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 Instruction

Background Information

In 2005, Holt’s Life Time Health was adopted by NISD, supported by the NISD Health and PE Department.
In 2015, the Sexuality Education 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.
The curriculum is abstinence-centered – abstinence is primarily promoted as the best option to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy.
Students are expected to analyze the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of barrier protection and other contraceptive methods, including the prevention of STDs, keeping in mind the effectiveness of remaining abstinent until marriage (TEK 115.32, 8.C).