Since Fiscal Year 2000, the number of students reported drinking beer has remained relatively constant.  However, the number of students who began drinking beer between grades six and 10 is approximately 40%. Further, a substantial jump occurs between grades 8 and 10.  In addition, the number of students who are drinking weekly increase between grades 8 and 10 from 2% to approximately 10%.  This weekly drinking continues to increase, and by grade 12 approximately 15% of the students are drinking on a weekly basis.  It is highly recommended that prevention efforts be targeted between grades eight and 10 and continue into 12.