Sexual Health Education Announcment

Parents/Guardians of 5th-8th grade students:
Illinois law and CPS policy mandate that sexual health education be taught to all students in grades K-12.  All lessons are grade-level appropriate.  Students in grades 5-8 are beginning their lessons during Health class.  Please see below for the list of topics for each grade level.

5th Grade
Puberty
Adolescent Hygiene
Self-Esteem and Body Image
Human Reproduction
Abstinence and Contraceptives
HIV
Gender and Identity
Personal safety and Abuse
Resources for Help (police, fire, public health, etc.

6th Grade
Human Reproduction
Pregnancy and Birth
STI's and HIV Prevention
Making Good Decisions
Refusal Skills
Sexual Health Resources

7th Grade                                                                                                                  
Adolescent Development                               
Self\-Esteem and Body Image                           
Decision Making Skills                                     
Healthy Relationships                                       
Influences                                                       

8th Grade
Relationships
Gender Expression and Identity
STI and Pregnancy Prevention
Cyber Bullying
Dating Violence
Technology and Relationships
Exploring Abstinence