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Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education

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Health Education

This course helps students learn how to make safe, healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities. Topics include:

  • Mental health and personal values
  • Family life and human sexuality
  • Substance use (alcohol, drugs, tobacco)
  • Diseases and disorders
  • First aid, safety, and accident prevention
  • Nutrition and healthy eating
  • Environmental and consumer health

Credit: 0.5

Physical Education (PE 1 & PE 2)

PE includes a variety of physical activities that build fitness, teach sports skills, and encourage teamwork. Students learn how to play safely, work together, and stay active for life.

Credit: 0.5 per course

Driver Education

Available to all 10th grade students, this course includes classroom instruction, driving simulations, and behind-the-wheel practice. It follows Delaware DMV guidelines. Students under age 18 must pass both a written and road test to earn a license.

Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 0.5 credit in Health and 1 credit in Physical Education to graduate.