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Bentonville High School

2022-23

  • This class has showed me that it’s ok to not be ok and this ok to have problems.  But it’s about solving them in a healthy way which is something that I have struggled with so it’s nice to know I’m not alone.

  • I had a bad sexual experience two years ago and I really wasn’t looking forward to this week.  But it has made me feel better.  Now I feel like I’m more than just another girl on his list.  Thank you.

  • This class helped me a lot.  I have always been behind in school and often get made fun of.  This class really helped me feel good.  I really didn’t know what to do before but now I feel like my life has a purpose.

  • This class has made me see that I don’t need to down myself for my mistakes and that I matter.  The last few weeks has been hard and this class made it better.  I struggle a lot with handling stuff and this helped a lot.  I’m really thankful for this week.

  • This impacted me by showing me that so many actions can have consequences that can affect people in ways that can be good or bad and that everything has effects, whether they are intended or not.  From now on I will try harder to make good choices and value myself.

  • This class helped me understand why I had mental problems.  I had already had anxiety issues and bad thoughts a year ago, so when my friend told me about weed, I used it.  My problems got worse and I needed therapy.  I eventually quit last year and started feeling better but this class kind of helped piece together why I had these problems.

  • This class gave me a new perspective of the consequences my actions have.  I make fun of my brother and I now realize that I need to fix the way I act towards him.

  • This past week I’ve realized that some of the stuff I’ve done might be worse than I thought.  I probably would’ve done it again if not for this class.

  • While you were teaching I realized that I had let someone not fit for me into my circle and the only thing holding our relationship together was sex.  Now that we are over she hates me for letting go and breaking things off and I see how sex ruined our friendship.

  • This class has made me be more cautious about things and made me want to spend more time with my loved ones.

  • Helped me stay away from weed.

  • Impacted me by being able to face my past head-on and not be negatively influenced.

  • It has helped me to create stronger and better relationships.  I learned a lot about my body I didn’t know before.  I also learned how to take better care of my physical and mental health.

  • This class made me really think about certain situations I’ve been in and to do better.  I made a mistake that I didn’t think was so bad but it “rippled” and made an effect.  Have you come and speak was really great.

  • This class has impacted me by opening my eyes more and being more careful of what I do and who I am with.  Thank you.  This was something I really needed.

  • This class has really helped me think about the things I’m doing and the choices I make on a day to day basis, and long-term.  It may be difficult to change a habit or decision we make repeatedly, but it can be done, and I’m going to try in my life.  Thank you!

  • I have had a pretty rough couple of years with being a teenager.  I’ve realized that my family and people in my life aren’t as great as I thought they were.  But from this past week I have learned that one person or thing that has happened doesn’t define you or your future.

  • This week has shown me that things that have happened in my life aren’t all my fault and there are ways I can grow and become a better person from those experiences.  I have also learned that “living” in high school is not all about drinking, doing drugs, or having sex.  It is more about the relationships I make.  Thank you Mr. Pratt for changing my perspective.

  • This class has impacted me by educating me on things that I wouldn’t have avoided if I hadn’t had the information.

  • It was a wake up call for a lot of things.  The sexual stuff and the maturity stuff.  I’ve been told it a lot, but haven’t listened in the past.  But this time I did and will listen/act on it to change.  So thank you for all of this.

  • This class has answered a lot of questions I didn’t even know I had.  It was really eye-opening and helpful.  Some of this info applies to some of my friends and I will relay it to them.  It has also opened my eyes about porn and I’ve been trying to stop for a while.  I hope that this can finally put an end to my addiction.

  • Last year I let a guy friend pressure me into doing sexual things with him.  He told everyone.  Now I get called names weekly because of what he told people.  You taught me to resist that pressure.  I’ll begin to stick up for myself. 

  • This class has affected me by opening my eyes more.  This class is very important.  It should be heard by all people.  It definitely will make me consider more about my choices.

  • This past week has taught me so much about physical health, mental health, personal issues, and so much more.  But overall, the biggest thing that I’ve taken out of this for myself is having my own voice and being able to make my own decisions.  I feel like I can have more confidence in my actions because of the information I have now.  Thank you so much.

  • I’ve learned a lot of specific information about drug use, sex, and relationships that I did not know before.  I thought marijuana wasn’t bad and I was stuck on thinking about a few of my bad relationships and decisions.  But you helped me come to terms and feel better.  When compared to some people, I’m going real good.  You helped me feel more satisfied and happy about my situation.  I’ll definitely make better choices because of this talk.  Thanks.  😊

  • It has made me realize that the experiences I have been through doesn’t define me or my future.  Thank you Mr. Pratt.  You really did help me. 

  • This class has impacted me because it has made me realize that the decisions I was making in the past could’ve had major repercussions.  I need to start making better decisions on my phone, sexually, and just on who my friends are.  Thank you for taking the time to come here.

  • I have a better understanding of the brain and reproductive health and everything.  Even though I had already taken a health class before it didn’t go into these things and I really learned a lot.  I think this is a great lesson and this is what needs to be taught everywhere.  Thank you so much!

  • I’m a senior taking health my last semester of school.  Coming into this class I thought I would know basically a lot of the material, but I’ve learned so much more than I thought I would and now I agree that health should be required to every freshman.

