High School Prevention Curriculum
The Following Programs Are Free Of Charge
Alcohol & Driving
This is a program for high school students before they obtain their driver’s license, or newly licensed drivers. The program discusses Pennsylvania laws regarding underage alcohol use and underage driving while intoxicated (DWI), to understand the risks and dangers related to underage use of alcohol and other drugs, and to stress it is the responsibility of the driver to remain sober and concentrate on driving. This innovative program includes the viewing of the DVD, “Stoned Cold II –Aftermath”, as well as, a law enforcement officer directly answering student questions about underage drinking.
Suggested Schedule:
3 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
9th & 12th Grade
Class Action
This program draws upon the social influence theory of behavior change, using interactive, peer-led sessions to explore the real-world legal and social consequences of substance abuse. The evidence-based curriculum allows students to research, prepare, and present mock civil cases involving hypothetical persons harmed because of underage drinking.
Suggested Schedule:
10 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
9th – 12th Grades
Life Skills Training
This is a developmentally appropriate program that improves personal self-management, general social skills, and drug resistance. It has been proven to promote self-esteem, healthy attitudes, and learning skills that will promote healthy and positive development. Included within each lesson is a student guide with informational pieces as well as activities to create a pro-active impact.
Suggested Schedule:
5-15 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 9th Grades
Leaps & Bounds
This is a curriculum developed in support of the Alberta Learning Program of Studies. This program covers topics related to preventing substance use and gambling problems. The lessons help students focus on improving and practicing healthy behavior, and explore personal goals and role models, benefits of healthy choices, the role of peer influence, and self-esteem. Leaps and Bounds is designed with objectives and activities for a hands-on informative experience.
Suggested Schedule:
6-10 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
Weeding Things Out
The trust about marijuana begins at the 5th and 6th grade levels and helps younger students develop a fundamental understanding of what addiction is, the difference between drugs and medication, the difference between adult use and use by young people and the very basics of marijuana. The middle and high school age curriculum arms students with basic knowledge about marijuana, the effects on the adolescent brain and other health risks involved in youth use.
Suggested Schedule:
4-5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th & 8th Grades (4 sessions)
Grades:
9th – 12th Grades (5 sessions)
Operation Prevention
This is a PowerPoint presentation designed for students to examine the reasons people turn to opioid use and misuse, and act as investigative reporters to consider the who, what, when, where, why, and how of opioid use and misuse. They will also investigate how the opioid epidemic may be impacting their own community. This program is sponsored by the DEA.
Suggested Schedule:
4 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades
CATCH
The CATCH My Breath E-Cigarette and Juul Prevention Program provides students with the skills to resist peer pressure and media influences to try e- cigarettes. The overall goal of the program is to prevent the initiation of e- cigarette use among preteen and teen adolescents through educational strategies such as, social emotional learning, peer-facilitated cooperative learning groups, large group discussions, analysis of mass media, and goal setting.
Suggested Schedule:
4 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The NOFAS FASD Education and Prevention Curriculum is a comprehensive, school-based curriculum that addresses many important topics for students beyond Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and what can happen to human development when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. It teaches about the overall effects that alcohol can have on the body, why some people who drink alcohol become addicted while others do not, and acceptance of all people regardless of individual capabilities or disabilities.
Suggested Schedule:
1 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
Too Good For Drugs
TGFD is an evidence-based program to promote healthy decision-making and positive, healthy, youth development. TGFD teaches students about goal-setting, decision- making, bonding with others, identifying and managing emotions, and communicating effectively. In addition, the curriculum includes information about the harmful effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on students’ bodies and minds. The curriculum is engaging and educational, utilizing hands-on activities, such as, group work, games, and role-playing activities. Please note that the Too Good for Drugs program correlates with the Pennsylvania Health Education Content Standards.
Suggested Schedule:
10 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 8th Grades
To Good For Drugs High School
TGFD High School is an evidence-based program that provides students with the skills they need for academic, social, and life success. Interactive games and activities provide practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, refusing negative peer influence, and discussion of the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Suggested Schedule:
10 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
9th – 12th Grades
To Good For Violence Social Perspectives High School
This is an evidence-based program that teaches the students how to navigate the challenges of social and academic pressures through making responsible decisions, managing stress and anger, reflecting on personal relationships, and resolving conflict peacefully.
*The Social Perspective program can be partially conducted in conjunction with the Too Good for Drugs High School program for a total of 15 lessons.
Suggested Schedule:
10 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grades
We Better Know
This is an alcohol, tobacco, other drug, and gambling (ATODG) prevention program that offers interactive hands-on lessons about media influence, the disease of addiction, decision making and refusal skills while also raising student’s awareness of all forms of addiction including gambling.
Suggested Schedule:
5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 9th Grades
Stacked Deck
This is an evidence-based PowerPoint problem gambling prevention curriculum that teaches young people to approach life as smart risk-takers and weighing the pros and cons of their actions. The program also discusses the history of gambling, signs and risks of problem gambling, and skills for good decision-making and problem-solving.
Suggested Schedule:
5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades
2M2L (Too Much to Lose)
2M2L is a curriculum developed to address problem gambling among youth. Through interactive games, activities, and class discussions the program educates young people about the dangers of problem gambling. Information will guide students in making healthy life decisions. Studies show that youth are at risk for developing a gambling problem the younger they start.
Suggested Schedule:
Middle School – 6 Classroom Sessions
High School – 4 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades