Proposal to create a Chetwynd middle school discussed at January 8 meeting
Public meeting with School District 59 explored space utilization in Chetwynd schools. Ideas included a 7 8 9 middle school, though space problems likely require at least one school closure. The author shares Calgary junior high memories and observes drug exposure patterns among older students.
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Middle school model seen as better for teens health
The speaker argues that keeping middle school grades separate delays drug exposure for five years versus three, reducing sexual activity pressure and teenage pregnancies. They caution that even with middle schools, drug use, alcohol abuse, and unprotected sex remain larger community issues for schools, parents, and districts.
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