CARMEL, Calif - There is only so much parents can do once they send their students off to high school, and in a recent study, they may need to do more.
Heath Rocha is the Director of special education, student services and child development for the Carmel Unified School District. "I thought it was a little high so I wanted to see what our students report," Rocha explained.
The study done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse shows that 17% of high school students drink, smoke or use drugs on school grounds during school hours.
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But Carmel High School students report only 6% of the 800 students actually fit that category. He was able to sit down and explain the services they provide.
"We have a wealth of programs throughout the district. We are the only district in the county and one of the few in the state that offers a voluntary drug testing program," Rocha said.
He says the programs works in more than just one way. "They can save face by saying hey, my parents signed me up for this program," said Rocha.
He also says there are plenty of other programs to help get parents involved and fight drug and alcohol abuse as well.
Other Programs include:
Social Norms Campaign - Grade 6-12
Link Crew - Grade 9
Sober Grade Night - Grade 12
ALOHA Program/ Ohana day - Grade 6-8
Red Ribbon Week - Grade K-8
Annual Aniti-Drinking & Driving Event - Grade 9-12
Character Counts/Education - Grade K-6
Engaging Parents & the Community
Individual & Group Counseling - Grade K-12
Life Skills Training Curriculum - Grade 3-12
Random K-9 Contraband Sweeps - Grade 6-12
