Text Box: Hampton Roads Academy 739 Academy Lane Newport News, VA 23602 www.hra.org Text Box: Safe Homes Initiative HRA STUDENT PLEDGE I will do everything in my power to avoid making decisions that will jeopardize my health, my safety and overall well-being, and my trustworthiness. I pledge my best effort to remain free from alcohol and drugs. I will never drive under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances, or while impaired by prescription medication. I will never ride with an impaired driver. I agree to call a responsible adult if I am ever in a situation that threatens my safety. I agree to communicate regularly about important decision-making issues. _____________________________________ Signature of Student ___________________ Date Text Box: SAFE HOMES INITIATIVE A Program for Parents and Children Sponsored by HRA Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and the Parents Association Text Box: # Text Box: SAFE HOMES INITIATIVE A nationwide effort among parents to ensure an alcohol and drug free environment for children. This form is not meant to be returned to the school, instead it is offered as a tool for parent/child communication. Parents will feel comfortable about asking other parents if theirs is a Safe Home for parties and gatherings. Parents will be part of a support system for parents with similar concerns. Students find comfort in knowing their environment is free from peer-pressure. Students get the message that parents are “in charge.” SAFE HOMES PROGRAM ENDORSED BY: Pax A. Goodson, Chairman, Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Executive Committee Thomas D. Harvey, Headmaster Aaron T. Hill, Sr., Head of Upper School Susanne D. Swain, Head of Middle School Paula Gillispie, Head of School, HRCDS Elizabeth Rous, Upper School Personal Counselor Lisa Thatcher, Director of Middle School Guidance R. Maxwell Gillespie, Director of Athletics Hampton Roads Academy Parents Association Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Text Box: