Protecting Our Students: Parent Opt-Out Form

Protecting Our Students: Parent Opt-Out Form Information

As a result of the Protecting Our Students Act (Session Law 2023-128/HB142) and in G.S. 115C-105.57(2a), a course guide and videos were developed with the purpose of providing students in grades six through twelve with important information about inappropriate behavior and adult sexual misconduct in school settings. The course guide and videos were developed by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company.

In the lesson, students will watch a short film produced in the style of a video-blog that covers the topic of inappropriate behavior by an adult. It features an onscreen host communicating directly with the audience and is accompanied by on-screen graphics. After students watch the film, discussion questions will be presented so that students can discuss and reflect upon what they have just watched.

After watching the video, students will be able to:

-Understand what inappropriate behavior by an adult is and what it might look like if it is happening to them or someone they know.

-Know how to practice healthy behaviors and skills to stay safe.

-Identify a responsible adult who they could ask for help.

The student video for middle school students can be viewed at this link: https://drive.google.com/.../1KsbMwtu1JuE.../view

The three student videos for high school students can be viewed at this link: https://drive.google.com/.../1I2A2h3cjxq7lEeJ4h0JkRbqVSki... *Note: There are three separate videos for high school.*

Because the topic of this film contains sensitive material, we are offering parents the opportunity to opt-out of your child participating. If you do not wish for your child to participate in this short course, please complete and submit the Protecting Our Students: Parent Opt-Out Form by clicking the following link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSelTgMFqU0.../viewform