In addition to a comprehensive Physical Education program, we provide a health curriculum for students in fifth through eighth grades. The health curriculum complies with Illinois School Code Section 105 ILCS 5/27 -9.1a by providing an "age and developmentally appropriate, medically accurate, complete, culturally appropriate, inclusive, and trauma-informed comprehensive personal health and safety and comprehensive sexual health education curriculum that meets the specific needs of their community". 

Communications regarding more sensitive instructional topics are sent to the community in advance. Parents can preview instructional materials and ask questions of the presenters prior to the beginning of instruction. They may also opt their student(s) out of participation in lessons by completing a form that will be provided closer to the dates of presentations. 

The health curriculum is an essential step in a child’s growth and development, helping them to make informed decisions concerning their health and wellness. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kristin González and David Sislow.

Please click the link and use the passcode to access a recording of the Parent Share Zoom Meeting for an overview of more senstive topics. 

Passcode: TBD

Below is a list of health topics covered by grade level:

5th Grade 

Body Systems (Lesson 2-3 days/week)

• Skeletal System: Week of October 19th
• Muscular System: Week of October 26th
• Circulatory System: Week of November 2nd
• Nervous System: Week of November 9th
• Digestive System: Week of November 16th
• Puberty: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: January 12th-14th

6th Grade

• Health Triangle: September 8th
• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 15th
• Diet & Nutrition: September 16th & 17th 
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 23rd 
• Bullying: Outside Presenter: Haven: September 29th
• Human Reproduction: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: November 4th
• Boundary Setting and Respect: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: November 5th

7th Grade

• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 15th 
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 23rd
• Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 6th 
• LGBTQ + Identities and Allyship: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 7th

8th Grade

• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 15th 
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 23rd
• Substance Abuse (Vaping, Alcohol, Drug Abuse): Outside Presenter: Peer Services:  September 29th, September 30th, & October 1st. 
• Consent: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 5th 
• Birth Control: Outside Presenter: Youth Services:  October 6th
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 7th