HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
OUR COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SEXUALITY PROGRAM
As part of Abintra’s commitment to science-based holistic education, the curriculum integrates age and developmentally appropriate education about sexuality.
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At Abintra we believe that:
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Sexuality is a lifelong, natural, and integral part of being human.
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Children and young people deserve access to positive, accurate, and age-and-developmentally appropriate information about sexuality.
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Access to positive sexuality education produces what our society needs: sexually healthy adolescents and adults.
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All people deserve to be affirmed in all of their identities, including all LGBTQIA+ and gender identities. These are taught in an age and developmentally appropriate way.
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For lessons and guidance, we use the National Standards for Sexuality Education to guide the information provided.
LOWER SCHOOL (AGES 3-6)
IN THE LOWER SCHOOL CHILDREN LEARN:
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To use correct names for all body parts in the context of personal care and bathroom
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About personal boundaries
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About how families come to be and grow and respecting different kinds of families
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To manage, make, and maintain friendships
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To communicate respectfully
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How living things reproduce
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To communicate feelings
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That they have a right to accept or refuse touches like hugs, handholding, and playing tag, etc.
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What touches are appropriate and in what contexts.
UPPER SCHOOL (AGES 6-14)
IN THE UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN:
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To manage friendships and communication
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The physical, social, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence
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To identify trusted adults as resources
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Science-based information on healthy behaviors that prevent STIs and pregnancy
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Research skills to identify accurate medically based information