Does you school require random drug screenings for athletes

[Trojanmp52]

With the proposed bill that would make drug testing a law I was curious to see how many schools already have this in place.  I know CG has this for any sports, band and choir also has it place and if you drive to school you are in the program. 

Edited January 27, 2019 by Trojanmp52

[brvheart63]

I know of a school that has had it for over 20 years. 

 

[Guest]

3 hours ago, Trojanmp52 said:

With the proposed bill that would make drug testing a law I was curious to see how many schools already have this in place.  I know CG has this for any sports, band and choir also has it place and if you drive to school you are in the program. 

The school I teach at has something very similar to this, if not the exact same. 

[Irishman]

6 hours ago, Trojanmp52 said:

With the proposed bill that would make drug testing a law I was curious to see how many schools already have this in place.  I know CG has this for any sports, band and choir also has it place and if you drive to school you are in the program. 

Same is true in East Allen....New Haven, Leo, Woodlan, and Heritage.

[DK_Barons]

My daughter had to sign a form all 4 years at DeKalb agreeing to possible testing, But I don't know of a single case where it was ever used. In fact, I know of a number of specific cases where the powers that be just turned their heads and did nothing within their power when incidents were reported by teammates, parents, non-coaching staff, etc...

[Impartial_Observer]

Seymour has had random testing for several years, any extracurricular or anyone who drives. Funny thing, to be random, my daughter was selected randomly a LOT. I think it had more to do with athletes the “computer” knew would be negative.

[MarshallCounty]

Bremen has had drug testing for close to 20 years for anyone that drives or is involved with extracurriculars.

[trojan474]

Triton has drug screening as well and has had it for a number of years.

[tango]

All of our students are subject to random testing, not just athletes.  They do a random sample every month or so and can pick a specific student upon suspicion.  It's been that way for a few years.

[Robert]

13 hours ago, DK_Barons said:

My daughter has to sign a form all 4 years at DeKalb agreeing to possible testing, But I don't know of a single case where it was ever used. In fact, I know of a number of specific cases where the powers that be just turned their heads and did nothing within their power when incidents were reported by teammates, parents, non-coaching staff, etc...

The bathrooms at some of the high schools I have taught had often had a pungent smell.  

[Robert]

13 minutes ago, Robert said:

The bathrooms at some of the high schools I have taught had often had a pungent smell.  

It won't let me correct that atrocious sentence. 

[CaptainHook]

from what I understand, New Palestine is the only school in Hancock County that does not . . . but it should

[gonzoron]

Hamilton Heights also tests for nicotine

[SoIndRef]

We have a policy that does not only focus on athletes.  Students, if they are an athlete, a member of a club, or drive, must sign the drug test consent form in the front of their student handbook and turn it in.  

 

 

[LCKathleticsupporter]

Cass is a year away or so from doing this. Athletes, students who drive to school, and members of extra curric. activities will all be in the pool to be tested. 

[Coach Jennings]

At Whiting we have random drug-testing for any student involved in extracurriculars (band, drama, sports, etc), as well as for any teacher, coach, sponsor that drives a vehicle.  We've done it the past 6-7 years maybe.  

[Coach Nowlin]

Rensselaer as well.    Sign all the paperwork, random, I believe Middle thru High School.   Nicotine and Alcohol as well   

[WCGrad92]

Monrovia has this in place as well. Same as Rensselaer

[Trojanmp52]

14 hours ago, CaptainHook said:

from what I understand, New Palestine is the only school in Hancock County that does not . . . but it should

I am not sure how to ask this with out sounding like I believe it to to true,but I think it is a good  question and  I am not saying that this ishow they got good, but do think it could play a part in.  After all you do not have to live in school system to go to school their any more

[GoodKn19ht]

28 minutes ago, Trojanmp52 said:

I am not sure how to ask this with out sounding like I believe it to to true,but I think it is a good  question and  I am not saying that this ishow they got good, but do think it could play a part in.  After all you do not have to live in school system to go to school their any more

I don't think you would be the only one to pose this question or to carry the POSSIBILITY of belief. 

[GoodKn19ht]

BUT, i don't personally believe so.

[MarshallCounty]

Does anyone know if schools test for PED's or is it just pot, nicotine, alcohol, coke, meth, heroin?

[Bonecrusher]

We have it in Texas, at the high school my kids attended.  Well, actually I don't believe they did it when my daughter was in h.s. (graduated 2013) but both boys (graduated 2016 & 2018) had to do it.  Unfortunately don't know exactly what they were testing for.  Pretty sure the standard "social drugs" (like the terminology?), but don't recall the boys saying if PED's were included.

Edited January 29, 2019 by Bonecrusher

[77Jimmie]

On 1/28/2019 at 10:34 AM, MarshallCounty said:

Bremen has had drug testing for close to 20 years for anyone that drives or is involved with extracurriculars.

Same at Jimtown.

 

[Grover]

I'm good with the testing but it sucks that its limited to athletes or those who participate in extra-curricular activities.  I'm guessing the need is higher (pun intended) with those who participate in nothing.