The West Bend School District believes that the family plays a critical role in students’ human growth and development education. The schools support both parents/guardians and children in their efforts to develop an understanding of human sexuality and family. Instruction in Human Growth and Development is offered to students in the District in grades 4 and 5 and at the secondary level in grades 8-12. Human Growth and Development instruction is guided by Wisconsin State Statute 118.019.
Grades 4 and 5 Human Growth and Development
At the 4th and 5th grade level, there is a three-day introductory unit on the changes students experience during puberty, including a review of behaviors needed to stay healthy; sleep, nutrition, personal hygiene, exercise, safety, grooming, and self-image. Additionally, a unit on the social, emotional, and physical changes that occur as one reaches puberty is presented to separate gender groups, which includes discussion on the structure and function of the reproductive systems and disease prevention, including AIDS, for their gender. Medical professionals participate in the lesson on how the body changes. Parents are invited to attend this session.
4th Grade Human Growth and Development
5th Grade Human Growth and Development
