The D.A.R.E. CURRICULUM
Project
D.A.R.E. is organized into 10 weeks of 45-to 60- minute sessions
to be conducted by a certified D.A.R.E. officer. The curriculum is
taught to 5th. Grade students. Emphasis on positive ways to say no
to drugs Vs the traditional scare tactics that have not worked in
past years is the prime focus. The positive lessons are used to
reinforce the student’s own values and teach new concepts.
Students are taught to make decisions by examining consequences
and by labeling risks as reasonable, or poor.
At the
conclusion of the D.A.R.E. curriculum, students write an essay on
the many ways they have learned to stay drug free and the many
alternatives to using drugs. A graduation assembly gives the
students a chance to
sing songs or perform skits about
the dangers of drug use with classmates, teachers, parents, and
the community present. The graduation ceremonies are important to
the youths and many times very emotional. This is due to their
love of the D.A.R.E. Program and the impact the D.A.R.E. officer
has had on their lives.
For additional Information concerning
the D.A.R.E. Program, please contact:
Deputy Tyndall
Pitt County Sheriff Office
101 West 1st. Street
Greenville, N.C. 27834
(252) 902-2725
