Students in grades kindergarten through 12 shall receive as part of their health education instruction about: personal health, food and nutrition, environmental health, safety and survival skills, consumer health, family life, human growth and development, substance abuse and non-use (including the effects of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and poisons on the human body), human sexuality, self-esteem, stress management, interpersonal relationships, emotional and social health, health resources, prevention and control of disease and communicable diseases (including sexually transmitted diseases and acquired immune deficiency syndrome), and current crucial health issues.
The purpose of the health education program is to help each student protect, improve, and maintain physical, emotional, and social well-being. The areas stated above shall be included in health education and the instruction will be adapted at each grade level to the age and maturity level of students to aid in their understanding of the content.
Parents, guardians, or legal custodians who object to health education instruction in human growth and development may file a written request that their student be excused from the instruction. The written request (Refer to Policy 603.11-E) shall include a proposed alternate activity or study acceptable to the superintendent [or designee]. The superintendent [or designee] will have final authority to determine the alternate activity or study.
Adopted: 6/90
Reviewed: 7/11; 9/12; 9/13; 2/15; 4/18; 6/21; 2/24
Revised: 7/08
Related Policy: 603.11-E
Legal Reference (Code of Iowa): §§ 256.11; 279.08; 280.03-14; 281 IAC 12.5
IASB Reference: 603.05
Mandatory Policy
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Student Name:
Grade:
Building:
Parent/Guardian/Legal Custodian:
Phone:
Please list the curricular objectives from which you wish to have your student excused and the class/grade in which each is taught. An example is provided below for you to follow.
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| Ex: | To describe behaviors that will minimized and prevent transmission of HIV |
Health Education / 6th Grade |
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I have reviewed the Human Growth and Development Program goals, objectives, and materials and wish my student be excused from class when these objectives are taught. I understand my student will incur no penalty but may/shall be required to complete an alternative assignment that relates to the class and is consistent with assignments required of all students in the class.
Signed: ________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
(Parent, Guardian, or Legal Custodian)
Signed: ________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
(School Administrator)
Reviewed: 9/13; 2/15; 4/18; 6/21; 2/24
Related Policy: 603.11
IASB Reference: 603.05-E(1)