<p>SevenDad, the illegal conduct in the teens & drinking thread happened off campus. I presume no one brought it to the school’s attention. When such conduct comes to schools’ attention, there are consequences. For example, a Concord Academy student held an off-campus party in Andover a few years ago. The students who attended the party did face disciplinary consequences. I could find the letter from the aggrieved mother of the host, but as I remember, the school informed all the seniors’ colleges of the behavior. Most of them lost college acceptances. The host was suspended for a long enough time to effectively end his career at CA. Concord Academy is on our list of schools. </p>
<p>When a “scandal” hits the papers, the papers play up the wealth and influence of the parents. Similar stories happen at public high schools, but those scandals don’t sell newspapers.</p>