Health FLHS Information for Grades 7 and 8

Dear Grades 7 and 8 Parents/Guardians, 

Your student is scheduled to take the comprehensive health education unit on Family Life and Human Sexuality (FLHS).  Instruction in this unit is designed to help students develop a foundation for making responsible choices that reflect respect for the individual and for others in the family and community.  Due to the sensitive nature of this instruction, as directed by Maryland State Regulations (COMAR 13A.04.18.01), “students may be excused from this unit of the program upon a written request from their parents/guardians”. 

If you would like more information about this aspect of the health education program, you are invited to attend an informational meeting at our Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:30 pm – 6:20 pm in the Gymnasium. Instructional materials will be reviewed, and you will have an opportunity to discuss the program with the teachers.  If you are unable to attend this meeting, but would like to review the materials, please contact your student’s Health/PE teacher. 

Instruction on FLHS is scheduled to begin in October. If you would like to opt your student out of the FLHS unit of instruction, please complete the FLHS opt-out form at https://forms.gle/rs1caLf5zHEhBdYX7 by October 1, 2024If you do not wish to opt your student out of the FLHS unit, no action is required.  PLEASE NOTE:  If the form is NOT completed, your student WILL RECEIVE instruction on FLHS. Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 240-740-7130 or via email at Bradley_L_Mackay@mcpsmd.org

Sincerely,

Brad MacKay

PE/Health/Arts Content Specialist



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Grade_7_Health_FLHS_Parent_Letter_2024.pdf (130.6 KB)
Grade_7_Health_FLHS_Information_2024.pdf (21.0 KB)
Grade_8_Health_FLHS_Parent_Letter_2024.pdf (130.5 KB)
Grade_8_Health_FLHS_Information_2024.pdf (68.3 KB)