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theweaselkingA high school honor roll student was suspended for taking over-the-counter pain medication, under the school's "zero tolerance" drug policy.
Haverford High School's drug and alcohol policy forbids any form of self-medicating without approval.
The senior student experiencing cramps got from a classmate a generic version of the painkiller known by the brand name Aleve.
The student still felt discomfort and went to the school nurse, telling her she earlier took Aleve. An assistant principal was summoned, and the girl who took the medication and the girl who supplied it were sent home.
"It's like throwing a hand grenade on an anthill," said the mother of the girl, whose name was not released. "This is a kid who wants to be in school, loves to be in school, and gives back to the community."
"Principal Nicholas Rotoli stood by the school's response and the policy."
To deliver your comments on this issue, his work phone number is (610) 853-5900, ext 2527. That's a Philadelphia number. His email address is nrotoli@havsd.net
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Haverford High School's drug and alcohol policy forbids any form of self-medicating without approval.
The senior student experiencing cramps got from a classmate a generic version of the painkiller known by the brand name Aleve.
The student still felt discomfort and went to the school nurse, telling her she earlier took Aleve. An assistant principal was summoned, and the girl who took the medication and the girl who supplied it were sent home.
"It's like throwing a hand grenade on an anthill," said the mother of the girl, whose name was not released. "This is a kid who wants to be in school, loves to be in school, and gives back to the community."
"Principal Nicholas Rotoli stood by the school's response and the policy."
To deliver your comments on this issue, his work phone number is (610) 853-5900, ext 2527. That's a Philadelphia number. His email address is nrotoli@havsd.net
I love the internet.