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Health
Health
The Three Rivers School District is proud to partner with families to develop healthy students. A variety of topics are included in the health standards. Students will build skills for health and wellness through age appropriate lessons at each grade level. Families are expected and encouraged to share their values with their children as they relate to health education topics. Families that prefer to teach some of these topics at home will have the opportunity to opt out of some health lessons. Information on our standards, curriculum, process, and who to contact with questions is outlined below. Thank you for working with us to support your child's learning.
Adopted Curriculum & Supplemental Resources
Adopted Curriculum & Supplemental Resources
Elementary Curriculum:
Great Body Shop (adopted by the Board on 2/16/22)
Fight Child Abuse and Advocates for Youth will be used in various grades
The following books will be used as a supplemental resource, read aloud to the class as part of a health lesson.
Kindergarten - Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly, and Neither by Airlie Anderson
2nd Grade - A Family is a Family is a Family by Sara O'Leary, and I Love My Purse by Belle Demont
3rd Grade - What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg, and Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect by Jayneen Sander
4th Grade - Jack (not Jackie) by Erica Silverman
Middle School Curriculum:
Great Body Shop (adopted by the Board on 6/14/23)
EPIC program taught by staff from the Grants Pass Pregnancy Care Center
Vaping Lesson from Josephine County Juvenile Justice
Opiod Lesson from Oregon Department of Education
High School Curriculum:
Goodheart-Willcox Comprehensive Health (adopted by the Board June 2024)
EPIC program taught by staff from the Grants Pass Pregnancy Care Center
Oregon Health Standards
Oregon Health Standards
Oregon’s health standards and benchmarks support health, wellbeing, and safety of students. The Human Sexuality Education law (2009); the Healthy Teen Relationship Act (2013); and most recently, SB 856 Child Sexual Abuse prevention (2015) collectively contribute to the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Human Sexuality OAR and sexual health benchmarks and standards. Click here (Comprehensive Oregon Health Standards) to access a copy of the Oregon Health Standards for K-12.
Teacher Guidelines for Handling Sensitive Topics
Teacher Guidelines for Handling Sensitive Topics
For sensitive topics, teachers should only address clarifications to the curriculum, not subject matter that extends beyond lesson plans. Questions should be addressed in age-appropriate, medically accurate ways, aligned with the adopted curriculum. Some questions will be referred to counselors or addressed privately, such as when a student discloses information that creates a safety concern.
Opt Out Process
Opt Out Process
When lessons address standards that are covered by the Oregon Human Sexuality Law, parents are given prior notice, an opportunity to preview lessons, and an option to opt-out of the lessons. For grades K-5, the student would be opted out for all the lessons in that entire Quarter. For grades 6-8, parents have the option of opting out of the content for the entire week. For high school, parents may select the individual lesson to opt out of the content.
How can families view the material for opt-out content grades K-12?
How can families view the material for opt-out content grades K-12?
Lessons can be viewed in person at the student's school office during business hours. If you need an accommodation for different hours, please contact the school office.
Lessons can be viewed in person at the Three Rivers School District Office at 8550 New Hope Road, Grants Pass, Oregon during Monday-Thursday from 8:00-3:00pm and on Friday by appointment.
Student content (not lessons) only from The Great Body Shop K-8 can be viewed online with a parent access code. Please call the District Office at 541-862-3111 x5252 for more information about the access code.
Opt-out Resources
Opt-out Resources
Click HERE to view the K-12 Health Lessons Opt-out Timeline for 2026-2027
Click HERE for the K-12 opt-out letters for 2026-2027
2026-2027 Health Opt-Out lessons and List of Books used.pdfThree Rivers School District Health lessons
Three Rivers School District Health lessons
associated with opt-out quarters
associated with opt-out quarters
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Read Aloud Book: Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
Unit 4: The Family Team
Lesson 1: What is a Family
Lesson 2: See How Families Grow and Change
Lesson 3: Family Rules and Jobs
Portfolio 3: Using Peaceful Methods to Resolve Conflicts
Lesson 4: Families and the Community
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org
Kinder Video 1: “Introduction”
Kinder Video 2: “Stop, Run, Tell”
Kinder Video 3: “Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch”
Kinder Video 4: "Neighbor"
Kinder Video 5: “A Friendly Stranger”
Kinder Video 6: “Recognize the Signs”
1st Grade
1st Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Unit 6: Happy, Sad, and In Between
Lesson 4: My Body is Private
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org/
1st grade Video 1 "Introduction"
1st grade Video 2 "Stop, Run, Tell"
1st grade Video 3 "Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch"
1st grade Video 4 "Neighbor"
1st grade Video 5 "A Friendly Stranger"
1st grade Video 6 "Recognize the Signs"
Unit 5: Talk and Listen
Lesson 2: We Talk and Listen
Portfolio 2: Avoiding a Fight
Lesson 4: Tell How You Feel
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Unit 5: When I Feel Afraid
Lesson 4: Your Body is Private!
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org/
2nd grade Video 1 "Introduction"
2nd grade Video 2 "Stop, Run, Tell"
2nd grade Video 3 "Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch"
2nd grade Video 4 "Neighbor"
2nd grade Video 5 "A Friendly Stranger"
2nd grade Video 6 "Recognize the Signs"
Unit 7: Drugs are Dangerous
Lesson 1: Do You Know What Drugs Are?
