Sanctuary Incorporated of Guam will be hosting its annual “Too Cool To Do Drugs Youth Conference on Saturday September 15, 2018. This year's theme is "Choose Life, Your Positive High". The focus of this year's conference is to prevent future instance of drugs / alcohol abuse. The conference will feature guest speakers, topics on prevention education and awareness to include hands-on and fun-filled activities that will give students a chance to take active roles in the conference and share with your communities. The conference will be held at the Pacific Star Hotel from the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and breakfast/ lunch will be provided.

Preparation Instruction:
All students are invited to attend this free event, but students need to get permission from a teacher to attend the conference for the purpose of earning service learning hours. All students would need to fill out a registration form and submit it to Sanctuary no later than Thursday September 14, 2018. This conference is limited to 200 students so it's important to submit registrations as early as possible. All students need to report to the Pacific Star Hotel on Saturday September 15, 2018 no later than 8:00 am and must sign in with the Sanctuary table. 

Activity Instruction:
The focus of this year's conference is to prevent future instance of drugs / alcohol abuse. The conference will feature guest speakers, topics on prevention education and awareness to include hands on and fun filled activities that will give you students a chance to take active roles in the conference and share with your communities. As a service to your community, you need to share what you learned, such as: social media posts, flyer, original song, slide show, poster, etc. 

Reflection Instruction:
In order to earn service learning hours, a reflection needs to be turned in to a teacher who can input the hours into Power School. You need to address: What did you do at the conference? What did you learn? How was this an example of public service?

Learning Standards/Objectives:
Objective: Students will be expected to extend lessons taught in their classes as it applies toward developing and supporting Sanctuary’s Too Cool To Do Drugs Conference in promoting a better quality life for our island’s youth. 

HEALTH EUCATION
Standard 1: Core Concepts: Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
HS.1.1 Predict how healthy behaviors can affect health status.EXAMPLE: Describe the effects of alcoholism on the individual and on the family.
HS.1.2 Evaluate the interrelationships of physical, mental/emotional, and social health. EXAMPLE: Examine the importance of being aware of one’s own feelings and of being sensitive to the feeling of others
HS.1.5 Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems. EXAMPLE: Explain the importance of protective gear (e.g., when participating in contact sports, water-related activities, using mopeds).
HS.1.7 Compare and contrast the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of healthy behaviors. EXAMPLE: Evaluate effective strategies for dealing with difficult relationships (e.g., possessiveness, jealousy, insecurity, “égu”) versus maintaining a healthy relationship (e.g., nurturing, caring, loving, supportive).
HS.1.8 Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness, or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors. EXAMPLE: Recognize the potential for injury and describe preventative measures (e.g., wearing a helmet while skate boarding to avoid head injuries).
HS.1.9 Analyze the potential effects of unhealthy behaviors and propose ways to avoid risky behaviors. EXAMPLE: Explain the relationship between improper diet, lack of exercise, and cardiovascular disease.

Standard 3: Access Valid Information: Demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
HS.3.2 Utilize resources from home, school, and the community that provide valid health information. EXAMPLE: Create an informational Web-based pamphlet addressing teen health issues.
HS.3.5 Access valid and reliable health products and services. EXAMPLE: Compare and contrast the nutritional values of two fast food establishments.

Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication: Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks
HS.4.1 Utilize skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health. EXAMPLE: Create a skit and role-play effective communication skills, such as using “I” messages, active listening, and appropriate body language.

Standard 5: Decision Making: Demonstrate the ability to use decision making skills to enhance health
HS.5.1 Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making. EXAMPLE: Evaluate media strategies used to encourage tobacco use.
HS.5.2 Determine the value of applying a thoughtful decision making process in health-related situations. EXAMPLE: Summarize cultural and societal influences on sexual decisions
HS.5.4 Generate alternatives to health-related issues or problems. EXAMPLE: Analyze the emotional, social, and physical benefits of abstaining from sexual activity.
HS.5.5 Defend the healthy choice when making decisions. EXAMPLE: Examine the relationship between healthy choices and life expectancy.
HS.5.6 Evaluate the effectiveness of health-related decisions. EXAMPLE: Explain the benefits of participating in a physical fitness program.
HS.5.7 Develop and practice decision making skills. EXAMPLE: Demonstrate the effective use of a decision making process.

  Name: Edward Mesa

 Phone: 687-7194

  Email: edwardmesa1989@gmail.com

Organization/Agency/Business Name: Sanctuary Incorporated of Guam