Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
The Parkland School District is committed to the goal of providing
a drug-free educational environment and school community. In
compliance with state law requirements, the district provides programs
and curricula addressing prevention of substance abuse to every student
in every grade level every year.
Here's
Looking at You 2000 - Health Curriculum
The age appropriate curriculum covers refusal skills and development
of the student's healthy relationships with his/her family, school,
and community.
K.I.D.S.
Members of the Parkland High School chapter of Students Against
Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) deliver the Kids Ignoring Dangerous
Substances (K.I.D.S.) program to all sixth grade students. The
specially trained high school students present skits on substance
abuse prevention topics.
Curriculum
Presentations
Additional presentations made to students at selected grade levels
every year include:
7th grade—All American Drugs, by the Weller Center for Health
Education, and
7th grade-Skills for Adolescence, by middle school counselors.
Substance abuse prevention material is integrated into existing
curriculum at several other points in the district curriculum.
Some examples include: 10th grade driver education and 12th
grade economics.
Kindergarten
Registration - Parent Information Booklet
During kindergarten registration, each family
receives “Growing Up Drug Free: A Parents’ Guide
to Prevention.” This booklet is obtained from
the U.S. Department of Education and is appropriate for parenting
children K-12 on substance abuse prevention.
If your child enrolled in Parkland
after kindergarten and has not received a copy, contact the Student
Services Office (610.351.5555) or any school office.
Peer
Mediation
The Peer Mediation program helps elementary and middle school
students find nonviolent ways to deal with conflict and settle
disputes. Through conflict resolution, students are
taught the skills to manage conflict and express their feelings
in a positive manner.
S.A.D.D. Program
Students Against Destructive Decisions, a chapter of the national
S.A.D.D. organization, encourages students to be involved in the
education of the student body, the community, and younger students
about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and other destructive decisions
that may arise during the adolescent years. The club
organizes ongoing drug-free school activities.
Safe
Homes
In partnership with the Valley Youth House, Parkland parents
can participate in the Safe Homes Pledge program. Families
who sign the pledge are committed to providing a safe environment
for their teenage children and friends. The names
of participating families are collated by the Valley Youth House
and disseminated to interested parties.
T.A.T.U.
The T.A.T.U. (Teens Against Tobacco Use) program is delivered
to all fourth grade classrooms by members of S.A.D.D. The
trained high school students discuss the dangers of smoking, peer
pressure, and the influence of tobacco advertising. The
fourth graders then design their own anti-smoking posters.
D.A.R.E.
Program
The Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program
is presented by two specially selected and trained members of the
South Whitehall Township Police Department. The officers
present 17 lessons to each fifth grade class culminating in a graduation
ceremony involving parents. Presentations are also
made to students in kindergarten and fourth grade.
District
- wide Initiatives
Post Prom Party—The Parkland High School Parent
Forum committee instituted a post prom party in June 2002. The
event following the prom offers numerous activities for students
including athletic events, dancing, music, games, and prizes.
The district counseling plan identifies
competencies necessary for personal and social growth. These
competencies are provided through classroom, small group and individual
activities implemented by the guidance staff.
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