Dear Parents,
We need your help. An issue of vital importance that confronts our families today is teen drinking and drug use. High school years are a time of new challenges as well as new adjustments. In a society where the allure of drug and alcohol use may be quite compelling, we, as parents must help prepare our children to meet those challenges and to make those right decisions. Looking at our own values and behaviors is a primary step.
What can you do? As parents you can follow these guidelines when you host a party or hear of one:
- Set ground rules with your student before the party.
- Establish rules for your home and/or property. It will not be a site at which alcohol/drugs will be available, tolerated and/or served to young people (those under legal age of 21).
- Always be home when young people are visiting your home.
- Properly supervise any and all gatherings of young people in your home.
- Welcome other parents to call or drop-by.
- Notify the police when planning a large party.
- Notify your neighbors of the party.
- Limit party attendance and set start and end times.
What is your homework? As parents, set the following rules for yourself when your son or daughter is attending a party.
- Be sure you know where your teenager will be.
- Contact the parents of the party-giver.
- Set the time your student is expected to return home.
- Avoid spontaneous "sleep-overs" when possible.
- Encourage your child to call you if they need a ride home.
Click here to take the SAFE HOME PLEDGE online. We ask you to read the following pledge. If you agree to participate, your name will appear in the weekly Teleram. Thank you.
God Bless.
Michael Wright
Principal
Families Committed to Safe Home Pledge
Jerry Ballucanag
Joseph and Jennifer Beason
Paul Bettencourt
Danita Blackwell
Dave and Rosie Calderon
Tim and Adrienne Carroll
Laurie Coates
Anthony and Angela Contreras
Barbara Cordoza
Candi Corey
Kristine Dobbins
Greg and Denise Heli
Juan and Patty Herrera
Scott and Janice Kyles
Lisa Lucchesi
Anna Ramirez
Phil and Julie Ramirez
Adeyinka and Olufunke Somotun
Leo and Sylvia Warmerdam
Greg and Sabrina Wheatley