  • The class impacted me in a really good way.  It makes me think that I shouldn’t focus on the past but how I have a long life ahead of me.  I shouldn’t be so negative, especially where I am in my life now.  So thank you, Mr. Pratt, for being here.

  • This week has made me feel safer and more confident about my future.  It has taught me a lot of things I’ll carry with me the rest of my life.

  • This brought a lot of things I didn’t know about to my attention.  There were a few things we covered that I wouldn’t learn in any other class.  I think that what you do is very important and that more people should listen to what you have to say.

  • I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I do and I’m not alone.

  • The majority of the content I was already familiar with via education/personal experiences, but it was laid out for me in a way that showed I need to change.

  • Very nice insights on the different aspects of life.  I am truly intrigued and am so grateful you came.  I was in the utmost agony but I am no cleansed, enlightened, and filled.

  • This past week has really been an eye-opener for me because I have been under a lot of stress from school, athletics, and at home.  I’ve cried almost every single day for the past month or so.  But these lessons have taught me that those feelings are normal and I CAN overcome them!

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2021-22

  • The impact it had on me was it really made me reflect, it actually gave me a reality check. I reviewed some choices I have made and made me think of how should I make my life better now, than waiting till it would get worse. It impacted me to think past myself because most of the topics the speaker presented, I have had to deal with in my own life. I really like the stories and the attitude the speaker had in every video, it was very assertive and direct but in a good manner.

  • It kinda made me understand that there’s lots of things that can go wrong in life, by just messing up a few times, and doing things that you probably shouldn't do at the end of the day. With this information given to me by the Reality Check Program I'll probably avoid lots of unhealthy habits.

  • It gave me insight on signs of someone or myself being in a toxic relationship. If someone ever was to be in the relationship maybe I could help them, same for myself; seeing the signs before the relationship moves any further.

  • It had a huge impact on me because now I know how to be safe and know way more about it so I can take caution.

  • I realized a lot more about life styles and things that i thought I knew everything about when in genuine reality i was so confused and couldn't have been more confused and wrong them i was. And I learned a lot of life tools to use in my future.

  • The reality check program made me start to think about somethings about my future relationships with people and also made me think about things like alcohol and drug abuse

  • I learned more about how to manage my relationships and emotions with others, and some of the ways to make better choices in life.

  • It showed me the effects and harm that things can have on my body. It showed me that I need to make the right choices and wait to do things that will affect me later on in life. It taught me to enjoy my life and take time for things I like to do. It taught me to think about consequences or negative effects and positive effects of my decisions.

  • The impact that Reality Check program projected on me was truly inspiring, I love their mission to influence teenagers in the realization how their choices affect them throughout their life into the future. The choices they are making right now whether they are positive choices or negative choices. Asking themselves what do I want my life to look like?

  • I helped me to know what the different is between emotional feelings and physical feelings, and it helps me to know more about what your body does, and what it needs, and doesn't need. And it has showed me more about relationships with other people that will help me to make smarter decisions when it comes to the certain topics we learned about. And the best way to fight pressure is to set boundaries.

  • It helped me understand that even though I've made mistakes in the past, I don't have to dwell on them. I can move on in life without them keeping me down and hopefully one day become the person I want to be. It also helped me realize the impact that drugs and alcohol can have on someone, and I'd never want to become a burden on someone because of my bad choices on something I might became addicted to if I never realized that.

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2020-21

  • It had a real impact on me showing the impact of drugs and different things I can do to fix things in my life.

  • It taught me about all the impact of sexual activity could be, and how to stop or fix the problem.

  • It taught me a lot about relationships, brain functions, how you should be treated, and many other lessons that can be put to use now and as I get older.

  • I feel seen.

  • It made me see that I have a lot to look forward to. It makes me not want to make mistakes in order to mess that up. It solidifies my goal to never do drugs and alcohol, even more so than it was before I did it. It helped me learn about the brain, and parts of the body that can be affected, and it also warned me again about social media, how everything on there is permanent. Overall, it makes me want to be more careful in how I do things.

  • The reality check gave me more of an outlook on safe sex and how to not hurt people in relationships.

  • It helped me know the signs and what to avoid in dating.

  • It gave me a lot of valuable information I can use in my day to day life.

  • It made me realize that maybe I don’t know the people around me as much as I think.

  • It really opened my eyes to the dangers of STD's and how abstinence can help.

  • It made me think more about the people I pick to have relationships with and about getting to know them more before dating. This also made me think about my sibling’s relationships and how to make sure I don't push them away if they are in a bad relationship.

  • I feel like it made me really think twice to what I'm doing. And to always be careful on what I'm putting on social media.

  • It helped me understand the value of lives.

  • Made me open my mind a little and realize that short little moments of happiness aren't worth getting in trouble for long periods of time.

  • It told me that getting into a relationship isn't a catch-all solution to my issues.

  • It taught me ways on how to stay healthier physically, mentally, emotionally. They also taught me things that could be dangerous to my body and to stay away.

  • I learned quite a bit about being safe. I'll probably use this information to keep myself the best me, I can be.

  • It made me really think about how I should think before making decisions, and it really just made me understand everything that was talked about, and how to get out of certain situations.

