4th & 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Curriculum
Leander ISD 4th and 5th grade students will study an important lesson on the early stages of puberty, which some students may be beginning to experience.
Students will watch the following videos at 7:50 for 5th grade and 8:45 for 4th grade on March 10, 2021. Videos will be the following:
4th Grade Girls - “Just Around the Corner for Girls”
4th Grade Boys - “Just Around the Corner for Boys”
5th Grade Girls - Growing Up! For Girls
5th Grade Boys - Growing Up! For Boys
The videos review the following topics:
Reproductive systems
Health and nutrition
Hygiene and grooming
Self esteem
Physical changes
Emotional changes
To preview the video and/or read the transcript, please visit here for preview instructions. Please note, the materials are able to be viewed online from March 1st to March 12th, 2021.
Parents/Guardians may chose to exempt their student by completing the Opt Out form that has gone home and has been shared electronically. Paper copies are available at the front desk, as well. If you have any questions about the lesson or the resource used, feel free to contact the campus counselor at the email listed below.
Julie Shaw, School Counselor: Julie.Shaw@Leanderisd.org
Important Dates:
2/22/21 - Letter and OPT OUT form sent home. If you do NOT want your child to participate in viewing the Human Growth DVD, you must complete the Opt Out form by 3/8/2020.
3/1/21 - 3/12/21 - Parent online viewing available, see instructions on Opt Out Form
3/10/2021 - 4th and 5th Grade Human Growth DVD's shown at 7:50 for 5th grade and 8:45 for 4th grade. Boys and Girls will be separated to ensure privacy.
***Remember, if you do NOT want your child to view the DVD, you fill out the OPT OUT form by 3/8/21.