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3. Teasing, putting down or talking about other class members' comments
inside or outside of the classroom is rude and will not be
allowed .
4. The teacher will respect the above confidentiality ground rule as
well, except when she/he is required by law to disclose information
(for example, when a student gives reason to suspect sexual
abuse). Confidentiality cannot be maintained if what is shared is
illegal or dangerous to you or other students (for example, if a
student confides that he or she is using heroin at school).
5. If you or people you know have a concern, complaint or question
about the class, discuss it with the teacher as soon as possible.
6. When you discuss the issues raised in class with parents, give an
accurate accounting of what the class is about. Try to give specific
examples and do not sensationalize .
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.7. Role plays can be informative and fun if treated seriously in class
and forgotten after class. Because role plays are based on a fictional
situation, students may say things in the role play that they
would not say otherwise. Nothing said in a role play should be
considered to indicate an interest in having a relationship or sex.
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.Steps for Parent Notification
and Permission
Informed consent is a critical ethical issue in the implementation of
Reducing the Risk. It is essential that parents know the content and
process and grant permission for their child to participate.
Four steps are recommended:
l .Announce Reducing the Risk in the semester prior to implementation.
a. The announcement should be included in a standard form of
communication by the principal to the parents.
b. The announcement should clarify that this is primarily a new
approach to teaching family life education as opposed to a
new curriculum.
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