As part of the DCPS K-12 Comprehensive Health Education program, the Reproductive Health and Disease Prevention Education curriculum provides medically accurate, age-appropriate information emphasizing abstinence, as well as safer sex practices including barrier methods, as effective ways to reduce unintended pregnancy, STDs and STIs. The curriculum also incorporates information about healthy relationships, communication skills, and human development, among other topics. Abstinence until marriage is the expected standard for all students. However, students are reminded that if they choose to become sexually active, STDs/STIs, HIV, and unintended pregnancy are potential consequences of unprotected sex.
Throughout the curriculum, students are encouraged to initiate parental discussions to determine personal values with relation to sexual activity and this communication should serve as their first source of support. Students are also reminded about counseling services provided within the school district as well as community resources.
For more information about Comprehensive Health Education and related state statutes on required instruction, choose from the following Florida Department of Education websites.
This page is dedicated to the review process for the DCPS Reproductive Health and Disease Prevention Education curriculum. Information below is provided for 5th Grade, Middle School, and High School curriculum.
Select from the following menu to preview the Reproductive Health and Disease Education curriculums. Each grade-level webpage will provide information related to DCPS School Board approved materials, grade-level specific scope & sequence, and individual lesson guides within each curriculum. Each curriculum was created and reviewed by certified Health Educators.
Additional information about exempting your student(s) and instructions to complete the online process through the Parent Focus account, can also be found on the grade-level specific webpages.