Dear High School Parents,
September 9-13 is the Freedom from Chemical Dependency Week, and we have invited a prevention specialist from FCD Educational Services to join our community. FCD is a non-profit organization that provides substance abuse prevention education for schools. Since 1976, they have taught over a million
students of all ages.
FCD Prevention Specialists are highly trained professionals who have achieved long-term recovery from alcohol or other drug addictions. This unique perspective enhances the credibility of their message and provides students with role models for happy, healthy, drug-free living. The FCD Prevention Specialist will present a parent workshop to offer support and guidance in helping your children enjoy a drug-free adolescence.
Some of the topics to be addressed include:
• Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use
• Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends
• What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug
• How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond.
During the week, the specialist will be meeting with students in groups. We also have a parent meeting on Wednesday, September 11th from 2:00-3:30 in the FAC Auditorium.
This program presents a perfect opportunity for discussing alcohol and other drug-related issues with your children. Parental involvement is crucial to our efforts to helping our students make healthy life decisions. We want our students to hear from both school and home that we are committed to keeping our children safe and empowering them with the tools to make smart choices.
Please contact the High School Counseling Office if you have any questions and we hope to see you at the parent meeting next week.
Sincerely,
High School Counseling Department