Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is your curriculum?
- Can we preview the curriculum before purchasing?
- Is there a cost for the program?
- How many schools use your curriculum?
- Which class should the curriculum be incorporated into?
- Does the curriculum teach contraception?
- Do you recommend separating boys and girls when teaching the curriculum?
- Why not teach about "safe sex?"
- Do abstinence programs really work?
- How effective is this program?
1. How long is your curriculum?
Grade levels 6-8 are two weeks (10 lessons) in length, based on a 45 minute class. The HS has 8 sections based on a 90 minute class.
2. Can we preview the curriculum before purchasing?
Yes, we have a preview policy (link below) as well as samples available to download on the link to follow. We have a 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee policy for all purchases.
Preview Policy
Curriculum samples
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3. Is there a cost for the program?
Curricula and presentation mateials are available to purchase. Teacher training is highly recommended. Sessions are held at Scott & White in Temple, TX or you can contract for an on-site training. Please refer to the "Training/Events" page for the scheduled trainings.
4. How many schools use your curriculum?
Our curriculum is currently used at numerous schools in Texas and throughout the US. Please refer the link below to view a list of specific Texas districts.
List of participating schools
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5. Which class should the curriculum be incorporated into?
This is left up to each school district, but typically we find it's taught in their required science or health classes.
6. Does the curriculum teach contraception?
At the high school level, the curriculum addresses contraceptive facts, pointing out that no contraceptive method is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and/or STDs.
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7. Do you recommend separating boys and girls when teaching the curriculum?
Our experience shows that teaching them together promotes better communication between the boys and girls.
8. Why not teach about "safe sex?"
We do not want to give the incorrect message that if kids just use a condom, it will be "safe sex" and protect them from STDs and pregnancy. Teens must understand that condoms have the highest failure rate of any birth control method. Condoms have been proven to greatly reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS if used correctly every time and only provide some protection for other STDs . While sexually active adolescents should use a condom to decrease (but definitely not eliminate) their risks, they should NOT get the false message that this is "safe sex" and they should see a healthcare professional for STD screening.
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9. Do abstinence programs really work?
Abstinence education programs have repeatedly been shown to reduce sexual activity among their participants.
10. How effective is this program?
Data collected by our program shows a statistically significant knowledge gain and change in attitude moving toward abstinence.
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