Health & Physical ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
Rules and Guidance
Health and Physical ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Standards
Body Awareness and Safety, Abuse Prevention and Reporting, and Sex ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
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
5th Boys: Puberty Instruction
6th - 12th:
GA Fitness Assessment-FitnessGram
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.
Georgia Driver's License Information
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. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøs can obtain their ADAP certificates from the school office .
Parents should also make provisions for their child to fulfill the requirements of 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
Contact Information
Administrative Assistant for Special Programs
Stephanie Dixon
Coordinator for Special Programs
Sharon Eddy
478-988-6330