  • It had a good impact on me and I learned a lot from it. He explained things really well and it was fun to learn about your body and how to treat it, technology, toxic relationships, etc.

  • Reality Check's videos were extremely informational! They were very important and good resources.

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2019-20

  • This class not only sexually educated me and others, but it has also focused on my emotional wellbeing.  It has taught me that I have a life worth living and that I am valued as a person.

  • It helped me see more from a broad perspective.  It made me see that I am not just a teenager; it helped me realize that I can do more for myself.  I can make my own decisions.  I am mature enough.  So thank you, thank you so much.

  • I learned that if I want a successful relationship, that both people have to contribute to the relationship.  You can’t be blinded by your emotions.

  • I am more than grateful /thankful for your presence and your visit this week.  I appreciate the straightforwardness and matureness you brought to this class.  Most adults don’t realize teenagers don’t need sugar coated information.  I am thankful for the way you put things that are hard to say into words. 

  • This week has let me know that I have so much life ahead of me and I don’t need to just focus on my next few years.  I need to focus on my life ahead of me and find someone that truly wants to do the same thing with me to make it all the better.

  • It influenced me to pay more attention to who I’m friends with because I never did.

  • This has impacted me by telling me that I am valuable.  You’ve let me know that I still have a say.

  • Made me realize all of the dumb mistakes I have made in the past and that I should not make them again.  Made me think about all the consequences that can happen in situations.  Has made me rethink some of the people in my circles and how I should organize them.

  • This class has impacted me by showing me I have value.  I have anxiety but I pretend I don’t and for some reason this class showed me that it’s going to be okay.  Whatever I’m going through will pass it just takes time.  I thank you for showing me that.

  • This class has sort of showed me how far I’ve come, if that makes any sense.  Unlike other visitors/adults/teachers/etc., I know you actually care and respect us kids in a world where that barely happens.  Thank you.  Really.

  • This week I learned the importance of my actions and how even the small things can greatly affect my future. The biggest lesson I got out of this week was to take care of myself and protect myself.

  • I loved this week a lot. It impacted me by giving great advice and allowing me to look at my life and my choices from a different point of view. I’m very grateful for this speaker, she’s amazing.

  • I want to start making better decisions. Lately I haven’t been making the best. It really showed me to start now and change my future.

  • This week was really impactful for me because she made me realize that I don’t have to change just to fit in and it was good to learn how sexual relations work and how much it can impact your life. And learning in depth about how my brain works.

  • This week made me realize the impact of every decision I make. Each decision could change my life forever. I need to focus on making good decisions.

  • This week helped me look at life differently. It showed me how my life should look in order to achieve my goals.

  • I learned a lot this week and from it all I am so much more aware about relationships, sex, and even media. I’m glad to know all this and how to stay on the right path.

  • This week has impacted my life by teaching me how to achieve my goal and learn how to take precautions in life.

  • This week impacted me in a very different way than I thought. It let people know that they matter and reinforced that.

  • The impact that this week has left on me is recognizing some bad habits that I have and that I can change now instead of facing it later.

  • I will start thinking about my future now and making a plan and thinking ahead.

  • This week taught me about the importance of making good choices and caring about yourself.

  • The impact this made for me was that I know I still have room to change and make better decisions for my future even if I haven’t been.

  • I learned that making good choices will lead me to a better future and I should start making better choices.

  • The drugs and alcohol part impacted me because I have done both of those and have learned my lesson from that. It’s been kinda hard to stop but this talk helped a lot.

  • Stay safe, be smart, and always remember that you can turn your life around if you choose to do so!

  • Social media is not realistic. I tend to want to be like people on social media.

  • Knowing that each person is valuable. No one else is needed to make us special.

  • How STD's affect the body. Same with drinking and drugs. I think this  needs to be heard by kids that struggle with this stuff.

  • People on social media aren't what they seem. It helps me not compare myself to somebodies life when I'm not seeing all of it.

  • I have set a boundary to not have sex. Also, I have a friend that wants to smoke weed that I can inform not to.

  • Taught me about how waiting for marriage is good.

  • The blindfold comparison was the most impactful thing. Take off the blindfold and guide yourself.

  • The motivation that I matter.

  • It helped to hear that I should not compare myself to people online.

  • The lesson that impacted me the most was when you talked about avoiding distractions or blindfolds on the journey to reaching our goals.

  • This class changed the way I thought about the world and this really helped me for when I make decisions of life. It has shown me the truth of the world that most people hide.

  • This has helped me realize that I should wait to do things and even if my peers are I still should do it. Do what benefits you and your future.

 

2018-19

  • This lesson was very impactful because now I know all the dangers that are real. But not only do I know the dangers, I know how to protect myself from them. I know I can achieve what I want through the decisions I make. Thank you!

  • Everything we talked about was very eye opening and I didn't feel like we were being talked at, instead we were being talked to.

  • These lessons were very helpful for thinking about the future and how I want my life to look. Mrs. Benbrook was a great speaker and I was happy to have her. Thank you!

  • Something that impacted me is that I have struggled with drug abuse and unworthy people in my life. I always need a talk like this so I can try to not fall in to bad habits.

