Commonly Asked Questions

Q: Do you accept late work?

A: My goal is to help you stay on track and succeed in this class. Turning in homework on time is the best way to keep up with our learning, but I understand that sometimes life happens.

If you need to turn in homework late, you can still submit it within one week of the due date for 50% of the points. After that, it won’t be possible to accept the assignment—so please check in with me if you need support or an extension before the deadline.

 

Q: Can a student opt out of Health for the semester?

A: No. In accordance with Board Policy, all students are required to complete a Health course as part of the high school graduation requirements. Opting out of the course for the semester is not permitted.

 

Q:  Can you preview the Family Health material?

A:  To preview the curriculum and to access provided parent resources, including the California Healthy Youth Act, go to https://fremontunified.org/about/instructional-services/curriculum-instruction/curriculum-instruction-health-resources/. There will also be hard copies in Jeana Nightengale’s office at MSJ to review.

 

 

Q: Can a student opt out of the Family Health unit?
A: Yes. In accordance with California Education Code, parents or guardians have the right to excuse their child from all or part of the Family Health unit due to religious or cultural beliefs..

Education Code 51240 allows parents/guardians to request, in writing, that their child be excused from any portion of Health instruction that conflicts with their religious training or beliefs.

Additionally, Education Code 51938 grants parents/guardians the right to opt their child out of all or part of comprehensive sexual health education, HIV/AIDS prevention education, and related assessments.

• Please see Family Health Links on Main Page