No. 1083      Center for Student Support and Special Education
 
Date: June 12, 2001
To: Principals, Grades 9-12
Subject: Required Health/Life Skills Instruction Grades 9-12
Department and/or
Persons Concerned: 		Principals of Grades 9-12, Instructional Leaders
Due Date:  None
Reference: None
Action Requested: Implement Required Health/Life Skills Instruction Grades 9-12

 
Brief Explanation:

On May 22, 2001, the Board formally approved a delivery system to provide health/life skills instruction in Grades 9-12. The following required health/life skills instruction will be implemented in Grades 9-12 beginning school year 2001-2002. Completion of the instruction partially fulfills state mandates and Coordinated Compliance Review requirements. Principals (sites) will continue to identify teachers of existing courses to teach the required instruction.

Grade Level

Instruction

# of Hours

Mandates

9

HIV Prevention Instruction*

1 hour

Ed Code 51201.5; 51202

9

Empower (Tobacco Use Prevention)

3 hours

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

9

Substance use and violence:

  • Resolving conflicts in positive and constructive ways
  • Stress management
  • Assertiveness and resistance skills
  • Communication skills
  • Anger management
  • Practicing life skill behaviors that support positive health practices

5 hours

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

10

HIV Prevention Instruction*

1 hour

Ed Code 51201.5; 51202

10

Sex Education/Drawing the Line

10 hours

Ed Code 51201.5; 51553

10

Substance use and violence:

(Continuation of Grade 9 instruction)

1 hour

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

11

HIV Prevention Instruction*

1 hour

Ed Code 51201.5; 51202

11

Empower (Tobacco Use Prevention)

1 hour

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

11

Substance use and violence:

(Continuation of Grade 10 instruction)

5 hours

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

12

HIV Prevention Instruction*

1 hour

Ed Code 51201.5; 51202

12

Substance use and violence:

ã Life after high school

1 hour

DP 6298; ED Code 51202; 51203; CCR**

* May be included in Sex Ed program

**Coordinated Compliance Review (CCR) requires that an LEA provide a minimum 6 hours (per grade) of age appropriate, developmentally based education programs for all students, preschool through Grade 12 on prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and of violence. This includes the instruction listed above plus supplementary school activities which meet requirements. 

Life Skills teachers are available to provide training and demonstration lessons, as well as assist with the implementation of the required health/life skills instruction. If you have questions, please contact John Miranda at (858) 627-7447, or Brenda Burt at (858) 627-7576.

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Special list of schools for Administrative Circular on the Required Health/Life Skills Instruction for Grades 9-12:

A.L.B.A. Secondary
Bell
Garfield High
Gompers
Memorial
Muir Alternative
Riley
Roosevelt
S.D. S.C.P.A.
Twain (9-12)
Twain Beach
Twain Eastern
Twain Mesa

Charters (optional)

Charter School of San Diego
Cortez Hill Academy
High Tech
Memorial Academy
Learning Academy
 

John Miranda
Manager
Health/Life Skills Office

Jack Campana
Director
Intervention Services Department
APPROVED:

Luis C. Villegas
Executive Administrator

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Distribution: Lists A, F, and Special