  • This Reality Check as very good to help me understand more about my future and how things affect you. The consequences of some of the wrong choices you talked about are very bad and could ruin the dreams I have. Thank you very much.

  • It put a bigger perspective on my life because this week I have tried to change my life.

  • You had a real impact on me. I think I really need to look at my decisions in life now.

  • This had a huge impact on my life. Learning about the body will really help me in the future. I think learning this stuff is very useful to young teens like us. And I just want to say thank you for all of your teachings toward us.

  • Your speaking this week was really well spoken and I feel that a lot of people needed to hear it. You've made me more motivated to reach my goals.

  • I learned to take care of myself and be safe and smart because it can effect my long term goals. I need to be cautious and protect myself, my family, and others I care about. 

  • These lessons enforced the importance of my own beliefs. I agreed with many of the things we discussed, and I have been blessed with growing up in a home where I have been taught to make wise decision and stand firm in my goals, standards, and faith. This was a great refresher. Thank you!

  • It was very informative, especially in the STD section. It was good to hear an in-depth lecture or talk. Schools should do it more often than they do.

  • Learning about sex and STD's was very powerful. It made me think about waiting.

  • These lessons have taught me to refrain from endangering my body in multiple ways.

  • The impact these lessons had on me was I used to think of a condom as safe sex. Now I am not having sex until marriage because I don't want to risk anything.

  • This lesson will have a big impact on my life. I'm glad that your company is doing something like this for kids my age.

  • It helped me realize some of my relationships aren't the healthiest. Also it helped me to take that first step towards a better future/me.

  • I feel like these lessons taught me how to be safer as a human being and I really appreciate that. I learned many things that I didn't know before that can really benefit me in the future.

  • I learned a lot about STD's and how to stay safe. I also learned a lot about how mine and others bodies work. Lastly I learned how to be a mature leader in society.

  • I think that you talking about Alcohol and marijuana use had the most impact on the students here because I'm sure you and I both know that most kids now a days are doing that stuff so I am really glad you came and talked about that to everyone.

  • I was especially impacted by the lesson on infatuation, since I've been in situations with it before and was so confused as to how my feelings could change so quickly and I'm glad I got to learn why. I also liked to talk about the love aspects again very glad to know learned what I did and big thanks to you for teaching us. 

  • Your information really did impact me, I don't have anything specific but I just wanted to say thank you for what you do and without a doubt I know you help many students who are struggling with things. 

  • I learned that monogamy relationships are best choice to avoiding unhealthy contagious sexual activities. 

  • Love and infatuation really helped, I've had many issues with dating some one who was toxic for me. Thank you for coming and taking to my class. 

  • The Pictures of the brain from the use of alcohol  and other drugs really impacted me because it made me see all the damage these things can to the brain and how it hinders brain development. 

  • The information about the brain is what helped me. Also the information about drug and alcohol use. 

  • The real statistics on how many kids are actually engaging in sexual activity and how common it is for STD's to happen. This course was very good and informational. 

  • I've been debating getting rid of social media so this has pushed me to make better decisions and have more faith in myself. 

  • Made me realize that there are many reason I do things in my life due to things that happen in my body. Also made me realize that I have to change some things in my life to accomplish my dreams. 

  • All the Information impacted me, especially day 1. In middle school, I didn't watch the puberty video. Thank you.

  • I just left a horribly abusive relationship about a month ago and I was struggling with missing my ex and wanting to go back to them. Learning about oxytocin encouraged me to think twice about my idealization of the relationship that I was miserable in. 

 

2017-18

  • You said a lot of things that have got to me because I have been put through a lot.  When you said some certain things about emotions, I related.  I felt like you understood.  I really enjoyed that we got to have you in this class.

  • A huge impact.  I’ve learned so much that could help in a relationship and exposed me to the real dangers STD’s can have and how it can affect myself.  It was an amazing experience that I’m happy I was able to be a part of.

  • This class had a big impact on me.  Before this class I was just kinda going through the motions of life and just doing whatever made the majority of people around me happy.  This class helped me to learn to make my own decisions and forget about what other people think and just be myself.

  • This class has made me think…I always go to parties every weekend and this class has made me think I shouldn’t go to the parties.

  • It made me know that I have a lot more choice in life and to have more confidence.

  • This class has created a positive impact on me all week.  This has really made me think about my choices and I can tell that from now on I will change how I act and what I do for sure.

  • I learned about things I can deal with that are currently happening in my life that I can use even later on in life.  This was a very good lesson.

  • The impact that this class had for me is the realization & truth of a committed relationship.  It’s made me appreciate myself and my boyfriend and my choices I’ve made for him and me.

  • This class has had a big impact on me because I personally was in an 8 month relationship in which the guy pressured and manipulated me to do sexual things and this helped me learn from that.  He really wasn’t good for me and this helped me to better understand that.

  • It has made me think a lot more about my relationships and why I don’t like to do much things with my girlfriend.  I think more about my life in and out of school.  I am more cautious about my decisions.

  • This class has actually helped me push past being infatuated and kept me focused.

  • These lessons have opened my eyes about relationships and how easy it is to let someone who isn’t worthy close to you, but also how to prevent that.

  • It showed me a lot about waiting for marriage because I want the experience for my wife and I to be new.

