Elementary Learning on Human Development
The following message was emailed to all Grade 1 to 8 families at HWDSB families on April 9, 2024. It includes information about upcoming learning on Strand D: Growth and Development and Sexual Health in the Health and Physical Education curriculum.
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Ontario’s Ministry of Education has established a process for communicating with families about Strand D: Growth and Development and Sexual Health in the Health and Physical Education curriculum. There is also a process for families to exempt students from this learning.
HWDSB is informing elementary families that learning on Strand D: Growth and Development and Sexual Health will occur between May 6 and June 14 for the 2023-24 school year.
Families can visit hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/human-development/ for more information on learning related to Human Development and Sexual Health. You can also click the links at the bottom of this message to access the HWDSB parent guide, Ontario Curriculum document, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and more.
Exemption Form
An exemption form needs to be completed if families want students exempted from this learning. The form is now available and can be accessed through Parent Portal. It can be found in the ‘Forms’ section under ‘Other’ and is titled “Human Development and Sexual Health Exemption.” Paper copies or phone calls to schools will also be accepted if Parent Portal is not an option. Exception forms must be submitted by May 9, 2024.
More Information
- Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education – Ministry of Education
- Human Development – HWDSB
- Parent Guide – HWDSB
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – HWDSB
- Exemption Form – Parent Portal
Updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.