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McNair Middle School
Spring 2009
I never planned to have sex at this age because I wasn't ready but you taught me why. I had no idea about all the things that come along with having sex. Thanks so much for teaching me all these things.This class gave me a chance to talk to my mom about sex. She has tried but I never listened before. You have helped me to set boundaries for my life. Thank you.I have learned that there is more than just physical consequences to having sex before marriage and also that just because your friend did it doesn't mean you should!Reality Check taught me that abstinence keeps you safe from STD's, pregnancy, guilt, depression and more.This class taught me that every choice I make impacts my life.What I've learned is that abstinence until marriage is very important and a way to enjoy life as a teenager. This class showed me the pros and cons about sex.This class taught me that abstinence has a positive effect on marriage.Reality Check taught me that Abstinence = Freedom.This class has taught me so much. It was really straight forward and got deep inside me. I learned more about STD's and relationships.This class made me realize how scary and life-changing sex can be and so now I have made my boundaries a lot stricter.I have learned the consequences of having sex both physically and mentally.This class has helped me to set boundaries and showed me to stand up for myself.I liked how we talked as a group and I also learned that sex isn't something to give away. Waiting until you are married is important but it's your choice.I was impacted by the statistics of how likely it is to get an STD or get pregnant. Also I learned many ways to be assertive so I can stand up for what I believe.This class impacted me in many ways, but the most important thing I will always remember is that sex is no joke and you can get seriously hurt, not just your body but also mentally.This class really impacted me because before all I knew about sex before marriage was STD's and pregnancy but now I feel I know a lot more and will be able to make the right decision! Thanks!In this class I learned the difference between love and infatuation. How to choose the best path, making healthy choices, speaking up, learned to say no and more.Reality Check taught me to stay away from drugs, alcohol and sex and to finish school and go to college so I can get a good job.I learned how a healthy relationship can work without the physical stuff.I have learned that safe sex really isn't safe.Reality Check taught me to set boundaries when you begin a relationship.I have learned to be sexually pure and how gross STD's are! I want to give a full rose on my wedding day and that is exactly the way I'm going to keep it.This class taught me to think before I act, to have self-respect and not to give in to peer-pressure.I have learned that you can be abstinent and still have an awesome life!This class helped me feel better about my choice to be abstinent until marriage. I can take all the information I've learned and be better, more informed person.This class taught me what abstinence means and how to set good, strong goals for myself.I learned that safe sex is not always safe! I love this class.I have decided to be abstinent and set goals for myself.I enjoyed this class a lot. I've learned new things and I did not know what abstinence meant but now I do.I have learned that you have more than one choice in life! I wish this class would last longer, I'm sad it's over and I love the games!This class was uncomfortable at first but then I realized the truth in what she was saying - don't let peer pressure ruin your life and future.Reality Check helped me learn the dangers of sex and how many regrets you will have. Abstinence is key!I have learned about the consequences of sex before marriage.This class taught me that being abstinent is better for you body and your mind.Do what's right and don't give in to peer pressure.I learned that respect and honesty go a long way.I learned a lot about making the right decision.I thought this class was sort of fun because of the games you could learn from without being uncomfortable.I have decided to become abstinent and I have learned so much about sex and relationships and a lot more.This class taught me how to be aware of things that go on in reality. I showed me the consequences of having sex before marriage. Thank you for coming.Because of this class I have been able to ask my mom questions I couldn't ask before.This class was actually fun, thanks for teaching us.I have learned to be abstinent until marriage and go for my lifelong goals.Mrs. Fisher taught me that saving your sex until marriage is the best way to go. Also to pick good friends and listen to my parents. That reaching my goals is a huge part of being abstinent. Not giving in to peer pressure is the best choice.I learned that being abstinent will be the brightest choices for the future. Also I learned that there are several emotional effects when having sex such as guilt, sadness and loss of self-esteem.By being abstinent I can be worry free. The choice of abstinence will help me through life. It will help me achieve my goals.Staying abstinent can keep you from having regrets.I have learned what it means to be a friend, how to avoid unhealthy relationships, what STD's are and how to say no to alcohol.I did not realize how bad the risks were until now.I learned to be abstinent until marriage and follow my dreams.Mrs. Fisher taught us about good and bad relationships. She taught us how to handle it when we are in a bad position using the "yes, no, yes" answer. It has been a big help for the future.
