Butler High School – Nc High School Health and Physical Education Graduation Requirement

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This required course for graduation is a combination of two content areas: Health Education and Physical Education. The intent of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills to be physically active, eat nutritiously, access reliable health information and services, communicate effectively, and set-health enhancing goals for a lifetime. The Health Education essential standards include behavior and skill development in five strands, Mental and Emotional Health, Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Interpersonal Communication and Relationships, and Personal and Consumer Health. Additionally, students must be trained in Hands Only CPR to meet the NC graduation requirement (HB 837) by successfully completing a CPR skills test during 8th Grade Health and PE. The Reproductive Health and Safety Education (RHASE) curriculum is part of our local curricula meeting state standards (House Bill 88) and is offered in grades 5-9. Note: Parents/Guardians must opt their children INTO RHASE instruction per School Board Policy A-CHE and the Parents Bill of Rights. The Physical Education essential standards require moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) developing across four strands, Motor Skills, Movement Concepts, Health Related Fitness and Personal and Social Responsibility. The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.