What is T.U.P.E.?

T.U.P.E. stands for Tobacco Use Prevention Education, which is a district funded program to educate our community about the health hazards involved in using tobacco products. TUPE activites include:

• The Great American Smoke Out or Kids Kick Ash (school wide activity in November)
• Save a Sweetheart (school wide activity in February)
• Non-smoking displays
• Assemblies
• Provides Tobacco Use Prevention lesson plans to teachers
• Responsible for posting No Smoking signs in all classrooms, offices and school entrances
• TUPE Tips in the weekly bulletin and PA Announcements
• Maintain an Anti-smoking film library available to teachers

Where can I find information about T.U.P.E.?

T.U.P.E. information can be found in the nurse's office, but the main source of posters, videos, and literature is in room 303.

When does T.U.P.E. run their program?

T.U.P.E. is always up and running. You can refer students you suspect are using tobacco products for information, or you can refer them if they need information to help a family member quit using tobacco products. There are also special events that happen throughout the year that are promoted through homeroom. Included in this program are weekly bulletin announcements and weekly P.A. announcements.

Why is T.U.P.E. on campus?

T.U.P.E.'s goal is to try to reach the entire community to educate and bring more awareness about tobacco abuse. It also supports some main topics covered within the 6th and 7th grade science curriculums.

How does T.U.P.E. get the information to us?

You are welcome to pick up any videos, posters, or information anytime in room 303, otherwise the program reaches its highest population through homerooms during special events.
Who provides the funding? The funding comes from Title IV - State and Local programs of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA) State Grants Program. A major portion of the funding comes from the CA State Proposition 99 that increased the tax on tobacco sales. The Federal government also provides anti-tobacco education fund through the State Department of Health Services.