An eighth grade student was caught with marijuana on a school field trip in Canada. The principal had allowed the student to attend the trip despite his disciplinary history, after the father promised the student would behave. However, the student's teacher found rolling papers in his room and further investigation uncovered marijuana. The teacher contacted the principal for guidance on how to handle the situation according to school policy. The principal had made a mistake in being too lenient previously and now had to determine the appropriate response, including notifying parents and police, respecting the student's rights, documenting the incident, and considering sending the student home early.