SCHOOL DISTRICT 20The Physical & Health Educationcurriculum includes topics related toreproduction and sexuality that somestudents and their parents/guardiansmay feel more comfortableaddressing by means other thaninstruction by a teacher in a regularclassroom setting. Families can arrange to addressPhysical & Health Education topicsrelated to reproduction and sexuality(4-10) by an alternative means bymaking a plan for alternate deliverywith the school. The alternate delivery policy does notallow students to “opt-out” of learningabout these topics. It is expected thatstudents will, in consultation with theirschool, demonstrate their knowledgeof the Physical & Health learningstandard(s)by alternative means. Alternate delivery policy applies only toPhysical & Health Education (4-10)learning standards related to sexualityand reproduction. It does not apply toany other British Columbia provincialcurriculum. 8-10Alternate Delivery of Physical & Health Curriculum RESOURCESK-10Learning for JusticeCanadian Centre for Child ProtectionKids in the KnowEducate to Empower PublishingKids Health in the ClassroomOptions for Sexual HealthNeed Help NowSex & USOGI 123PHE CanadaTeaching Sexual HealthSupporting Student Health UNDERSTANDINGCURRICULUM RELATED TO PHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION & DIVERSITY
8-10CONTENT:physical, emotional, and socialchanges at puberty influences of physical, emotional andsocial changes on identities andrelationshipshealthy sexual decision makingbased on personal and family values,understanding of consent andawareness of risky situationspractices that reduce the risk ofsexually transmitted infectionspersonal and online safety:boundaries, consent and healthyrelationshipsphysical, emotional and socialaspects of psychoactive substanceusesigns and symptoms or stress,anxiety and depressionconsequences of bullying,stereotyping and discriminationPARENTCOMMUNICATION/INFORMATIONPHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION8 -9 -10DIVERSITYCOMPETENCIES 8-10SOCIAL AWARENESS &RESPONSIBILITY K-10Schools will empower students to valuediversity, defend human rights, advocatefor issues, and interact ethically withothers as part of the Provincial CoreCompetencies. As a commitment todeveloping positive communities,students will learn tobe inclusive in their language andbehaviour, and recognize everyone hassomething to contribute. Parents/Guardians will receive aletter about Physical & HealthEducation Curriculum at thebeginning of each school year.If you have any questions, or areconsidering alternative delivery forthis curriculum related to sexualityand reproduction in grade 4-10,please contact your school principal.Learning about diversity is aligned withthe BC Human Rights Code, is sharedacross various curricular areas, and is notopen to request for alternate delivery. Respectfully exchange ideas andviewpoints from diverse perspectives tobuild shared understanding and extendthinking Demonstrate respect,collaboration, safety and inclusivity inworking with others Recognize and identify the role ofpersonal, social, and cultural contexts,values, and perspectives in textsQuestion self and others about the roleof family expectations and traditions,and of community needs in careerchoicesEngage with inclusive practices bytaking different worldviews and diverseperspectives into considerationIdentify bias, contradictions, anddistortions
8-10CONTENT:physical, emotional, and socialchanges at puberty influences of physical, emotional andsocial changes on identities andrelationshipshealthy sexual decision makingbased on personal and family values,understanding of consent andawareness of risky situationspractices that reduce the risk ofsexually transmitted infectionspersonal and online safety:boundaries, consent and healthyrelationshipsphysical, emotional and socialaspects of psychoactive substanceusesigns and symptoms or stress,anxiety and depressionconsequences of bullying,stereotyping and discriminationPARENTCOMMUNICATION/INFORMATIONPHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION8 -9 -10DIVERSITYCOMPETENCIES 8-10SOCIAL AWARENESS &RESPONSIBILITY K-10Schools will empower students to valuediversity, defend human rights, advocatefor issues, and interact ethically withothers as part of the Provincial CoreCompetencies. As a commitment todeveloping positive communities,students will learn tobe inclusive in their language andbehaviour, and recognize everyone hassomething to contribute. Parents/Guardians will receive aletter about Physical & HealthEducation Curriculum at thebeginning of each school year.If you have any questions, or areconsidering alternative delivery forthis curriculum related to sexualityand reproduction in grade 4-10,please contact your school principal.Learning about diversity is aligned withthe BC Human Rights Code, is sharedacross various curricular areas, and is notopen to request for alternate delivery. Respectfully exchange ideas andviewpoints from diverse perspectives tobuild shared understanding and extendthinking Demonstrate respect,collaboration, safety and inclusivity inworking with others Recognize and identify the role ofpersonal, social, and cultural contexts,values, and perspectives in textsQuestion self and others about the roleof family expectations and traditions,and of community needs in careerchoicesEngage with inclusive practices bytaking different worldviews and diverseperspectives into considerationIdentify bias, contradictions, anddistortions
