Dear Family:

This year, your child will be offered a program called Draw the Line/Respect the Line. This program helps students learn ways to prevent HIV infection, other sexually transmitted disease (STD), and pregnancy. The lessons emphasize that choosing not to have sex is the safest choice. 

In sixth grade, students will receive 5 lessons. The lessons do not directly talk about sexual behavior, but focus on peer pressure and how to resist it. In both seventh and eighth grades, students will receive 7 lessons. Students will learn and practice ways to resist pressure to have sex. Communication and decision-making skills will also be taught. 

The Draw the Line/Respect the Line program includes several homework activities to help parents and children talk about personal limits. We hope you will work with your child on these. This homework is voluntary and students will not share their parents’ answers in class. 

You are welcome to preview the Draw the Line/Respect the Line materials. Please contact Gisell Munoz at (336) 474-4610 or munozg@tcs.k12.nc.us , and we will arrange a preview time and answer any questions you may have about the program. 

A student may be excused from any part of this program should they not feel comfortable. 

In order for your teen to participate in Draw the Line / Respect the Line, you must complete the permission slip at the end of this letter and return it to school, or fill out the digital form by Friday, February 2nd. The program is set to begin on Monday, March 4th.