Fall 2008
This class has really made me think about what I should and shouldnt do, how to make boundaries, about the percent of protection condoms provide, what diseases you can get from sex, what happens to you if you get an STD, what you can say to not get yourself into these situations. I also learned why people become sexually active. I learned how to be abstinent Yesterday I set boundaries.This class has helped me a lot. I didnt know about most of the stuff you taught in this class. Thanks to you I have learned that I do need to set boundaries and make very good choices because Im getting older and people are gonna start pressuring me to do stuff. Last weekend my mom brought me to the mall and she said I should buy a ring and call it my abstinence ring. I wear it every day.This class has impacted my life because it helped me understand the pressures that come with having sex. I knew it was wrong to have sex before this class and was going to be abstinent, but now I realize how many STDs there are that come from having sex and that condoms dont protect you from getting pregnant or STDs very well. It also helped me feel more comfortable to talk to my parents about it since I did my homework. My parents taught me information and allowed me to ask questions. I definitely think that this was a good class and you should continue to do this in the future.I've learned the seriousness of sex before marriage. I wont make a super long list of everything learned, but I will write down one thing I learned outside of class. From everything you told me Mr. Gray, a conclusion I can pull from all of your lessons is about my parents. About this time everyone thinks that their parents begin to take stupid pills. In reality Ive learned that parents actually are just trying to protect you. For instance, you cant go to a coed swimming party with no parents Any kid would be upset. But Im sure Ill thank my parents for being irrational during my teen years when Im older. I thank you Mr. Gray for your time patience and devotion. I can tell you it didnt go to waste.I have learned about the consequences of being sexually active. Not only the physical consequences, but the emotional consequences. I have learned why I should be abstinent.I have learned about how to face the pressures to be sexually active. I learned risks like STDs pregnancy and more. Ive learned what some STDs lead to, like not being able to have children. I want to be abstinent.This class has impacted my life big time. Before this class I thought that sex was just fun and never thought I was going to be abstinent. But after this class and all the STDs we learned about I decided to be abstinent because I dont want to get any STDs and I dont want any emotional problems because of sex. I have learned a lot and Mr. Gray is an awesome and fun teacher.At first I was thinking about sex but now I learned about all the risks and I want to wait till Im married. Abstinence. Also I have learned if I do go out on a date I would set boundaries for myself. Another thing Ive learned is if you have sex before marriage youll feel really guilty. Last, even though everybodys talking about it dont let them put you down. At least you know you dont have a chance of getting an STD. Thats what Ive learned from this class Mr. Gray.Reality check has really changed how I think. I always thought that there were only a few STDs, but I was wrong. Also I thought that a condom could protect me from everything, but I was wrong again. It showed me the risks of not being abstinent and that it could happen to me. Thank you.This class helped me to know what can happen to people if they have sex before marriage.You need to be abstinent. It showed me about all the diseases people have gotten and how so many people are having sex before marriage. I have learned about how condoms dont help you in some categories, and dont help 100% in any category. You showed me how to handle peer pressure whenever people are pressuring me. Thank you so much!!!I have learned that you should stay abstinent till you are married no matter how much people pressure you to have sex. Condoms do not have full protection. That you should tell your friends about staying abstinent till marriage. Not to give in to peer pressure. To set boundaries for yourself. STDs are bad for your body. That there are many STDs that you can get by having sex. You can still get them even if you use a condom. That is what I have learned in Reality Checks awesome class.I've learned that having sex, even with a condom, is VERY risky. Condoms help prevent some risks, but there is still a risk and you need to look at the risks instead of the protection. Ive learned that abstinence is the way to go, and that it is the safest way to go. Another thing Ive learned is that you should set boundaries for when you are dating. You need to tell your date your boundaries and you need to show it. Ive learned so much in this class and I will never forget it. THANK YOU!!!I learned the risks of being sexually active and how bad it is to do before marriage. Before this class I new that being sexually active before marriage was really bad, but now I know what all of the risks can do. From hearing you teach it has really made me think about this. Thanks I will make good choices.This class has impacted my life so much. It has taught me the risks and the diseases and STDs that are out there. I have chosen to stay abstinent. It also taught me about boundaries and sticking up for myself, not just about sex, but about everything as well. Thank you for teaching me this class because Ill never forget what you taught me.I learned to use abstinence and how to set rules myself and guidelines about being sexually active and knowing where to stop and not go any further. I also learned how to stand up for myself when it comes to being pressured about being sexually active.This class has shown me many things. I have learned about all the risks that can happen. Also that there is nothing, even condoms, that can help me from all the risks. I think that knowing how to stand up for what you believe in a situation like this will help in many occasions for our age group. You have taught me to learn how very important this subject actually is. I am sure that this will help me. Also I have learned a lot that will help me to back up how I feel. It has helped me to set boundaries and to not be afraid to stand up for them. It has helped me mainly to know that I will not have sex till marriage.Before this class I thought that being sexually active would be fine, and that I couldnt get STDs because thing like that dont happen to me. But after going through this class Ive realized how many risks there really are, and that I can get STDs just as much as another person. You have impacted my life by helping me choose to be abstinent.This class has really helped me understand the risks