Hey Parents,

Your student was given a letter to inform you on the upcoming comprehensive sexual health unit.  The topics of the unit include:

• Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Contraception
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), including HIV/AIDS prevention
• Decision Making

The primary content for this unit is provided in a Health textbook (Glencoe’s Human Sexuality) approved by the State of California and Natomas Unified School District.  You are welcome to preview the book in the Natomas High School library.  CA law (SB 71) states that all students participate in Comprehensive Sexual Health education unless a parent/guardian voluntarily removes their student from the instruction.  

He/She will be given alternative assignments to be completed in the library or another classroom.  A parent or guardian of a pupil has the right to request in writing that his/her student not receive the comprehensive sexual health education and STI/HIV/AIDS prevention education. If you do not want your student to participate in comprehensive sexual health education through health class, you MUST notify your student’s health teacher.  You can sign and return the letter, email or call me if you do not want your student to participate.

If I don’t hear from you, I will assume your student has your permission to participate in the Family Life unit (comprehensive sexual health education).

Ms. Wabinga