Emergency Preparedness
- Illicit drugs/substances include: Acid, Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cocaine/Crack, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ecstasy, PCP, Glue Sniffing, Heroin, Steroids, Ketamine, and Marijuana (under the age of 21 in Connecticut). Alcohol and Marijuana are prohibited on campus.
- Notify the head of school or assistant head of school upon witnessing a drug sale, usage, or possession
- If you suspect a student of drug use, refer the student to the nurse and inform the head of school
- If you obtain evidence of control substance use/possession/sale, turn over evidence and student over to the head of school, or designee
- Notify police immediately/remember 911
- When apparent that a student has overdosed, call the nurse and the Head of School’s office
- Keep the student as stable as possible. If necessary to avoid aspiration of vomit, turn student on their side
- Isolate witnesses and do not allow them to talk among themselves or with others
- Keep other students away from the scene; enlist help as needed
- File and incident report
- Notify police immediately/remember 911