BP (a) Instruction COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION

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1 Instruction BP (a) COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION The Board of Trustees believes that health education should foster the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students need in order to lead healthy lives and avoid high risk behaviors. The district's health education program shall be part of a coordinated school health system which supports the well being of students and is linked to district and community services and resources. (cf Youth Services) (cf Tobacco Free Schools) (cf Environmental Safety) (cf Food Service/Child Nutrition Program) (cf Other Food Sales) (cf Alcohol and Other Drugs) (cf Steroids) (cf Infectious Diseases) (cf Asthma Management) (cf Health Examinations) (cf Health Screening for School Entry) (cf Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) (cf Student Health and Social Services) (cf Sun Safety) (cf Safety) (cf Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) (cf Guidance/Counseling Services) Goals for the district's health education program shall be designed to promote student wellness and shall include, but not be limited to, goals for nutrition education and physical activity. (cf Goals for the School District) (cf Student Wellness) (cf Physical Education) The district shall provide a planned, sequential, research based, and developmentally appropriate health education curriculum for students in grades K 12 which is aligned with the state's content standards and curriculum framework. The Superintendent or designee shall determine the grade levels and subject areas in which health related topics will be addressed, in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative regulation. (cf Academic Standards) (cf Curriculum Development and Evaluation) (cf Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction) (cf Courses of Study) As appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall involve school administrators, teachers, school nurses, health professionals representing various fields of health care, parents/guardians, community based organizations, and other community members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's health education program. Health and safety professionals may be invited to provide related instruction in the classroom, school assemblies, and other instructional settings. (cf Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf Volunteer Assistance)

2 BP (b) (cf Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools) (cf Relations Between Private Industry and the Schools) (cf Parent Involvement) (cf Assemblies and Special Events) (cf Research) The Superintendent or designee shall provide professional development as needed to ensure that health education teachers are knowledgeable about academic content standards and effective instructional methodologies. (cf Staff Development) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE Family relationships and parenting education Sun protection First aid training Pupil Nutrition, Health and Achievement Act of School breakfast and lunch programs School meals Instruction in personal and public health and safety Instruction on alcohol, narcotics and dangerous drugs Areas of study State content standards for health education Parenting skills; areas of instruction Drug education Personal beliefs Health education, legislative findings and intent Comprehensive health education programs District health education plan Inservice training, health education Comprehensive sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention education CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE District health education plan Management Resources: (see next page)

3 BP (c) Management Resources: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Asthma Management in the Schools, Policy Brief, March 2008 Monitoring for Success: Student Wellness Policy Implementation Monitoring Report and Guide, 2007 Physical Education and California Schools, Policy Brief, rev. October 2007 Promoting Oral Health for California's Students: New Roles, New Opportunities for Schools, Policy Brief, March 2007 CSBA PUBLICATIONS (continued) Sun Safety in Schools, Policy Brief, July 2006 Student Wellness: A Healthy Food and Physical Activity Policy Resource Guide, rev. April 2006 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence, 2007 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, 2008 Health Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, 2003 WEB SITES CSBA: American Association for Health Education: American School Health Association: California Association of School Health Educators: California Department of Education, Health Education: California Department of Public Health: California Healthy Kids Resource Center: California Subject Matter Project, Physical Education Health Project: Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Health Education: National Hearing Conservation Association: (11/03 11/05) 7/08 Policy adopted: October 23, 2007 revised: November 18, 2008 SCOTTS VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Scotts Valley, California

4 Instruction AR (a) COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION Content of Instruction The district's health education program shall include instruction at the appropriate grade levels in the following content areas: 1. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (cf Tobacco Free Schools) (cf Alcohol and Other Drugs) (cf Steroids) 2. Human growth, development, and sexual health (cf Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education) 3. Injury prevention and safety Instruction related to injury prevention and safety may include, but is not limited to, first aid, protective equipment such as helmets, prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries, violence prevention, topics related to bullying and harassment, and Internet safety. (cf Comprehensive Safety Plan) (cf Transportation Safety and Emergencies) (cf Conduct) (cf Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation) (cf Safety) (cf Nondiscrimination/Harassment) (cf Sexual Harassment) (cf Hate Motivated Behavior) (cf Student Use of Technology) 4. Mental, emotional, and social health (cf Positive School Climate) (cf Suicide Prevention) (cf At Risk Students) 5. Nutrition and physical activity (cf Food Service/Child Nutrition Program) (cf Student Wellness) (cf Physical Education) 6. Personal and community health Instruction in personal and community health may include, but is not limited to, oral health, personal hygiene, sun safety, hearing protection, transmission of germs and communicable diseases, symptoms of common health problems and chronic diseases

5 AR (b) such as asthma and diabetes, emergency procedures, and the effect of behavior on the environment. (cf Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan) (cf Health Care and Emergencies) (cf Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions) (cf Infectious Diseases) (cf Asthma Management) (cf Sun Safety) (cf Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) (cf Environmental Education) Within each of the above content areas, instruction shall be designed to assist students in developing: 1. An understanding of essential concepts related to enhancing health 2. The ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health 3. The ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services (cf Student Health and Social Services) 4. The ability to use interpersonal communication skills, decision making skills, and goalsetting skills to enhance health 5. The ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health 6. The ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health Exemption from Health Instruction Upon written request from a parent/guardian, a student shall be excused from any part of health instruction that conflicts with his/her religious training and beliefs, including personal moral convictions. (Education Code 51240) (cf Parent Rights and Responsibilities) (cf Student and Family Privacy Rights) (cf Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs) (cf Assemblies and Special Events) Students so excused shall be given an alternative educational activity. Involvement of Health Professionals Health care professionals, health care service plans, health care providers, and other entities participating in a voluntary initiative with the district are prohibited from communicating about a

6 AR (c) product or service in a way that is intended to encourage persons to purchase or use the product or service. However, the following activities may be allowed: (Education Code 51890) 1. Health care or health education information provided in a brochure or pamphlet that contains the logo or name of a health care service plan or health care organization, if provided in coordination with the voluntary initiative 2. Outreach, application assistance, and enrollment activities relating to federal, state, or county sponsored health care insurance programs (cf Advertising and Promotion) (11/03 11/05) 7/08 Regulation approved: October 23, 2007 revised: November 18, 2008 SCOTTS VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Scotts Valley, California