Every two years, the Monroe County Department of Public Health conducts the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This is a national survey to assess health risk behaviors among high school students and monitor changes in these behaviors over time. The YRBS is designed and validated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with state and local departments of education and other federal agencies.
Since 1995, the Fairport School District has completed the Youth Risk Behavior survey with students in grades 9-12. In 2005, we added grades 7 and 8 to monitor changes at this age level, in 2017 we added 6th grade students. All surveys were administered using a confidential computer based survey platform.
The longitudinal survey results have helped us develop policies and programs to prevent health risk behaviors among youth and promote healthy behavior. These include the Health Education classes, Mental Health Services and Counseling, Brotherhood-Sisterhood Week, Safe Schools Against Violence in Education, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Initiative and Leadership Asset Training.
This information also helps set the direction of the Wellness Committee, a District group that collaborated with parents, schools, community groups, government agencies, and law enforcement which focuses on promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles while addressing issues surrounding alcohol and other drug use/abuse in our schools and community.
We believe every parent and community member is vital to the success of every child and has an impact on the choices youth make to live healthier lives. Families with high levels of supervision, clear rules and boundaries, and open communication can significantly reduce their children’s
Please see below for analysis of survey data and the raw data.
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