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Health, Physical & Driver Education

 

 

Health and Physical Education Driver Education
HCPS will provide a comprehensive, progressive and articulated health and physical education program through quality, research-based K-12 instruction. Our students will attain the knowledge and skills to be active and healthy for life in the 21st century.We believe…

  • Wellness (Health and Fitness) and Learning are interdependent
  • Highly qualified instructors will deliver an aligned curriculum of best practices to all students
  • The learning environment is safe and accessible to all students
  • Fitness and academic data will be utilized to assess and evaluate the program
  • HPE teachers require content-specific staff development and opportunities for collaboration
  • HPE teachers will be role models of fitness and lifelong learners
  • Fitness practices are valuable to increase lifetime activity and reduce sedentary behaviors
  • Parents and community partners are vital components for the success of the program
  • HCPS is dedicated to the mission and vision of quality health and physical education for all students to be healthy and successful in the 21st century.
 Driver Education in HCPS is a semester course which carries a half credit. It is taught both in the fall and spring semesters. Students must have a learner’s permit prior to the first day of class in order to enroll.Driver Education in Henrico is taught in four phases: classroom, range, simulation and behind the wheel. There is no fee for the first three phases during the regular school year. There is a separate fee for the behind the wheel phase.Driver Education is also offered in Summer School for a fee. Students must have a learner’s permit prior to the first day of class in order to enroll. There is an additional fee for behind the wheel.Driver Education is also offered in selected schools through a night school option during the spring for a fee and no credit. Students must have a learner’s permit prior to the first day of class in order to enroll. There is an additional fee for behind the wheel. Students can receive additional information in their school counseling office.The Evening School of Excellence also offers Driver Education for a fee. Students must have a learner’s permit prior to the first day of class in order to enroll. There is an additional fee for behind the wheel. You can find out more information regarding the ESOE program by going to the following site:  Evening School of Excellence.

Click on the links below to access important links related to Health, Physical & Driver Education.

  1. Physical Education Standards of Learning
  2. Technical Assistance Guide for Physical Education K-12
  3. Health Standards of Learning
  4. Technical Assistance Guide for Health K-12
  5. Driver Education Standards of Learning
  6. Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education
  7. Henrico Health, Physical and Driver Education SOLs, Curriculum Maps,Timelines & Lesson Plan Templates
  8. Henrico Master Health, Physical and Driver Education Curriculum

Click on the course name below to access all of the online resources.

 

Elementary School Physical Education Courses Middle School Physical Education Courses High School Physical & Driver Education Courses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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