Teaching children to make the right life choices and to stay away from substances that can hurt them, the DARE program at West Elementary graduated its newest class of fifth-graders last week in ceremonies at McMinnville Civic Center.“I’ve been blessed to teach these students how to make good and responsible decisions,” said West Elementary school resource officer Jarvis Johnson, speaking before a room full of students, teachers and parents.DARE, or Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is taught in elementary schools and is aimed at preparing students for times ahead when they may be tempted by drugs or alcohol. It is also designed to help students make good life decisions while at the same time familiarizing them with law enforcement since the classes are generally taught by policemen or deputies. Johnson has been in law enforcement for the better part of two decades.