Opt-In | Human Sexuality | Health and Life Skills Grade 9
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In accordance with Section 58.11 of the Education Act, Alberta schools must now obtain written consent of parents prior to providing instructions or materials that deal primarily and explicitly with human sexuality, gender identity or sexual orientation. Students are unable to participate in this portion of the curriculum unless consent is explicitly granted.
As part of the Alberta Program of Studies, all junior high students take Health and Life Skills (Health and Life Skills). As a part of this Program of Studies, students will begin learning about human sexuality in an age-appropriate and respectful ways. These specific learning outcomes exist with the “Wellness Choices” unit, and the specific topics are outlined in the links below. These forms have also been sent home as physical copies. Please contact your students Health and Life Skills teacher if you require an additional physical copy.
Your student’s class will start learning about this topic on or after April 13, 2026. Please refer to the table in the attached opt-in consent form for a detailed outline of the learning outcomes addressed in this unit. Parents/Guardians may choose to opt-in to all or selected outcomes. Your consent is required by April 6, 2026.
Opt-In | Human Sexuality | Health and Life Skills Grade 9