The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program is a federally funded intiative that supports programs that prevent the violence in and around schools and that strengthen programs that prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in private as well as public schools. In order to be eligible for funding, school systems are required to develop programs that meet the Principles of Effectiveness. Learn more about the U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Students Taking A Right Stand, Nashville (STARS) is a School-based Student Assistance Service Program that provides support for students and families who are at high risk of alcohol, other drugs, behavior programs and violence, including bulling. STARS specialists provide activities such as school-wide assemblies, classroom presentations, small support groups and individual counseling sessions. STARS also provides faculty training on how to recognize youth who need support and links students to community resources and organizations such as crisis intervention.
For further information about any of these programs or other resources that are available to you and your child, please feel free to contact the MNPS Students Services SDFSC department at (615) 259-8683 or via e-mail stephanie.davis@mnps.org.
