How To Inoculate Your Kids Against Unhealthy Behaviors
Nancy Waters, M.S., PPSC HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
What is the California Healthy Kids Survey?
Conducted by the majority of Californian public schools Only survey which looks at both assets of youth as well as areas of concern. Meets the new assessment requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for Title IV Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) by accurately identifying areas of strength and weakness.
What is its purpose?
It is designed to be part of a comprehensive data-driven decision making process to help guide the development of more effective health, prevention, and youth development programs. Survey questions ask about behaviors and beliefs regarding: AOD use (Alcohol and Other Drug) Tobacco use Violence and safety Physical health Resiliency
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RYDM Model
Risk
and Youth Development Model
What
can you do as a parent?
of 7th graders have not tried marijuana 0% of 5th graders have ever had a full glass of alcohol. 5th graders feel 26% more safe at Hall then they do outside of school. School connectedness for 5th grade 7th grade compared to state averages
97%
2006 Positive Results
Protective Factors - 5th Grade
80
% students reporting high levels
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Caring High Meaningful Total Assets RelationshipsExpectations Participation
Fall 2004 (NC) Fall 2006 (Hall)
Fall 2006 7th Grade
During the last 12 months… Harassed for hate reason In a physical fight
Hall 19 21
State 28 32
Afraid of being beaten up
Carry any weapon (gun, knife,club) % students who feel very safe at school Consider themselves gang members Caring Relationships High Expectations Meaningful Participation
17
10 37
28
9 19
6
43 60 26
10
30 44 14
School Connectedness
47
29
Areas of focus
- availability and perception of harm Grade distribution Violence and Safety 7th grade school connectedness 5th grade body image/bullying 7th grade female mental health 7th grade response rate
Alcohol
Alcohol
of 7th graders think daily alcohol consumption is somewhat harmful. 30% of 7th graders feel it is fairly easy or very easy to get alcohol 4% of 7th graders had a full drink within the last 30 days. 21% shift in 5th graders from “Alcohol is very bad” to “Alcohol is a little bad”
20%
Parent
Education - plant the promise etc. (36% of 7th graders have NOT had a talked about dangers of AOD use with their parents)
Alcohol
Too
Good for Drugs - 6th & 8th grade (responsible decision making, self appreciation and health perception)
Statistically Red
- prevention is proven more effective before major transitions Ribbon Week - parent and student activities
Grade Distribution
47%
of 7th graders report they receive mostly A‟s. increase from 2004 & 2005
10%
Violence and Safety
In the last 12 mo: 18% of 7th graders
report having seen someone with gun/knife at school 37% of 7th graders report having been harassed From „05-‟06: 16% decrease in 5th graders who feel safe at school all the time
Violence & Safety
Increased
weapons
awareness of rules regarding
Character
Counts! Respect, Caring, Citizenship, Fairness, Responsibility & Trustworthiness
Mix
it up at lunch day - Nov. 13th
7th Grade Protective Factors
70
% students reporting high levels
60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Caring High Meaningful Relationships Expectations Participation Total Assets Fall 2004 Fall 2006
School Connectedness
Decreases
from 5th-7th grade
SMART
Goal meeting - working on adult mentor program/activities to get to know 6/7th grade teachers.
Emotional Health & Self Acceptance
of female 7th graders felt sad for more than 2 weeks 23% of 5th graders said they are currently trying to lose weight 33% of 5th graders have been teased for how their body looks
26%
Emotional Health & Self Acceptance
Character Counts! Self Care Lesson 6/7th grade Increase counselor accessibility Work with school nurse - curriculum
regarding development and self acceptance
Survey Response Rate
„05-‟06
decreased by 15% in 5th grade and 14% in 7th grade. permission slips
Negative
Increased
explanation of what the CHKS is used for at Hall
Home Connection - 5th grade
100 80 60 40 20 0
Caring High Relationships Expectations Meaningful Participation
2004 (NC) 2005 (NC) 2006 (Hall)
Protective Factors
Caring
relationships: In my home there is a parent or other adult who:
Is interested in my Who listens when I
say Who talks with me about my problems
schoolwork have something to
(80% 5th graders)
High
Expectations: In my home there is an adult who:
Always
wants me to do my best Believes that I will be a success Expects me to follow rules
(97% 5th graders)
Protective Factors
participation In my home I:
Help
Meaningful
make decisions with my family Do fun things or go fun places with my parents or other adults Do things that make a difference
(17% of 5th graders)
100
Internal Assets (5th Grade)
80 60 40 20 0
Empathy Problem Solving Goals and Aspirations
2004 2005 2006