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The goal of health education is to coordinate
what is taught in the classroom with how a student takes care of
themselves. We cover all matters related to physical, emotional,
and social health.
Good health habits begin in
kindergarten and are encouraged and taught throughout the school
years. The school nurses, as health educators, are continually
teaching the students to learn to take responsibility for their
own health decisions and choices.
We welcome questions regarding health classes
and according to state law, if there is any portion of the health
curriculum that you as parents feel your child should not be
present for, please follow health education exemption procedure.
Exemption Procedure:
Exemption will be granted from a specific
portion of health education curriculum on the grounds that the
material taught is contrary to the religious beliefs and/or
teachings of the student or the student's parent/guardian.
A request for exemption must be submitted in
writing to the principal in advance of the instruction in that
portion of the curriculum for which the exemption is requested.
The request must state the particular conflict involved.
The principal will confer with the teacher to
determine the length of time a student will be exempt. The teacher
will develop an alternative activity for which the student will
receive credit.
The principal will inform the parent/guardian
of disposition of the request within a reasonable number of school
days of receipt of the request.
(Adoption- October 21, 1997)
Legal Ref.: M.G.L. 71:1
Kindergarten-Grade 6:
Elementary school nurse, Sue Lehman, RN,
will cover specific topics regarding disease prevention,
healthy habits, and safety as a guest speaker. Puberty and
adolescence topics cover physical and emotional changes, body
image, self-esteem, hygiene, and male/female anatomy. Most of the
instruction regarding family, nutrition, and peer relationships
are covered by the classroom teacher.
Grades 7-12:
A broad variety of health education topics
will be taught by Hopkins Academy faculty and the school nurse.
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