COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $4,050 will allow the Guidance Department of Venice High School to provide two peer counseling classes in which students will be trained in active listening skills, communication skills, Heart Math, mediation techniques, basic grief counseling, and drug and alcohol education.

The goals are to provide a more positive school climate, bring together regular education students with exceptional education students and help at risk 9th graders acclimate to the high school environment and experience.