| P.O.W.E.R. Program
Dear Parents and Fifth Grade Students,
Welcome to the P.O.W.E.R.
(Police Officers Working to Empower students and Reinforce prevention) program. |
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P.O.W.E.R. Parent/Student Academies 2009/2010 (Multiple Dates)
P.O.W.E.R. is an eleven-week program taught by a uniformed police officer to help students resist risky behaviors and make positive choices. During the eleven-week program, participating fifth grade students will learn the harmful effects and consequences of using the three gateway drugs: tobacco, alcohol and marihuana. They will discover the importance of choosing the right friends and how to say no to negative peer pressure. They will also learn how to resist bullying, how to be safe on the Internet, and the harmful effects of abusing all drugs (including over-the-counter drugs). They will also have the opportunity to visit with high school students who are positive role models. The eleven-week program then culminates with a graduation ceremony for the students. In order for a student to be eligible to participate in the P.O.W.E.R. graduation ceremony and receive a T-shirt and certificate, he/she will be expected to:
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Turn in a signed parent/student permission slip;
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Participate and attend class;
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Complete all class and workbook assignments;
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Follow all P.O.W.E.R. and classroom rules; and
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Make positive, risk-free choices.
Parent/Guardian participation is an important part of the P.O.W.E.R. program. Parents/Guardians who would like to help with the program should contact the campus principal, PTA or PTO. Upon completion of the P.O.W.E.R. program, students will participate in a special graduation ceremony. Parents/Guardians will receive notification of the graduation ceremony, and we look forward to their attendance at this special event. We look forward to working with the fifth graders during the eleven-week P.O.W.E.R. program. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 281-237-4000 or the student’s campus.
Sincerely,
Community Involvement Division
Katy ISD Police Department