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Tacoma Public Schools

Health

In Tacoma Public Schools, we center our Health teaching and learning around:

1. K - 12 Health Education Learning Standards

2. TPS Priority Standards

3. The belief that students in Grades 5 – 12 can have access to Sexual Health education

4. The belief that high school students have access to a Health course

Elementary (K-5)

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Middle School (6-8)

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

High School (9-12)

9th Grade
Students Not Enrolled In Health Class

9th Grade

Washington State Learning Standards: K - 12 Health Education Learning Standards, Core Idea - Sexual Health (Se) p. 31-34

Curriculum:

FLASH Curriculum
Glencoe Health

Content Learned:

Sexual Health:

Anatomy, Reproduction, and Pregnancy
Puberty and Development
Self-Identify
Prevention
Healthy Relationships
Washington State Laws
Preventing Pregnancy, HIV and Other STDs

Glencoe:

Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks
Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors

Students Not Enrolled In Health Class

State law requires that all students grades 5 – 12 receive instruction in HIV/AIDS training annually. Students who are not enrolled in a Health class receive the instruction in grades 10 – 12.

Washington State Learning Standards: K - 12 Health Education Learning Standards, Core Idea - Sexual Health (Se) p. 31-34

Curriculum: FLASH Curriculum

Content Learned:

Preventing Pregnancy, HIV, and Other STD's