NEISD HSAE & Violence Prevention Parent Information
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Human Sexuality & Abstinence
Education and Abuse PreventionParent Information
On May 8, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the Choosing the Best program for instruction in Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse/Violence Prevention for middle school and high school. However, the approval was contingent upon edits made under the direction of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) with approval by the Board of Trustees.
On June 12, 2023, the NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the high school HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in all high school health credit courses beginning in the fall of 2023.
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Human Sexulality & Abstinence Education (HSAE) & Violence Prevention Curriculum Review Updates
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Fall 2024 Parent Preview for Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education and Abuse Prevention Program
Parent Preview will be conducted at North East Sports Park, 12001 Wetmore Road, 78247, in the Physical Education & Health Office. (Map Link)
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Update February 14, 2024
The NEISD SHAC approved the recommended instructional materials for elementary maturation (HSAE) which will be presented to the Board of Trustees for their approval. If approved, the instruction will be offered in the spring to all 4th and 5th grade students.
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Update January 24, 2024
Public Meeting on the elementary maturation curriculum video and resources held January 23 and 24, 2024 are posted below. Open the Meeting Resources link to access the LinkTree that includes a Google Form to submit feedback on the curriculum to the SHAC. Submitted feedback and SHAC responses can also be viewed in the LinkTree.
Public Meeting 1: January 23, 2024
Presentation | Meeting Resources | Video
Public Meeting 2: January 24, 2024
Presentation | Meeting Resources | Video
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Update January 11, 2024
The NEISD SHAC has scheduled two public meetings on the elementary maturation curriculum (videos) being considered for adoption.
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM at NEISD Community Learning Center, Room 217
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM at NEISD Community Learning Center, Room 217
Download public meeting flyer here
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Update December 11, 2023
The NEISD Board of Trustees approved all edits and instructional materials for the 7th grade HSAE and abuse/violence prevention curriculum to be implemented in the spring of 2024. The Board of Trustees also approved the use of the 7th grade approved materials (Choosing the Best Path) for 8th grade students in the spring of 2024 only while the SHAC continues to review 8th grade materials for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year.
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High School
Window of Instruction
Fall 2025November - December
Choosing the Best Journey
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Choosing the Best Journey Permission Slips
The permission slips linked below are for preview purposes only. The official permission slip will be sent home by your student's teacher at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the instructional window.
HS Human Sexuality & Abstinence Education Permission Slip_English
HS Human Sexuality & Abstinence Education Permission Slip_Spanish
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Middle School
WINDOW OF INSTRUCTION
Fall 2025November - December
In June 2025, NEISD School Board of Trustees adopted the SHAC-reviewed instructional materials for the 8th grade program: Choosing The Best LIFE. The publisher is currently updating the edits submited by the SHAC, and materials will be available as soon as edits are completed. If you have any questions, please contact the PE and Health Department at 210-356-6807.
Choosing the Best
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Choosing the Best: Way (6th grade) Program Overview, Parent Preview Details & Permission Slip
CHOOSING THE BEST WAY OVERVIEW
(click to view)
On May 8, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the Choosing the Best program for instruction in Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse/Violence Prevention for middle school and high school. However, the approval was contingent upon edits made under the direction of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) with approval by the Board of Trustees.
On October 9, 2023, final edits of instructional materials for 6th grade HSAE & Abuse/Violence prevention were approved by the Board of Trustees.
HOW TO PREVIEW MATERIALS
As updated, copyrighted materials are finalized with the approved edits, they will be posted on the HSAE & Abuse/Violence Prevention portal pages in Skyward (https://portal.neisd.net/hsae) for parents to review (requires Skyward Family Access login to view).
Parents may also view final, copyrighted program materials in person by scheduling an appointment at their student’s campus or at North East Sports Park during regular business hours.
PERMISSION SLIPS
6th grade permission slips will be sent home by the student's teacher at least 14 days prior to the start of instruction and will include information on Parent Preview meetings. Sample permission slips can be viewed using the links below; however, these are for preview purposes only. The actual permission slip will be sent home by the student's teacher.
- Choosing the Best Way HSAE Permission Slip Preview (English)
- Choosing the Best Way Abuse Prevention Permission Slip Preview (English)
- Choosing the Best Way HSAE Permission Slip Preview (Spanish)
- Choosing the Best Way Abuse Prevention Permission Slip Preview (Spanish)
DISTRICT PARENT PREVIEW MEETINGS
All District parent previews will be facilitated by the NEISD PE & Health Department and will be held at the North East Sports Park located at 12001 Wetmore Road.
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Choosing the Best Path (7th grade) Program Overview, Parent Preview Details & Permission Slip
CHOOSING THE BEST PATH OVERVIEW
(click to view)
On May 8, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the Choosing the Best program for instruction in Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse/Violence Prevention for middle school and high school. However, the approval was contingent upon edits made under the direction of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) with approval by the Board of Trustees.
On December 11, 2023, final edits of the instructional materials for 7th grade HSAE & Abuse/Violence prevention were approved by the Board of Trustees.
HOW TO PREVIEW MATERIALS
As updated, copyrighted materials are received by the publisher, they will be posted on the HSAE & Abuse/Violence Prevention portal pages in Skyward (https://portal.neisd.net/hsae) for parents to review (requires Skyward Family Access login to view). All materials will be posted no later than February 12, 2024.
Click here for directions on how to access the HSAE & Abuse Prevention portal pages in Skyward Family Access
Parents may also view final, copyrighted program materials in person by scheduling an appointment at their student's campus or at North East Sports Park anytime after February 12, 2024, during regular business hours.
