Private Schools join forces against drugs
Pictured are members of the Private Schools Association (back row l-r) Brian Wilson, Depute Principal Cayman Prep and High; Eric Edwards, Elementary Principal; Marjorie Ebanks, Director Triple C; Jean Bahadur, Principal Cayman Prep and High; William MacKenzie, Principal St. Ignatius High; William Targett, Principal St Ignatius Prep School. (Front row l-r) Viquez Miller, Principal Truth for Youth; Leonora Mendoza-Hydes, Principal Grace Christian Academy; DeWayne Joslin, Principal Wesleyan Chistian Academy; Ramona Melody, Principal First Baptist Christian.
The Private Schools have cemented their relationship even further by agreeing to establish and implement a strong policy against drugs.
The schools have agreed that students who use drugs may be expelled from school immediately.
Each school, however, has determined its own procedure and the other options that may be required such as coun- seling or suspension.
All private schools have agreed on a student/parent contract affirming that students will remain drug free while in school.
Several schools have implemented entrance drug screening and ongoing drug tests on a regular basis.
"The secret to its success has been the tremendous support given by parents who are grateful for the strong position the school's have taken," said one school official.
Supt. Derek Haines of the Drugs Task Force has welcomed this commitment from the private schools.
"I am very pleased with this positive step, the counter drug effort is all about partnerships and the school/parent/student contract is an excellent example of this in action. I wish it every success."