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2021-22 High School Course Catalog 9 12 10 11 Prince William County Public Schools Prince William County 9 Public Schools 99 Virtual Prince William virtualhs.pwcs.edu 13 5 11 3 6 1 12 7 2 10 8 4 1 – Brentsville 5 – Unity Reed 9 – Battlefield 13 – Gainesville 12109 Aden Road 8820 Rixlew Lane 15000 Graduation Drive 13150 University Blvd Nokesville, VA 20181 Manassas, VA 20109 Haymarket, VA 20169 Gainesville, VA 20155 2 – Gar-Field 6 – Woodbridge 10 – Freedom 99 – Virtual Prince William 14000 Smoketown Road 3001 Old Bridge Road 15201 Neabsco Mills Road virtualhs.pwcs.edu Woodbridge, VA 22192 Woodbridge, VA 22192 Woodbridge, VA 22191 3 – Osbourn Park 7 – Hylton 11 – Patriot 8909 Euclid Avenue 14051 Spriggs Road 10504 Kettle Run Road Manassas, VA 20111 Dale City, VA 22193 Nokesville, VA 20181 4 – Potomac 8 – Forest Park 12 – Colgan 3401 Panther Pride Drive 15721 Forest Park Drive 13833 Dumfries Road Dumfries, VA 22026 Woodbridge, VA 22193 Manassas, VA 20112 Dear High School Student: Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) are committed to your high school success and transition to a meaningful post-secondary choice for future study and employment. With a clear focus on your learning, we provide you with rich and engaging experiences to help you to make these decisions. Many new courses have been developed to provide you with opportunities to explore a variety of career areas. Options are also available to earn college credits through increased advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and dual enrollment offerings. We have created an environment where you will learn about your strengths, how these personal strengths connect with career opportunities, and what preparation is needed to successfully transition to the world beyond high school. The “2021-22 High School Course Catalog” provides you with information about available courses and support services, and serves as a resource to you throughout the school year. A quick reference guide that lists courses by grade level and links to the course in the “Catalog” for details is included. If you prefer, the “Catalog” can also be accessed on the Division’s website at pwcs.edu. Please take the time to carefully review the “Catalog” with your family. This will begin the process of selecting courses for the next school year that are meaningful to you and will help you meet your personal goals. Our PWCS counselors, teachers, and administrators will work with you to ensure your continued success in meeting graduation requirements and to be certain that your 2021-22 academic program meets your interests and needs. Sincerely, Steven L. Walts Superintendent of Schools 3 Acknowledgements Department of Student and Professional Learning Rita E. Goss – Associate Superintendent Steven L. Walts, Ed.D. Student Learning Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Bassett, Director Karima Wesselhoft, Supervisor – Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs Ed Stephenson, Ph.D., Supervisor – Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance Keith A. Imon Douglas Wright, Supervisor – Career and Technical Education Deputy Superintendent Brenda Bailey, Supervisor – Gifted Education Emily Utter, Supervisor of Health, Physical, and Driver Education Jeff Girvan, Supervisor – History and Social Science Rita E. Goss Elizabeth Davis, Supervisor – Language Arts Associate Superintendent Schenell Agee, Supervisor – Library Media Programs and Research for Student and Professional Amy Hickey, Supervisor – Mathematics Learning Julia Renberg, Supervisor – Science and Family Life Education Kelly Gardner, Supervisor – Student Activities Carol Bass, Supervisor – World Languages William G. Bixby Associate Superintendent Student Services for Middle Schools Rebekah Schlatter, Director Richmond Hill, Ed.D., Supervisor – Secondary Counseling and Student Support Services Michael A. Mulgrew Student Management and Alternative Programs Associate Superintendent Dara Dugger, Director for High Schools Special Education Michelle Roper, Ph.D., Director English Learner Programs and Services Lynmara Colón, Director Christina Lo, Supervisor – English Learning Instruction Information Technology Services AJ Phillips, Director Brett Helman, Supervisor – Virtual Prince William The full content of this guide is available online at pwcs.edu by selecting Students – High School Course Catalog. 4 Table of Contents Introduction Center for International Studies and Languages Grade Placement . 7 (Hylton High School) ............................51 Ways to Earn Credit ...............................8 Information Technology Program (Forest Park High School) ......................54 General Information The Cambridge Programme Grade-Point Values ................................10 (Brentsville District High School and Omitting a Grade for a High School Credit Potomac Senior High School) ..................57 Taken in Middle School ...........................10 International Baccalaureate Programme Schedule Changes .................................10 (Gar-Field High School and Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options .......10 Unity Reed High School) .......................60 Graduation Requirements ...........................15 Pathways to Global Citizenship Transfer Students ..................................16 (Gainesville High School) .......................64 Diploma Warranty ..................................17 Diploma Seals .....................................17 Virtual Prince William .......................67 Post-Secondary “Ready to Go” Checklist ..............18 General College Admission Information. .19 Courses and Descriptions Post-Secondary Planning Timeline. 21 Career and Technical Education . .69 Terminology ......................................24 Career and Technical Education Transfer Program ....70 Course Selection .................................26 Career and Technical Education Transport Program ...72 Dual Enrollment ..................................27 JROTC ..........................................83 Eligibility Requirements ............................30 English ..........................................99 English Learner (EL) Programs ..................... 106 Specialty Programs Fine and Performing Arts ......................... 108 Pre-Governor's School Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts (Osbourn Park High School). .32 World Language ..................................119 The Governor's School General Cross-Curricular. .127 (Innovation Park) ..............................34 Gifted Education ................................. 129 Advanced Placement Scholars Health and Physical Education. 130 (Patriot High School and Mathematics .................................... 138 Woodbridge High School) .....................37 Science ........................................ 146 Center for Applied Science, Interactive and Information Social Studies ................................... 156 Technology (CASIIT) Special Education ................................ 164 (Battlefield High School) .......................40 Student Assistants ............................... 166 The Center for Biotechnology and Engineering (Osbourn Park High School) ....................42 Appendix The Center for Environmental and Natural Sciences Weighted Courses ............................... 168 (Freedom High School) ........................46 Sample Course Schedules .........................171 The Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Sequential Electives ...............................172 (Colgan High School) ..........................49 List of Courses Offered ............................173 5 Make the Most of a World-Class School Division’s High School Program Making the transition to high school is an exciting and challenging time for students and their families. There are many options to choose from and a number of requirements to meet. In Prince William County Public Schools, we believe that all students should have a rigorous educational experience based on our World-Class curriculum that builds on what students have learned at home, in our community, and at school. The high school experience is designed to prepare students for future employment, further study at the college and university level, and to be effective citizens in our local, national, and global community. It consists of high quality diploma options, a wide choice of specialty programs, core required coursework, an array of elective offerings, and non-traditional options for earning credits. While academic programs form the core of our high school program, it is also important to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in the rich extra-curricular programs at all of our high schools. Where Do I Start? Academic Year Select the diploma type you wish to earn. Students The state requires that the regular academic year is at entering the 9th grade are strongly encouraged to least 180 days, divided into two semesters. Courses are consider the Advanced Studies Diploma option to generally one year in length, and students receive a final maintain the greatest number of options as they progress grade and one standard unit of credit at the end of the through their high school career. School counseling school year for each course successfully completed. services provide regular opportunities for families to Some courses, however, are individually designed for one evaluate student progress toward diploma requirements semester only. A one-semester course receives one-half and to make adjustments to the type of diploma selected. credit, upon successful completion. All Prince William County