of having sex before marriage. With this class I have learned about abstinence and I have decided that I want to choose abstinence. When I learned about all the risks and diseases you can get I was extremely surprised and actually disgusted. I never would have thought there were so many risks and so little amount of protection condoms provide. Without this course I would still probably believe all the commercials that tell you if you use a condom you will be safeThis class has taught me that no matter who pressures you or how much you like them, if all they think about is sex they arent worth it. This class also helped me to say no. in my last relationship someone pressured me, and from what I learned in here it helped me tell him I didnt want to have sex. Even though he broke up with me I kept my promise and didnt have sex with him. So thanks. You helped me a lot.I think this class has helped me by telling me the risks of being sexually active was going to abstinent anyway but this class has showed me that you could pregnant, STDs, or even have emotional effects. Thank you so muck for teaching this class. You are helping kids like me make good choices.I have learned to stay abstinent and how to handle peer pressure. I am thankful for Mr. Gray and Mrs. C. because they really believe in us and believe that we can be abstinent. I am so glad that I am educated about sex because I wasnt that educated.Before this class I did some stuff I shouldnt have done, I did not have sex, but thought about it. This class has taught me that I was wrong and unsafe. I have now made a promise to myself and God that I will be abstinent until Marriage. It has taught me the risk of my mistakes. I also learned that condoms may fail. THANKS!I learned I should be confident with myself and dont let other people bring me down. Be abstinentThis class has given me second thoughts about sex. Now I am cautious about what I wear around my boyfriend. It makes me want to be abstinent. It made me rethink who I date. It made me rethink about my new boundaries. Now I know how to stand up to peer pressure. Thanks Mr. Gray and Mrs. Carnahan!This class taught me how to be assertive. It also helped me not to sink into peer pressure. I was already going to be abstinent, but this class really backed me up. I appreciate your time because I know that some parents dont talk to their kids about being abstinent.At first I thought sex was okay as long as you used a condom. But now I know that you can still get STDs and suffer from depression. Now I know that Ill be abstinent till marriage.This class has taught me all I need to know about sex and STDs. Now I know that abstinence is important, and that I am not going to have sex until I get hitched. It also let know that just by getting in my girlfriends underwear zone there are risks. I also learned that even though condoms do help a little, there is still no reason for me to have safe or unsafe sex.Health class has taught me to save my purity for my spouse. It has given me the knowledge of the consequences of sex with other people. This class will be carried with me for the rest of my life, and will provide a better relationship with my future husband and my future family. Being abstinent will allow me to succeed in life and continue to value myself. Thank you so much for informing about a very true and important subject that I want to handle seriously in my life. You have affected me immensely.This class has taught me why I should be abstinent. I didnt know about STDs really. I only knew about HIV and Aids. But now I know more. Also I learned that there isnt really Safe sex and the only way to really be safe is to have no sex. I am really glad that Reality Check came to our school. It helped me and many others choose the right path. THANKS!I now know that not only does God want us to be abstinent but, if thats not what concerns you, then you might learn the risks! I will be abstinent. Thank you so much! You are doing a great thing. I hope you continue.How has this class impacted me?? Well, other than saving me from gym Im kidding! I was already going to be abstinent, but I had no idea of all the consequences. Now Im totally convinced Im right about abstinence.Before this class I thought that sex was a casual thing. Also before this I was sorta like, well, what am I supposed to do when someone pressures me to have sex? Just go along with it? And if not that, then how do I say no to that person? Reality check taught me how.This class has changed my outlook on a topic that I always considered touchy. The media always portrays it as casual. Im glad I took this course. Ive learned the risks of sex before marriage, and the effects of it.Ive pretty much learned to value myself not and disrespect my body and me. For me this class kinda helped me because Im a really good Christian and I know when to say no. This class helped me in a way my camp counselor couldnt because they only taught me how to say no, but you helped me to value myself.I'm glad that we did have this class because now I can take control of my decisions, like myself, work toward my goal, and just enjoy life. This has taught me not to have sex because of all the risks. It has taught me how to say no to having sex and to stand my ground. It has taught me how to set my boundaries. I can also feel free from worrying, guilt, STDs, unwanted pregnancy, personal consequences, and being used. I commit to abstinence. Thanks for everything!!!This class has taught me that there are many risks of sex before marriage. Some of the ones I had no idea about were STDs. I didnt know that there were so many STDs that you could get just by having sex before marriage. I also learned about the risks of getting an STD even when using a condom. Before this class I didnt even know hardly half of the things you have taught me. Thank you so much for teaching me about all of this. I am really glad that you taught this class and are still teaching it.In reality check classes I opened my eyes and have really changed my mind. First of all, no one wants to worry about a kid at thirteen. We are KIDS. And no one wants an STD. Its gross. Jesus would not approve of sex before marriage. When people pressure me into sex drugs and alcohol, I know how to say no, no way am I going to do that. I know how to make decisions. Thats why I have decided to stay pure and live a good life!I've learned SO much in this class. I am now determined not to make the same mistake my mother made. I realize that sex is something that should be shared with a special person, and I am going to wait for that person. Ill be honest, I have come close to doing it and I have a bad reputation because of some of the things I did in the past. I want to thank Mr. Gray for helping me change the way I think about sex and helping me set boundaries.
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