Lesson 2: Medicines are Drugs Too
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Unit 5: I Like Your Attitude!
Lesson1: Attitudes, Values, and Goals
Lesson 2: How Attitudes Affect Your Actions
Lesson 3: Improving Your Attitude
Activity 25: Good Friends
Unit 6: My Family, Your Family
Lesson 1: All About Families
Lesson 2: Genes - What They Are What They Do
Lesson 4: Personal Safety
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org
3rd grade Video 1 "Introduction"
3rd grade Video 2 "Stop, Run, Tell"
3rd grade Video 3 "Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch"
Read Aloud: Let’s Talk Body Boundaries, Consent, & Respect by Jayneen Sander, 2018
Video: Consent for Kids - You Tube
4th Grade
4th Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Unit 6: Be Cool, Keep Clean!
Lesson 2: What is Good Hygiene?
Lesson 4: Caring for Your Great Body
Activity 7: Sleep
Portfolio 1: Avoid Emotional Outbursts
Unit 5: It’s My Body
Lesson 3: In Tune with Your Emotions
Lesson 4: Preventing Abuse
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org/
4th grade Video 1 "The Protect Yourself Rules"
4th grade Video 2 "Secrets"
4th grade Video 3 "Can't Go Home"
4th grade Video 4 "Smart Choices Online"
4th grade Video 5 "Tell"
4th grade Video 6 "Bullying"
5th Grade
5th Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)
Quarter 2
Unit 5: Those Crazy, Mixed-Up Emotions
Activity 8: A School for Everyone
Lesson 1: Your Emotions and Your Body
Lesson 3: Troubled Times
Activity 7: Suicide Prevention
Lesson 4: Send the Message: My Body is Private
Portfolio 4: Different Types of Abuse
Erin’s Law Lesson Videos: https://fightchildabuse.org/
5th grade Video 1 "The Protect Yourself Rules"
5th grade Video 2 "Secrets"
5th grade Video 3 "Can't Go Home"
5th grade Video 4 "Smart Choices Online"
5th grade Video 5 "Tell"
5th grade Video 6 "Bullying"
6th Grade
6th Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
Quarter 2
Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs) **Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 8 Lesson 1 "What is Addiction?"
Day 2 - Unit 8 Activity 13 "Drugs and Their Impact" and Unit 8 Activity 17 "My State Laws on Drugs"
Day 3 - Unit 8 Lesson 2 "The Pressures Around Us"
Day 4 - Vape Lesson from Josephine County Juvenile Justice
Day 5 - Opioid Prevention Lesson from Oregon Department of Education and Unit 6 Lesson 1 “Infection & Non-Infectious Diseases”
Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention) *Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 7 Portfolio 1 "Online Challenges" and Unit 6 Activity 7 “Facts on the Web”
Day 2 - Unit 7 Lesson 4 "Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse"
Day 3 - Unit 7 Activity 6 "Dare to Say No"
Day 4 - Unit 1 Lesson 4 "Trusted Adult"
Quarter 3
7th Grade
7th Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
Quarter 2
Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs)
**Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 8 Lesson 1 "Effects of Substance Use"
Day 2 - Unit 8 Activity 8 "Case Study Involving Addiction"
Day 3 - Unit 8 Lesson 2 “Protective Factors and Risk Behaviors”, Unit 8 Activity 9 "Refuse to Use"
Day 4 - Vape Lesson from Josephine County Juvenile Justice
Day 5 - Opioid Prevention Lesson from Oregon Department of Education
Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention)
**Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 7 Lesson 2 "Understanding Violence”
Day 2 - Unit 7 Lesson 3 "Sexual Violence"
Day 3 - Unit 4 Lesson 3 "Boundaries"
Day 4 - Unit 5 Activity 14 "Support Systems”
Quarter 3
8th Grade
8th Grade
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
(Opt-out applies to an entire week)
Quarter 2
Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs)
**Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 8 Lesson 2 "Use vs. Abuse”
Day 2 - Unit 8 Activity 17 "Schedule 1-5 Drugs"
Day 3 - Unit 8 Lesson 1 “The Way to be, Drug Free”, Activity 13 “Don’t Eat the Granola Bar”
Day 4 - Vape Lesson from Josephine County Juvenile Justice
Day 5 - Opioid Prevention Lesson from Oregon Department of Education
Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention)
**Specific dates vary by school. Please call the school office for more information.
Day 1 - Unit 7 Lesson 2 "The Problem of Violence”
Day 2 - Unit 5 Activity 17 "Power Difference in Relationships”, Unit 7 Activity 13 “Sexual Harassment”
Day 3 - Unit 7 Activity 15 “Sexual Violence”, Unit 7 Activity 15 “Sexual Assault”
Day 4 - Unit 4 Lesson 3 “Healthy Choices, Strong Skills, and Positive Relationships”
Quarter 3
Health 1
Health 1
Quarter 2 information posted November 2, 2026
Health 2
Health 2
Quarter 2 information posted November 2, 2026
Contacts
Contacts
The Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310
503-947-5600 ode.frontdesk@ode.state.or.us
Jessica Durrant, Director of Federal Programs & K-8 Curriculum and Instruction (jessica.durrant@threerivers.k12.or.us)
541-862-3111 x5252
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