HS HUMAN SEXUALITY AND ABSTINENCE EDUCATION REVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES FOR BIG DECISIONS
High School Members:
Jennifer Johnson, Kellie Johnson, Katie Steinhoff
Middle School Members:
Jennifer Griscom, Ann Monterrubio
Big Decisions Overall
Big Decisions is framework of entire curriculum Enjoyed by the teachers and students Under consistent review
As a group, we identified gaps and clarification of information Videos already incorporated have some
out-dated information Gaps in missing information, areas that
need additional teaching aides, and inclusion of whole lessons
Lesson 4 – STDs
Addition of middle school’s “Choosing the Best” STD pictures to Big Decisions lesson Reemphasize to students physical signs of
STDs Catch students who have not seen
“Choosing the Best” or been through any HSAE programs
NEISD Approved pictures
“Straight Talk – The Truth About STDs” Video
Clarify a video comment In this scene,
Michael talks about not having a vaccine against HPV for males
There is currently a vaccine for males to protect against HPV.
“Abstinence First – Teen Birth Control Decisions” Video
Clarify a video comment Male condom barrier
methods suggest using a spermicide with a condom, placing drops inside the tip of condom
This is an outdated practice and not recommended anymore by the CDC
Re-Evaluation of the Scope & Sequence
Day 9 is an entire class period reserved for self exam videos These videos do not require an
entire day and can fit anywhere in the days, when time is available for teaching
NEISD does not cover any media influences on teens and their sexuality As a group, we felt this
issue is in need of discussion with students
For Day 9 – bring back Big Decision’s Lesson 7: Friends, Culture, Media and Sex Already approved BD lesson
ACTION ITEM: Add in video clip from ABC News on media influences and teen pregnancy
ABC News - Media and Teen Pregnancy
Current Change
Self Exam Videos
Nurses come to classes, show the video, and are available for student questions Coordination with multiple
classes and nurses’ schedule is not easy
Have to combine classes with large numbers
Takes an entire day out of teaching
Sometimes are missed all together
ACTION ITEM: Allowing the teachers to show these videos Teachers have already
created respectful relationship with students
Allows for videos to be shown at any time during the curriculum
FAQs for teachers to use as pointers for preview and if questions should arise
Current Change
Self Exam Videos continued
Testicular Self Exam Video - “Jason’s Story,” information is updated, good message ACTION ITEM: Add video for Men’s Breast
Exam Men's Breast Self Exam
Breast Self Exam Video – Susan G. Komen story Information largely emphasizes mammograms ACTION ITEM: Change the video for more
info on self screening, not changing the message of information about screenings Women's Breast Self Exam
Self Exam Videos Continued
ACTION ITEM: The Inclusion of a handout/pamphlet from the ACS Give students a take home reminder of how to
self exam ACTION ITEM: Addition of Silicone
models as teaching aides Both male and female models One or multiple sets per campus We teach students to look and feel for lumps or
irregularities. This will help them identify exactly what “irregularities” might feel like.
Encourages all levels of learning
“The Miracle of Life” Pilot
Lee High School is working on implementation of this video pilot Future idea is to include “The Miracle Of
Life” in with the High School HSAE curriculum
This video is approved for NEISD Teen Pregnancy class, could be beneficial for all students Student results from pilot will be our
indicator Pilot to happen this Spring