Sharon Elementary School C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation

Fifth grade students at Sharon Elementary School celebrated their C.H.A.M.P.S. graduation on April 27, 2012.

The Georgia Sheriff’s Association originated the C.H.A.M.P.S(Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety)program in 2003. The program was designed to educate 5th grade students with the guidance, skills, and knowledge to be safe, healthy, and happy in preparation for a successful life.

The C.H.A.M.P.S. program has over 20 topics or lessons to choose from. Out of the 20 topics, instructors teach an eight-week lesson plan, which may include topics such as, Alcohol Abuse, Bullying, Tobacco, Marijuana, Gangs, Peer Pressure, Internet Safety, and Choices & Consequences.
At the conclusion of the program, a graduation is held at each school in celebration of each student’s achievement.

(Editor's Note: This was contributed by the Walton County Sheriff's Office.)