Health Curriculum Standards, Topics, and Opt Out Forms

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Grades K-2 Health Standards & Topics
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OPT OUT Form - English
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Health Education Grade 2

NJSLS Comprehensive Health and PE Performance Expectations

Personal Growth and Development

Core Idea: Personal hygiene and self-help skills promote healthy habits.

• 2.1.2.PGD.5: List medically accurate names for body parts, including the genitals.

Social and Sexual Health

Core Idea: Every individual has unique skills and qualities, which can include the activities they enjoy such as how they may dress, their mannerisms, things they like to do.

• 2.1.2.SSH.1: Discuss how individuals make their own choices about how to express themselves.
• 2.1.2.SSH.2: Discuss the range of ways people express their gender and how gender-role stereotypes may limit behavior.

OVERVIEW:

Health lesson aligned to the above standards

The lesson to cover these standards will include the following: Students will be given a handout with a picture of a boy and a girl in a bathing suit. The students will have to identify body parts, including a penis for a boy and a vagina for a girl. Students will discuss how they view themselves and the impact their views have on their lives. Students will discuss the various ways people express themselves by what they wear and their different interests. These standard performance expectations are recommended to be discussed at home with parents/guardians as well.

Body Part Terminology, Ways to Express Yourself

THE LESSON WILL BE COVERED IN 1 CLASS PERIOD

Materials and Resources:

Standard Performance Expectations will be met using school-approved handouts

Brain Pop – Bodies

A Healthy Human Body

Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits

OPT OUT PROCEDURES

For any parent wishing to opt out of the lesson described, please complete and submit the OPT OUT form above (English or Spanish). Students not participating in the health lesson will be assigned to a different classroom for an alternate assignment. Opt out form must be submitted by September 8, 2023.

Please email (info@oceanacademycs.org) or call the school office (732-987-6525) with any additional questions.

Health Education Grade 5

NJSLS Comprehensive Health and PE Performance Expectations

Personal Growth and Development

Core Idea: Puberty is a time of physical, social, and emotional changes.

2.1.5.PGD.2: Examine how the body changes during puberty and how these changes influence personal self-care.
2.1.5.PGD.3: Explain the physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence and why the onset and progression of puberty can vary.
2.1.5.PGD.4: Explain common human sexual development and the role of hormones (e.g., romantic and sexual feelings, masturbation, mood swings, timing of pubertal onset).
2.1.5.PGD.5: Identify trusted adults, including family members, caregivers, school staff, and health care professionals, whom students can talk to about relationships and ask questions about puberty and adolescent health.

Pregnancy and Parenting

Core Idea: Pregnancy can be achieved through a variety of methods

• 2.1.5.PGD.1: Explain the relationship between sexual intercourse and human reproduction.

• 2.1.5.PGD.2: Explain the range of ways pregnancy can occur (e.g., IVF, surrogacy).

*PGD = likely "PGD" [SIC] and should display as "PP"

Social and Sexual Health

Core Idea: All individuals should feel welcome and included regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

• 2.1.5.SSH.1: Describe gender-role stereotypes and their potential impact on self and others.

• 2.1.5.SSH.2: Differentiate between sexual orientation and gender identity.
• 2.1.5.SSH.3: Demonstrate ways to promote dignity and respect for all people (e.g. sexual

orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, differing ability, immigration status, family configuration).

OVERVIEW:

Health lesson aligned to the above standards

The lesson on puberty will be presented on the same day by a female teacher and/or school nurse to the girls and a male teacher and/or school nurse to the boys. Health topics have been covered in the past and parents have always been able to choose if they want to opt out of the lesson. This puberty lesson includes a discussion of changes in the body, personal hygiene, and other changes, such as emotions. Examples that will be discussed are mood swings and the timing of pubertal onset. Romantic and sexual feelings, as well as masturbation, will not be discussed.

Also, social and sexual health standard terms above, including gender identity and sexual orientation, will be discussed within the lessons on puberty. All students are taught respect for all people. This lesson will stress the importance of respecting all people, regardless of socio-economic status, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, differing ability, immigration status and many other characteristics. As always, students will be encouraged to discuss any questions they may have with a parent or guardian.

THE LESSON WILL BE COVERED IN 1 CLASS PERIOD

Materials and Resources:

Standard Performance Expectations will be met using school-approved handouts

OPT OUT PROCEDURES

Please email (info@oceanacademycs.org) or call the school office (732-987-6525) with any additional questions.

Health Education Grade 6

NJSLS Comprehensive Health and PE Performance Expectations

Social and Sexual Health

Core Idea: Inclusive schools and communities are accepting of all people and make them feel welcome and included.

• 2.1.8.SSH.1: Differentiate between gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.

• 2.1.8.SSH.2: Develop a plan for the school to promote dignity and respect for people of all

genders, gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations in the school community.

OVERVIEW:

Health lesson aligned to the above standards

Definitions of sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation will be given. Students will learn that it is important to respect all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, differing ability, immigration status, family configuration, and many other characteristics. As always, students will be encouraged to talk to a parent or guardian if they have questions.

THE LESSON WILL BE COVERED IN 1 CLASS PERIOD

Materials and Resources:

Standard Performance Expectations will be met using school-approved handouts

OPT OUT PROCEDURES

Please email (info@oceanacademycs.org) or call the school office (732-987-6525) with any additional questions.

Health Education Grade 8

NJSLS Comprehensive Health and PE Performance Expectations

Personal Growth and Development

Core Ideas:Individual actions, genetics, and family history can play a role in an individual’s personal health. Responsible actions regarding behavior can impact the development and health of oneself and others.

• 2.1.8.PGD.3: Describe the human reproductive systems, the external and internal body parts

and their functions, and the natural variations that exist in human bodies.

