Alcohol & Drugs

Archbishop Shaw High School is a drug-free campus. The possession, use, sale, or exchange of prohibited drugs (hard or soft), prescription drugs, alcohol or marijuana is a violation of school policy and is also a legal matter. The school and students have no immunity from the law in this regard. In all cases, parents, and possibly legal authorities, will be notified and action initiated that may result in a student's dismissal from school. A student may be required to submit to drug testing at the discretion of school administrators as a condition of allowing him to remain in school. Such tests would be performed at the parent’s expense.

A student who arrives at school or school functions and is believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who is using drugs or alcohol either at school or at school functions will be held accountable. School personnel will notify parents as soon as possible regarding the circumstances. The school reserves the right to require the student to submit to a breathalyzer and/or drug testing in doubtful cases, and failure to submit would be considered as admission of use. The Associate Head of School will subsequently determine the proper course of action to be followed, which may include a recommendation for dismissal.

In keeping with the spirit of Archbishop Francis Schulte's 1993 communiqué and archdiocesan guidelines, and in adherence to the stated policy of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Archbishop Shaw High School prohibits the sale, distribution, possession, and/or use of alcoholic beverages at any athletic contest or school activity in which students or minors actively participate.