparatory requires all students attending dances sponsored by NDP to take and pass a breathalyzer test prior to being admitted. Any student who fails the breathalyzer test will be sent home with his/her parents and will be subject to the sanctions outlined under the “Drug and Alcohol Policy.”

Notre Dame Preparatory conducts mandatory random drug testing for all students on campus. Students may be tested at any time, for any reason, at the discretion of the Administration. Parents will be notified after drug testing on the day it has occurred. From time to time, NDP may require students to provide a hair sample as a form of drug testing. Please notify NDP’s school nurse in writing of any prescription or non-prescription medications being used by the student. A copy of the prescription is required to be on file in the nurse’s office. It should be noted that the results of all positive drug tests will be shared with a select number of administrators and support staff. The Administration reserves the right to decide which course of action will be implemented. Failure of the family to agree to follow the suggested plan will result in the student’s dismissal. The following are also conditions of the school’s mandatory drug testing policy:

• Students who refuse to be tested will be asked to withdraw.

• Altering drug tests with synthetic urine or by other means will be grounds for immediate dismissal.

• Students who are unable to provide a sample or produce a diluted sample, may be asked for a hair sample.

If the Administration has information, knowledge and/or reasonable cause to suspect the use or possession of legally or illegally controlled substances or paraphernalia, it has the right to take any of the following actions, at the parent’s expense, if the student wishes to remain enrolled or re-admitted to the school:

• Search automobiles, lockers and backpacks of students; Students’ electronic devices may be confiscated as well

• Require drug-screening tests within twelve (12) hours

• Require random drug testing

• Require the student be assessed by a qualified and licensed drug treatment agency or professional

• Require that the student attend a drug counseling or education program recommended in his/her assessment and approved by the school

• Require the student to enroll in a licensed rehabilitation program

• Set a determined probation period

• Require that the student complete all treatment recommended in the assessment to the satisfaction of Notre Dame Preparatory’s Administration

A parent will be notified when the school has knowledge of a student’s engagement in any behavior that either endangers his/her own well-being or that of others. Notre Dame Preparatory expects the cooperation of all parents in the school’s efforts to educate and to take the necessary and appropriate steps to safeguard the school’s community.

Note: Students who test positive for drugs/alcohol or are found to be in violation of school policy regarding a drug/alcohol-related offense in their senior year must undergo the recommended treatment prior to receiving a Notre Dame Preparatory diploma.

Summary of Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Sanctions for Students:

Drug, Alcohol, Vape, Synthetic Urine, or Tobacco Offense

• Notre Dame Preparatory has zero tolerance for any drug and alcohol use on campus. Any student caught on campus drinking, smoking, vaping or using synthetic urine will be subject to dismissal..

• Notre Dame Preparatory has zero tolerance for possession of drugs, alcohol, synthetic urine and all paraphernalia. Any student caught on campus with drugs, alcohol, vaping devices or any other paraphernalia will be subject to dismissal.

Nicotine Offense

If a student tests positive for nicotine, the following consequences will be put into place:

1. Notre Dame Preparatory will search belongings. This includes a backpack and car.

2. A call will be made home to notify parents.

3. An action plan will be implemented and agreed upon by the student, parent(s), and NDP administration.