  • How we need to set boundaries now so we can have the future we want. There are precautions and ways to make sure we are in healthy relationships and making the right choices.

  • I truly enjoyed the time I spent with you; it was very inspiring to watch you spread the word and inform students about these important topics. This session has helped me become more conscious about my choices in life. Thank you for your time, effort, and dedication.

  • It helped me realize how many blindfolds and detours are out there just waiting to mess us up and knock us off our course and goal. So we have to have self control and always be smart and think before we act.

  • It made me think more about the future I need to make good choices throughout my life to help me. It made me remember that I'm valuable.

  • I think this helped me to become more aware of the consequences with certain things. This also helped me to understand how to make smarter decisions that I think will be useful throughout my entire life.

  • The impact that reality check had was it taught me how my decisions can affect me later and how I shouldn't care what people think about me.

  • Thank you for taking the time to come talk to our class. I will be careful, as I have always been, and continue working towards my goals.

  • The thing that impacted me in this class session was the way they prepared us for our future by giving us the info needed.

  • These lessons had a positive impact in that it taught me the importance of living to standards. My church has standards and this class allowed me to more easily see why and how those standards are important.

  • It helped me realize how disease can be spread very easily.

  • I thought it was really cool to learn about who to let in your inner circle. I thought it was cool to sit and learn with reality Check in general.

  • First of all thank you for taking your time to talk to us. Now, I know what the risks of love and sex are. Now, I know I need to be careful more than ever.

  • It helped me think about boundaries.

  • I think this class was very informational and taught me how to value myself.

  • The most thing that impacted me from this experience was how to set boundaries.

  • It helped to know the distinction between goals and dreams. Now I know to try and reach my goals.

  • Learning about how many things can affect our lives and futures. It has helped me understand more and to be more safe.

  • This impacted me because it showed me the dangerous risks to stay away from.

  • What impacted me were all the risks that having sex has. I had thought that condoms made for safe sex but now that I actually have facts I may not ever have sex until I am fully committed and want children.

  • During reality check what impacted me was the boundaries part. It showed me that in need to fully trust the people around me.

  • This class made me think more about my actions and how they could affect my future.

  • This class helped me understand the importance of having limits and healthy relationships as well as being safe.

  • The risks of sexual activity really earned me and kept me aware. Having boundaries and goals can help me a lot present and future. Everything you taught was amazing and impacting. Thank you!!

  • The impact this week was very insightful. I learned a lot about safety in relationships with friends and family. As well as safety when it comes to sex, alcohol abuse, or even emotional abuse.

  • The information that was given to me impacted me by knowing all the good and bad that is in the world. The circles really impacted me because it got me thinking about who I can trust and I know they trust me as well. This class prepared me for a relationship way in the future.

  • This class impacted me by wanting to stay safer. How easily a brain can be damaged through some drugs. And by setting boundaries for myself.

  • It made me think more to cut the negativity out of my life and focus more on the good. It made realize you will go through battles in your life and you just have to stay focused and keep pushing forward. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You were a good teacher and such an inspiration.

  • I learned a lot this week through this class. I learned how to be safe and how to set boundaries and keep negative people out of my life.

  • It changed how I thought about sexual things.

  • This class has impacted me by helping me more thoroughly understand the effects of the choices I will make throughout my life.

  • This class has taught me to think before acting.

  • This class was a big eye opener and has taught me a lot about making the right choices as I grow up. This information was very useful and I will remember it as I go through life.

  • This week has changed my view point on many things. I want to improve myself as a person and continue being against drugs, alcohol, and sex for the benefit of myself and future. I want to set new boundaries on who I allow into my life and how they affect me. Thank you berg much for helping me and my life positivity.

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​2016-17

  • I have learned a lot, I’m glad you came. I already treat girls with respect because of how I was raised and some of my friends mistreat them and after last class, I confronted them about it and said I’m not gonna be around you because I wasn’t  raised like that and I don’t want a bad reputation. Thank you for the lesson.

  • This class taught me that I can’t be pressured to do things I am not comfortable with or that are not right. I have bad influences all around and I learned to stay away.

  • Reality Check: this class made me realize how to respect myself a lot more, usually I don’t respect myself enough because I search for love, or some sort of affection. I now respect myself. Thank you for coming.

  • This has taught me that I’m important and I need to keep my goal aware, and so I will know if I’m gonna end up ruining it. I’m worth value and I need to stay mature so I can reach my goals. 

  • From this class I learned a heck of a lot. I learned about how I have value and I’m not just some toy and I’m not just forgotten about. I learned that I need to mature and not act like a child because in the long run it will benefit me if I work hard now. I learned my boundaries. I learned to never cross those boundaries because if I do, not only will I disappoint others, but I will also disappoint myself.

  • Reality Check: You coming here this week has taught me to be more mature. I thought I already was, but there is always room for improvement. I am friends with immature people. I think I can change them, but they end up changing me more than I change them. This week has taught me to say no to them or maybe even find new friends if I have to. Thank you for changing me and making me more mature.

  • This class opened my eyes in a brighter way to the world. It also took me more in depth in things I really didn’t think a lot about or know, like condom protection and what STD’s do to your body. I also learned about other STD’s.

