High School Programs (9-12th)

• Genital and Reproductive Anatomy Review

• Cultivating Consent and Responding When It’s Broken

• Gender and Sexual Orientation

• Starting, Improving and Ending Relationships

• Types of Sexual Behaviors

• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Testing and Disclosure Etiquette

• Birth Control and Pregnancy Options

• Sexuality and Life Online: Porn Literacy, Informed Sexting, and AI Companionship

9-12th Health Education Core Ideas

Wellness (W)

Analyze prevention, lifestyle factors, and treatment of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. H2.W2.HSa

Assess personal risk factors and predict future health status. H2.W2.HSb

Analyze how a variety of factors impact personal and community health. H2.W3.HS

Create a resource that outlines where and how students can access valid and reliable health information, products, and services. H3.W4.HS

Demonstrate strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others. H4.W5.HS

Predict potential short- and long-term outcomes of a personal health-related decision. H5.W6.HS

Implement strategies to achieve a personal health goal. H6.W7.HS

Sexual Health (Se)

Summarize fertilization, fetal development, and childbirth. H1.Se1.HSa

Explain the role hormones play in sexual behavior and decision making. H5.Se1.HS

Describe emotional, social, physical, and financial effects of being a teen or young adult parent. H1.Se1.HSb

Describe behaviors that impact reproductive health. H1.Se1.HSc

Describe steps of testicular self exam and the importance of breast self-awareness. H7.Se1.HS

Explain the physical, social, mental, and emotional changes associated with being a young adult. H1.Se2.HSa

Describe how sexuality and sexual expression change throughout the life span. H1.Se2.HSb

Evaluate how culture, media, society, and other people influence our perceptions of gender roles, sexuality, relationships, and sexual orientation. H2.Se3.HS

Evaluate the effectiveness of abstinence, condoms, and other contraceptives in preventing pregnancy and STDs/HIV. H1.Se4.HSa

Demonstrate steps to using a condom correctly. H7.Se4.HS

Identify local youth-friendly sexual health services. H3.Se4.HS

Understand that people can choose abstinence at different times in their lives. H1.Se4.HSb

Advocate for STD testing and treatment for sexually active youth. H8.Se4.HS

Use a decision-making model to make a sexual health-related decision. H5.Se4.HS

Differentiate between affection, love, commitment, and sexual attraction. H1.Se5.HSa

Compare and contrast characteristics of healthy and unhealthy romantic and sexual relationships. H1.Se5.HSb

Demonstrate effective ways to communicate with a partner about healthy sexual decisions and consent. H4.Se5.HS

Analyze factors that can affect the ability to give or recognize consent to sexual activity. H2.Se5.HS

Identify ways to access accurate information and resources for survivors of sexual offenses. H3.Se5.HS

Describe laws related to accessing sexual health care services. H3.Se6.HS

Understand importance of personal and social responsibility for sexual decisions. H7.Se6.HS

Examine laws and consequences related to sexual offenses, including when a minor is involved. H1.Se6.HSa

Identify laws and concerns related to sending or posting sexually explicit pictures or messages. H1.Se6.HSb

Social Emotional (So)

Advocate for ways to manage or resolve interpersonal conflict. H8.So4.HS

Summarize strategies for coping with difficult emotions, including defense mechanisms. H1.So4.HS

Demonstrate effective communication skills to express emotions. H4.So4.HS

Compare and contrast the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on harassment, intimidation, and bullying. H2.So5.HS

Identify school and community resources that can help a person with emotional and mental and behavioral health concerns. H3.So6.HSa

Listed below are a few examples of teaching materials that can be included in classes for teens.

Birth control examples:

• Intrauterine device, pills, emergency contraception

Safer sex supplies:

• Internal condom, external condom, lubricant, at home HIV test, dental dam, latex underwear, gloves, internal and external condom demonstrator