Health & Safety Services

Conversations AT Centennial High: The CATCH program is an innovative way of bringing health and safety related topics to the students at a time that is convenient – during lunch! Students may sign up on a first-come basis and enjoy their usual lunch period in the casual, intimate setting of the Auditorium lobby. Nutritious lunches are purchased by the PTSA and served buffet style. CATCH speakers are professionals in their fields and discuss subjects that are relevant to teens. If you would like to help out – or have ideas for speakers or topics – please let us know! We generally hold two luncheons per semester, on a Thursday.

Red Ribbon Week: This is an annual event, scheduled to coincide with the National PTA and Georgia PTA Red Ribbon Week campaigns in October. Many of you will be familiar with this anti-drug program from middle school. However, high school is the time when our efforts seem particularly relevant. The committee builds awareness about substance abuse by distributing red ribbons & pledge cards, decorating the school, making daily announcements, and even handing out treats at lunch. It’s an important message, so please join us!

PROM PROMISE / FATAL VISION: These programs target students who are attending Prom or other special events. We coordinate a week-long campaign to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving, often utilizing the time and talents of student groups, such as Student Council and Skills USA.  Fatal Vision is a program which allows would-be drivers to experience the effects of driving under the influence by wearing specially designed goggles.  PTSA volunteers work with community groups as well as the Roswell Police Department to complete the Fatal Vision experience. Posters, pledge cards, prize drawings and official Prom Promise giveaways help to make this a ‘sober’ yet exciting week!

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY: Centennial’s PTSA Wellness Policy was written in 2005, just before it was mandated by state law that school systems implement a “Wellness Policy”. The Fulton County School’s nutrition department has used Centennial’s policy as a starting point, and 2007-2008 marked the beginning of implementation of the Fulton County Schools’ Wellness Initiative with Centennial as a pilot school for that program.