  • This week in Reality Check, I enjoyed it so much. It taught me to keep hold of my self-respect. That I need to set tight boundaries for myself for my own good. Reality Check taught me the reality of the world and the people in it and it opened my eyes to the reality of life a lot of people don’t think about. I think everyone, and I hope, they all come across this because it was so helpful and eye opening!

  • This class has impacted me in a very knowledgeable and mental way. This class has taught me the many bacterial and viral viruses that can occur in sex. My favorite part of this class was the spiritual and mental boundary that we ourselves must create.

  • Reality Check has changed my entire mindset on my life choices. I feel like now I am ready to steer my life in the right direction and waiting for the right person before I engage in only sexual activity and keep my head focused on my goal.

  • Reality Check: Thank you so much for coming to teach our class. This seminar was very valuable to me. I have set my boundaries precious to this class because I was worried about what my family or friends or people from my church would think if I crossed specific boundaries. Now I feel more devoted to my boundaries because you helped me realize my worth and that my boundaries should be MINE and nobody else’s. Thank you!

  • The impact that this class had on me is that there are mistakes that can easily be made. And that the boundaries you have need to set and made steel. And you can’t let your friends set your boundaries for you.

  • I was inspired by this class because of your life style, your knowledge. By the bad influences allowing you to make boundaries, not become them. I went through sexual abuse, and I have set the goal to never allow that to happen to my kids. I have learned that I am worth more than a guy that treats me like trash and will never give in.

  • Reality Check: It has taught me that relationships are trust over time. You have to trust someone over a long period of time. Don’t let someone come in to my life and move through circle. My relationships have been pressuring me to do things I know are not right. So thanks for showing me that it is not okay and I need to remove my self from my situations. Thank you!

  • My experience with this lesion is I am very thankful for you coming in and teaching me about respect and boundaries and consequences. I learned a lot about relationships, my dream, and who I am. Recently I have learned how my decision to be mature or immature could influence me and my relationships.

  • Reality Check: You’ve made me realize that STD’s are very real and very scary. I know what could happen if I’m not smart about my decisions. You and Reality Check have taught me to think through my decisions and try to set boundaries to make my life easier – and to make better choices.

  •  I now know the dangers of having unprotected sex. So in the future when I’m ready for that experience with someone who cares about me I’ll know how to be protected. Also this class helped me to make sure I stay on the mature path.

  • Impacts -> Thank you so very much for coming this week!! This week I learned about true, healthy relationships and who I should truly have in my “circles.” This class also helps me understand my boundaries before I do something that may end up bad in the future. Thanks again for all you did this week!! I hope your classes flourish in the future. Happy Thanksgiving! May God bless you and your family.

  • Relationships with my friends and romantic relationship pressures me most. Most of my guy friends drink and smoke weed, they are sexually active and I don’t wanna be like them. My girl friends sneak out to hang with the guys and that’s pressured me to sneak out. This class has taught me to not to get pulled into stuff and to be mature. I have also learned not to be sexually active without knowing the person.

  • This week I learned that I struggle most with peer pressure. In the past I’ve made mistakes that I now realize could have serious consequences my boundaries will be more precise and strict. I also realize that I am worth so much more than what my actions reflect and how people treat me, I should surround myself with people who know that too.

  • This made me understand that I can’t give in and I need to set boundaries for my own self-respect, not for anybody else. Also, one of my close friends has made some bad choices recently and I wish she could have heard this before because now she is suffering the consequences.

  • Reality Check: I have been addicted to porn since I was 4. Thank you for helping me realize that I need help and that I don’t need anything sexual or like pornography to make my life less stressful.

  • This class impacted me because I realized how important my goals are and how “safe sex” isn’t always safe as media & people say it is. I never realized how many risks there were and how close I am to finishing high school and starting my own life.

  • There is a lot of STD’s right now compared to when our parents were our age. I don’t feel as if this class should not be a class this is an amazing class and needs to be taught.

  • This class showed me that I can set my own boundaries and find people who support them instead of giving into peer pressure. I liked it!

  • These 3 days helped me realize that even though it may be hard, I should start thinking about distracting myself from people that do not influence me in the right way.

  • This impacted me a lot. It taught me a lot about how my own body works, and it taught me how to respect myself and others more.

  • I became more aware of everything. It made me feel more valuable. It made me realize my consequences. I feel the need to reconsider my actions. I now know more about like everything you taught.

  • This impacted me because it taught me a lot about things I didn’t know so now I know how to be safe and I know a lot more about sexual activity. Thank you for spending your time teaching me. Congrats on your baby.

  • This class impacted because lately I haven’t made the best choices and it made me think of what I want to do with my life and now I know that I need to walk away from certain friends and stay with people that I know are going to need help with their decisions.

  • It made me think more about my values and goals. It helped me set my boundaries and informed me of the dangers of having it.

  • I believe that Reality Check was helpful because it cleared up a lot of stuff that you hear in society that you’ve never heard before and they don’t put it the proper way.

  • This class has showed me to value my life more than I do. It has also showed me that I wasn’t a mistake.

  • This class has made me realize if I wanna have the future I want then don’t do the things I’m pressured to do now.

  • This class had a huge impact. Everything you said made so much sense and I learned that my sex is valuable and what I value should matter in my actions. Thank you so much for coming and teaching us. It was so awesome and so valuable to know this in today’s world.

