From the Couch… Christine E. O’Connor
In an effort to maintain our area advised and lessen confusion about crucial matters, I’m providing frequent revisions and truthful information on timely topics influencing the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Lately, I???ve heard a great deal about senior week and proms in Area. Please share safety related data with individuals and parents:
Prom Safety
We’re in prom season’s middle and all Howard County public high schools provide after- activities, financed #8217 & from the universities; parent-trainer groups. Both guests -attenders are pleasant to participate in safe after – festivities. Some individuals have been involved with increasing funds for these occasions through packages including the community- financed County Swim Match.
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) lovers with HC DrugFree to promote alcohol/drug-safety, and HC DrugFree makes presentations for parents & adolescents at highschools throughout the year. Students are involved by them to advertise alcohol/drug-safety within the faculties through their Teenager Advisory Team. HC DrugFree sponsors an HC DrugFree type within the HCPSS-financed HoCo Film Fest (pupil-produced film opposition).
Listed below are a few “Tips to Preserve Teenagers Secure on Prom Night ” by guest-blogger and Howard Region DrugFree leader Joan Webb Scornaienchi. And here are a few HCPSS Sources for Parents worried about kids and alcohol misuse.
After University ???
I understand everybody encourages teenagers to ???play it safe??? during senior week pursuits. Similar to the Howard State actions, the ???Play It Safe??? program in Water Area vendors drug-free and exclusive liquor occasions in June for senior school graduates enjoying on the coast. The Protected program website that is Play It has info for parents.
DrugFree used Week Safe in Water City??? consultations for parents this spring. Examine for notices of any extra times in HCPSS Information.
There are numerous safety-related problems to consider before parents consent to permit their seniors to spend a week unsupervised anywhere. At the seaside, we have to talk to teens about water security, utilizing crosswalks to properly combination streets, discouraging drinking and using services and secure routines, such as the Senior Week bus pass in Ocean Area.
Let???s interact to make certain students possess a safe, healthful and happy finish for the school-year.