Your child’s teacher will be teaching the district adopted HIV/AIDS and Human Sexuality curriculum during this school year. To allow you an opportunity to examine the instructional materials and view the videos that may be used, there will be three public viewings of the materials at Issaquah Valley Elementary Multi-Purpose Room on the following dates:
Monday, October 8, 2007 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:00 am
At the appointed time there will be an informal presentation with viewing of video(s). Curriculum staff and a teacher will be available to answer your questions.
It is not necessary for parents to attend a public review session if they do not intend to exempt their children from HIV/AIDS instruction. The Washington State Omnibus AIDS law requires a parent to attend a public viewing session and review the materials before such an exemption may be requested or granted. Being familiar with the curriculum will enhance your ability to talk with your children about this serious health threat.
In recognition of the significant threat that the HIV/AIDS
virus presents to the health of the people of our nation, the