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91405,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, July 28, 2011
To think your school is any different from a public school drug wise is just putting blinders on.
I know what I talk about, I am a Social Worker and am Certified by The State of Ca. as a substance abuse counselor.
Yes, here in Ca. Marijuana is legal with a doctor's note, BUT, not ever to minors.
If this is happening at your school, ( and I guarantee it is), then you better start drug testing on a regular basis and see for yourself first hand what's happening. BTW, Marijuana will stay in a system for at least 30 days.
Parents are spending hard earned money to enroll in your school and probably sacrificing for this also, the least you can do is provide a safe environment.
The words you wrote were just that, WORDS, NOW PUT THEM TO ACTION!
There is NO EXCUSE FOR THIS....
Headmaster
camden,#3REBUTTAL Owner of company
Thu, July 28, 2011
This is Camden Military Academys official response to these anonymous postings. Camden takes any and all reports of crime or misconduct very seriously and investigates them thoroughly. You may read more about our program at our website, www.camdenmilitary.com.
First, Camden Military Academy welcomes all religions. Currently, we have Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhists, and Jewish students enrolled at the academy who will gladly address any concerns regarding spirituality. All cadets are treated with respect and allowed to practice the religion of his choice.
The academy has a strict policy regarding hazing. According to the Parent Handbook, There is no tradition of hazing at Camden Military Academy and we do not allow or sanction any students hitting, shoving, punching, or in any way physically, mentally, or emotionally mistreating another cadetthe result of hazing is dismissal from the academy.
Furthermore, Camden Military Academy does not tolerate drug use or possession, including over the counter medications, vitamins or dietary supplements. The Cadet Handbook states that the use or possession of illegal drugs will result in dismissal from the academy.
Per the Parent Handbook, the academy reserves the right to administer a drug test to any student. According to the policy, if a cadet tests positive, the cadet is immediately dismissed from the academy. Furthermore any student with drugs in his possession faces the possibility of arrest.
Camden takes drug use/experimentation very seriously. Unfortunately, we acknowledge that the academy is not perfect and young men are dismissed every year for testing positive for drugs. However, due to the academys structured environment and stringent policies, drug use among our cadets is extremely limited and lower than national norms.
A copy of the Parent Handbook is available at: http://camdenmilitary.com/student_parent_resources/. For more information, please contact Camden Military Academy directly at 800-948-6291 or 803-432-6001.
Ken
Greeley,#4Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 14, 2011
Sorry about your son's drug use, but it won't help to blame it on others.
It's his decision and not much can be done to cure him until HE is ready.
Kids get hooked on drugs at public and private schools every day.
I hope things work out and you can get past this....good luck.