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Bakersfield Christian High School was the first school in Bakersfield to introduce the program. It has become a release of peer pressure on the student body and has allowed faculty to focus on educating and mentoring.

For a district of 38K students and a $20k budget for the program, it would result in about 2 dollars per student. As a parent, I wish I could believe my children will always make the positive choice. However, because I was once a teen, it does not just happen by hoping. To see our young people succeed in today's culture, it takes painful guidance that pays dividends when they succeed or work through poor choices.

This is about creating an environment that discourages students from bringing illegal substances on campus. In order to create that kind of atmosphere, we will have to take the risk and set aside the fears of litigation for doing what is right.

Bottom line, our young people want to feel safe. A secure and drug free school may be the safest place for many young people.

DM
High School Principal

It would be alot easier for me to trust my children if there were no drugs on the campus.  Lets face it people peer pressure is nasty.  Peer pressure comes from the kids with the drugs.  After school it is up to the parents.  During school hours, the school district should do all it can to help our students stay straight and get a good education.  I welcome it.

Is there a problem of students consuming or distributing drugs on campuses? I'd think druggie kids would find a more secure locale than a campus. What next? Metal detectors, urine samples, purse & bag searches? I agree with Mr. Hampton. There is a point when we must trust our kids to make the right choices.