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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The USBE provides information on the health core standards as well as the sex education policies and guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are interested in being a member of this committee, please contact Susan Marshall snjones@graniteschools.org or 385-646-8992 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sex Education Committee has reviewed the following curricula for use in secondary health classrooms in accordance with Utah Code \u00a753G-10-402; R277-474-6. Public commenting will be available for 30 days after a committee approval and 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 Susan Marshall, in the Curriculum and Instruction Department. 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 Susan Marshall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approved Maturation Material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maturation Program Guidelines (Google document)<\/a> – Updated September 2022<\/em>; reviewed 2024 <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Carrie Ann Kemp Jennifer Forsyth<\/strong> In partnership with 3Strands Global Foundation\u2019s PROTECT Utah<\/em> 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\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, please visit Protect Now (website)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talking to your children about staying safe on the Internet is important. Being aware of your children\u2019s Internet use and activities can better ensure your family\u2019s safety while using the World Wide Web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Parent Consent Form Maturation (English) (PDF)<\/a>– Updated August 2022<\/em>; reviewed 2024
Parent Consent Form Maturation (Spanish) (PDF)<\/a>– Updated August 2022<\/em>; reviewed 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\nElementary Schools Approved Maturation Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fifth Grade Boys Maturation Video<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fifth Grade Girls Maturation Video<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Phone: 801-404-8085
Email: Carrie Ann Kemp<\/a>
Boy\u2019s and Girl\u2019s Presentations: Carrieann.com (website)<\/a>
Fee: $200 for each<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phone: 801-859-6516
Email: Jen Forsyth<\/a>
Boy’s and Girl’s Maturation programs
Fee: $125 for each<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nInformation to Help Protect your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n