Choosing the Best: Way (6th grade) Program Overview, Parent Preview Details & Permission Slip

CHOOSING THE BEST WAY OVERVIEW

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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). All materials will be posted no later than February 5, 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 5, 2024, during regular business hours.

PERMISSION SLIPS

6th grade HSAE instructional window opens March 18, 2024

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.

DISTRICT PARENT PREVIEW MEETINGS

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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.

Original publisher print materials for Choosing the Best Way (without SHAC recommended edits) are currently available for parents to preview at North East Sports Park during regular business hours. Once final edits are approved, print materials will be available for review on all secondary campuses.