Led by Street Hope TN

The internet is a part of our daily lives and will be for the foreseeable future.  Street Hope will discuss how students can make smart and healthy choices online with devices, social media, and gaming.  We’ll also talk about potential blind spots that could be putting students at risk of being targeted by predators, and how to handle things like cyberbullying.  This session will also include an introductory overview of human trafficking awareness.

Led by Renew Clinic

In this session, students will hear the testimonies of two people with first-hand experience using heavy drugs as teens and the beautiful story of God’s redemption.  Renew Clinic will address peer pressure, the truth of what drugs do to the brain, and the ways our students can filter information and avoid opportunities that could lead to stress, mental distress, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse as well as what to do if they experience any of these things.  We will also discuss being sober-minded, connecting with others and God, and our identity and purpose in Christ.

Led by HOPE Resource Center

Middle School: Sexual Health will be presented from a holistic point of view. Students will learn how sex and relationships can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. We will review reproductive anatomy and changes that occur during puberty. We will contrast components of healthy versus unhealthy relationships which apply to all types of relationships middle school students may have, not just romantic ones. Students are encouraged to view themselves and their peers as unique and valuable. The presenters uphold the spiritual and medical conviction that sexual activity should be reserved for a healthy marital relationship, not just because it is God’s design, but also because it is the healthiest way to experience physical intimacy and avoid unwanted consequences. Middle school boys and girls will be separated for this session.

High School: Sexual health will be presented from a holistic point of view. Students will learn how sex and relationships can affect their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. Reproductive anatomy, conception, and sexually transmitted infections will be reviewed as well as an overview of methods of contraception and STI prevention. Abstinence will be emphasized as the ONLY 100% effective method of preventing pregnancy and STI transmission. High school students will be encouraged to consider their goals and the importance of healthy boundaries to help them achieve those goals. The presenters will uphold the spiritual and medical conviction that sexual activity should be reserved for a healthy marital relationship, not just because it is God’s design, but also because it is the healthiest way to experience physical intimacy. The high school session will be a co-ed session.

Led by Knox County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit

Students will see a live demonstration of how K9s operate and the important work they do to help keep our communities safe.