Grades: 6 - 8

Minimum Group Size: 5 to 25

Length of Tour: 40 minutes

Equipment Needed : Hookup for mac or USB

Description: 

The Student Success Program is designed to empower students with essential life skills, equipping them to thrive both academically and personally. At the core of this program are the 5 C's: Communication, Caring, Coping, Choice, and Commitment, which form the foundation for creating inclusive environments, engaging students, and supporting staff.

Creating Inclusive Classrooms:

Our program emphasizes the importance of the 5 C's to foster a classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. By teaching students how to communicate effectively, show empathy for others (Caring), cope with stress and challenges (Coping), make informed and responsible decisions (Choice), and stay committed to their personal and academic growth (Commitment), we create a culture of inclusion. This approach ensures that students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and fully engage in their learning journey.

Enhancing Student Engagement:

The Student Success Program uses interactive lessons and real-life scenarios to keep students engaged, making learning relevant and relatable. The focus on practical skills like making thoughtful choices and staying committed to their goals increases their sense of ownership and responsibility for their education. By embedding the 5 C's into these activities, students are motivated to actively participate and apply these principles in their daily lives, both inside and outside the classroom.

Supporting Staff Development:

To ensure the effective implementation of the program, educators receive targeted training that helps them integrate the 5 C's into their teaching practices. This development not only equips staff with tools for managing diverse classrooms but also enhances their ability to support students in communicating openly, showing empathy, managing stress, making responsible choices, and staying committed to their growth. As a result, staff are better prepared to foster inclusive, engaged, and successful learning environments.

The Success Program empowers students and supports educators, all while promoting inclusivity, engagement, and personal growth through the 5 C's—Communication, Caring, Coping, Choice, and Commitment. This holistic approach ensures that every student is equipped with the skills needed to succeed academically and in life.

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

English Language Arts:

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

Learning Standards for the Arts:

• Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)

Categories: Multicultural / Physical Education / Teamwork / Leadership Skills / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education

Cost: 

Full Day $3,500, Half Day $2,000

Grades: 8 - 12

Minimum Group Size: 5 to 25

Length of Tour: 30 minutes

Equipment Needed : Hookup for mac or USB

Description: 

D5 Student Success: Leadership in Athletics is a specialized training program designed for high school sports teams to address behavior concerns, promote sportsmanship, and cultivate leadership both on and off the field. This program empowers student-athletes to recognize their role as leaders within their school and community, helping them model positive behavior and set a high standard for their peers.  

Through interactive lessons and real-life scenarios, athletes will learn to foster respect among teammates, opponents, and officials, while understanding the harmful impacts of bullying, hazing, and inappropriate language—particularly racist or sexist remarks. The training also emphasizes mutual respect within the teams they are playing against.  

Student-athletes will discuss managing conflict, handling competition-related stress, and engaging in responsible decision-making under pressure. They will also explore how their actions, both in-person and on social media, contribute to their team’s and school’s reputation.  

By focusing on communication, empathy, sportsmanship, and accountability, this training helps athletes not only improve their performance but also strengthen their leadership skills, ensuring they set a positive example in all aspects of their lives.

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

Learning Standards for Physical Education:

• Safe and healthy environment

• Resource management

Categories: Multicultural / Physical Education / Teamwork / Leadership Skills / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education

Cost: 

Half Day $2,000

Grades: 6 - 9

Minimum Group Size: 5 to 25

Length of Tour: 2 hours

Equipment Needed : Hookup for mac or USB

Description: 

The Youth Leadership Summit is an interactive program designed to inspire students (grades 6-9) to become confident, capable leaders within their school community. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will explore the core principles of leadership, centered around the 5 C's: Communication, Coping, Caring, Choice, and Commitment.   

Participants will identify key areas for improvement in their school environment and collaborate on strategies to implement positive changes. By the end of the summit, each student will create a personal leadership pledge, outlining how they plan to apply these leadership skills in their daily lives. This empowering program equips students with the tools they need to lead with confidence, foster collaboration, and positively impact their school community.

This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

English Language Arts:

• Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)

• Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)

Categories: Multicultural / Physical Education / Teamwork / Leadership Skills / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education

Cost: 

Full Day $3,500, Half Day $2,000