Oregon Department of Education Health Standards
Oregon Department of Education Health Website
According to School Board Policy IGAI: Human Sexuality, AIDS/HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Education; The Rogue River School District teaches these components in grades 6 through 12, and parents of minor students shall be notified in advance of any human sexuality or AIDS/HIV instruction. Any parent may request that their child be excused from that portion of the instruction program and the procedures set forth in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 336.035(02).
For full opt out policy and information, please see the Opt-Out Policy section of this webpage.
Adopted Instructional Materials: The Health Instructional Materials Adoption Committee completed their work resulting with a recommendation for the School board in April of 2025. The superintendent recommended adoption of the curriculum: Children's Health Market, The Great Body Shop for K-8, Human Kinetics, Live Well for 9-12. Healthy Relationships was also recommended as a supplemental curriculum for students supported in Life Skills classrooms in grades 3-12 + 18-21 Transition Program.
Exemption from Instruction (Opting-Out):
Sexuality Education standards are included in the mandatory Health Education Standards. Health Education is a core subject in Oregon, and its instruction is required by every public school in Oregon.
It is encouraged that if a parent finds a portion of the content to be inappropriate, they opt out only of that portion and not the entire curriculum.
According to Oregon Law, parents can opt their children out of any or all sexuality education components. However, parents cannot opt their children out of the entire health course or program without written documentation of a religious or disability-related reason. In those cases, parents would also have to demonstrate to the school district how they would be complying with the Health Education Standards with alternative instruction.
If you wish to excuse your child from one or more health components after reviewing the curriculum, submit the appropriate opt out form to your building principal. Paper copies can also be accessed in the school office.
Opt-Out Form - RRSD Health Curriculum Components K-12
Should you have any questions, please contact your school principal.
