Health

 

 

At PLMS, all students are required to take one full trimester of Health.

  PLMS Health Class Overview (pdf)
This health page is meant to provide an overview of topics discussed in health class.
Please see your child’s health class syllabus for specific details and timelines.
 

Resources for Families Regarding
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
April 2009

Informative websites:

 

http://www.theantidrug.com Excellent site full of information and tips for parents in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino

http://www.laantidroga.com – Spanish online service of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/teens-today
     /teens-and-technology - Teens and Technology

http://www.drugfree.org  - Partnership for a Drug Free America site for students and parents
 

Sites for Teens:
 

http://www.freevibe.com – online service of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign -  information, games, fact sheets, posters

http://www.checkyourself.org – online service of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America – offers information, quizzes, resources, and videos for teens to question themselves about their drug use

http://www.thecoolspot.org – online service of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism – a place for teens about “ being yourself, thinking for yourself, and getting the facts about underage drinking.”

 

Treatment:
  http://www.family.samhsa.gov -  is an online service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration developed to support the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds. If you know anyone who is in need of alcohol or drug treatment, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) has a treatment locator that can be found at: http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm
 
Publications for Parents:
 

http://www.drugfree.org/Parent/Home/ - Parent Toolkit with video

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dasa/services/research/reports.shtml - DSHS Facts sheets

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dasa/services/research/reports.shtml#Prevention – Prevention

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dasa
            /RxPainRelieverAbuseAmgTeens 0309.pdf – Prescription Pain Reliever Abuse Among Teens

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dasa/ResearchReports
           /SDRGlvlsWASL0506.pdf - Research on WASL scores and drug abuse – University of Washington

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dasa/ResearchFactSheets
           /RBPTPGI404b.pdf Research based programs to prevent drug abuse

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/hrsa/dasa
           /WAUnderageDrinking Profile2008.pdf Underage Drinking Profile

http://www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/prevention/RedBook.pdf - US Department of Health and Human Services – Preventing Drug Abuse Research-Based Guide

http://www.drugfree.org/Parent/YourChild/Articles
           /Transition_MiddleSchool.aspx - First Year of Middle School

http://www.drugfree.org/Parent/YourChild/Articles/Grades_7-9.aspx - Preventing Drug Abuse Grades 7-9 

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/drug_info_dxm.asp - Over the Counter

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/girls-and-drugs-overview.asp - Girls and Drugs

http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/transcript-house-tour.html - Where Kids get Prescription Drugs

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/general
           /nav_the_teen_years.pdf - Navigating the Teen Years Brochure – American Academy of Pediatrics

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/general/
General_Market_Parent_Guide.pdf - Keeping Your Kids Drug Free A Family Guide

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/general
            /AA_Parenting_Guide.pdf - A Guide for African American Parents

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/in-language/Hispanic_Parent_Guide.pdf - A Guide for Hispanic Parents

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/general
            /AI_brochure.pdf  - When It’s Not Your Kid

http://www.theantidrug.com/pdfs/resources/general
            /parents_brochure.pdf - Suspect Your Child of Using Drugs or Alcohol Brochure