Human Sexuality Curriculum
Overview
Anna ISD provides human sexuality instruction aligned to the Health Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for students in grades 5-12. Instruction emphasizes abstinence from sexual activity as the best choice for unmarried students and the only 100% effective method to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. When contraception is discussed, it is addressed using human-use (real-world) effectiveness rates as required by law.
Curriculum Selection
In line with TEC 28.004, our Board of Trustees has adopted a policy that establishes the process for selecting curriculum materials. When choosing a new curriculum, the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) convenes and holds two public meetings to consider proposed materials and makes recommendations to the Board. The Board then takes action by record vote at a public meeting.
Parental Involvement and the Importance of Home Education
Anna ISD emphasizes that sex education should begin at home. Parents or legal guardians are recognized as the primary educators of their children and play a pivotal role in influencing their health decisions. The lessons provided in school are designed to complement and reinforce what parents or legal guardians are teaching at home, rather than replacing them.
Under current Texas law, human sexuality instruction is provided on an opt-in basis. A written consent form must be on file for your student to participate. Campuses will send out a written annual notice at least 14 days before instruction begins that includes the parent consent form. To have your student participate, you will need to return the consent form by the date listed.
180 Degrees Program
Anna ISD partners with 180 Degrees, a sexual-risk avoidance (abstinence) program. 180 Degrees is a sexual integrity program that helps students see their value and make choices that affirm their health. They do not provide birth control demonstrations and instead focus on healthy relationships and abstinence until marriage. Each presentation is aligned with Health TEKS for the appropriate grade level.
Accessing Materials
An in-person parent presentation is offered each year prior to student presentations (See current dates below). For more information about the curriculum, parents can visit the 180 Degrees website, Curriculum materials under copyright can be viewed in person by contacting studentservices@annaisd.org for an appointment.
Contact studentservices@annaisd.org if you have further questions.