| "Thanks for teaching us the consequences that come along with having sex and the responsibilities of a child." -Caldwell Co. 9th grader |
OUR PROGRAM
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Every year, the Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health (CCAH), teaches
sexuality education in the Caldwell County School System. Caldwell County
Schools contract with CCAH for the 'Operation: Safe or Sorry' curriculum to
be taught to every 7th, 8th, & 9th grader in the County. We are the only
teacher that sees every student in the Schools. CCAH teaches over 6000
students each school year!
The curriculum used by the educators was developed by a committee
composed of school personnel, community representatives,
representatives from the faith community, and the Caldwell Council on
Adolescent Health in 1996. The curriculum was presented to the
community through a series of public hearings and was then approved by
the Caldwell County Board of Education.
The Caldwell Council also employs an Information and Referral nurse. She
provides health and prevention education, counseling, and case
management in each of the schools to approximately 200 students per
year. Young people who have needs beyond the scope of our program will
be referred to other resources by the CCAH nurse.
The following is a brief daily outline of the 'Operation: Safe or
Sorry' Curriculum:
DAY 1:
Instruction on day 1 develops a better understanding of the reproductive
system. The female reproductive system and the male anatomy will be
discussed.
DAY 2:
Abstinence is defined as no intimate sexual activity. Students may ask
questions they have about the topic of abstinence. Medical terminology is
used, not slag words. Facts are presented and an effort to dispel myths.
Questions discussed include the following:
* What is sexual contact?
* Do you think that teens are too young to handle the responsibilities
of a sexual relationship?
* What if you got pregnant or got a girl pregnant, what would you do?
* What is a STD?
DAY 3:
Develop an understanding of social pressures and how to resist and
respond to social pressures. Peer pressure, hormones, drugs & alcohol,
media and curiosity are discussed as factors which influence teens to be
sexually active.
DAY 4:
Facts regarding infection by sexually transmitted diseases and health risks
for teens are discussed. Diseases that are discussed include: Pubic Lice,
Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts (HPV), and
HIV/AIDS.
* 9th grade only - STD Powerpoint
DAY 5:
7th graders will finish curriculum and answer questions.
9th graders will begin instruction on Contraceptives.
The purpose of this session is to inform students of Abstinence as the only
100% effective method of birth control. Students are given information on
contraceptives that are available, the advantages/disadvantages and
failure rates for each. Discussion includes the following: Birth Control Pills,
Birth Control Patch, Nuva-Ring, Depo-Provera (the shot), Condoms,
withdrawal, and Abstinence.
CCAH IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO EXTEND 9th GRADE CLASSES
FROM 5 DAYS TO 7 DAYS - ADDING TOPICS SUCH AS, 'TEENS, SEX &
THE MEDIA' AND A MORE IN DEPTH DISCUSSION ON HIV/AIDS.
sexuality education in the Caldwell County School System. Caldwell County
Schools contract with CCAH for the 'Operation: Safe or Sorry' curriculum to
be taught to every 7th, 8th, & 9th grader in the County. We are the only
teacher that sees every student in the Schools. CCAH teaches over 6000
students each school year!
The curriculum used by the educators was developed by a committee
composed of school personnel, community representatives,
representatives from the faith community, and the Caldwell Council on
Adolescent Health in 1996. The curriculum was presented to the
community through a series of public hearings and was then approved by
the Caldwell County Board of Education.
The Caldwell Council also employs an Information and Referral nurse. She
provides health and prevention education, counseling, and case
management in each of the schools to approximately 200 students per
year. Young people who have needs beyond the scope of our program will
be referred to other resources by the CCAH nurse.
The following is a brief daily outline of the 'Operation: Safe or
Sorry' Curriculum:
DAY 1:
Instruction on day 1 develops a better understanding of the reproductive
system. The female reproductive system and the male anatomy will be
discussed.
DAY 2:
Abstinence is defined as no intimate sexual activity. Students may ask
questions they have about the topic of abstinence. Medical terminology is
used, not slag words. Facts are presented and an effort to dispel myths.
Questions discussed include the following:
* What is sexual contact?
* Do you think that teens are too young to handle the responsibilities
of a sexual relationship?
* What if you got pregnant or got a girl pregnant, what would you do?
* What is a STD?
DAY 3:
Develop an understanding of social pressures and how to resist and
respond to social pressures. Peer pressure, hormones, drugs & alcohol,
media and curiosity are discussed as factors which influence teens to be
sexually active.
DAY 4:
Facts regarding infection by sexually transmitted diseases and health risks
for teens are discussed. Diseases that are discussed include: Pubic Lice,
Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts (HPV), and
HIV/AIDS.
* 9th grade only - STD Powerpoint
DAY 5:
7th graders will finish curriculum and answer questions.
9th graders will begin instruction on Contraceptives.
The purpose of this session is to inform students of Abstinence as the only
100% effective method of birth control. Students are given information on
contraceptives that are available, the advantages/disadvantages and
failure rates for each. Discussion includes the following: Birth Control Pills,
Birth Control Patch, Nuva-Ring, Depo-Provera (the shot), Condoms,
withdrawal, and Abstinence.
CCAH IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO EXTEND 9th GRADE CLASSES
FROM 5 DAYS TO 7 DAYS - ADDING TOPICS SUCH AS, 'TEENS, SEX &
THE MEDIA' AND A MORE IN DEPTH DISCUSSION ON HIV/AIDS.
| One out of every three teen girls gets pregnant at least once before they reach age 20. Many teens say they are concerned about pregnancy, but still think "it can't happen to me." But it does - to more than 730,000 girls every year. Do you want your child to wait until he or she is older to have sex? Many parents do. How can you encourage your kids to wait? These tips will help you get started! TEN TIPS FOR PARENTS 1. Be Honest about how you feel. It’s OK to be direct about wanting them to wait. But let them know you trust them to make good choices. 2. Tell them why! By sharing your reasons why you want them to wait, you will help them think through their own. 3. Look for teachable moments. For example, you can talk about reasons for waiting after you watch a TV program about HIV or teen pregnancy. 4. Openly discuss HIV, STI/STD’s and pregnancy. Studies show that giving kids accurate information about birth control and safer sex does not increase sexual activity. 5. Start talking early - even before they start dating. Help your child think through the decision to wait before he or she is in a serious relationship. 6. Let them know it’s OK to have sexual feelings. Tell your kids that sexual feelings are natural and teach them to show love and affection in other ways. 7. Teach them to how to say NO. Suggest that they talk about limits early on, before things get to serious. 8. Give them tips for avoiding sexual pressure. Discuss times when it may be hard to say no, such as when they are alone with a date or if they are dating someone older. 9. Help them plan for the future. Let your child know that he or she is important - too important to risk an early pregnancy or STI. 10. Trust them to make good decisions about sex. Kids are more likely to follow through on a decision to remain abstinent if it is what they want! For more information please visit: www.thenationalcampaign.org |