STD/Relationship/Sexual
Parent Review & Consent
It is our goal to remain abstinence based, however can not solely teach abstinence curriculum based on the Healthy Youth Act, so the curriculum that your child will participate in will challenge your child to think about what they really want in a relationship someday and does cover the different options available if your child does become sexually active (no demonstrations). Health class has allowed a great opportunity to reach our children when they are just beginning to look into what relationships mean and what is appropriate and safe behavior. Giving them the tools to be proactive and not reactive is so important.
Here are the lessons that will be covered:
-Ground Rules and Goal Setting for your future relationships
-Maturity and Character – how does this affect relationships
-Sexual Expression (Clothing and non-verbal communications)
-Honesty within the relationship? Just because they say something, is it true?
-The difference between Male vs. Female roles/physical
-Boundaries and Safe Dating – The Parent Date is encouraged with all kids
-Emotional Consequences to being sexually active
-STD’s (2 days) Using the cdc.gov I will define the std, symptoms, prevention and treatment
-Sexual Progression – Be proactive and set your goals for YOURSELF now, before sexual activity begins and be firm in knowing why you do not want to be involved for YOU. We talk about the difference between a friend and a best friend and I will use this base to cover the different levels of an intimate relationship.
-Dating/Going Out – we will do a lesson around defining what this means and students will share out loud. They quickly realize how many different ideas there are around this word. Again, they will be encouraged to be very open with whoever is asking them out, define what that means to each other and establish clear boundaries with each other, prior to any sustained time together.
-Media Influences – We will discuss how the media has influenced sexual activity and the inappropriateness in using technology as a part of communicating within a relationship (internet chat, social networking, texting)
It is very important that you understand that during this curriculum I will not allow for any inappropriate comments regarding any type of sexual behavior. This curriculum is designed to give kids the facts regarding sexual behavior in general terms pertaining to their personal goals in setting safe boundaries, but most importantly it allows them the opportunity to understand the risks involved for both sexes. Be reassured that we only use the appropriate terminology when discussing STD’s, as kids often times have their own jargon or slang, but this is about the facts and not about getting a good laugh.
If at any point a student becomes inappropriate, I will give them a verbal warning one time and then they will be sent to the office and you will be contacted regarding the issue at hand. As much as we would like to protect our children from any harm, I must tell you that sexual behavior is happening at younger and younger ages and we are seeing the consequences from these actions in the alarming STD rates and teen pregnancies.
I strongly encourage parents to get up to date on the sexual trends of teens and begin to have conversations with their children at this age with regards to what their expectations for dating, relationships, etc. are and tell them why and not just the tale old “because I said so” technique. Statistics show that parents that talk to their kids about their expectations, risks, behaviors, and personal feelings as to the why’s have a positive effect on the long term successes of their children’s future relationships. We can close a blind eye, set our rules for our kids, but if we look back on our own personal experiences from childhood, we as well must be honest in knowing how difficult the pressures can be in the whys and how kids is are experimenting around sexual activity.
You can preview a copy of the lessons in the library during school hours or check it out for the night to preview the materials. Please fill out the following permission slip and have your child return this to class during the second week of school. The electronic survey can be found on www.9mile.org website by clicking on teacher tab, selecting Weiss as the teacher, then click on permission slips – you will click on 8th Grade Relationship/STD Permission Slip in blue. You will need to register to use the site and fill out the survey. You can turn in the electronic version or the paper version.
Sincerely,
Ms. Weiss
I have read and understand that my child:
_____ May participate in the relationship curriculum as a part of Health class
_____ Opt Out – I have previewed the material and do not want my child to participate
in the following lessons. Place a check mark next to the lesson you would like them opted out of.
_____-Ground Rules and Goal Setting for your future relationships
_____-Maturity and Character – how does this affect relationships
_____-Sexual Expression (Clothing and non-verbal communications)
_____-Honesty within the relationship? Just because they say something, is it true?
_____-The difference between Male vs. Female roles/physical
_____-Boundaries and Safe Dating – The Parent Date is encouraged with all kids
_____-Emotional Consequences to being sexually active
_____-STD’s (2 days) Using the cdc.gov I will define the std, symptoms, prevention and treatment
_____-Sexual Progression – Be proactive and set your goals for YOURSELF now, before sexual activity begins and be firm in knowing why you do not want to be involved for YOU. We talk about the difference between a friend and a best friend and I will use this base to cover the different levels of an intimate relationship.
_____-Dating/Going Out – we will do a lesson around defining what this means and students will share out loud. They quickly realize how many different ideas there are around this word. Again, they will be encouraged to be very open with whoever is asking them out, define what that means to each other and establish clear boundaries with each other, prior to any sustained time together.
_____-Media Influences – We will discuss how the media has influenced sexual activity and the inappropriateness in using technology as a part of communicating within a relationship (internet chat, social networking, texting)
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