Youth Risk Behavior Survey Is Scheduled For County Students

The Alleghany County Public Schools will be administering the Youth Risk Behavior Survey to students enrolled in grades eight, ten, and twelve.

Alleghany High School students will be surveyed on November 1 and Clifton Middle School students will be surveyed November 2.

The survey results are anonymous, as students do not identify themselves on the response form.

This survey is given periodically to students. Content covered within this survey include questions of healthy behaviors associated with violence, suicide, tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, sexual behavior, physical activity, bullying, and social behaviors.

Results of the survey are used to plan programs and assist in securing funding for identified areas of need.

The Alleghany County School Board and the School Health Advisory Board have reviewed the content of the survey and have sanctioned its administration to students.

The survey is available for review at all of the Alleghany County Public Schools and at the two public libraries.

It is also posted on the school system’s website at www.alleg-hany.k12.va.us.

Any comments or suggestions should be directed to Jan Hobbs, Alleghany County Public School’s Director of Human Resources and Pupil Personnel, by Friday, October 26.

Parents may opt students out of participation by contacting the school’s principal prior to the scheduled administration dates.