Promoting healthy development while enabling all students to reach their potential, is a priority of the SCDSB. A well-rounded educational experience, including the study of Health and Physical Education, prioritizes social-emotional learning, physical and mental health, and inclusion, together with academic success for all students. Consistent with the expectations outlined in Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 162, the SCDSB supports the parent(s)/guardian(s) role in their child(ren)’s learning, including the opportunity to request an exemption from participating in the Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations of The Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1–8, 2019.
The Exemption Request Form that may be completed and returned to your child’s school prior to and not more than five before the start of instruction.