An AIDS information meeting for parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be addressed on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. in the Intermediate School Library.
The Washington State Legislature, in what is called the AIDS Omnibus Bill, required that all school districts adopt and implement a program of AIDS instruction for all students in grades 5 through 12.
With minor modifications, the School Board has adopted the state-approved AIDS curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes abstinence as the only certain way to avoid AIDS (transmitted through sexual contact), promotes fidelity, and underscores that condoms are not 100% effective, even when properly and consistently used. A demonstration of correct condom application is included as part of the curriculum for seventh grade only.
AIDS is a deadly disease that affects all groups of people in all walks of life. AIDS education is essential in preventing its spread. If you, as a parent/guardian, do not want your child to receive this instruction, the AIDS legislation provides that you MUST attend the informational meeting.
