The 8th grade graduation party has been scheduled for June 6, 2001. The research survey asked about health behaviors of 6th through 8th grade students. Topics covered were nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Two classes of 7th and 8th grade students were randomly selected to participate. Thirty-one students answered the questionnaire on April 30, 2001.
All information is private, and no one knows how each student answered.
Our data will be combined with data from other middle schools. The results will impact future health education is West Virginia. If you would like more information about this survey or the results of the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, contact Penny Golden, PMS Student Assistance Program Coordinator. Parents, you will receive a booklet about talking to your child about the problem of drugs. This will be sent home during Advisory on Tuesday, May 8.