Inquiries about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Parents or guardians have the right to inspect all instructional materials used as a part of their child’s education. A parent/guardian may request that his/her child be exempt from using a particular instructional material or program by contacting the building principal. A parent or guardian may also request that their child be exempt from using a particular instructional material or participating in certain course content or programs by contacting the building principal.
Requests to Examine Materials, and Statutory Opt-Outs
Request to Examine Family Life and National Sex Ed Standards Materials
A sample of the District’s instructional materials and course outline for family life instructional materials are available from the classroom teacher for parent/guardian inspection. The scope and sequence of instructional materials for the National Sex Ed Standards (NSES) are posted here. You may request to examine the above instructional materials by contacting our DPM principals.
Parent or Guardian Opt-Outs
No student is required to take or participate in the following classes or courses, and no disciplinary or academic penalty exists for refusing to take or participate in such a course or program.
- Family life (emotional, psychological, physiological, hygienic and social responsibilities, including evidence-based and medically accurate information regarding sexual abstinence).
- AIDS, including in grades 6 through 12, its prevention, transmission, and spread.
- Comprehensive Personal Health and Safety and Sexual Health Education Program NSES Standards, including sexual abuse and sexual violence education.
- CPR, including training on how to properly administer CPR in accordance with standards of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization.
- How to use an AED.
- In grades pre-K through 8, instruction for recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse in accordance with Erin’s Law.
If you do not want your child to participate in these classes or courses, please contact the building principal.