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.
If you are interested in being a member of this committee, please contact Jenny Grosh 385-646-4641
Sex Education Materials Currently Under Review
Three sex education presentations have been approved by the district’s Sex Education Committee (see above) and are available for public review and comment prior to being approved by the Granite School District Board of Education for educator use. As a reminder, approved materials are not necessarily used by all teachers. Teachers may use materials on the approved list at their discretion when teaching curriculum that is tied to state standards.
Parents may opt out of sex education for their student. Please contact your school for required documentation.
Parents/guardians may view the materials and provide feedback, if desired, in the form below.
USBE Contraception & STD Prevention Presentation
Granite School District’s Sex Education Committee has approved a slide presentation of contraception and STD prevention developed by the Utah State Board of Education. This presentation covers standards of the Utah Core Health Curriculum, specifically:
- Standard HII.HD.3: Explain the process of contraception, fetal development, and birth, practices for a healthy pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, and parenting responsibilities.
- a. Evaluate the effectiveness of various contraceptives as methods of preventing pregnancy, stressing abstinence.
- b. Identify adoption as an option for unintended pregnancy and discuss the Newborn Safe Haven Law.
- Standard HI.HD.4: Understand the process of pregnancy, practices for a healthy pregnancy, and pregnancy prevention.
- a. Describe fertilization, fetal development, and the birth process.
- b. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of various contraceptive methods for pregnancy prevention.
- c. Identify adoption as an option for unintended pregnancy and discuss the Newborn Safe Haven Law.
Healthy Relationships
The Healthy Relationships lesson plans were developed by PPAU, with one being geared to junior high/middle school students, and the other for high school students. These materials cover Utah State Core Standards for middle school (Health I) and high school (Health II).
Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Sexually Transmitted Infections lesson plans were developed by PPAU, with one being geared to junior high/middle school students, and the other for high school students. These materials cover Utah State Core Standards for middle school (Health I) and high school (Health II).
Information to Help Protect your Children
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 brochure with information on how to protect your children from Internet Crimes. Internet Crimes Against Children Brochure
GSD Maturation Program Guidelines
Instructional materials used in courses or programs dealing with sex education not included in the Utah State Board of Education Recommended Instructional Materials Searchable database must be submitted to the Granite District Sex Education Committee for review and approval. 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, Director, BetterBirth, LLC
Phone: 801-404-8085
Email: carrie@betterbirth.com
Classroom Presentation: PowerPoint
These files are provided for preview purposes; use of materials without the express permission of the provider constitutes plagiarism.
Fee: $200
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
Annabelle Sheinberg
Phone: 385-232-3895
Website: Growing Up Comes First
These files are provided for preview purposes; use of materials without the express permission of the provider constitutes plagiarism.
Fee: None
Jordan School District Maturation Presentation
A.J. Walkowski, R.N
Phone: 385-267-7067
Email: Ajw9653@yahoo.com
Boy’s Granite Maturation Program
Girl’s Maturation Program-Granite
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).