Text Box: 1 Text Box: Abraxas Myths by Joe Radovich,  Assistant Principal Many parents and students have heard from other students and even from staff at other high schools many erroneous myths about Abraxas High School.  Myth #1—a diploma from Abraxas High School is not a valid high school diploma. Truth-a diploma from Abraxas High School is valid and just as valuable as any other high school diploma in the U.S. Myth #2-Academic courses at Abraxas are not based on the same standards as other high schools. Truth-Academic courses at AHS are developed based on California and PUSD standards. Myth #3-Most of the students at AHS were forced to come here by their previous high school administrators. Truth-Over 90% of the students at AHS choose to be here. Myth #4-Students at AHS are different than students at the other PUSD high schools. Truth-People need to realize that the vast majority of students at AHS came from the  high schools in PUSD.

Text Box: Health Notes HPV (Hepatitis Prevention Vaccine): Making an Informed Decision The vaccine, Gardasil®, protects against four HPV types, which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11-12 year-old girls, and can be given to girls as young as 9. The vaccine is also recommended for 13-26 year-old girls/women who have not yet received or completed the vaccine series. These recommendations have been proposed by the ACIP—a national group of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine issues. These recommendations are now being considered by CDC.   For  more information, please see  http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-vaccine.htm or call the Kathy Frank, Health Technician at Abraxas at 858-748-5900, ext. 2201.    

Text Box: Social Host Law The social host law is designed to reduce problems associated with underage drinking.  Anyone who allows minors to drink alcohol may be: · Cited/arrested · Fined up to $1000 · Serve up to 6 mos. in jail · Billed for police services Underage drinking is associated with death for teens and young adults including homicide, suicide and automobile crashes. People who drink before the age of 15, are 4 times more likely to develop alcohol-related problems. Underage drinking pose a high risk to young people because of the number of drinkers involved and the large quantity of alcohol consumed. State law prohibits minors (under age 21) from purchasing, possessing or consuming alcohol.  It also prohibits adults from furnishing alcohol to minors in public.  Many young people obtain alcohol on private property through friends, sibling, parents or strangers.  A social host is anyone who hosts or allows a party where minors are consuming alcohol. To report underage drinking , call 858-513-2800 24 hrs/day

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