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.

Below is a list of topics covered by grade level:

5th Grade 

Body Systems (Lesson 2-3 days/week)

• Skeletal System: Week of November 3rd
• Muscular System: Week of November 10th
• Circulatory System: Week of November 17th
• Nervous System: Week of December 1st
• Digestive System: Week of December 8th
• Puberty: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: January 12th-14th

6th Grade

• Health Triangle: September 3rd
• Goal Setting: September 9th
• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 15th
• Diet & Nutrition: September 17th & 18th 
• Bullying: Outside Presenter: Haven: October 15th
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: October 28th 
• 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 24th 
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 29th
• Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 13th 
• LGBTQ + Identities and Allyship: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 14th

8th Grade

• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 16th
• Substance Abuse (Vaping, Alcohol, Drug Abuse): Outside Presenter: Peer Services:  October 7th-9th
• The “C” Word (Consent): Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 27th
• Birth Control: Outside Presenter: Youth Services:  October 28th
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Outside Presenter: Youth Services:  October 29th
• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: November 4th