- What does
the school do to keep tobacco, alcohol and drugs off school premises?
- What education
and prevention programs are offered to children in what grades? Is it enough
to make a difference?
- Are teachers
and other staff trained to spot signs of drug abuse and know how to respond?
- Are teachers
and other staff aware of circumstances that place children at higher risk
of substance abuse, such as learning disabilities, eating disorders, depression
and anxiety and frequent mobility from school to school? If so, does the
school intervene early?
- What does
the school do if it suspects a child may be smoking, drinking or using drugs?
Does the school tell the child's parents?
- Does the
school test screen or test for substance abuse? If so, under what circumstances?
- If a substance
abuse problem is identified in a child, what help does the school provide
- either directly or by referral?
- What action
does the school take if a child is caught possessing or using alcohol, cigarettes
or drugs - or selling drugs?
- Does the
school engage parents, students and community organizations in substance
abuse prevention?
- What are the
substance abuse policies for teachers and other school staff?
