Elementary Learning on Human Development and Sexual Health

Ontario’s Ministry of Education outlines the 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 1 and June 16 for the 2022-23 school year. Here is what elementary families can expect as we approach these dates: 

Virtual Information Night 

Before learning begins, a board-wide Virtual Information Night for elementary families will be held via MS Teams. The event will be captioned in Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin (simplified), Persian, and Urdu. The session will be recorded and posted to the HWDSB website for those who cannot attend. 

Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Link to join: hwdsb.info/development-info-night 

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 and/or phone calls to schools will also be accepted if Parent Portal is not an option. 

Families can visit hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/human-development/ for the HWDSB parent guide, Ontario Curriculum document, and other resources related to learning on Human Development and Sexual Health.