Ms.

Aubry Russell
Brighton High School
7878 Brighton Road
Brighton, MI
48116
(810) 299-4100
Fax: (810) 299-4111

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

Welcome to a new school year. Your child has been enrolled in a comprehensive

health education class, which will include sexuality education. A committee made up of
educators, parents of students, community members, and students have designed and approved
this sexuality program to meet the standards of the district as well as the state of Michigan. The
curriculum I will be covering in this course meets the requirements of State of Michigan law and
the recommendations of the Michigan Department of Education to ensure that the best
practices regarding health education are being taught. The course is planned to be age-
appropriate for your son or daughter.
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to submit a letter, to my contact information
above, removing your child from this course without penalty. You have the right to make an
appointment with myself in order to review the materials applied in the course. If you wish to
observe your son or daughters class, contact me using the information above.

The purpose of this course is to ensure that your child acquires the essential skills to

be safe and healthy in every aspect of life. Attached is the list of topics my class will cover.

Sincerely,

Aubry Russell

Topics this Course will Contain:

Abstinence

Adolescent Development

Emotional and Physical Changes

Reproductive Systems

Gender Identity

Relationships
~Dating
~Respect
~Communication
~Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

Sexual Harassment & Assault

Personal Safety

Setting Limits & Refusal Skills

Risk Reduction

Influences
~Positive Decision Making
~Media Influences
~Drugs and Alcohol

Consequences of Sexual Activity

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

~Transmission


~Symptoms
~Treatment
~Rates
~Diagnosis and Testing
~Prevention

Laws
~Age of Consent
~Laws for Parenting
~Safe Delivery
~Adoption

Accessing Information

Support Sources

Community Resources