School Program

The KBEP believes that early and frequent education is a proven foundation for creating permanent change in attitudes and behaviors to promote respectful, healthy relationships and reduce bullying, cyber bullying and dating violence.

Establishing concepts of positive self-esteem, responsibility, and respect provide the foundation for creating healthy and safe relationships.

4th Grade Objectives

By the end of the program students will be able to:

• Identify three types of violence (Physical, Verbal and Emotional)
• Use positive self-esteem as a tool for preventing violence.
• Identifying strategies for making healthy choices and supporting others.
• Understand kindness and identify ways to be kind to others.
• Understanding that treating people with kindness can help build positive self – esteem.

KBEP believes that preventing relationship violence starts at an early age. Toward the end of the elementary school years, students are beginning to enter adolescence. We at KBEP feel that it is at this developmental stage that youth should be familiarized with the relationships they have with themselves and others. Establishing concepts of positive self-esteem, responsibility, and respect provide the foundation for creating healthy and safe relationships.

KBEP’s 5th grade curriculum is presented to classrooms of no more than 30 students. The program is delivered over 5 consecutive sessions, with each session lasting 50-60 minutes.

5th Grade Objectives

By the end of the program students will be able to:

• Identify relationships with self and others
• Understand the definition of relationship violence
• Reflect on sense of self and the importance of being proud
• Recognize and value personal responsibility for words and action
• Define personal boundaries (physical & emotional)

KBEP believes that preventing relationship violence starts at an early age. Toward the beginning of the middle school years, students are entering adolescence. We at KBEP feel that it is at this developmental stage where youth should be familiarized with the relationships they have with themselves and others. Establishing concepts of positive self-esteem, responsibility, and respect provide the key foundations to creating healthy and safe relationships.

KBEP’s 6th grade curriculum is presented to classrooms of no more than 30 students. The program is delivered over 5 sessions, with each session lasting 50-60 minutes.

6th Grade Objectives

By the end of the program students will be able to:

• Identify relationships with self and others
• Understand the definition of relationship violence
• Recognize and value personal responsibility for words and actions
• Understand the importance of self-control and anger management
• Establish, maintain, and respect personal rights

KBEP believes that preventing relationship violence starts at an early age. During the middle school years, students are reaching adolescence. We at KBEP feel that during adolescence youth should be familiarized with the relationships they have with themselves and others. Learning the importance of choosing friends carefully, keeping positive self-esteem, and approaching conflicts productively provide part of the foundation needed to create healthy and safe relationships.

KBEP’s 7th grade curriculum is presented to classrooms of no more than 30 students. The program is delivered over 5 sessions, with each session lasting 50-60 minutes.

7th Grade Objectives

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Identify relationships with self and others
• Understand the definition of relationship violence
• Recognize the importance of trust, honesty, and respect between friends
• Understand the connection between healthy self-esteem and healthy relationships with others
• Understand the results of aggressive, passive, and assertive communication when approaching a conflict

KBEP believes that the best way to prevent relationship violence is through education on the topic. Toward the end of the middle school years, students are at the phase in their lives where dating is a priority. We at KBEP feel that at this stage, adolescents should be familiarized with the skills and tools necessary in order to establish a healthy dating relationship.

KBEP’s 8th grade curriculum is presented to classrooms of no more than 30 students. The program is delivered over 5 sessions, with each session lasting 50-60 minutes.

8th Grade Objectives

By the end of the program students will be able to:

• Understand the definition of relationship violence
• Recognize how gender stereotypes can negatively affect self and others
• Realize the effects of both healthy and unhealthy expectations in a dating relationship
• Understand that jealous actions are possessive and controlling
• Recognize the signs of a healthy and positive dating relationship

KBEP believes that the best way to prevent relationship violence is through education on the topic. For many high school students, dating is a priority. We at KBEP feel that it is at this stage where teenagers should be familiarized with the skills and tools necessary to establish a healthy dating relationship.

KBEP’s High School curriculum is presented to classrooms of no more than 30 students. The program is delivered in 4 to 4.5 hours, over 3-5 sessions, depending on the length of the class periods.

High School Objectives

By the end of the program students will be able to:

• Understand the definition of relationship violence
• Recognize how gender stereotypes can negatively affect self and others
• Realize the effects of both healthy and unhealthy expectations in a dating relationship
• Understand that jealous actions are possessive and controlling
• Recognize the signs of a healthy and positive dating relationship