  • I have way more self-respect.

  • This time that was spent this week learning about this really showed me that I am valuable and don’t have to give away parts of myself until I am with the love of my life and truly appreciate myself and have respect for myself.

  • This class helped clear up some things I’ve been confused as to why it happens. I had been in a relationship previously, and it wasn’t a healthy good one. This helped me realize that, and helped clear up some questions. So that I won’t trap myself again in the same situation.

  • It has showed me that we shouldn’t take things for granted because of the age we are, and that we shouldn’t sacrifice things that may impact your life in the long run.

  • The impact this had for me: this showed me what love really is. In my life I haven’t seen “real marriage” or “real love” among my parents. There has been a lot of trouble at home. Now I know that marriage is a lot better than what I have seen. I also know that life gets better.

  • You made me not do something I was going to do, which could have brought a lot of mistakes. And you made me rethink my relationship with someone.

  • This class has really opened my eyes to the consequences of actions. Specifically sexual activity. I found myself having a conversation about different types of STDs and using what we learned with my parents. I feel like this was extremely useful and I enjoyed it!

  • I have had boundaries of no alcohol, drugs, or sex until marriage since I was young. High school has made me question these boundaries more than I care to admit but Reality Check has reminded me of why I set the boundaries I did. I needed that reminder.

  • This impact showed me what love really means. Before this class I thought like sex was an okay thing to do. But when you came in talking about a healthy relationship and how to have one it really showed me how I’m going to have a healthy relationship with my girlfriend.

  • I am going to set boundaries in my life now and I need goals, because I’m lacking that currently. I will start thinking more before I act as well. In the end this class honestly benefited my, I can say that.

  • When I was younger my mom told me somethings that I’ve learned from you but you put it in more detail and help me understand it more. You showed me that I am valuable and that I should set some boundaries.

  • This impacted me because my parents talk to me about the downsides of sex a lot, so it was nice to hear scientific proof and reasons behind it.

  • This week was filled with information I will cherish throughout the rest of my life. it has helped open my eyes even more to the dangers of life and what is truly a strong relationship. Thank you Mr. Pratt for the information, it will be well used.

  • Reality Check has taught me that I need to change myself not for me, but for other ppl. I wasn’t the best influence. I got put under a lot of pressure and depression that caused me to self-harm, not care about my health, etc. The main thing that has changed me is my best friend, she’s going through tough times and I need to be strong for her. This pushed me over the edge to change.

  • This class was one of the most meaningful things I have learned this year with you. It made me realize I am my own person. Now I know what my parents do for me and why I don’t need to follow in their footsteps. I need to stop all the risky behavior. All the stuff is not worth it. Thank you!

  • I appreciate the fact that you take time out of your life to come teach students how to live a better life and help them attain their life goals. This has helped me set my priorities straight and set my boundaries based on my values. Thank you!

  • Throughout this week, I have learned things I’ve never thought about. I’ve learned that I need to respect myself in order to move forward. I constantly let guys “persuade” me into things that I shouldn’t do because it will have consequences, whether it is over snapchat or in person. Reality Check has shown me the consequences of not respecting my body and I would like to thank you for coming in to class to share with us the consequences of our actions.

  • Reality Check impacted me by showing me to respect myself and body. It helped me realize that I shouldn’t let someone or something pressure me into doing something I am not ready for.

  • This class showed me how valuable my life is. I learned so many new things about the world, my friends, and most importantly myself.

  • Before this class, I thought that love is a very simple thing and there were only small things to worry about. Now I have learned more of the danger of a romantic relationship. It has allowed me to set many more boundaries in my head to protect myself.

  • Before really learning everything, I thought, “that would never happen to me” but now I realize that STDs and pregnancy are real and they can happen. Makes me want to not have sex until I’m ready to deal w/possible consequences.

  • I loved this week in health class, because I’ve been waiting a while to learn about what I need to be aware of. I’m glad I finally know this, because I know I’m safe, and I feel safe too.

  • I know that when I come to situations in the future that put my set boundaries in jeopardy, I will be able to enforce them with confidence.

  • In all honesty I have not made the best decisions. I’m kinda starting to realize I have a future to protect.

  • This week with Reality Check has left an impact on me, I will forever cherish. It opened my eyes to the things I really need to pay attention to. It made me want to reach my goals and to be safe. It helped to really put my values into perspective and know how to help others. It taught me how to protect myself in certain situations and to be smart in relationships. I feel like Reality Check should be something everyone experiences.

  • Something that impacted me during this class is how to better prepare me for life in the “adult world” and gave me better perspective on how to handle peoples different personalities.

  • What impacted me about this class was how personal it was, but not in a weird way. I felt safe and comfortable, and really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

  • I learned how to better maintain healthy relationships and how to keep personality types in mind when communicating with others. I enjoyed learning about my personality type.

  • I really liked that this class made me think further on my future. I also loved expanding further on my personality. Mrs. Hedges was a great teacher and is very kind.

  • This class has impacted me by making me think more about my future and what I need to change about myself to achieve my goals.

  • This class helped me see what I actually want to do and that it is possible if I don’t give up.

