The purpose of the LifeGuard Character and Sexuality Education is to empower teens with accurate information and practical tools to help them make healthy decisions, build strong relationships, and (following Texas guidelines) fully experience the benefits of saving sex for marriage. LifeGuard is an independent organization. 

For OISD students in grades 7-9, LifeGuard Character and Sexuality Education Lessons are taught in blended environments that include both boys and girls. The topics covered in this abstinence-based curriculum are those found in the Olney ISD Health Matrix and in the Texas Health TEKS. All content has been reviewed by the Olney ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and is grade-level specific and developmentally appropriate.

LifeGuard Presentation Topics

7th Grade:

• Human Body
• Sexual Intercourse Definition
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Exposure
• Pregnancy and Fetal Development
• Abstinence
• Influences and Character
• Choices, Goals and Setbacks

8th Grade:

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• Risk and Risk-Avoidance
• Abstinence
• Types of Sexual Activity
• Pregnancy and Fetal Development
• Influences and Boudaries
• Love vs. Infatuation
• Relationships and Life’s Choices

9th Grade:

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• Abstinence
• Types of Sexual Activity
• Contraceptives
• Pregnancy and Fetal Development
• Influences on Sexual Behavior
• Boundaries
• Goals
• Respect, Self-Esteem and Character
• Healthy Relationships
• Love vs. Lust

• Opting-In: Participation in the human sexuality curriculum is voluntary. Parents or legal guardians must “opt-in” their student for the lessons by one of the following options:
  • Complete the Google Form found at their student’s campus website
  • Return the signed parent letter found below under Notification Letters & Opt-In Forms
  • Provide written request to their student’s campus  

• Previewing Curriculum: Parents or legal guardians will be provided three options to preview the LifeGuard curriculum documents and teaching materials.
  • Attend the virtual Parent Workshop on Zoom – see below for the registration link.
  • Contact their student’s campus to schedule an appointment to view a printed copy.  
  • Request a Parent Preview from Lifeguard Website

To view more materials related to LifeGuard, please visit the LifeGuard website.

OISD will be hosting informational workshops that provide an overview of the Character and Sexuality Curriculum presented by LifeGuard.

The LifeGuard parent workshops are designed to give parents or legal guardians helpful tips for communicating with their children (grades 7-9) about human sexuality, allow them to review the curriculum, explore statistics from health officials and ask questions of LIfeGuard and OISD staff.

For more information about these parent workshops, or if you have questions about LifeGuard, please contact Madison Ickert by email at mickert@olneyisd.net.

LifeGuard Parent Workshop Date(s):

Digital Option

Click here to complete the OJH Opt-In Google Form.

Paper Option

Please print, sign and return the following letter to the front office of your student’s campus to opt-in your student to the LifeGuard student presentations.  

OISD Parent Notification & Opt-In Letter (English)

OISD Parent Notification & Opt-In Letter (Spanish)