Sex Education Curriculum K-12
Philosophy Statement
The Haslett Board of Education recognizes the importance of instruction in sex education as a part of a comprehensive education. The Board affirms the role of the school in presenting accurate information, dispelling existing myths, and providing guidance to students in decisions relative to sexuality. The school shall also act in a responsible manner to present accurate information relating to current issues of reproductive health. The Board supports the role of the family unit as the primary source of guidance. The sex education program shall be taught using a uniform curriculum by high qualified instructors and shall actively promote communication and understanding between parents or guardians, students, and the schools.
Mission
The mission of sex education in the Haslett Public Schools is to provide developmentally appropriate, comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date curriculum about human sexuality and reproduction for our students.
Haslett Public Schools believes the following topics are critical to a comprehensive reproductive health curriculum:
Attitudes and Self Respect
Relationships
Growth and Development
Social Issues
Health and Wellness
Decision Making and Personal Safety
These broad topics are taught at all levels and in many different subjects. They can be part of a general health unit, science or social studies units, a comprehensive guidance unit, or a short course in reproductive health.
Elementary Curriculum
Topics | Curriculum | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Attitudes and Self-Respect | *Changes in personal emotions and feelings | null |
Relationships | *Uniqueness of others | null |
Growth and Development | Physical Changes | *Puberty – The Wonder Years (Text) |
Social Issues | *Communicable disease (definition) | *AIDS and the Immune System (Video) |
Health and Wellness | Health | null |
Decision Making and Personal Safety | *Good/bad touches | null |
Middle School Curriculum
Topics | Curriculum | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Attitudes and Self-Respect | *Emotional understanding of own feelings and moods, parents, attraction of opposite sex | *Secrets of Self Esteem (Video) |
Relationships | *Communication with family, friends, and community | *Don’t Pick on Me (Video) |
Growth and Development | Physical Changes | *The Miracle of Life (Video) |
Social Issues | *HIV (risk factors, prevention) | *The Truth about Alcohol, Tobacco and You (Video) |
Health and Wellness | Personal care (body odor, appearance) | *First Aid and CPR (Video) |
Decision Making and Personal Safety | *Setting personal limits | *You Can Refuse (Video) |
High School Curriculum
Topics | Curriculum | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Attitudes and Self-Respect | *Sexual stereotyping (traditional roles vs. modern roles) | *Self Esteem (Video) |
Relationships | *Marriage, parenthood, family life | *Communicating with Parents (Video) |
Growth and Development | *Review of Middle School curriculum | null |
Social Issues | *Social issues (“right to life,” “pro choice,” abortion, child and sexual abuse, rape and “date rape,” incest, teenage pregnancy, conception control, chastity, abstinence, promiscuity, homosexuality, bisexuality, celibacy, single parent families, adoption) | *The Power of Choice (Video) *Acquaintance Rape (Text) |
Health and Wellness | Wellness | *Health: A Wellness Approach (Text) |
Decision Making and Personal Safety | *Medical, psychological and social ramifications of sexual activity | *Acting on Your Values (Video) |
Sex Education Vocabulary List
Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|
cervix communicable disease fallopian tubes puberty reproductive system sperm testicles uterus | amniotic fluid fraternal twins ovaries ovulation penis progesterone prostate gland seminal vesicle | abortion HIV/AIDS homosexuality incest STD |