Teaching About Sensitive Issues

Abstract:
The policy outlines the extent to which certain sensitive issues may be addressed in the classroom. The topics are abortion, contraception, homosexuality, masturbation, sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. In grade 7 students are made aware of these issues; in grade 8 information is provided; and, in grade 9 decision making is addressed. Parents may excuse their child from instruction relating to these topics. They must do so in writing to the school principal.


Date Published: 2/1/1989

Pages: 3

Location Code: 5056