Family Life Education Overview
Family Life lessons are developed based on the SOL Standards for Family life from the Virginia State Board of Education. The Family Life Educators will provide a comprehensive, abstinence-based curriculum to all middle and high school students. Mrs. Jodi Kapornyai, RN and Mrs. Luci Satterfield, RN, BSN will teach the classes. The Pittsylvania County Family Life Education program stresses the importance of the family unit. Also stressed is abstinence of harmful behaviors to one’s health.
Elementary, and middle school classes are sex separated, while high school students are blended. The focus with elementary students is to share information on puberty, hygiene, internet safety, and aspects of friendships. The focus in middle school is on puberty and reproduction, hygiene, internet and personal safety, benefits of choosing abstinence, STD awareness, and how choices affect personal goals. Healthy and unhealthy relationships are discussed. High school students will enjoy lessons on building healthy relationships, pregnancy, labor and delivery, understanding sexual harassment, consent, and human trafficking awareness.
Students are introduced to national and local resources, as well as given the opportunity to hear from guest speakers within our community when available.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact supervisor,
Julia Boles, 434-432-2761 ext. 5018 or Family Life Educators may be contacted by email: [email protected] and [email protected]