Reproduction Ed Letter

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Your son/daughter is enrolled in a health course at our school. This course will include one or more class sessions in which the human reproductive organs may be described, illustrated, or discussed within the context of the study of human growth, maturation, reproduction, or family planning. Also, one or more class sessions will include the causes, symptoms, and complications and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS, within the context of the study of disease and disorders. A speaker from the District’s Positive Speaking program or approved outside speakers may also speak to the class about HIV/AIDS.

The California Education Code requires that instructional materials which are to be used in these classes be made available for inspection by parents or guardians. Please contact your son’s/daughter’s health teacher should you wish to review those materials. If you do not wish for your child to receive comprehensive sexual health or HIV/AIDS prevention education, you must make a request in writing to the school administration.

Copies of Education Code Sections 51930-51939, related to sex education and AIDS education are available from you son’s/daughter’s health teacher as well.

Sincerely,

Ms. Burton

Science Department Chairperson