Health Standards

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Health

The Three Rivers School District is proud to partner with families to develop healthy students. A variety of topics are included in the newest health standards. Students will build skills for health and wellness through age appropriate lessons at each grade level. Families are expected and encouraged to share their values with their children as they relate to health education topics. Families that prefer to teach  some of these topics at home will have the opportunity to opt out of some health lessons. Information on our new standards, curriculum, process, and who to contact with questions is outlined below. Thank you for working with us to support your child's learning.

Adopted Curriculum & Supplemental Resources

The following comprehensive health curriculum materials for K-5 were adopted by the Three Rivers School District Board on February 16, 2022 during regular session:

Elementary Curriculum:


The following comprehensive health curriculum materials for 6-8 were adopted by the Three Rivers School District Board on June 14, 2023 during regular session:

Middle School Curriculum:


High School Curriculum:


State of Oregon Health Standards

Aligned to national standards, Oregon’s health standards and benchmarks support health, wellbeing, and safety of students. The Human Sexuality Education law (2009); the Healthy Teen Relationship Act (2013); and most recently, SB 856 Child Sexual Abuse prevention (2015) collectively contribute to the Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) Human Sexuality OAR and sexual health benchmarks and standards. Click here to access a copy of the Oregon Health Standards for K-12.  Comprehensive Oregon Health Standards.



Teacher Guidelines for Handling Sensitive Topics

For sensitive topics, teachers should only address clarifications to the curriculum, not subject matter that extends beyond lesson plans. Questions should be addressed in age-appropriate, medically accurate ways, aligned with the adopted curriculum. Some questions will be referred to counselors or addressed privately, such as when a student discloses information that creates a safety concern.

Opt Out Process

When lessons address standards that are covered by the Oregon Human Sexuality Law, parents are given prior notice, an opportunity to preview lessons, and an option to opt-out of the lessons. For grades K-5, the student would be opted out for all the lessons in that entire Quarter.  For grades 6-8, parents have the option of opting out of the content for the entire week. For high school, parents may select the individual lesson to opt out of the content.


How can families view the material for Opt-out content grades K-12?


Opt-out Resources

Three Rivers School District Health lessons associated with opt-out

Kindergarten 

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 4

Quarter 3 

Unit 5

1st Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 5

Quarter 3 

Unit 6

Unit 2

Quarter 4 

Unit 7

Unit 8

2nd Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 3

Unit 5

Quarter 3 

Unit 5

Unit 6

Quarter 4 

Unit 6

Unit 8

3rd Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 5

Unit 6

Quarter 3

Unit 6

Quarter 4 

Unit 8

4th Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 5

Unit 6

Unit 5

Quarter 3 

Unit 6

Quarter 4 

Unit 8

Unit 7

5th Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire Quarter)


Quarter 2 

Unit 3

Unit 5

Quarter 3 

Unit 6

Quarter 4 

Unit 7

Unit 8

6th Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire week)


Quarter 2 

Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs)

Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention)

Quarter 3 

Week 1 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 2 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 3 = (Cycle of Life)

7th Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire week)


Quarter 2 

Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs)

Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention)

Quarter 3 

Week 1 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 2 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 3 = (Cycle of Life)

8th Grade

(Opt-out applies to an entire week)


**Using Grade 7 Materials for the 8th grade lessons**

Quarter 2 

Week 1 = (Alcohol/Drugs)

Week 2 = (Sexual Violence and Prevention)

Quarter 3 

Week 1 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 2 = (Cycle of Life)

Week 3 = (Cycle of Life)

Health 1

Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Health 1 Scope and Sequence 

Health 2

Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Health 2 Scope and Sequence 

Contacts

For questions about state law, policy, standards, and the legislative process relating to the Oregon Health Standards, contact:

The Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol Street NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5600      ode.frontdesk@ode.state.or.us

 

For questions about the curriculum adoption process and district policy regarding instruction, materials, the communication timeline, or the opt out process, contact:

Email: jessica.durrant@threerivers.k12.or.us 


Resources

Oregon Department of Education Online Resources including Grade Level Standards

http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/health/Pages/default.aspx

CDC National Standards for Health Education:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm

Erin’s Law:

http://erinslaw.org/