• 2.1.8.PGD.4: Analyze the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.

Pregnancy and Parenting

Core Ideas: An awareness of the stages of pregnancy and prenatal care can contribute to a healthy pregnancy and the birth of a healthy child. There are a variety of factors that affect the social, emotional, and financial challenges that are associated with parenthood.

• 2.1.8.PP.1: Describe pregnancy testing, the signs of pregnancy, and pregnancy options, including parenting, abortion, and adoption.

• 2.1.8.PP.2: Summarize the stages of pregnancy from fertilization to birth.
• 2.1.8.PP.3: Identify prenatal practices that support a healthy pregnancy and identify where

to find medically accurate sources of information about prenatal care.

• 2.1.8.PP.4: Predict challenges that may be faced by adolescent parents and their families.

• 2.1.8.PP.5: Identify resources to assist with parenting.

Social and Sexual Health

Core Idea: There are factors that contribute to making healthy decisions about sex.

• 2.1.8.SSH.7: Identify factors that are important in deciding whether and when to engage in sexual behaviors.

• 2.1.8.SSH.8: Identify factors that can affect the ability to give or perceive consent to sexual activity (e.g., body image, self-esteem, alcohol, other substances).

• 2.1.8.SSH.9: Define vaginal, oral, and anal sex.

• 2.1.8.SSH.10: Identify short and long-term contraception and safer sex methods that are

effective and describe how to access and use them (e.g., abstinence, condom).

• 2.1.8.SSH.11: Develop a plan to eliminate or reduce risk of unintended pregnancy and STIs

(including HIV).

Community Health Services and Support

Core Idea: Potential solutions to health issues are dependent on health literacy and locating resources accessible in a community.

2.1.8.CHSS.1: Identify professionals at school and in the community available to assist with health conditions and emergencies, sexual health services, life skills training and describe how they can be accessed (e.g., suicide prevention, CPR/AED, breast self-examination, traumatic stress).
2.1.8.CHSS.2: Describe the state and federal laws related to age of consent, minors’ ability to consent to health care, confidentiality in a healthcare setting, child pornography, sexting, safe haven and sex trafficking.
2.1.8.CHSS.3: Identify the state and federal laws related to minors' access to sexual healthcare services, including pregnancy and STIs/HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment.
2.1.8.CHSS.4: Identify community resources and/or other sources of support, such as trusted adults, including family members, caregivers, and school staff, that students can go to if they are or someone they know is being sexually harassed, abused, assaulted, exploited, or trafficked.
2.1.8.CHSS.5: Identify medically accurate sources of information about STIs, including HIV, such as local STIs /HIV prevention, steps to obtain PrEP and PEP, testing, and treatment resources.

Health Conditions, Diseases and Medicines

Core Idea: Diseases can be contracted from a variety of sources and choices individuals make may contribute to or prevent a person from being susceptible to a disease or health condition.

2.3.8.HCDM.4: Describe the signs, symptoms, and potential impacts of STIs (including HIV).
2.3.8.HCDM.5: Compare and contrast behaviors, including abstinence, to determine the

potential risk of pregnancy and/or STIs (including HIV) transmission.

Personal Safety

Core Ideas: Individuals may experience interpersonal and/or sexual violence for a variety of reasons, but the victim is never to blame. Technology can impact the capacity of individuals to develop and maintain healthy behaviors and interpersonal relationships.

2.3.8.PS.2: Define sexual consent and sexual agency.
2.3.8.PS.3: Define interpersonal and sexual violence and describe their impacts on sexual health (e.g., sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, incest, rape, domestic violence, coercion, dating violence).
2.3.8.PS.4: Describe strategies that sex traffickers/exploiters employ to recruit youth.
2.3.8.PS.5: Determine the effectiveness of laws designed to keep children and adolescents healthy and safe (e.g., consent, child pornography, human trafficking, parental notification, drugs).
2.3.8.PS.6: Demonstrate strategies to use social media safely, legally, and respectfully (e.g., sexting, sextortion).
2.3.8.PS.7: Evaluate the impact of technology and social media on relationships (e.g., consent, communication, respect).

THE LESSONS WILL BE COVERED IN 5 CLASS PERIODS

OVERVIEW:

Health lessons aligned to the above standards

Health lessons for students in Grade 8 will include learning about pregnancy and the male and female reproductive systems. Students will learn about contraception, specifically focusing on condoms and abstinence. The new standards include many related to sexual health and safety. Personal growth and development; pregnancy and parenting; social and sexual health; community health services and support; health conditions, diseases, and medicines; and personal safety are topics covered in these standards, which will be presented in one unit over 5 days in Grade 8. As always, students will be encouraged to talk to a parent or guardian if they have questions.

Materials and Resources:

Standard Performance Expectations will be met using school-approved handouts

OPT OUT PROCEDURES

For any parent wishing to opt out of the lessons described, please complete and submit the OPT OUT form above (English or Spanish). Students not participating in the health lessons will be assigned to a different classroom for an alternate assignment. Opt out form must be submitted by September 8, 2023.

Please email (info@oceanacademycs.org) or call the school office (732-987-6525) with any additional questions.

Ocean Academy Charter School

Health Curriculum Standards, Topics, and Opt Out Forms

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Health Education Grade 2

NJSLS Comprehensive Health and PE Performance Expectations

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Personal Growth and Development

Core Idea: Personal hygiene and self-help skills promote healthy habits.

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Social and Sexual Health

Core Idea: Every individual has unique skills and qualities, which can include the activities they enjoy such as how they may dress, their mannerisms, things they like to do.

Click on below links to view
Grades K-2 Health Standards & Topics
Grades 3-5 Health Standards & Topics
Grades 6-8 Health Standards & Topics

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OPT OUT Form - English
OPT OUT Form - Spanish