Sexual Health Education

  • Sexual Health Education is an important part of the BPS Comprehensive Health Education program for PreK through Grade 12. Classes are taught by qualified, trained teachers and address the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects of human sexuality at a level appropriate to the age of the students. The curriculum includes education about sexual and gender identity and is inclusive of all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) students. The program is designed to help students maintain sexual health by developing healthy relationships, delaying sexual activity, preventing disease and pregnancy, and reducing risky sexual behaviors. The lessons may include these topics:

    • Adolescent growth and development, including the changes throughout puberty
    • How to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships
    • How communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS) are spread and how to prevent their spread 
    • Health enhancing behaviors and behaviors which pose risks to good health 
    • Responsible decision making, including reducing sexual health-related risk behaviors 
    • Resisting negative peer pressure 
    • Effective ways to say “no” to risky behaviors 
    • Respecting the right to privacy of self and others.

    BPS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION: PreK-12 Overview

    Growth, Development and Sexual Health Education

    Grades PreK-3 


    Dimensions of Health; Social, Emotional, Physical 


    Friendships


    Personal Boundaries, Safety and Consent


    Gender Roles 


    Different Kinds of Families 

     

    Body Basics


    Bullying Prevention


    My Healthy Habits

    Grades 4-6


    My Dimensions of Health;

    Social, Emotional, Physical


    Exploring Personal Values


    Healthy Relationships


    Consent and Boundary Setting


    Gender Stereotypes


    Puberty and Reproductive System


    Hygiene Health

     

    Staying Safe Online  


    Bullying Prevention


    My Healthy Choices

    Grades 7-8 


    Building Healthy Relationships 


    Consent, Agency and Boundaries


    Gender Identity and Expression; Sexual Orientation


    Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology


    Birth Control Basics


    STIs, HIV and AIDS Prevention


    Internet Safety | Cyberbullying Prevention


    Making SMART Choices


    Accessing Reliable Information & Resources

    Grades 9-12


    Healthy Relationships, Power Dynamics & Communication


    Rights, Respect, Responsibility


    Gender Identity and Expression; Sexual Orientation


    Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology


    Contraception Options


    STIs, HIV and AIDS Prevention


    Using Technology Respectfully

     and Responsibly


    Sexual Health Decision Making


    Accessing Reliable Information & Resources

     

    Materials for health classes include: Michigan Model for Health, HealthSmart for Comprehensive Health Education; Healthy Relationships, Personal Boundaries and Safety, PreK-Grade 3 & Healthy and Safe Body Unit, Grades 4-5 (BPS Health & Wellness); Rights, Respect, Responsibility (Advocates for Youth); Making Proud Choices; and Get Real for Sexual Health Education.  

     

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