Maturation Consent Form

    This will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 2:30 PM.  Boys will be in Mr. Taylor's room.  Girls will be in Mrs. Craker's room.
    ​While not required, parents are invited and strongly encouraged to attend with their child.
    As part of your child's education, he/she will be invited along with the parents/guardians to attend a maturation program of instruction, which includes Health Core Standards outlined by the Utah State Office of Education.  Utah rule requires parental consent for instruction on maturation.  (R277-474-5) Please read the form carefully.
    The presentation will cover the following objectives:
    • Explain how the timing of puberty and adolescent development varies, including that there is a wide range of what is healthy or typical.
    • Describe the basic structures of the reproductive and endocrine systems and identify their respective functions
    • Describe the body changes that accompany puberty and how puberty prepares human bodies for reproduction.
    • Explain the physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence and healthy ways to manage these changes.
    • Identify trusted adults (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, counselor, clergy) to talk with about puberty. 
    • Identify characteristics of teasing, bullying, harassment and inappropriate contact.
    Please read the following and then choose ONE option.

    OPTION 1: YES  I grant permission for my child to participate in the maturation discussions as described above.

    ​OPTION 2: NO  I deny permission for my child to participate in the maturation discussions as described above.