The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and St. Bernadette of Lourdes School are Christian communities whose mission is to help each student develop his/her potential by emphasizing their self-worth and dignity in an academically challenging and spiritually fulfilling environment. Substance abuse is intolerable in such an environment. Yet, we recognize that substance abuse is a societal problem and that it must be confronted.
If any student is suspected of substance abuse by the administration the following steps will be in place: