Health and Physical Education provides all students with the knowledge, processes, and skills needed to become physically fit through activities that contribute to lifetime fitness and wellness. Students are provided the opportunity to acquire an understanding of health concepts and skills and to apply them in making healthy decisions. All secondary students are required to have a fitness portfolio that includes present levels of fitness, an exercise plan, nutrition and fitness logs, and personal goals. 

 Two instructional units of Health & Physical Education are required for graduation in Virginia (HPE 9 and HPE 10 in LCPS). The high school model for Physical Education aligns with the Virginia SOLs and allows students to self-select among a variety of lifetime activities. Adapted PE services are provided to qualifying students and Advanced PE is an elective course available to students in grades 11 and 12. Health is taught through instructional units both in a classroom setting and in the gym through movement, when appropriate. Instructional units in Health include CPR and First Aid certification in the 9th grade, classroom Driver Education in the 10th grade, and a variety of other relevant health topics noted in the syllabi. 

WE, as the Dominion High School Health & Physical Education Department, strive to be the best we can be to provide a consistently fun and safe atmosphere for all of our students in order to enhance their recognition of the importance of not only making mindful positive healthy choices, but furthermore, become actively productive citizens in their community. Our hope is that ALL students whom depart from DHS, be equipped with the useful knowledge of their health, fitness and wellness to be able to apply confidence in their decision-making skills to lead a longevous and fulfilling life.

Titan Students and Parents/Guardians,

I regret to inform you that moving forward I will not be allowed to teach Behind the Wheel due to a temporary job position change at Dominion High School. I am sorry for this inconvenience. There are several private companies that can take care of your needs. I should be reinstated around September 2025.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Anne Gasser
DHS Behind the Wheel Driving Instructor

DON'T FORGET -  You will need your DEC-8 card for BTW.  You can request that here DEC-8.

You can use these other forms to assist with your driving:

• Parent / Teen Driving Guide

• 45-Hour Driving Log