Required Health Course and text book
Comprehensive Health Education:
Health education is required in LAUSD for grades K-12. Grade 6: six-week health module is required in each semester of the science course. Grade 7: full semester health course is required, separate from science. Grade 9: full semester health course is required.
Board Informative on Adopting California Health Education Standards
LAUSD Matrix and Pacing Plan for Health Education
Elementary School
District Adopted Health Textbook: Health and Wellness, McGraw-Hill
Elementary Standards Matrix and Pacing Plan
Teacher Guide to the Matrix and Pacing Plan
Middle School
District Adopted Health Textbook: Teen Health, Glencoe
Middle School Standards Matrix and Pacing Plan
Teacher Guide to the Matrix and Pacing Plan
High School
District Adopted Health Textbook: Lifetime Health, Holt
Sexual Health Supplement: Sexuality and Society
High School Standards Matrix and Pacing Plan
Teacher Guide to the Matrix and Pacing Plan
National Board Certification in Health Education