PERMISSION SLIPS
7th grade permission slips will be sent home by the student's teacher at least 14 days prior to the start of instruction and will include information on Parent Preview meetings. Sample permission slips can be viewed using the links below; however, these are for preview purposes only. The actual permission slip will be sent home by the student's teacher.
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) HSAE Permission Slip (English)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) HSAE Permission Slip (Spanish)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) Abuse Prevention Permission Slip (English)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) Abuse Prevention Permission Slip (Spanish)
DISTRICT PARENT PREVIEW MEETINGS
All District parent previews will be facilitated by the NEISD PE & Health Department and will be held at the North East Sports Park located at 12001 Wetmore Road.
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Choosing the Best Life (8th grade) Program Overview, Parent Preview Details & Permission Slip
CHOOSING THE BEST LIFE OVERVIEW
(click to view)
Final edits for Choosing the Best Life were approved June 2025. Materials will be available for review on all secondary campuses by mid-October.
On May 8, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the adoption of the Choosing the Best program for instruction in Human Sexuality and Abstinence Education (HSAE) and Abuse/Violence Prevention for middle school and high school. However, the approval was contingent upon edits made under the direction of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) with approval by the Board of Trustees.
Permission slips will be sent home at least 14 days prior to the start of instruction and will include information on Parent Preview meetings. See timeline and sample permission slips below.
HOW TO PREVIEW MATERIALS
As updated, copyrighted materials are received by the publisher, they will be posted on the HSAE & Abuse/Violence Prevention portal pages in Skyward (https://portal.neisd.net/hsae) for parents to review (requires Skyward Family Access login to view). All materials will be posted no later than February 12, 2024.
Parents may also view final, copyrighted program materials in person by scheduling an appointment at their student's campus or at North East Sports Park anytime after February 12, 2024, during regular business hours.
PERMISSION SLIPS
8th grade permission slips will be sent home by the student's teacher at least 14 days prior to the start of instruction and will include information on Parent Preview meetings. Sample permission slips can be viewed using the links below; however, these are for preview purposes only. The actual permission slip will be sent home by the student's teacher.
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) HSAE Permission Slip (English)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) HSAE Permission Slip (Spanish)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) Abuse Prevention Permission Slip (English)
- Fall 2024 Choosing the Best Path (7th & 8th grade) Abuse Prevention Permission Slip (Spanish)
DISTRICT PARENT PREVIEW MEETINGS
All District parent previews will be facilitated by the NEISD PE & Health Department and will be held at the North East Sports Park located at 12001 Wetmore Road.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MATURATION
NEISD adopted and utilizes a one-hour video-based Elementary Maturation lesson facilitated by the school nurse. The program discusses the changes both boys and girls experience during puberty and adolescence. Two in-person Parent Preview Meetings will be offered. More information about the meetings and at-home preview window will be sent to parents/guardians of 4th and 5th grade students prior to student class dates. Parents/guardians may view program materials through Skyward Family Access (https://portal.neisd.net/hsae) or in person by scheduling an appointment at their student’s campus anytime during regular business hours.
ABUSE PREVENTION
This curriculum is still under review by the SHAC per the January 2022 Board resolution. Before the SHAC can make any recommendations to the Board for adoption of the curriculum, it must host two public meetings on the curriculum materials. For updates on the curriculum review process, please visit the SHAC website at www.neisd.net/shac.
Elementary Programs
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Elementary Maturation and Abuse Prevention
ELEMENTARY MATURATION
NEISD adopted and utilizes a one-hour video-based Elementary Maturation lesson facilitated by the school nurse. The program discusses the changes both boys and girls experience during puberty and adolescence.
Two in-person Parent Preview Meetings will be offered. If unable to attend a Parent Preview Meeting,parents/guardians may view the Elementary Maturation videos at home for a one month period of time. More Information about the meetings and at-home preview window will be sent to parents/guardians of 4th and 5th grade students prior to student class dates. Parents/guardians may view program materials through Skyward Family Access (https://portal.neisd.net/hsae) or in person by scheduling an appointment at their student’s campus anytime during regular business hours.Written parent/guardian permission is required for a student to attend the maturation lesson. Specifics about each grade level program can be reviewed below.
4th Grade
● Instruction will occur during the following window of time:
January 6 - May 20, 2025
● Campus Registered Nurses provide instruction during the regularly scheduled school day.
● Topics include:
○ puberty,
○ hygiene,
○ nutrition,
○ sleep,
○ self-esteem,
○ body image, and
○ Menstruation.
● One-hour lesson taught to students separated into same-sex groups.
5th Grade
● Instruction will occur during the following window of time:
January 6 - May 20, 2025
● Campus Registered Nurses provide instruction during the regularly scheduled school day.
● Topics include:
○ puberty,
○ sleep,
○ hygiene,
○ nutrition,
○ male and female reproductive systems,
○ self-esteem,
○ body image,
○ dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs,
○ menstruation,
○ fertilization and reproduction, and
○ stages of fetal development.
● One-hour lesson taught to students separated into same-sex groups.
ELEMENTARY ABUSE PREVENTION
This curriculum is still under review by the SHAC per the January 2022 Board resolution. Before the SHAC can make any recommendations to the Board for adoption of curriculum, it must host two public meetings on the curriculum materials. For updates on the curriculum review process, please visit the SHAC website at www.neisd.net/shac or the NEISD PE & Health HSAE & Violence Prevention parent information page (www.neisd.net/Page/18488). Any curriculum that is adopted as a result of the review process will be made available for parents/guardians to preview, and permission slips will be sent to parents/guardians no later than 14 days prior to the time when the instruction is provided. Permission slips will include information on parent preview dates, times, and locations.
5th Grade
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Once approved, instruction will occur during the following window of time: April - May 2025.
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Instruction will be provided during the regularly scheduled school day to students whose parents/guardians have provided written consent.
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