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Haverhill Public Schools Sex Education, Grades 5-12

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, in combination with content areas from the National Standards in Health Education, is embedded within the curriculum and provides education targeted for specific grade levels. Haverhill Public Schools Health Teachers provide age-appropriate Health/Sexual Health Education Instruction for Grades 5-12. Students/families will receive notification letters on content for grade levels. We encourage you to view the Health Curriculum (Sexual Health Education) presented at the School Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 09, 2023. Haverhill Community TV There are additional lessons in Grades 6-8 that have been added to the curriculum including lessons in Grade 8 on Mental Health Awareness, Grade 6 on Rights/Responsibilities/Respect and Grade 5 Financial Literacy.

Guidance for Massachusetts Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment

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Health/Sexual Education Curriculum

Information Video on Sexual Education at HHS for Parents/Guardians

Health Curriculum Grades 5-8

A chart lists health and wellness topics for grades 5-8, including self-esteem and decision-making.

Health Curriculum Grades 9-12
Below are the subjects which are used for instruction at HHS.

A graphic lists topics taught in Health 1 and Health 2 at HHS.

Notification Letters by Grades

  • In the event you did not receive the Notification Letter which explains instructions your student will receive in Health Education Classes in regards to sexual health education as well as opt-out information, please view the letters below by grade.

  • In the event you did not receive the Notification Letter which explains instructions your student will receive in Health Education Classes in regards to sexual health education as well as opt-out information, please view the letters below by grade.

  • In the event you did not receive the Notification Letter which explains instructions your student will receive in Health Education Classes in regards to sexual health education as well as opt-out information, please view the letters below by grade.

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    In the event you did not receive the Notification Letter which explains instructions your student will receive in Health Education Classes in regards to sexual health education as well as opt-out information, please view the letters below by grade.

Resource Links

Massachusetts Curriculum Health Frameworks