Grades 6-8 · Starting with Grade 6

TeenFEMM and TeenMEN classes for middle school students.

A middle school curriculum for young teens and pre-teens in Grades 6, 7, and 8. Girls and boys are taught separately, and each class also learns a little about the other.

Middle school curriculum Grades 6-8 Girls' and boys' classes Parent review available

We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come. The preferred format includes both male and female teachers in both classes. Parents, teachers, church leaders, and homeschool organizers can join the list below for updates.

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Middle school curriculum

Planned for Grades 6, 7, and 8, starting with Grade 6 presentations right now and the other grade levels to come.

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Separate classes, shared context

The girls' curriculum teaches a little about boys, and the boys' curriculum teaches a little about girls.

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Male and female teachers

The preferred teaching format includes both male and female teachers participating in both classes.

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Parent review before classes

Families can review the tone, topics, and class structure before classes begin.

What the curriculum covers

A middle school health curriculum for young teens and pre-teens.

Systems of the body

Students learn how the body works as a whole and how growth during puberty fits into that bigger picture.

Reproductive systems & hormones

Girls and boys learn age-appropriate material about the female and male reproductive systems and how the brain and hormones work together.

Healthy habits in daily life

Lessons connect sleep, food, movement, technology use, and other habits to physical and emotional health.

Emotional changes, media, and stress

Students talk about emotions, body image, stress, conflict, and the pressures they meet in everyday life.

Where it can be used

A good fit for schools, churches, homeschool groups, and parent communities.

This curriculum is meant for organized middle school classes, not just a one-time presentation.

Christian schools Churches Homeschool families Parent groups Youth ministry Co-ops & community groups

Planning assumptions

The program is being organized in a simple, parent-clear format.

Final details depend on the group, but this is the format we are working from right now.

Grades 6, 7, and 8

This is the middle school curriculum for young teens and pre-teens across three grade levels.

Starting with Grade 6

We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come.

Separate girls' and boys' classes

Girls and boys are taught separately, while each class still learns a little about the other.

Male and female teachers

The preferred teaching format includes both male and female teachers present in both classes.

Parent review available

Families can review the tone, topics, and class structure before classes begin.

Group settings

Classes can be organized in church, school, homeschool, and parent-community settings.

Meet your leaders

People families already know and trust.

Patricia and Todd are shaping the format together, with both female and male teaching presence built into the preferred class structure.

Co-teacher

Patricia Deshane, CFCP

TeenFEMM instructor and health education lead

Patricia leads Natural Fruit FertilityCare Services and brings the women's and girls' health expertise that anchors the curriculum.

  • FertilityCare Practitioner since 2016
  • AAFCP certified through 2028
  • Current AAFCP application reviewer
  • Serves women, couples, teens, and singles
Learn more about Patricia →
Co-teacher

Todd Deshane

TeenMEN instructor and classroom lead

Todd brings years of teen teaching and mentorship, helping boys and parents engage this material with trust, clarity, and honest conversation.

  • Fulmont Community Church leadership team
  • Teaches the FCC Teens class
  • Serves on the church IT team
  • Listed on the official church leadership page
See Todd's listing →

How updates work

Families and organizers can follow along as classes take shape.

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Join the update list

Tell us a little about your family, school, church, or group so we know who wants updates.

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We share class updates

As details come together, we send updates about grade focus, timing, format, and next steps.

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Parents can review first

Before classes begin, families can see the tone, structure, and what the curriculum covers.

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Class openings start with the list

When class opportunities open, the list is the first place families and organizers hear about them.

Common questions

Questions parents usually ask.

Is this just a one-time puberty talk?

No. This is a structured middle school curriculum covering puberty, hormones, healthy habits, body literacy, and the connection between physical, emotional, and social growth.

How are girls and boys taught?

Girls and boys meet separately, but the two curricula are designed to coordinate. Each class learns a little about the other, and the preferred teaching format includes both male and female teachers.

What age group is this for?

This is the middle school curriculum for young teens and pre-teens in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We are starting with Grade 6 presentations right now, with the other grade levels to come.

Do I need to be ready to enroll right now?

No. Joining the list simply means you want updates. We use it to share class timing, parent review details, and future openings as the program takes shape.

How do we get started?

Start by joining the update list below. We will use that list to share class updates, next steps, and future openings.

Join the Update List

Join the list for class and parent-review updates.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, church leader, or group organizer, this is the main place to hear about grade-level timing, parent review details, and future openings.

We will only send TeenFEMM and TeenMEN updates and related parent resources you asked to receive, and every email will include an unsubscribe link.

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You receive a short confirmation email so you know your signup worked.

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We share class timing, grade focus, and parent-review details as they become clear.

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No payment or commitment is required just to join the interest list.