GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT
Grade Level Expectations for
Guidance/
Human Sexuality
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during seventh and eighth grades and
represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards. The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd
edition. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
GUIDANCE/HUMAN SEXUALITY
1. Working with Others
(1.1) Contributes to the overall
effort of a group
(1.2)
Uses conflict-resolution techniques
(1.3)
Works well with diverse individuals and in diverse situations
(1.4)
Displays effective interpersonal communication skills
(1.5)
Demonstrates leadership skills
(1.6)
Demonstrates understanding of various careers as they apply to content
areas
2. Self-Regulation
(2.1) Sets and manages goals
(2.2)
Performs self-appraisal
(2.3)
Considers risks
(2.4)
Maintains a healthy self-concept
(2.5)
Restrains impulsivity
3. Human Sexuality - derived in part from Growing in Love, Harcourt Religion
Publishers
(3.1) Understands tenets of Safe
Environment lesson
(3.2)
Understands that each person has dignity and worth
(3.3)
Recognizes that the attraction between the sexes if part of God’s plan
for new life
(3.4)
Recognizes that respect for others is shown in honoring the whole person
(3.5)
Recognizes that authentic love contains elements of physical
attraction, mutual friendship, and selfless, unconditional caring
(3.6)
Understands that self control is an important part of growing in love
as a whole person, physically and spiritually
(3.7)
Understands that the sexual drive is natural and good and can be misused
(3.8)
Recognizes that marriage is a covenant of faithful and fruitful love
(3.9) Understands that human
dignity flows from having been created in God’s image
(3.10)
Recognizes that men and women are created to complement, not compete
with each other
(3.11)
Recognizes that stereotyping and other forms of discrimination are wrong
(3.12)
Recognizes that there are appropriate ways to express affection and
love in friendships and dating
(3.13)
Understands that the Church’s teaching on sexual morality makes sense
and is rooted in the natural moral law.
(3.14)
Recognizes that some choices and actions are objectively right and some
are objectively wrong
(3.15)
Understands that Christian marriage and parenting are loving and
life-giving
