Social Emotional Support
- Bullying/Cyberbullying/Harassment Prevention Lesson
- Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Awareness
BULLYING PREVENTION INFORMATION
Bullying is widespread in the United States. Bullying negatively impacts all youth involved including those who are bullied, those who bully others, and those who witness bullying, known as bystanders.
- Bullying is common. About 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property. More than 1 in 6 high school students reported being bullied electronically in the last year.
- Some youth experience bullying more than others. Nearly 40% of high school students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and about 33% of those who were not sure of their sexual identity experienced bullying at school or electronically in the last year, compared to 22% of heterosexual high school students. About 30% of female high school students experienced bullying at school or electronically in the last year, compared to about 19% of males. Nearly 29% of White high school students experienced bullying at school or electronically in the last year compared to about 19% of Hispanic and 18% of Black high school students.
- Bullying is a frequent discipline problem. Nearly 14% of public schools report that bullying is a discipline problem occurring daily or at least once a week.
- Reports of bullying are highest in middle schools (28%) followed by high schools (16%), combined schools (12%), and primary schools (9%).
- Reports of cyberbullying are highest in middle schools (33%) followed by high schools (30%), combined schools (20%), and primary schools (5%)
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION INFORMATION
Substance Use Among Teens
The guide highlights the most commonly used substances and the extent of the problem, such as
- Alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco are substances most commonly used by adolescents.
- By 12th grade, about two-thirds of students have tried alcohol.
- About half of 9th through 12th grade students reported ever having used marijuana.
- About 4 in 10 9th through 12th grade students reported having tried cigarettes.
- Among 12th graders, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription.
Although it is illegal for people under 21 years of age to drink alcohol, the findings show that people from 12 to 20 years of age consume about one-tenth of all alcohol consumed in the United States.
Risks of Substance Use
The guide also highlights the risks of substance use among teens. Substance use can do the following:
- Affect the growth and development of teens, especially brain development.
- Occur more frequently with other risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex and dangerous driving.
- Contribute to the development of adult health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders.
Finally, the earlier teens start using substances, the greater their chances of continuing to use substances and developing substance use problems later in life. When teens begin drinking at an early age, they increase the chance of becoming addicted to or continuing to abuse substances later in life.
Xello Information
Xello is an engaging, fun-to-use software that students can access online, at school or at home. Students can even access Xello from their mobile devices. Using Xello, students plan their journeys toward the future by creating their very own unique roadmap for future success.
The program is implemented through the GPISD Counseling Services Department at every elementary and secondary campus. The mission of the Counseling Service Department is to guide students from cradle to career, making every student future-ready!
See Canvas for specific login information
https://auth.xello.world/SAML/Student/d2046896-095a-4acd-919e-28dca02b9564
How Students Request Transcripts in Xello
- Access the College Planning Tools
- To begin with, go to College Planning from the Goals & Plans link in the top menu of on the Dashboard.
- This page is a central hub to view all the applications you're tracking, and local scholarships available. Or check our the Knowledge Hub with topics to help you plan for college.
- Create an Application to Track
- Click Create Your First Application to choose the college you want to track your application with.
- If this isn't your first one, this page will be a list of your previous applications.
- Use the search bar to enter the school name and click Select, then click Next.
- On the next page, add details such as your application Admission Type and Deadline. Then click Create to begin tracking your application for this college.
- Send a Transcript
- In the application tracker for the college, you'll see the Applications Checklist. Use this checklist to track the things you need to complete for the application.
- From the list, where it says Transcript, click Request to request your high school send your transcript to the school.
- If you don't see Transcript listed under the requirements, this college may not require it. You can still make a request by clicking Add Task and selecting Transcript.
- View the Progress
- View the status of your sent Transcript by opening the Application Tracker of the college you want to view.
- From under Application Checklist, click the drop-down next to Transcript and select Track Transcript.
- View the chronological updates of your transcript request.