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Human Sexuality Curriculum
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In Boerne ISD, students in Grades 7–9 are taught Human Sexuality Curriculum from Scott & White. The Worth the Wait® Sex Education Curriculum is used in grade 7, and Wellness & Sexual Health® in the high school health course. The programs empower teens with information necessary to develop healthy habits and relationships, and each ten-lesson unit is based upon medical and legal facts regarding teen sexual activity and teaches abstinence as the healthiest choice for teens.
BISD believes that sexuality education begins at home. Parents or legal guardians are the primary educators of their children and can be the most important influence on your child’s health decisions. The lessons your child will receive in school are designed to reinforce what a parent or legal guardian is teaching at home, not to replace it.
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Worth the Wait® is a 10 unit human sexuality curriculum written by Scott & White Healthcare. Key features include:
- Medically accurate with up-to-date information
- User-friendly curriculum with entirely scripted narratives, handouts, and student-driven activities
- Promotes avoidance of health risk behaviors; all levels of the curriculum include the CDC Youth Risk Behaviors
- Written by a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and implemented by a major academic medical institute, Scott & White Healthcare, Texas A&M College of Medicine
- Supportive research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology demonstrating an increased knowledge and shift in attitude toward delaying sexual activity in a study of more than 24,000 middle school students
- Parent/guardian participation interaction worksheets and handouts
- Continuous research with pre- and post-curriculum student surveys
- Educational materials for healthcare professionals for use in clinic or community education settings
- The most trusted name in sex education, used by more Texas school districts than any other curriculum, and a leading education source for other sex education programs
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- Opting-In: Participation in the human sexuality curriculum is voluntary. Parents or legal guardians must “opt-in” their student for the lessons by returning a signed parent letter. Parent letters will be provided via district communication at least 14 days prior to each of the student presentations.
- Previewing Curriculum: Parents or legal guardians may preview the Worth the Wait® curriculum documents and teaching materials by calling (830) 357-2130 to schedule an appointment for viewing.
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During the 87th Texas Legislation, a new bill (Texas House Bill 1525) was adopted that requires parents or legal guardians to opt-in their students to participate in Human Sexuality curriculum. Hard copy Notification Letters & Opt-In Forms are sent home at least 14 school days prior to the start of instruction related to human sexuality.
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Stan Leech
Athletic Director
stan.leech@boerneisd.net
(830) 357-2130
