- Temecula Valley Unified School District
- MS/HS Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
Academics and Curriculum
TVUSD's Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Information
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Dear TVUSD Family,
Below is a sample of the communication all families will receive informing you of your middle or high school student's planned comprehensive sexual health education instruction during the 2022/23 school year.
The Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) provides Comprehensive Sexual Health Education once a year to 8th-grade students and high school students in their Biology classes.
Planned instruction, when, and what's covered?
The dates of specific sites planned instruction are included on this website. Parents will also receive notices by email 14 days in advance of their child's school site planned instruction.
TVUSD’s planned instruction is guided by several state laws including teaching that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only 100% effective protection against unwanted teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) when transmitted sexually. Comprehensive Sexual Health Education is required by SB329, California Healthy Youth Act. Every school district has the autonomy to choose its curriculum as long as it meets the state guidelines outlined in the California Healthy Youth Act. The California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), which took effect in January 2016, is a law that requires districts to provide students with comprehensive sexual health education, along with information about HIV prevention, at least once in high school and once in middle school. CHYA goals include educating students to protect their sexual and reproductive health from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy, along with knowledge and skills for healthy attitudes on adolescent growth and development, body image, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, marriage, human trafficking, and family planning.
What's the difference between the California Healthy Youth Act and the newly adopted California Health Framework?
The CHYA is designed to help students access the information they need to grow into healthy adults and is aligned with California's health standards. TVUSD follows the law in accordance with the CHYA. The Health Framework, which was adopted earlier this year by California, is not mandatory because it gives local school districts the freedom to address local needs. It is a guide that districts may use in developing a scope and sequence for locally designed health education programs.
Who will provide the instruction?
TVUSD has a dedicated Health TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) Ms. Beth Russell, who will be delivering the direct instruction to all participating students. Having one teacher to provide the curriculum district-wide provides continuity of lessons and maintains program fidelity.
What is the curriculum?
Ms. Russell will be using components of the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum, as well as TVUSD created lessons to deliver a moderate, balanced program in compliance with SB 329, the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), consistent with previous year's lessons.
Parent information meeting and review of planned materials
Ms. Russell has prepared a 30-minute informational video for families to review the planned instruction. If after watching the video, you have any concerns regarding the scheduled instruction, you can contact Ms. Russell via the contact provided at the conclusion of the video.
If I choose to opt my child out of participating in the instruction when is the form due?
If you would like to opt your child out of participating in the lessons, please submit the opt-out form. Due dates will be provided on individual school letters emailed to parents. They are also listed on this website.
Middle School Curriculum Parent Preview Video
High School Curriculum Parent Preview Video
TVUSD's Curriculum and Parent Information
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Middle School and High School Curriculum - Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
The Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) provides Comprehensive Sexual Health Education once a year to 8th-grade students and to high school students in their Biology classes.
TVUSD is using components of the Positive Prevention PLUS curriculum, as well as TVUSD created lessons to be delivered once in middle school and once in high school in compliance with SB 329, the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA).
TVUSD's planned instruction is guided by several state laws including teaching that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only 100% effective protection against unwanted teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) when transmitted sexually. Comprehensive Sexual Health Education is required by SB329, California Healthy Youth Act. Every school district has the autonomy to choose its own curriculum as long as it meets the state guidelines outlined in the California Healthy Youth Act. The California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), which took effect January 2016, is a law that requires districts to provide students with comprehensive sexual health education, along with information about HIV prevention, at least once in high school and once in middle school. CHYA goals include educating students to protect their sexual and reproductive health from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and from unintended pregnancy, along with knowledge and skills for healthy attitudes on adolescent growth and development, body image, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, marriage, human trafficking, and family planning.
The California Health Framework is designed to help students access the information they need to grow into healthy adults and is aligned with California's health standards. However, the framework is not mandatory because California gives local school districts the freedom to address local needs. It is a guide that districts may use in developing a scope and sequence for locally designed health education programs.
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22-23 Planned Instruction Dates/Opt Out Forms and Due Dates
TVUSD's Health TOSA, Ms. Beth Russell has prepared a quick 30-minute overview video for families to review prior to the planned instruction to answer questions and provide information about the planned curriculum. The process is completely forthright and transparent.
Parents have the right to opt their students out of the Middle School and High School Comprehensive Sexual Health Education. Families of students scheduled to participate in the planned instruction will receive email notifications with parent opt-out letters 14-days prior to the planned instruction. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to return the opt-out form prior to the planned instruction. In accordance with CHYA, opt-out must be in writing. To opt your student out, please provide this in writing to your school site, or the TVUSD Health TOSA prior to instruction. The easiest and most effective way to do this is to complete the Google Form Passive Permission slip located on this website or in the email notification, you will receive prior to instruction.
Middle School and High School instruction will occur throughout the school year. Notifications for all instruction will be provided to parents 14-days in advance of planned instruction along with the opt-out forms.
Opt-out form due dates listed below is to allow sites to plan for alternate instruction. However, a parent can submit an opt-out form anytime prior to or during the planned instruction. If submitted after instruction begins, the child will be opted out of the remaining instruction.
Middle School Opt-Out Forms
High School Opt-Out Forms
2022/23 School Year Dates by School SiteMIDDLE SCHOOL
VRMS
Parent Notices Sent: August 15, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins August 29, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due August 22, 2022GMS
Parent Notices Sent: August 29, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins September 12, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due September 5, 2022DMS
Parent Notices Sent: September 12, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins September 27, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due September 19, 2022BVMS
Parent Notices Sent: September 26, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins October 11, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due October 3, 2022TMS
Parent Notices Sent: October 10, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins October 25, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due October 17, 2022MMS
Parent Notices Sent: October 24, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins November 8, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due October 31, 2022HIIA
Parent Notices Sent: November 28, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins December 12, 2022
Opt-Out Forms: Due December 5, 2022
HIGH SCHOOLCHS
Parent Notices Sent: December 12, 2022
Planned Instruction: Begins January 10, 2023
Opt-Out Forms: Due December 19, 2022TVHS
Parent Notices Sent: January 23, 2023
Planned Instruction: Begins February 6, 2023
Opt-Out Forms: Due January 30, 2023GOHS
Parent Notices Sent: March 13, 2023
Planned Instruction: Begins April 11, 2023
Opt-Out Forms: Due March 20, 2023
The Difference Between The California Healthy Youth Act and The Health Curriculum Framework
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TVUSD complies with the law provided for under the California Healthy Youth Act. The framework is a guide only and is not mandated.
Please click here to access a flyer that provides information about the CHYA, which is law, and the California Health Framework, which is a guideline only and is not mandated for use by school districts.
The CDE has also put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions that can be accessed by clicking here.
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Questions and Information Contact:
Beth Russell
TOSA-Teacher on Special Assignment
brussell@tvusd.us
