Beyond Body Basics – 8th Grade girls

Winter Session Two

A form to sign up will appear at the bottom of this page when classes have been released. For release dates and more information please email karen@bodybasicsandbeyond.com

Class Description

Establishing healthy perspectives around sex and sexuality through awareness and knowledge.

Beyond Body Basics provides students with accurate and empowering information about sex and sexuality so that they can make healthy and safe choices as sexual beings. These classes provide students with a safe and comfortable place to talk openly and ask questions about gender and sexuality while learning about sexual health, birth control, and how to establish personal boundaries around intimacy. Before heading off to high school, let’s have youth’s sexual values in place.

Topics Discussed Include

• Gender identity and sexual orientation, sexual intercourse
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Protection and birth control
• Relationships and love
• Social pressures around sexual activity

Activities Include

• Gender role mapping
• Communication & consent
• Contraceptive Tool Box
• Anonymous questions box

Details

• Class Size: 8-12 students
• Session Structure: 6 classes, 1½ hours in the evening
• Includes: 1.5 hour virtual parent education meeting
• Cost: $310 – as always, partial scholarships and payment plans are available

Parent Meeting

Sunday, January 4th from 6:30 – 7:45pm

At least one parent or guardian must attend the Zoom parent meeting in order for the student to participate in classes. All parenting adults are invited to attend.

Class Schedule

Sunday – January 11th   6:30pm – 7:45pm

Sunday – January 18th   5:00pm – 6:30pm

Sunday – January 25th   5:00pm – 6:30pm

Sunday – February 1st    5:00pm – 6:30pm

Sunday – February 8th   5:00pm – 6:30pm

Wednesday – February 11th  5:45pm – 7:15pm