Content Advisory

If a title with a content advisory is assigned to the whole class or appears on a list of titles in which students choose the book, the parent should be notified of the sensitive nature of the title and all of the subsequent guidelines should be followed.

The title will be listed on the syllabus or newsletter at the beginning of the year.

• An alternate title will be chosen for each title with a content advisory. 

• The content advisory letter will be completed and included with the syllabus.

• The student and/or parent will have the option to opt out of the title with a content advisory and the alternate title will be assigned in its place. If a parent/student chooses the alternate title, please follow these guidelines.  

• The teacher will obtain a parent/guardian signature on the novel list.

• Teachers should refer to the following resources: syllabus templates

The teacher will make the principal aware of the title that will be taught and discussed in class.

The teacher will review the teacher resources for the novel being taught (see below).