Bridgestone Intermediate School

Bridgestone Intermediate School
1700 S. Council Rd. OKC, OK 73128

Friday, February 26, 2016

5th Grade Growth & Development Information

 The Western Heights Public School nurses will be presenting information on Human Growth and Development (puberty) and HIV/AIDS Awareness Education to students in 6th grade at Bridgestone Intermediate Friday, March 11, 2016.  The objectives of this curriculum, resources to be used, and times are listed below.  Please feel free to contact your child’s school if you have any questions regarding this curriculum.    

Objectives:
Growth and Development provides children with an understanding of the normal pattern of physical development as boys and girls grow from childhood into adolescence.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Education provides factual up-to-date information on the forms of the disease, the methods of transmission, and prevention of HIV & AIDS.


Resources:
Puberty                        Boys – Straight Talk About Puberty for Boys by Marsh Media
                        Girls – Straight Talk About Puberty for Girls by Marsh Media
HIV/AIDS       The Puberty Workshop (Video 5) HIV and AIDS by Human Relations Media

Time Frame:  One Class Period

Parents and Guardians have the option of requesting that their child be exempted from Growth & Development and/or HIV/AIDS education.  If you DO NOT want your child to be included in these discussions, please complete the form brought home to you by your child.