Class 8 is the cornerstone of our youth program. Using Abstinence and Marriage Partnership's curricula, Game Plan and Navigator, ReL8 educators provide an 8-day program in middle and high schools throughout downstate Illinois.
ReL8 began Class 8 presentations in January 2006. Since that time we have presented Class 8 to over 11,100 students in over 70 schools. We have enjoyed building relationships with all of our participating schools and teachers. Check below for a list of schools we have presented in and to see what parents and teachers are saying about ReL8.
Schools:
(New schools are being added for the 2008-09 school year)
Edwardsville Office
Marquette Catholic High School
Lewis and Clark Junior High School
Coolidge Middle School
Westminster Christian Academy
Central Junior High School
Civic Memorial High School
First Baptist Academy
Belleville West Junior High School
Gillespie High School
Cahokia School of Choice (Middle School)
Collinsville Middle School
Cahokia School of Choice (High School)
Althoff Catholic High School
Lebanon High School
O’Fallon Township High School
Granite City High School
Grigsby Middle School
Bunker Hill High School
Collinsville Christian Academy (Middle School)
Collinsville Christian Academy (High School)
Highland Middle School
Centralia Office
Centralia High School
Odin Public School
Patoka CUSD
Centralia Junior High School
Mt. Vernon
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Mulberry Grove High School
Selmaville Elementary School
Oakdale Grade School
Salem Community High School
Willow Grove School
Farrington Grade School
Mulberry Grove Junior High
Charleston Office
Charleston Middle School
Kanas Elementary School
Lake Crest Elementary School
Mattoon Middle School
Oakland High School
Shiloh High School
Shiloh Junior High School
Jefferson Elementary School
Martinsville Junior High School
Martinsville Senior High School
Tuscola High School
Effingham Office
St. Elmo Junior High School
St. Elmo High School
Cowden Elementary School
Beecher City Grade School
TLC-Funkhouser School
Newton High School
TLC-Effingham Junior High School
Ramsey Elementary School
TLC-Effingham High School
Jasper County Junior High School
Beecher City Junior High School
Taylorville Office
Vision Way Christian School
Virden High School
Rochester High School
Taylorville High School
Christmont Safe Middle School
Christmont Safe High School
Tri City Middle School
Tri City High School
Tower Hill Middle School
Pana Middle School
Kimmer Village High School
Lincolnwood Middle School
Lincolnwood High School
Auburn High School
Waterloo Office
Waterloo Junior High School
Valmeyer Junior High School
St. Agatha's
New Athens Junior High School
New Athens High School
Chester Grade School
Fairfield Office
Jasper Grade School
Fairfield High School
What teachers are saying about ReL8:
“The students were asking questions about life situations and got answers to make safe, wise decisions.”- 7th grade teacher
“I think the program is very well written. The (educator) made all the difference...” – Middle school teacher
“There was a really great connection between the students and the (educator).” – High school teacher
"I hope this program continues for many years. I think all students can benefit from it." - High school teacher
What teachers liked best…
“…abstinence is the only and best option.”
“The message in general (abstinence). Many of them (the students) didn’t know it (abstinence) was an option.”
What parents are saying about ReL8:
“Please do not stop the program. We definitely need it. I believe more time should be spent on the subject and it should be repeated every year.”
“The book made the kids think and made decisions without preaching to them. It taught them the consequences of their actions.”
“(ReL8) gives the kids the freedom to speak openly about things they might not usually feel comfortable talking about.”
What parents liked best…
“Its honesty and the way in which it was presented. It was very factual.”
“That it taught the kids the real consequences of having sex.”
“It allowed my daughter to ask questions without fear.”
"The fact that they encourage kids to be married before having sex.”
How teens responded to their parents…
“It think it was beneficial for her. She came home and talked to me about what was discussed and she understands how important it is to wait.”
“Didn’t feel pressured to have the ‘right’ answer, it asks what he thinks.”
“It made my daughter think about her choices and reinforced what we have already told her.”
Click Here to see what students are saying about the classroom presentations!
Get ReL8 in Your School!
ReL8 is always looking to add more schools to the schedule so if you don’t see your school listed above, see how you can get ReL8 into your classroom!