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Human Growth & Development / Human Sexuality Instruction

As required by Indiana Code 20-30-5-17, as amended by Senate Enrolled Act 442 (effective July 1, 2025), Hobart High School provides parents and students with full transparency regarding Human Sexuality and Human Growth & Development instruction. The curriculum is provided through the Franciscan Health Project RESPECT program and is delivered in grades 6, 7, 8, and high school. Instruction includes age-appropriate, medically accurate content addressing abstinence, consent, healthy relationships, and fetal development.

Parent Rights to Review Materials

Parents/guardians and adult or emancipated students have the right to review all instructional materials before giving consent. If a parent/guardian wishes to view the materials, they must do so in person at the school.

Consent & Opt-Out

Indiana law requires written consent before a student may participate in Human Sexuality instruction. Families who do not wish to participate may decline, and students will be provided with alternative academic instruction.

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Human Growth & Development Curriculum at a Glance

High School Curriculum Resources

Franciscan Health Project RESPECT

  • Expanded instruction on human sexuality, consent, abstinence, healthy relationships, and fetal development.

Glencoe Health © 2022 — McGraw Hill, ISBN 9781264320257

  • A research-based program focusing on the development and application of critical knowledge and skills during this important stage in students’ lives. Glencoe Health provides age-appropriate, up-to-date content that aligns with the National Health Standards, helping students become informed, health-literate individuals.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, ISBN 9781476764689

  • A widely respected resource that equips students with practical strategies for decision-making, personal responsibility, and character development. This text complements health instruction by reinforcing positive habits and life skills that support academic, social, and emotional success.

Middle School Curriculum Resources

Franciscan Health Project RESPECT

  • Age-appropriate lessons on healthy relationships, decision-making, consent, and human development.

Teen Health © 2021 — McGraw Hill, ISBN 9781264180318

  • A developmentally appropriate health program that helps adolescents make informed, healthy decisions. Teen Health provides current, research-based content to build lifelong knowledge and skills that align with the National Health Standards.

Always Changing and Growing Up Resources

The School City of Hobart will be using materials from the “Always Changing and Growing Up” Program. 

  • Click here to learn more about our Human Growth & Development Curriculum.

Human Services Program

New Human Services Career Pathway

Hobart High School, through Hobart University, is offering a new Human Services career pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in social services, counseling, psychology, or related fields. This pathway provides the opportunity to earn dual credit while exploring meaningful, real-world issues connected to human development and mental health.

Required Course for the Program

• HUMS 101: Introduction to Human Services (Yearlong) - Text: An Introduction to Human Services, 9th Edition — ISBN 9781337567176

Concentrator A – Fundamentals of Human Services

• HUMS 104 - Text: A Guide to Crisis Intervention, 6th Edition — ISBN 9781337566445

• HUMS 140 - Text: Death & Dying, Life & Living, 9th Edition — ISBN 9780357946985

Concentrator B – Community Health Worker

• HUMS 102 - Text: Becoming a Helper, 8th Edition — ISBN 9780357366271

• HUMS 116 - Text: Methods and Strategies for Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities, 2nd Edition — ISBN 9780357701423

Important Information for Families

Because of the sensitive nature of these subjects, students may encounter content related to trauma, abuse, relationships, and other material of a sexual or personal nature. While this information is important for preparing students for future careers in human services, we recognize it may cause sensitivity for some students. Parent/Student Options: • Participation is optional. • If course materials feel too sensitive, students may request an alternative assignment. • Families may choose to opt out of the pathway entirely and request placement in another class.

EDUC 121: Child & Adolescent Development (Dual Credit, 3 credits)

Offered at Hobart High School in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College. Students study physical, cognitive, social-emotional, linguistic, and moral development from birth through adolescence and apply research to real classroom and youth settings. Includes an observational field experience, as noted in the syllabus. 

Who should take it?
Students interested in teaching, counseling, coaching, early childhood, healthcare, or social services; students who enjoy working with children and want a college head start.

Credits & transfer
• 3 Ivy Tech college credits (transcripted) and counts as an HHS elective toward graduation.
• May transfer within Indiana; confirm with your destination college/major.

Text: Spencer A. Rathus, Childhood and Adolescence: Voyages in Development (7th Edition) — via Cengage/MindTap. ISBN: 9780357709528

Compliance (Human Growth & Development / Human Sexuality)
If any unit meets Indiana’s definition of human sexuality instruction, Hobart follows state law: board-approved and posted materials; parent notifications/consent steps; alternative academic option for non-participants; and required human growth & development presentation elements per statute.