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.

**** If you were unable to join the Zoom parent-share night hosted by Youth Services, you can access the recording using this link and passcode: RKn?w^#4 ****

Below is a list of topics covered by grade level:

5th Grade 

Body Systems (Lesson 2-3 days/week)

• Skeletal System: Week of November 4th
• Muscular System: Week of November 11th
• Circulatory System: Week of November 18th
• Nervous System: Week of December 2nd
• Digestive System: Week of December 9th
• Puberty: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: January 13th-15th

6th Grade

• Health Triangle: September 4th
• Goal Setting: September 11th
• Diet & Nutrition: September 17th & 19th 
• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 23rd
• Bullying: Outside Presenter: Haven: October 21st
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: October 29th 
• Human Reproduction: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: November 6th 
• Boundary Setting and Respect: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: November 7th

7th Grade

• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: September 25th 
• Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 15th 
• LGBTQ + Identities and Allyship: Outside Presenter: Youth Services: October 16th 
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: November 7th

8th Grade

• Substance Abuse (Vaping, Alcohol, Drug Abuse): Outside Presenter: Peer Services:  October 8th-10th
• Erin’s Law: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: October 21st
• Erika’s Lighthouse: Presenter: Ms. Michelle LaPlante: November 6th 
• Loss & Grief: Outside Presenter: Willow House: November 7th
• The “C” Word (Consent): Outside Presenter: Youth Services: November 12th
• Birth Control: Outside Presenter: Youth Services:  November 13th
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Outside Presenter: Youth Services:  November 14th