8-10CONTENT:physical, emotional, and socialchanges at puberty influences of physical, emotional andsocial changes on identities andrelationshipshealthy sexual decision makingbased on personal and family values,understanding of consent andawareness of risky situationspractices that reduce the risk ofsexually transmitted infectionspersonal and online safety:boundaries, consent and healthyrelationshipsphysical, emotional and socialaspects of psychoactive substanceusesigns and symptoms or stress,anxiety and depressionconsequences of bullying,stereotyping and discriminationPARENTCOMMUNICATION/INFORMATIONPHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION8 -9 -10DIVERSITYCOMPETENCIES 8-10SOCIAL AWARENESS &RESPONSIBILITY K-10Schools will empower students to valuediversity, defend human rights, advocatefor issues, and interact ethically withothers as part of the Provincial CoreCompetencies. As a commitment todeveloping positive communities,students will learn tobe inclusive in their language andbehaviour, and recognize everyone hassomething to contribute. Parents/Guardians will receive aletter about Physical & HealthEducation Curriculum at thebeginning of each school year.If you have any questions, or areconsidering alternative delivery forthis curriculum related to sexualityand reproduction in grade 4-10,please contact your school principal.Learning about diversity is aligned withthe BC Human Rights Code, is sharedacross various curricular areas, and is notopen to request for alternate delivery. Respectfully exchange ideas andviewpoints from diverse perspectives tobuild shared understanding and extendthinking Demonstrate respect,collaboration, safety and inclusivity inworking with others Recognize and identify the role ofpersonal, social, and cultural contexts,values, and perspectives in textsQuestion self and others about the roleof family expectations and traditions,and of community needs in careerchoicesEngage with inclusive practices bytaking different worldviews and diverseperspectives into considerationIdentify bias, contradictions, anddistortions
SCHOOL DISTRICT 20The Physical & Health Educationcurriculum includes topics related toreproduction and sexuality that somestudents and their parents/guardiansmay feel more comfortableaddressing by means other thaninstruction by a teacher in a regularclassroom setting. Families can arrange to addressPhysical & Health Education topicsrelated to reproduction and sexuality(4-10) by an alternative means bymaking a plan for alternate deliverywith the school. The alternate delivery policy does notallow students to “opt-out” of learningabout these topics. It is expected thatstudents will, in consultation with theirschool, demonstrate their knowledgeof the Physical & Health learningstandard(s)by alternative means. Alternate delivery policy applies only toPhysical & Health Education (4-10)learning standards related to sexualityand reproduction. It does not apply toany other British Columbia provincialcurriculum. 8-10Alternate Delivery of Physical & Health Curriculum RESOURCESK-10Learning for JusticeCanadian Centre for Child ProtectionKids in the KnowEducate to Empower PublishingKids Health in the ClassroomOptions for Sexual HealthNeed Help NowSex & USOGI 123PHE CanadaTeaching Sexual HealthSupporting Student Health UNDERSTANDINGCURRICULUM RELATED TO PHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION & DIVERSITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT 20The Physical & Health Educationcurriculum includes topics related toreproduction and sexuality that somestudents and their parents/guardiansmay feel more comfortableaddressing by means other thaninstruction by a teacher in a regularclassroom setting. Families can arrange to addressPhysical & Health Education topicsrelated to reproduction and sexuality(4-10) by an alternative means bymaking a plan for alternate deliverywith the school. The alternate delivery policy does notallow students to “opt-out” of learningabout these topics. It is expected thatstudents will, in consultation with theirschool, demonstrate their knowledgeof the Physical & Health learningstandard(s)by alternative means. Alternate delivery policy applies only toPhysical & Health Education (4-10)learning standards related to sexualityand reproduction. It does not apply toany other British Columbia provincialcurriculum. 8-10Alternate Delivery of Physical & Health Curriculum RESOURCESK-10Learning for JusticeCanadian Centre for Child ProtectionKids in the KnowEducate to Empower PublishingKids Health in the ClassroomOptions for Sexual HealthNeed Help NowSex & USOGI 123PHE CanadaTeaching Sexual HealthSupporting Student Health UNDERSTANDINGCURRICULUM RELATED TO PHYSICAL & HEALTHEDUCATION & DIVERSITY