Health Curriculum Message from Dr. Sandra Cullis, Assistant Superintendent
Posted on 04/13/2022
Health Curriculum Message from Dr. Sandra Cullis, Assistant Superintendent
Recently, there have been questions regarding the implementation of the 2020 New Jersey Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Learning Standards. The Denville Township School District has made no changes to the curriculum since 2018. The current Comprehensive Health Curriculum can be found on the Denville Schools website. Along with the revised NJ Health standards, the NJDOE has also provided a model or sample curriculum. Use of the model curriculum is optional, and each NJ school district will decide on how to meet the required state standards. The NJDOE also lists optional resources. The Denville Township School District will be making revisions to align with the standards that fit with our vision and strategic plan. A revised curriculum will be presented to the BOE Instruction and Curriculum Committee during summer 2022 for review prior to request for approval and adoption for the 22-23 school year. Any changes to the curriculum will be presented at a public meeting. Parents have the opportunity to opt out of Family Life curriculum, and an initial permission form is included in the "Back to School" documents, but parents can email the school principal to opt out at any time during the year.