I took a humanistic approach in terms of discussing family life, alternative families, different lifestyles, and I tried to assist students in developing their attitudes and beliefs about sexuality and their own lifestyles. For my health classes, I sent home a checklist and parents checked off what they wanted to be discussed. I encouraged them to call me if they had any questions. For teaching contraception, I've used experts in the area, like Planned Parenthood, and had them come in and demonstrate all the options. This is one of the items on the checklist that parents can approve or disapprove of.
Some students choose to leave on their own at times.
I think there are many ways we can have an impact on students outside the curriculum. One of the ways that we do it most is through our personal relationships. I have some students who talk to me in the hall and share things with me. It is this contact with someone who supports and encourages them that may help them to make some solid decisions. We cannot teach values directly, but we can help students form some values.