Elementary Health Curriculum Annual Notification

Each fall, Salem-Keizer Public Schools notifies families to address units of study in accordance with state law, that encompass age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention that will be taught throughout the school year. Annual notification were shared with all elementary families on September 12, 2024.

About the Health Curriculum

Salem-Keizer Public Schools' health education program aligns with the 2023 Oregon Health Education Standards and Performance Indicators. These standards reflect medically accurate and age-appropriate content for each grade level. They emphasize the teaching of functional health knowledge that supports students in developing the essential health skills necessary to practice a lifetime of health and wellness. 

Each lesson complies with the Oregon Laws and Standards (OAR 581-022-1210, OAR 581-22-0413, OAR 581-022-1440, ORS 336.455, ORS 339.351 to 364, SB 856) and are taught throughout the year.

The district has researched and adopted The Great Body Shop Curriculum and Fight! Child Abuse instructional materials to support the teaching of these standards.

2024-25 Elementary Health Lessons

Each year, parents/guardians have the opportunity to review instructional materials and choose to opt their student out of specific lessons. To review materials, please contact your child's teacher. For students in blended classrooms, families should check with their schools to make sure they are reviewing the information at the right grade level for their student’s class.

Legal parents or guardians may request that their child be excused and exempted, for the current school year from the designated school instruction and/or activities. An alternative assignment will be provided. 

Review Instructional Standards Information and Opt-Out Forms

To review grade-level standards, please visit our Elementary Instructional webpage and review health standards for each grade level, and review opt-out options.