The Sacred Choices middle school module encourages 6th, 7th and 8th graders to recognize that Jewish values are central to dealing with relationships. The Sacred Choices curriculum:
provides teens with a foundation on which they can make informed, responsible decisions about their health and behavior, including their sexuality
equips them with age-appropriate tools to help steer through friendships and relationships
offers Jewish answers to many of their questions about sexual behavior, avoiding the temptation to speak generally about values without grappling with the hard issues
For parents, the Sacred Choices middle school module:
offers guidance as they lead their children through this challenging time
builds skills necessary to effectively communicate with their teens
provides information about adolescent development, enabling parents to best respond to their children's needs and actions
It is our hope that Sacred Choices will help transform adolescence -- often a time of tension and confusion -- into a time of healthy communication and growth.
Lesson Overviews The middle school module offers five lessons for students and three for parents. To read an overview of each lesson, select one of the links at the right.
