Prevention Academy

Prevention Academy
Contact Person(s):Leatrece Terhune
Telephone:937-325-7671
Fax:937-325-9915
E-mail:ckbo_lterhun@k12server.mveca.org
Website:http://www.clarkesc.k12.oh.us/
Address

Prevention Academy
30 Warder Street
Suite 120
Springfield, Ohio 45506

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Goals/Mission Statement

The Prevention Academy coordinates new and Existing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention efforts in schools and in the Community. These efforts are to remove or decrease barriers to learning and living healthy lives.

Instructional Objectives

To educate students, parents, teachers, and staff of Clark County schools/community the importance of safe and drug-free life styles.

OHIO Standards-Benchmarks

Social Studies - Citizenship Rights/Responsibility
K-2 (A, B):

  • Describe the results of cooperation in group settings and demonstrates the necessary skills
  • Demonstrates personal accountability including making choices and taking responsibility for personal actions.

3-5 (A):

  • Explain how citizens take part in civic life in order to promote the common good.

Science - Life Sciences
K-2 (B)

  • Explain how organisms function and interact with their physical environment.
  • Explain how processes at the cellular level affect the functions and characteristics on an organism. (F)
  • Explain how human choices today will affect the quality and quantity of life on earth.

Materials Available for Teachers/Students

  • Instructors provided
  • Visual Aides
  • Study Guides
  • Brochures
  • Student activity pages
  • Models
  • Incentives

Additional Information/Comments

Programs Available

  • Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation
  • Bullying and Teasing/Sexual Harassment
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Exploring Diversity
  • Anger Management Groups
  • Parent Education Seminars