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Welcome To Wilde Lake Welcome To Wilde Lake Middle School! Middle School!

Family Life and Human SexualityParent Orientation Meeting

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Mr. West Mr. West

Maryland Native

9 Siblings!

First year in HCPSS

Degree in PE from Towson

Trained to teach Family Life and Human Sexuality

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The Parental The Parental Perspective…Perspective…

I have a child in sixth grade.

I have a child in seventh grade.

I have a child in eighth grade.

I learned about human sexuality in school when I was a child…OR…I didn’t learn about human sexuality when I was a child.

I am ready to learn about what HCPSS schools teach about human sexuality.

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OutcomesOutcomes

Become familiar with guidelines and curriculum for the Family Life and Human Sexuality unit

Have an opportunity to ask questions regarding the Family Life and Human Sexuality unit

Preview instructional materials for the Family Life and Human Sexuality unit

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“Parents are the most powerful influence in a child’s life. Parents have the ultimate responsibility for teaching character to their children, and they have the primary right and responsibility to be involved in their children’s education - especially about value-laden topics such as character and sexuality.

~ Questions Kids Ask About Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age The Medical Institute for Sexual Health

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Health Education Health Education UnitsUnits

Social and Emotional Health

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs

Nutrition and Fitness

Disease Prevention and Control

Family Life and Human Sexuality

Safety and Injury Prevention

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M.S.D.E. RegulationsM.S.D.E. Regulations

Comprehensive Health Education (Pre-K - 8)

High School Graduation Requirements

Family Life and Human Sexuality

HIV/AIDS Education

Child Abuse Prevention Instruction

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Goals of FLHS UnitGoals of FLHS Unit

Help students understand and cope with physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and adolescence.

Enable students to make healthy decisions regarding sexuality.

Gain understanding of themselves as sexual human beings.

Promote healthy sexual development - not just preventing problems.

To:

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AbstinenceAbstinence

HCPSS Family Life and Human Sexuality units are abstinence-based.

A discussion of consequences (i.e. teen parenthood, STI’s) provides knowledge and motivation for choosing abstinence.

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PhilosophyPhilosophy

Sexuality is an ongoing process throughout life.

Parents are the primary sexuality educators of their children.

Morals vs. Values

* HCPSS educators teach values in the classroom.

* Parents are responsible for teaching morals within the home environment.

Knowledge about human sexuality contributes to the promotion of healthy interpersonal relationships.

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Parent PermissionParent Permission

UnitPermissio

n Required

Exclusion Request

Permission/

Exclusion not

Permitted

Family Life and Human

Sexuality

Fifth Grade Only

6th through

9th Grades

HIV/AIDS Education X

Child Abuse

Prevention

Instruction

X

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Scope and SequenceScope and SequenceFifth Grade - Puberty Education Communication skills Body image Physical changes - male and female body Social and emotional changes Transitions

Sixth Grade Healthy human sexual development Puberty (Physical changes) - male and female body - Internal and external changes Functions of male and female reproductive system Human Reproduction (abstinence-based)

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Scope and Sequence Scope and Sequence ContinuedContinuedSeventh Grade

Family relationships and communicationHuman Reproductive SystemsPregnancy (fertilization, signs of pregnancy,

stages of fetal development, birth process)Abstinence

Eighth GradeSexuality (biological, psychological, cultural,

ethicalDating relationshipsTeen pregnancy (consequences, prevention,

abstinence, contraception)Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - includes HIV/AIDS

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Scope and Sequence Scope and Sequence ContinuedContinued

Ninth Grade Healthy and unhealthy relationships Sexual decision making Abstinence - healthy, safe, responsible Human Reproduction Contraception - abstinence-based Accessing information - parents, clergy, counselors

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Instructional MethodsInstructional MethodsCo-ed groups

Guidelines for Sensitive Topics

- Establish and set ground rules

All instructional materials are HCPSS Board approved

- Print and audio/visual materials

Group discussions

- “Right to pass”

- Question Box

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Classroom Classroom ExpectationsExpectations

Ground rules established first day.

All questions welcome, however NOT ALL are answered.

Proper terminology should be used at all times.

Students are strongly encouraged to discuss all lessons with parent/guardians.

- I can be reached easily via email or phone. Please help me to keep communication lines open so that we can ensure the most positive experience for you and your child!

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Excused StudentsExcused Students• An alternate health education student-focused research activity is provided.• Students will complete this independent activity during health class in a different classroom. • Female students are required by the State of Maryland’s Health Education Regulations to receive information on menstruation at both the middle and high school levels.

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Thank You For Coming!

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Questions?Questions?