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District presents SHARP survey results; staff say youth substance use and mental‑health indicators are below state averages
Summary
Canyons School District presented results from the SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey to the board on Feb. 18. District staff said participation recovered after earlier declines and that local results track below state averages on many substance‑use and suicide‑risk indicators. Staff described how schools
Canyons School District's director of student wellness presented results from the SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey at the Feb. 18 board meeting, including participation rates, trend data and examples of how principals and student leaders are using the results to shape school programs.
Dr. Brian McGill, director of student wellness services, told the board SHARP is a long‑running, voluntary, confidential prevention needs assessment administered to sixth, eighth, 10th and 12th graders every other year. He said the district chose to administer the survey after adding a parent opt‑in/opt‑out toggle to online registration to meet legislative requirements.
McGill said participati…
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