1. High School Health Requirements On-line Expanding Opportunities to Learn

2. Why move to on-line learning? Provide students with options (on-line or in classroom) 24/7 access to education Develops skills and competencies needed in the 21st century Course offerings not limited by the number of students Expand our student audience

3. Why address health requirements on-line?  OUSD Policy: Provide online opportunities for students to complete health requirements  A Students are required to complete this material for graduation  competency–based requirement is readily adapted to an on-line system (similar to driver’s education)  A prefect starting point from which to grow our catalog of offerings

4. What is required by the state? EC 51934[b]  The nature of HIV/AIDS and its effects on the body  The manner HIV/AIDS is transmitted  Methods to reduce risk of HIV/AIDS infection  Public health issues associated with HIV/AIDS  Local resources for HIV testing and medical care  Refusal and decision-making skills to avoid high- risk activities  Societal views on HIV/AIDS with emphasis on compassion for persons with HIV/AIDS

5. Does this differ from the Contemporary Living class?  Contemporary Living covers a much broader set of topics:  Health Skills  Mental and Emotional Health  Family and Social Health  Growth and Development  Nutrition  Personal and Physical Activity  Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs  Communicable and Chronic Diseases  Family Life (STIs, HIV/AIDS, Human Sexuality)  Consumer and Community Health  Environmental Health  Injury Prevention and Personal Safety

6. How will the course be formatted?  Web-based system to allow greatest access  One module for each required area  End of module assessments required for students to move forward  Self-paced – students may pause and return to pick up where they left off

7. How will the course be graded?  Student must pass all modules to complete the requirement  Course completion will need to be logged in the Student Information System  Overall Met/Not Met will be reported on transcript  No credits given (a requirement fulfilled similar to CAHSEE)  Parents continue to have the right to opt their child out of instruction

8. When students access the course?  Available beginning in Fall 2010  Schools will offer computer lab time to ensure equal access  Continue to offer Contemporary Living class for students that wish to take a “brick-and- mortar” class for 5 elective credits