Elementary Schools
The Elementary Program offers engaging drug prevention assemblies for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students across the four local school districts. The assemblies are conducted at 36 elementary schools and 7 junior high schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, reaching approximately 9,000 students. The Drug Awareness assemblies serve as the students’ first introduction to the Drug Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley (DFY in SCV) program.
Drug Awareness Assemblies
4th Grade
The 4th-grade assembly introduces students to the dangers of alcohol and marijuana through age-appropriate, engaging lessons. Students also develop essential skills in decision-making and peer refusal while learning how to stay safe online in today’s digital world. The assembly also features interactive activities to help students understand the real-life consequences of substance use.
5th Grade
In 5th grade, students deepen their understanding of the risks associated with alcohol, marijuana, and vaping. The program helps them strengthen decision-making, refusal, and coping skills. Students also explore the impact of peer pressure and drugs on self-esteem while learning how to build positive friendships. Age-appropriate online safety tips are included to support their overall well-being. The assembly also features interactive activities to help students understand the real-life consequences of substance use.
6th Grade
The 6th-grade assembly program focuses on educating students about the risks of opioids, edibles, and vaping. Students strengthen their decision-making, coping, and refusal skills while exploring the impact of peer pressure, positive peer networking, and social media on self-esteem. The program also highlights age-appropriate consequences to help students make informed choices and features interactive activities to help students understand the real-life consequences of substance use.
Junior High & High Schools
Drug Awareness + Peer Leadership + Wellness + Advocacy
At the junior high and high school levels, students take a more active role in promoting a drug-free lifestyle. Through the DFY in SCV peer-led club, students lead campus-wide drug awareness campaigns, advocate for healthy choices, and promote mental and emotional wellness. They gain leadership experience, build positive peer networks, and develop the confidence to be strong voices for change in their schools and communities.
Mindful Moments Series
Students participate in a 3-day lunchtime initiative focused on drug awareness, featuring engaging activities that highlight the dangers of drug use and encourage healthy decision-making. The events are led by the DFY in SCV Club Advisor with support from Club Officers and members.
Leadership Conference
In November, DFY in SCV hosts separate Leadership Conferences for junior high and high school students. These events provide club officers and members with hands-on leadership training, guidance on planning campus activities, and opportunities for teamwork through engaging exercises and fun, interactive activities. The conferences are designed to inspire and prepare students to lead drug awareness efforts on their campuses throughout the school year.