In accordance with the requirements of the State of Oregon (OAR 581-022-1440) and School Board Policy (IGAI), the Ashland School District School board has adopted a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Program.  Curriculum for each grade level, textbooks, and other materials to be used with the sexual health unit have gone through a process that includes parent and community input and final adoption by the school board.   

The sexual health unit is designed to support parent/guardians as they educate their children.  The instruction emphasizes abstinence, but not to the exclusion of a contraception skills-based education.  The human sexuality information provided is comprehensive, complete, balanced, medically accurate, age-appropriate, not fear or shame-based, and inclusive.  The Oregon Department of Education has developed specific content standards adopted by the State School Board for each grade-level. 

ASD Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Plan

K12 Health Standards 

K5 Sample Lessons (COMING SOON)

Middle School Sample Lessons 

Check with your child's school or teacher for lesson schedules. 

Sexual Health Education Resources 

More information regarding Oregon's adopted sexuality education standards can be found here: 

ODE Comprehensive Sex Ed Summary 2018 

ODE Sexual Health Education Resources Website 

Parent Opt-Out Letters 

If you wish to excuse your child from one or more health components after reviewing the curriculum, submit the appropriate grade level letter to your school. Should you have any questions, please contact your school principal. 

K5 Opt-Out Form - K5 Opt-Out Form - Spanish COMING SOON

Middle Opt-out Form - Middle Opt-out Form - Spanish COMING SOON

High Opt-out Form - High Opt-out Form - Spanish COMING SOON