<p>I think their are several types of scandals:</p>
<p>1). One involving the faculty based on schools rules. At one school several years ago several students got severely burned while teacher in chemistry lab protecting her young child (as any of us would have). School changed rules that kids could not be baby sat in rooms. But not having the foresight affected our decision regarding this school. </p>
<p>2). Facebook or cyber bullying. This goes on at all schools with teens. Needs to be internally solved. Not a big deal unless it is common at that school. Look at lunch and see if their is separation of cliches, race, sex etc at tables. Would not go there</p>
<p>3). Alcohol and smoking. The old response was punish and expel. The newer thinking is that is the worst thing to do. New is kids should be kept and counseled. </p>
<p>4). Drugs. Occasional as in all schools or overwhelming. This occludes speed and Ritalin.</p>