The mission of Health Curriculum is to give students the resources they need to be healthy individuals. Research shows that healthy, fit kids learn best, and that exercise has a positive impact on brain chemistry and function. Granite School District adheres to the state and federal laws for wellness. All students in Granite School District will learn about the importance of nutrition, wellness, avoidance of substances that are harmful to developing bodies, and disease prevention and the impact of their choices on their health and well-being. They will be taught the skills they need to make good, healthy choices that will impact their lives in a positive manner.
The USBE provides information on the health core standards as well as the sex education policies and guidelines.
Sex Education Committee
The Sex Education Committee is required by state law and functions on a rotational basis. The Committee reviews materials which teachers would like to use in their classes that are not on the district approved list. The Committee is made up of district administration, school administrators, school nurses, psychologists, district health specialists, PTA representatives, K-12 teachers, and parents.
The Granite School District’s Sex Education Committee meets to discuss programs that deal with sex education and then votes to approve or disapprove of having those programs available for teachers to use in their classrooms.
- Currently Approved Materials (Approved and updated December 2020)
- Parent Guardian Consent for Sex Education Instruction FORMS
- Policies and Procedures
- Meeting Agendas
If you are interested in being a member of this committee, please contact Susan Marshall 385-646-8992.
Sex Education Material Under Review
The Sex Education Committee has reviewed the following curricula for use in secondary health classrooms in accordance with Utah Code §53G-10-402; R277-474-6. Public commenting will be available for 30 days starting February 9th, 2022 prior to formal recommendation for adoption of any materials to the Granite School District Board of Education. Parental feedback helps to improve our ability to provide materials that both adhere to the Utah core standards for health education and engage students in their learning of the standards.
Parents can review the Sex Education Materials by using their parent portal login.
If you are a resident of Granite School District and wish to review the materials, you may review the materials by scheduling an appointment with the Curriculum and Instruction department at 385-646-4530. **Please remember to bring identification and proof of address.
Information to Help Protect your Children
In partnership with 3Strands Global Foundation’s PROTECT Utah program, the Granite School District has been awarded Federal Health and Human Services grant to provide human trafficking prevention and education training to all district staff and students. This grant is the first of its kind and has been awarded to GSD based on its potential to change students’ lives.
For more information, please visit www.protectnow.org
Talking to your children about staying safe on the Internet is important. Being aware of your children’s Internet use and activities can better ensure your family’s safety while using the World Wide Web.
Please review this website with information on how to protect your children from Internet Crimes: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/resources/resources-for-parents/
GSD Maturation Program Guidelines
Updated March 2022
Instructional materials used for maturation must be submitted to the Granite District Sex Education Committee for review and approval. In these materials, students will understand puberty and maturation, Utah Code requires parental consent for instruction on maturation and instruction on sexual abuse prevention. Materials may be submitted for consideration throughout the year to Jenny Grosh, in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, 385-646-4641. The committee convenes biannually in the fall and spring to consider materials and solicit Board of Education approval on its recommendations for the following academic year. Please direct any inquiries on currently approved materials or the materials review process to Jenny Grosh.
Maturation Program Guidelines– Updated January 2020
Sample Maturation Parent Permission Letter (English)
Sample Maturation Parent Permission Letter (Spanish)
Elementary Schools Approved Maturation Programs
Fifth Grade Boys Maturation Video
Fifth Grade Girls Maturation Video
Carrie Ann Kemp
Phone: 801-404-8085
Email: ca@carrieann.com
Boy’s and Girl’s Presentations: CarrieAnn.com
These files are provided for preview purposes; use of materials without the express permission of the provider constitutes plagiarism.
Fee: $200 for each
Brad Wilcox
Email: brad_wilcox@byu.edu
Video of Presentation: https://youtu.be/UEBO_xiQph0
This presentation is for boys only.
Fee: $200
Planned Parenthood Maturation Presentation
Annabel Sheinberg
Email: education@ppau.org
To request and review materials and to schedule a presentation.
These files are provided for preview purposes; use of materials without the express permission of the provider constitutes plagiarism.
Fee: None
Granite School Maturation Presentation
A.J. Walkowski, R.N
Phone: 385-267-7067
Email: Ajw9653@yahoo.com
Boy’s Granite Maturation Program
Girl’s Granite Maturation Program
These files are provided for preview purposes; use of materials without the express permission of the provider constitutes plagiarism.
Fee: $125
To print out pamphlets, contact Granite School District Printing Services at 385-646-4556
(.31 each, cost paid for by the school).