Dear Parents/Guardians,

Health has been added to the DC-CAS beginning in 5th grade and it follows the health curriculum outlined by the state. All DC public school students in grades 5 and 8 are required to take the DC-CAS for health annually. To follow the curriculum, and ensure success for our students, Center City PCS will begin teaching sexual health to all students beginning in 5th grade.

The sexual health unit is based on the medical and legal facts regarding teen sexual activity, which teaches abstinence as the healthiest choice for teens. The curriculum is provided through the Physical Education & Health Standards provided by the DC public schools. To view the Health Standards Click Here.

We are asking that all parents/guardians return the attached 2011-2012 Sexual Health Opt-In/Out Form to your campus main office no later than 4pm on Monday January 30th. To download the Opt-In-Opt Form Click Here.

Thank you,

Physical Education and Health Team, Center City PCS

Montez Anderson, Petworth and Trinidad Campuses

Alexandra Abetti, Congress Heights and Shaw Campuses

Robert Ryer, Capitol Hill and Brightwood Campuses