Health Education

Larry Martin Library Clock Tower on a sunny day.

Health Education is a critical component of the overall education of all students in Northside ISD. In Northside ISD, Health Education is part of the Whole Child Development Department focused on fulfilling the mission that every day, in every classroom, every student grows in confidence, curiosity and capability.

Northside ISD offers a quality health education program that provides learning opportunities that are meaningful, motivational and challenging.

Topics covered in this course include the following:

Healthy Living
CPR
Alcohol and Drugs - including e-cigarette prevention
Healthy Relationships
Nutrition
Physical Fitness
Dealing with Conflict, Violence and Abuse
Diseases and Conditions
Mental Health
Sexuality Education
Parenting and Paternity Awareness

For questions about NISD Health Education, please reach out to your child’s teacher and/or the NISD District contact: Danielle Leon, Health Education IST at danielle.leon@nisd.net.

Northside ISD High School Health Education Sexuality Education

Background Information

Original information for this Unit derived from NISD’s collaboration with the PTAs.
In 2005, Holt’s Life Time Health was adopted by NISD, supported by the NISD Health and PE Department.
In 2015, Sexuality and Responsibility Unit was enhanced and updated by the Health and PE Department.

Policy, TEKS and Guidelines

This is an Opt-in or Opt-out program meaning a parent/guardian has an option for their child to participate or to not participate in the Sexuality Education Unit.
Curriculum is abstinence focused – abstinence is primarily promoted as the best option to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy.
Condoms and various other contraceptives are introduced (TEK 115.32 7.I), but not brought into the classroom.
Teachers have been trained and provided with guidelines to appropriately and accurately answer common student generated questions.
Most questions asked by a student can be answered. Answers are based on medical definitions and medical accuracy.
Sensitivity needs to be observed when responding.
Teachers are not to give their opinions, be judgmental, nor self-disclose.