The Birmingham Abstinence Education Program uses two different abstinence curriculum in the classroom SEX CAN WAIT and Choosing the Best.

 

Choosing the Best is a leader in abstinence and relationship education nationwide. Founded in 1993, it offers age appropriate lessons that encourage students to think about critical issues that affect them, and helps them apply new learning and insights in their own lives. Each lesson is structured to be taught in 50-minute classes and include the following programs:

 

·        Choosing the Best WAY – 7th Grade. Created for lower middle school students,this six-lesson curriculum gives students age-appropriate insight into what’s happening to their bodies and emotions, explores their new interest in the opposite sex, and teaches abstinence as the best WAY. (Taught two weeks in the classroom)    

 

·        Choosing the Best PATH –  9^th Grade. This dynamic eight-lesson curriculum captivates lower high school students. After students are challenged to make a commitment to sexual abstinence, additional lessons help them learn how to stay committed to the best PATH. (Taught one week in the classroom)

 

·        Choosing the Best LIFE – 10^th Grade. This high-impact eight lesson curriculum for middle high school students engages the heart as well as the head and teaches students that abstinence is the best choice for LIFE. (Taught one week in the classroom)

 

·        Choosing the Best JOURNEY – 11^th Grade. Created for upper high school

students, this in-depth eight lesson curriculum motivates students to set goals, make good decisions, and develop healthy relationships. (Taught one week in the classroom)

 

·        Choosing the Best SOUL MATE – 12^th Grade. Designed for seniors this five-lesson curriculum provides older students with the interpersonal skills essential for successful relationships of all kinds and ultimately, for a successful marriage. (Taught one week in the classroom)  

  

SEX CAN WAIT is a two-week sexuality education program designed to promote sexual abstinence as the best decision young people can make for themselves. The curriculum is divided into three general areas of emphasis: Knowing Myself, Relating to Others, and Planning My Future. The activities in this abstinence-based program are designed to teach young people life skills that can help them to act in their own best interests in all areas of their lives. These skills involve respecting self and others, making wise decisions, communicating clearly and effectively and considering how present behavior can influence future goals and plans.

 

·        Each lesson is structured to be taught in 50-minute classes and includes the 6^thand 8^th grades.

  Peer Support Club Meetings

These meetings are deigned to promote social development in our youth by emphasizing the importance of character development with the use of activities, guest speakers, and group discussion. We meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month (Subject to change. Please check the Events page). Meetings are held at the Lane Center (410 13th Street South, 35233) at 6p.m. and usually last about an hour.   

 

·        Any Birmingham City School student in the 6^th-12^th grade can join.