Class 8 is the cornerstone of our youth program. Using Project Reality’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 3,600 students in over 30 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
Althoff Catholic High School
Central Junior High School
Civic Memorial High School
Collinsville Middle School
Coolidge Middle School
First Baptist Academy
Lebanon High School
Lewis and Clark Junior High School
Madison High School
Madison Middle School
Marquette Catholic High School
West Junior High School
Westminster Christian Academy
Wirth Parks Middle School
Charleston Office
Charleston Middle School
Jefferson Elementary School
Kansas Elementary School
Lake Crest Elementary School
Mattoon Middle School
Oakland High School
Shiloh High School
Shiloh Junior High School
Centralia Office
Centralia High School
Centralia Junior High School
Mount Vernon High School
Odin Public School
Patoka CUSD
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Waterloo Office
St. Agatha's
Valmeyer Junior High School
Waterloo Junior 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
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 did teens respond 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!