Dear Parents of Peters Township High School Freshmen,
As part of the high school health education curriculum and required Personal Wellness class for all freshmen, we will be conducting 3 days of material on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS and prevention. The Peters Township School District has always considered the parent to be the primary educator in the area of sexuality. We need your support to reach young people with information on the dangers of early sexual involvement. We understand that the information presented in a class on sexuality is sensitive.
The goal is to provide PTHS students this learning opportunity in a respectful and safe environment, where the topics and lessons are delivered by highly-qualified and caring PTSD teachers. Please download the letter below for more details on this curriculum.
As a parent/guardian, you are the first educator in your child’s life. If you DO NOT want your son/daughter to attend these Disease Prevention classes, you must sign him/her out of these classes. Please complete the bottom of the attached slip and return it to your child’s principal no later than March 20, 2015 to “Opt Out” of this program. The dates for the first semester lessons are March 30, 31, and April 1.
If you have any questions please contact your child’s assistant principal or Personal Wellness teacher. A copy of the curriculum and the materials used will be available at the High School. We encourage you to view the complete curriculum materials.