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Physical Education/Health/Driver's Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

At Streamwood High School, the Physical Education Department is dedicated to fostering lifelong wellness, responsibility, and personal growth. Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make informed decisions that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

COURSES OFFERED (7 SEMESTERS REQUIRED):

  • Adaptive PE
  • Aquatics
  • Functional Fitness
  • Independent PE
  • Intro/Advanced Leadership
  • Lifeguarding & Leadership Certification
  • Strength & Performance
  • Walking for Wellness
  • Team Sports

Please contact Assistant Principal Ms. Felicia Randle with any questions regarding PE classes.

HEALTH

10th grade Health Curriculum is a Skills-Based approach to teaching knowledge as well as School Code mandated content.  This curriculum is aligned with the National Health Education Standards that focus on 7 skills students must know and be able to do to empower them to make healthy decisions and take control of their health. Passing 1 semester of Health is a graduation requirement.

Please contact Assistant Principal Mrs. Amanda Henk with any questions regarding Health classes.

DRIVERS EDUCATION

Students must be 15 by the FIRST day of class to be eligible to enroll in Driver Education. 

Students must be able to show passing grades in 8 classes prior to the semester they are enrolled in Driver Education.  Courses from Middle School can count towards the 8 classes if you are a 9th grader enrolling in the course.  

Driver's Ed in Illinois consists of:

  • 30 hours of classroom instruction (this is a combination of 20 hours of in-person instruction and 10 hours of flipped/independent instruction)
  • 6 hours of in-car driving instruction and 6 hours of observation

The curriculum follows the content in the Illinois Rules of the Road Book.

You will also be required to complete an additional 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice with your parent/guardian or supervising licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, including 10 hours driven at night, documenting these hours on the 50 hour practice driving log which you will bring to the DMV when your student goes to get their IL Driver's License These hours are to be completed AFTER you have received your learner's permit.

Please contact Athletic Director Mr. Jason Ward with any questions regarding Drivers Education.