Health & Physical Education

SHAPE Initiative

State DOE Rule 160-4-2-.12 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program (Including Sex Education Requirements)

Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 20-2-143

Georgia Code O.C.G.A. § 20-2-777

• GA Standard of Excellence for Physical Education
• GA Standards of Excellence for Health

Links:

• Learning Objectives for Sex Education
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Erin's Law

Curricula used:

• Pre-K - 5th: Second Step Child Protection Unit (Ask your child's teacher for the parent code to establish an account for more detailed access to information)
• 4th-5th Girls: Puberty Instruction - Permission Forms with Vocabulary
• 5th Boys: Puberty Instruction - Permission Forms with Vocabulary
• 6th - 12th:  Choosing The Best         Choosing The Best Opt Out Form  

Frequently Asked Questions

The FITNESSGRAM is a comprehensive fitness assessment for youth designed to assess cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

In compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-777 and GADOE Board Rule 160-4-2-.12, all students in grades 1-12 that are enrolled in a P.E. class, regardless of age, gender, or ability, will participate in the FITNESSGRAM assessment.   

Houston County students will take the GA required Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program ADAP when they take Health in high school.  Teens under the age of 18 are required by law to show proof that they have completed ADAP in order to obtain their Class D driver's license.  Students can obtain their ADAP certificates from the school office . 

Parents should also make provisions for their child to fulfill the requirements of Joshua's Law which includes hours of supervised driving and driver education training. Houston County schools do not currently teach courses in driver training.  Parents may find a list of providers on the DDS Website .

Links:

• ADAP Requirements
• ADAP Student Manual
• Joshua's Law   
• Parent and Teen Driving Guide
• Certified Driver Training Schools