Healthful Living Curriculum Grade 8
Grade 8 Overview
"Building Resilience and Healthy Relationships" - This year, we delve into more complex aspects of health, including positive stress management strategies, analyzing health information, and understanding the changes that occur during puberty. Students learn to foster healthy relationships, manage emotional well-being, and navigate the challenges of adolescence with informed choices.
Local Adaptations for Reproductive Health Education
To further support students during these foundational years, reproductive health education in Grade 8 follows local adaptations to ensure transparency and comfort:
Curriculum Accessibility and Opt-Out Process: The locally approved curriculum is available on the district website for review, with an opt-out option for families who choose not to participate.
Gender-Separated Instruction: Reproductive health lessons involving sex or gender-specific content are taught in gender-separated classes, ensuring comfort, privacy, and effective learning for all students.
These measures reflect our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for every student.
Teacher Resources
Understanding Your Rights
In accordance with the 2022 North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education, Article 8 - General Education, § 115C-81.30, our school's reproductive health and safety education curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive, factual, and age-appropriate information on a variety of topics, including sexually transmitted diseases, FDA-approved contraceptive methods, sexual assault and abuse awareness, and sex trafficking prevention.