Tobacco Prevention Initiative

CISD Tobacco Policy
The use of possession of tobacco products, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, or chewing tobacco, is prohibited in school buildings or on school property.
 

Smokenot
Smokenot is the Castleberry ISD underage tobacco prevention initiative funded by the Texas Comptroller’s office. The past four years, our district has received tobacco funds to support education efforts and enforcement.

The initiative focuses on educating our students about the legal and health consequences of tobacco use. The education is provided through health classes and also through prevention education events such as the Great American Smoke-Out. 


Take A Stand At Home

Despite the impact of movies, music and TV, parents can be the GREATEST INFLUENCE in their child’s lives. Tobacco advertising is aimed at young people. In fact, 80% of all smokers became addicted by the age of 18. Here are some simple steps to take to keep your child tobacco-free.

Talk directly to your children about the risks of tobacco use; if friends or relatives died from tobacco–related illnesses, let them know.

If you use tobacco, you can still make a difference. Your best move, of course, is to try to quit. Meanwhile, don’t use tobacco in their presence, don’t offer it to them, and don’t leave it where they can easily get it.

Tell your children about the dangers associated with tobacco use as early as age 5 or 6 and continue through their high school years. Many young people start using tobacco by age 11 and become addicted.

Discuss with young people and children the false glamorization of tobacco in magazines, movies and television.
 

Tobacco Facts - 6 Major Points to Consider

1. Tobacco is generally the first drug used by young people who enter a sequence of drug use that can include tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and harder drugs.

2. Illegal drug use is rare among those who have never smoked and cigarette smoking is likely to precede the use of alcohol and illicit drugs.

3. The amount of tobacco used is directly related to other drug use.

4. Tobacco is officially recognized as an addictive drug.

5. There is a dramatic association between smoking and illicit drug use.

6. To allow tobacco use at schools, or at any teen function, is to sanction drug use.

Page last updated: 08/18/2008