Required Curriculum for Grades 4-12

Following state law, Kent School District (KSD) provides HIV/AIDS Prevention Education and Sexual Health Education to students in grades 4-12 as part of the human growth and sexuality curriculum in health classes. Both units are designed to meet the Health Education Learning Standards established by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). As per KSD Board Policies, these lessons are intended to supplement, not replace, what is being taught at home.

To navigate to the appropriate materials, click on the links in the boxes below.

Curriculum Options
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education	Sexual Health Education

Parents and Guardians must preview the HIV/AIDs materials and complete an opt out form if their child will be excluded from HIV/AIDS instruction. If parents wish to opt their child out of the sex education lessons, they may preview materials in the links provided and send written notification directly to their child’s principal and teacher.