  • This class was super awesome! Thank you for coming to teach us about living life to its fullest. I’m super encouraged to do anything and everything. I thoroughly enjoyed your time here. Thanks again!

  • This class impacted me in that it has helped me realize that I need to stop being scared of doing things that I want to do.

  • This really made me think about what I want to do with my life and that I should follow my dreams and not just do what seems right according to others. Thanks.

  • You have helped me and the class understand that life is about doing what you wanna do and doing anything is possible without giving up.

  • This impacted me by realizing what I want to accomplish in my life and goals that I have set.

  • This class taught me how to be mature and ready for life.

  • They taught me how everyone’s personality is different and how you have to come together, meet in the middle, to make it work. I am a relator so I enjoy being friendly and talking to others to relate.

  • I have come to more realization that my decisions now do affect my future and actions reflect what I will be in the future.

  • This class was very well spoken.  I loved the delivery. I have strong core values, but try to live life in moderation.  This confirmed my idea that it’s okay to “walk the line” if you know you.  Really wish I could hear the other classes.

  • This class really opened my eyes to the risks that there are when you have sex.  Now I know the boundaries that I have to set to keep the future I want to protect.

  • This class had an important impact on me because I’ve been in situations where I’ve set my own boundaries and saying no even though I felt like I should’ve done it.  Now I know where my boundaries are and not to cross them.

  • This class really showed me discipline.  I need to set more boundaries because of my hormones.  I need to be more careful because pregnancy and STD’s are real.

  • This impacted me to not drink anymore because I don’t want to hurt myself or my future.

  • This class was great.  I need to set boundaries I need self-respect.  I have made big mistakes with media.  I do it no more!  I learned to respect myself more.  Thank you for coming and I enjoyed it!

  • This class made me realize and remember my values and boundaries.  Thank you for teaching us, because I know a lot of us need it.  Thank you again for all the advice.

  • This week helped me to reinforce some decisions I have already made and equipped me with more information to make strong decisions in the future.  Thanks for visiting with us.

  • This week really helped me to understand that pregnancy is not the only risk in having sex.

  • I learned something about my values and how important they are to me.  I didn’t know that it mattered that much to me until it made me think about it.

  • Reality Check was very helpful.  It opened my eyes to things I never thought of.  I know how to help myself and keep myself safe.  I used to not like myself, but now I know I am valuable.

  • In this class I have learned that I need to stop doing chewing tobacco because it can affect my life a ton.  And I feel the same way about drinking.

  • During this class I realized the negative affect I have had in girls lives.  I am ready to change my habits and see people for who they are.

  • This class has helped me realize how truly impactful the choices I make now affect my future.  Learning about all the consequences of early sex has made me set my boundaries even further than before- thank you for this class, it was very eye-opening.

  • This class really helped me recognize my own pressures that I give in to.  It helped me realize something needs to change I really appreciate it.  Thank you.

  • This week has been good.  I have already set standards for myself.  I have never had a drink and I have never had sex.  I believe that setting standards for yourself when you’re young helps you stick more to them in the future.  I am glad we learned about all of this.  Thank you!

  • It has told me the values of a good relationship and what a good/bad relationship looks like and how to form a good relationship and the risks of being sexually active.

  • Having you come has informed me about relationships and ways to be respected and have a strong relationship.

  • Well it actually did impact me.  I only went for relationships for looks but now I know better.

  • It made me understand there is more to a relationship than just physical.  I also learned its good to know your boundaries and your goals.

  • This has impacted me a lot because it made me realize how I need to set my boundaries and how now the stand up for myself.

  • I have learned this week important things about the sexuality, ,like the risks and the preventions  also how to build healthy relationships.

  • This week has taught me more about how to maintain a healthy relationship with someone.

  • This class has helped me to be more careful, respecting, and understanding in relationships.

  • This class has made an impact in how  I should respect myself more.

  • Made me think about things differently, especially about boundaries and how they are freedom.

  • This past week in health has helped me look at things differently.  It helped me show how much value is in my family and friends.

  •  The last section for boundaries really helped me to decide some things in my life  Being in high school relationships can sometimes come with pressures and immature people and  learning these things showed me that its my life and I’m free to make my own decisions about my relationships.

  • This class has shown me that the people in my life aren’t the best and I need to focus on myself and not what they want me to do.

  • It’s made an impact on me because its truly shown me I can say no to things I don’t want and help others do the same.

  • This week made me realize that I shouldn’t waste my time on people who aren’t good for me and that love is the most important in any situation.

  • Reality Check, Inc. was very beneficial to me.  I have always had a goal to keep my virginity until after marriage.  This just reiterated that to me.  My first time, I will be in love  I will be sure and have confidence that God’s hand is in my relationship.

  • This class has showed me the risks and what my values are, this showed me what love is and that it is not a feeling.  Love is not something you act on in impulse  it is something that you show.

  • This week was kind of hectic lots or drama with friends.  But this class helped me with personal boundaries and helped me with the drama.  So thank you very much for teaching me.

  • This class impacted me because I realized what is unhealthy in relationships with another and what they are vs. what social media makes me think they should be.  I think about my values more often now.

  • This class has really changed my life.  It has made me think about how to reach my goals and how to really do what I need to do.

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