Middle & High School Prevention Curriculum
The Following Programs Are Free Of Charge
Alcohol & Driving
Alcohol and Driving 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 (DUI), to understand the risks and dangers related to underage use of alcohol, 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, “Enduring Regret, Chris Sandy’s Story,” activities with impairment goggles, and a law enforcement officer directly answering student questions about underage drinking.
Suggested Schedule:
3 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
9th – 12th Grade
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 (based on grade)
Grades:
6th – 9th Grade
Weeding Things Out: The Truth About Marijuana
Weeding Things Out: The Truth About Marijuana is a program that helps younger students develop a fundamental understanding of what addiction is, difference between drugs and medication, difference between adult use and
use by young people, basics of marijuana, and harmful effects.
Suggested Schedule:
4 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grade
The Smart Talk: Cannabis Prevention & Awareness Curriculum
The Smart Talk: Cannabis Prevention & Awareness Curriculum is a theory-based and evidence-informed curriculum created by the Stanford REACH Lab that meets National Common Core State Standards and National Health Education Standards. Topics include cannabis’ impact on the brain and body, how cannabis affects the community and environment, marketing tricks, and healthy ways to cope with stress.
Suggested Schedule:
5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grade
CATCH My Breath Vaping Program
CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Program is an evidence-based program that 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 vaping 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:
6th – 12th Grade
You and Me, Together Vape-Free
You and Me, Together Vape-Free curriculum is a theory-based and evidence-informed curriculum created by the Stanford REACH Lab that meets National Common Core State Standards and National Health Education Standards. Topics include nicotine’s impact on the brain and body, how e-cigarettes affect the environment, marketing tricks, and coping with stress.
Suggested Schedule:
5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
7th – 12th Grade
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
Too 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 Grade
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:
6th – 12th Grade
Stacked Deck
Stacked Deck is an evidence-based curriculum for the prevention of problem gambling among teens and young adults. Proven to be effective in changing gambling behavior in youth as well as reducing their risk of developing gambling-related problems.
Suggested Schedule:
5 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
9th – 12th Grade
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:
4 Classroom Sessions
Grades:
6th – 12th Grades