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Character education, violence prevention and substance abuse prevention services are available to elementary and middle school students in several locations throughout Florida.
The name of this program is Eckerd Connects’ Hi-Five, and a Harvard University study found that it positively impacts student behavior at nearly twice the rate of similar programs operating in the United States.
In weekly classroom sessions that combine instruction and role-playing, students build skills for:
- controlling impulses,
- managing anger,
- coping with peer pressure, and
- gaining empathy for others.
The classroom sessions are followed by family workshops that help students transfer the skills they learned in the classroom to their homes. Children in need of more intensive guidance receive a personalized prevention plan, mentoring, and involvement in meaningful community service programs.
Features
- Character education strategies and exercises
- Substance abuse prevention strategies
- Violence prevention strategies
Eligibility
Eckerd Connects Hi-Five is available to students at select elementary schools and select middle schools in Brevard and Citrus counties, Florida. For more information, please connect with us by contacting the location closest to you.
150 W Citrus Springs Boulevard
Citrus Springs, FL 34434
Questions & Admissions: (352) 275-7505
905 Pineda Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
Questions & Admissions: (321) 633-3545
344 NE Crystal Street
Crystal River, FL 34428
Questions & Admissions: (352) 275-7505
8457 E Marvin Street
Floral City , FL 34436
814 S Rock Crusher Road
Homosassa , FL 34448
206 South Line Avenue
Inverness, FL 34452
3800 West Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
Questions & Admissions: (352) 275-7505
1950 Highway 41
North Inverness, FL 34450
Questions & Admissions: (352) 275-7505
850 Knox McRae Drive
Titusville, FL 32780
Questions & Admissions: 321-246-3060