Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
We support parents and guardians as the primary educator for puberty and sexual health education topics. Strong communication between children, their families, and trusted adults at school can help students feel safe and make healthy choices.
School districts in Washington are required to present age-appropriate instruction about human growth and development, HIV prevention, confirmed consent and bystander behaviors. Starting in 5th grade, we use lessons that provide medically and scientifically factual information.
For questions, please contact our Curriculum & Instruction department at 360-662-1700 ext 1712.
Click on the bars below for more information about this topic.
Read the Letter to 5th Grade Families
Read the Letter to Secondary Families
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Starting in 2023, all school districts in WA must be in compliance with state requirements for Human Growth and Development (HG&D) and HIV instructional programs: Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE). On October 12, 2022, the CKSD School Board held a Study Session which provided information about our program. Here is the presentation which answers many frequently asked questions. The grade level content, linked above, was updated in the spring of 2023, including revisions based on feedback from staff and families, and the lessons are in alignment with the CSHE legislative requirements.
Additional Resources
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We know you may have questions about what your child will be learning.
Every year, parents and guardians receive a 30-day advance notice before CSHE lessons begin, giving you time to preview the material and decide whether to opt your child in or out.
How to submit your permission form:
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Online: Look for the digital permission form sent directly to your school's ParentSquare account.
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Paper copy: Download and print a form from the district website, then have your child drop it off at their school's main office.
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We want you to be informed about what your child is learning. You can explore our full curriculum and watch a guided lesson using the resources below:
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Preview the Lessons: Visit the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education website to view the complete lesson plans for students in grades 5–8 and 10–12. (Note: 9th-grade students cover these topics during their semester-long health class.)
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Watch a Guided Family Video: Watch Talking About Safe Bodies: Discussion for Students and Caregivers, led by one of our elementary school counselors. This video walks through a 5th-grade safe-bodies lesson and includes moments to pause so you and your child can talk together at your own pace. (Please note: This specific video is created just for family home viewing and isn't shown in the classroom.)
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Click on the infographic below to learn more about our Human Growth and Development instruction by grade level. Or read a text-only version.
