Your child is enrolled in 6th grade Physical Education class that will include age-appropriate lessons on human sexuality. The district’s School Health Advisory Council, comprised of parents, school staff members, and administrators ensures that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction.
The chosen curriculum is compliant with Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code, and in accordance, will present abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior for unmarried and/or school age children and devote more attention to abstinence from sexual behavior than to any other behavior.
The 6th grade topics that will be covered are:
Change Is Good
Understanding Boundaries
Communicating About A Sensitive Topic
More Than Friends: Understanding Romantic Relationships
Under Texas law, you may exempt your child from participating in any part of the district’s human sexuality instruction. Your child’s teacher will assign alternative lessons or activities. Your child will not be subject to any disciplinary action, academic penalty, or other sanction.
We look forward to working with you to ensure your child has a positive and educationally enriching experience this school year. Again if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the program coordinator or school principal. Additionally, parents/guardians have the opportunity for involvement in the development or selection of the curriculum used in human sexuality instruction. The School Health Advisory Council meets regularly throughout the school year and meetings are open to the public. Please contact Crystal Lane if you are interested in further information regarding the School Health Advisory Council.
