Grade Level Programming

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Freshman Class -- Dirt

Occurs during October/November of each school year. 

Dirt is a one-man show that explores the challenges and decisions that young people face every day. Dirt gets to the heart of issues related to drugs, bullying, and self esteem in a manner that resonates with audiences in a real and meaningful way.  Through the portrayal of relatable and memorable characters, John Morello gives voice to those who sometimes feel as though they are not heard and reassurance to those who sometimes feel as though they are not understood. John does not preach, teach, or lecture; instead, he takes students on a journey that challenges them to think about the choices they make and how those choices impact their own lives and the lives of those around them.
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Sophomore Class -- Steered Straight
Occurs during January/February of each school year.

Steered Straight was founded in 2000 by Michael DeLeon. It has primarily been about the uniqueness of the messenger — a successfully acclimated ex-offender — someone who has suffered the consequences of negative decisions that can be easily identified by youth as a changed, motivated teacher.

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Junior Class -- Chasing the Dragon
Occurs during December/January of each school year.

The DEA/FBI documentary, “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” is a film that presents real people describing their real life stories. These regular people candidly discuss their pathways to addiction, their lives during addiction, effects on their family and friends, and ultimately their continuing battles to become clean and remain that way.  Some also recount the battle against addiction lost by those they love.

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Senior Class -- Every 15 Minutes
Occurs during April/May of each school year

The nationwide "Every 15 Minutes" program takes students on a chilling, realistic journey, showing the after effects of the accident including court room events and a memorial service.   The emotionally-charged program aims to provide high school students a real-life experience without the real-life risks.

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