Dear Parents/Guardian,

Your student will have Best Choice presenters visiting his/her class (3 days total).  Best Choice presents a school-based abstinence sexual risk avoidance program for grades 6-12, supported by Missouri Statute 170.015.  The Best Choice program is designed to teach students about the benefits of healthy relationships, boundaries, behaviors and setting goals.  All materials being used, as well as the student pre and post-surveys, are available for parents to view on the school district’s website (www.fz.k12.mo.us).  Materials are located under the “Parents'' section.

If, after viewing the materials, you have any questions about the Best Choice program, please contact the Best Choice Program Manager:  Juvaughn Baker (jbaker@bestchoicestl.org).

The district recognizes that some parents may be more comfortable discussing these issues at home with their own child.  Therefore, a parent will be required to “opt-in” for their student to participate in the program.  Any student, who is “opted-out” by a parent, will be moved from the classroom to a different location with alternative activities.  All permission slips must be returned to the student’s teacher prior to the start of the program.

****PLEASE FILL OUT and CHECK ONE BOX BELOW

Student’s Name:  _____________________________________________

  • I give permission for my student to participate in the Best Choice Program and to complete the pre and post-surveys.

  • I give permission for my student to participate in the Best Choice Program but NOT to take the pre and post-surveys.

  • I do not give permission for my student to participate in the Best Choice Program.

_______________________________                               ______/_____/______

        Parent/Guardian Signature Date