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DARE
is taught in the 5th grade class in the elementary schools
of All Saints Academy and Breese District 12. There are 10
lessons in this program. Each lesson builds on information
from the previous lesson. The beginning lessons teach
students what the effects of mind-altering drugs do, the
consequences and changing beliefs. The students are also
taught resistance techniques "How to say NO", how to build
self-esteem and being assertive. How to manage stress,
reduce violence and make decisions are important concepts
that are also studied. At the conclusion of the program,
each student is required to write an essay. This is where
they make a commitment to themselves as well as to their
peers and community on how they are going to stay drug and
alcohol free and avoid violence. |
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TIPS FOR PARENTS - Establish family rules that make the use of drugs
and alcohol non-negotiable. Educate yourself about drugs and alcohol
so you can talk informatively with your children and answer their
questions. Since peer pressure is a major factor in teenage drug and
alcohol use, know your children's friends. Talk with other parents.
Try to establish uniform rules that make access to drugs and alcohol
harder for your children and their friends, such as curfew, the
amount of spending money they receive and their use of the car. If
problems arise, try to seek advice and counsel from someone both you
and your child can respect and relate to.
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Funding for the DARE program is provided by the annual golf
scramble, whereby all Clinton County schools receive funds for their
DARE program. This is an important part of a team effort to help our
children to say "NO" to drugs and alcohol. |
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