Teen PEP is a performance-based class that replaces senior health and physical education classes. 15-24 hand-picked students will be trained in leadership, sexuality issues, and basic pedagogy (teaching). Teen PEP covers advanced level sexual/sexuality education which includes but is not limited to; postponing sexual involvement, pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, dating violence, sexual assault, decision making, etc. Teen PEP also implements team-building activities during training and class in order to foster familial bonds.
Pathways & Experiences
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Teen Pep
- Discuss and analyze sexuality education topics and issues among teenagers.
- Create workshops and lessons to teach underclass students about sexuality education.
- Apply basic pedagogical skills to create and conduct workshops and lessons
Course Sequence
Freshmen
Participate in workshops
Sophomore
Participate in workshops
Junior Year
Interested students can apply to Teen PEP by submitting teacher recommendations, an application, a GPA/attendance review, and participating in interviews with advisors and current Teen PEP peer educators
Senior Year
Selected students can become Teen PEP Peer Educators for the year in replace of Health and Physical education IV.
| Opportunities for College Credit, Credentials, & Certifications: | Teen PEP peer educators can earn a certification at the end of the year by earning at least a B+ in the class and completing all requirements. A Teen PEP certification is a great addition to a resume or college application as it is evidence of skills such as basic pedagogy, collaboration, mentoring, and speaking. |
| Potential Job Opportunities: | Many of our students are interested in teaching, health-based jobs, or public speaking but the skills learned here can be applied to many jobs! |
| Work-Based Learning: | Basic pedagogy (teaching) applied experiences, field trips, mentoring, student-led workshops, and student-led campaigns. |
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