Flash – Grade 6-8
SPS believes that ‘Sexual health education is a critical component of comprehensive health education that helps students develop knowledge and skills needed to become successful learners and healthy and productive adults.” WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
The Washington Legislature found that “young people should have the knowledge and skills necessary to build healthy relationships, and to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection.
The primary responsibility for sexual health education is with parents and guardians. However, this responsibility also extends to schools and other community groups. It is in the public’s best interest to ensure that young people are equipped with medically and scientifically accurate, age-appropriate information that will help them avoid unintended pregnancies, remain free of sexually transmitted diseases, and make informed, responsible decisions throughout their lives.”
6th Grade Flash
- Introduction
- Puberty and Hygiene
- Reproductive System
- HIV / AIDS
- Consent and Communication
- Rules of Dating
7th Grade Flash
- Introduction
- Healthy Relationships
- Ask, Listen, Respect – Consent
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Birth Control Methods
8th Grade Flash
- Introduction
- Reproductive System & Pregnancy
- Saying No
- Preventing STDs
- Condoms and other Birth Control Methods
- Affirmative Consent
After reviewing materials, parents/guardians may opt their student out of lessons by submitting a waiver form to their child’s teacher. Sexual Health Education – Student Waiver Form