• The State Board of Education requires instruction 1003.42 (2)(n) on child trafficking prevention, suicide awareness and prevention, substance abuse education and five hours of resiliency instruction every year (Rule 6A-1.094124). The State of Florida has provided districts with required Resiliency Education topics that MUST be taught to students in grades 6 -12. These topics in the area of Civic & Character Education and Life Skills Education build confidence and support mental health to develop and prepare you to become more resilient students. See link for more information about the requirements:  FLDOE/ mental health.

    For more information: https://www.cpalms.org/standards/Resiliency_Toolkit.aspx 

    Deerlake's Resiliency day will be held on 12/5/25. All materials are available to be viewed through your child's Classlink. If you have site specific questions, our school-based contact is our School Counselor, Mrs. Thomas at rachel.thomas@leonschools.net. 

    To preview the course modules you will be able to access the course through your child's homeroom tile starting 11/3/25 : LCS Middle School Substance Use and Abuse, Child Trafficking Prevention, & Suicide Prevention, Resiliency Florida 6-8 Resiliency Curriculum

    FAQ: 

    What if my child is absent? Absences will be treated the same as any other excused or unexcused absence.

    Parent resources: https://www.buildresiliency.org/parentresources