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The Big Picture Local Lehighton Area School Law District Enforcement State Law Drug & Community Enforcement Alcohol Parents Agencies Clergy / Support Services Federal Law Council / Supervisors Enforcement Business
Lehighton Area School District Local Law Enforcement Drug & Alcohol Agencies
State Law Enforcement Federal Law Enforcement
Personal responsibility for ones actions Good Health Practices Bullying Social Influences that interfere with decision making
Kindergarten
Why medicines are used Safely using and storing medicines Harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol on the body How medicine helps us get well
1st Grade
Respecting yourself by refusing illegal drugs Not taking medicine that belongs to others Harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol Reasons for needing to take medicine
2nd Grade
Safe use of medicines (reading labels) Harmful effects of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco Ways of refusing drugs and/or alcohol Taking medication only with supervision
3rd grade
The different forms of tobacco and their effects The immediate and long-term effects of alcohol Refusing peer pressure to use tobacco and/or alcohol Being trustworthy and following family rules
3rd Grade (Cont.)
How drugs may be helpful or harmful Illegal drugs and how they are harmful Prescription drugs and how they help people Refusing to be put into dangerous situations
4th Grade Safe use of medicine The harmful effects of inhalants The dangers of illegal drugs Refusal of illegal drugs (peer pressure)
Kindergarten
Bullying, Acceptance and Value of Friendship
First Grade
Friends, Bullying
Second Grade
Manners, Bullying
Third Grade
Study Skills, Careers, Bullying, Anxiety
Fourth Grade
Study Skills, Careers, Bullying, Anxiety
Skills for Adolescents Class Curriculum
Physical, Social and Emotional Changes Self Confidence Peer Pressure Goal Setting (Education)
Skills for Adolescents Class Curriculum (Cont.)
Goal Setting (Career) What is a drug Drug addictions and tolerance Anti-drug ideas (sports, reading, clubs and activities)
Student Assistance Program
Grade level meetings to explain the referral process Provides information pamphlets on Drugs and Alcohol Provides a certified D & A Counselor when needed
Red Ribbon Week (October)
Daily morning D & A education facts Anti-drug messages displayed throughout the building
Students Peer Program
HS students talk with students to help them with the social
transition into the HS.
Education
All students are required to take wellness class Imbedded D & A lessons throughout school curricula Use of D & A curriculum through guidance and
wellness courses
Safe Schools Ambassador Program
Student Assistance Groups
SAP program explained to all grades (referral process) 7 staff members meet weekly to discuss referrals and meet
with parents when needed
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Trained “Flight Team” members (provide counseling
service to area school districts when needed)
Assemblies
Ron Glodoski (negative impact of drugs on ones life) Jamie Drake/Rob Mulkulski (discussed D & A issues) District Attorney (legal ramifications) Jim Tkach (mental health and suicide)
Nurses
Counsel students and parents about sharing prescription
medication
Are trained to recognize signs of substance abuse SAP team members( educational pamphlets in office) Review medication policy for students on a regular basis
Intervention Specialists (Coping Strategies)
Understanding Drugs and Medication Alcohol and/or Drug addiction Proper use of prescription drugs Effects of specific drugs and mixing drugs
Intervention Specialists (Coping Strategies) Cont.
Lifestyle choices Leading a Healthy Life Self-Esteem Managing Stress