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Department of Teaching and Learning Aaron C. Spence, Ed.D. Superintendent Office of K-12 and Gifted Programs Nicole M. DeVries, Ph.D., Director Marc A. Bergin, Ed.D. Stephanie Shook, Administrative Office Associate II Chief of Staff Office of Student Support Services Department of Alveta J. Green, Ed.D., Executive Director Teaching and Adrian J. Day, Director Learning Robert B. Jamison, Coordinator Kipp D. Rogers, Ph.D. Nancy Hollingsworth, Administrative Office Associate II Chief Academic Officer Jennavyne Pagan, Administrative Office Associate I

Office of Secondary Teaching and Learning Department of James M. Pohl, Ph.D., Executive Director Leadership Carla Y. Serex, Administrative Office Associate II Donald E. Robertson, Jr., Ph.D. Chief Officer Office of Technical and Career Education Daniel F. Keever Sara L. Lockett, Ed.D., Director Senior Executive Director Karen B. Boone, Administrative Office Associate II of High Schools

Cheryl R.Woodhouse Senior Executive Director of Middle Schools

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General Information Directory of Middle School Course Offerings Graduation Requirements...... 3 Courses are Arranged by Subject Area– Definitions...... 3 Special Notes ...... 17 Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options..... 4 Secondary Course Information...... 18 Test Requirements...... 8 Computer Skills ...... 21 Computer Education...... 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 22 Adding Courses ...... 11 Technical and Career Education ...... 21 Dropping Courses...... 11 Grading Scale...... 11 High School Curriculum General Information...... 23 Middle School Curriculum Academic ...... 23 General Information...... 12 Hybrid Schedule ...... 23 ...... 12 Academic and Career Planning...... 23 Registration...... 12 Registration...... 23 Academic and Career Planning...... 12 Placement/Promotion Procedure...... 23 Middle School Activity/Athletic Program...... 12 High School Course Information ...... 24 Types of Courses...... 12 Awards for Exemplary Performance...... 29 Middle School Structure...... 12 Access to Courses...... 30 Program of Studies...... 13 Full Day of School...... 30 Purging/Expunging Grades Athletic/Activity Participation...... 31 for Middle School Students...... 13 NCAA Eligibility...... 31 Promotion Standards...... 13 Homebound Services...... 33 NCAA Eligibility...... 14 Weighted Credit...... 33 Intervention/Remediation Programs...... 14 Alternative Methods for Homebound Services...... 14 Granting Standard Units of Credit...... 33 Distance Learning...... 14 Summer Program...... 33 Summer Program...... 14 Other Course Opportunities...... 34 Renaissance Academy Advanced Placement...... 34 Alternative Program Grades 6-8...... 15 Independent Study...... 35 Middle School Academic Program...... 15 Distance Learning...... 36 Gifted Education...... 15 Dual Enrollment...... 36 Old Donation School...... 16 Online Coursework via Advanced Academy Programs...... 16 Beach Digital Campus...... 36 The International Baccalaureate Virtual Virginia...... 37 Middle Program at Plaza Middle School ..... 16 Early College Scholars Program...... 37 Experiential Learning...... 38 Renaissance Academy Alternative Program Grades 9-12...... 40

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Gifted Education...... 42 Military ...... 85 The Governor’s School for the ...... 42 Technology Education...... 87 Academy Programs...... 42 Trade and Industrial Education...... 90 The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at ...... 42 Appendices The Global Studies and World Language APPENDIX A: Academy at ...... 45 Substitute Tests Approved for Verified Credit...... 91 The Health Academy APPENDIX B: at Bayside High School ...... 47 Virginia Board of Education Approved Industry The Legal Studies Academy Certifications and Occupational Competency at First Colonial High School...... 49 Assessments ...... 95 Governor’s STEM and Technology Academy APPENDIX C: at ...... 52 Sequential Electives ...... 99 Visual and Performing Arts Academy APPENDIX D: at Salem High School...... 55 Sequential Electives ...... 11 0 Advanced Academic Programs...... 56 International Baccalaureate Program at Princess Anne High School...... 56 Mathematics & Science Academy at ...... 59 International Baccalaureate Program at ...... 61 Technical and Career Education Centers ...... 63 Advanced Technology Center...... 63 Technical and Career Education Center...... 66

Directory of High School Course Offerings Courses are Arranged by Subject Area– Special Notes...... 70 Business and Information Technology...... 71 English as a Second Language (ESL)...... 73 Family and Consumer Sciences ...... 75 Gifted Education...... 77 Driver Education...... 78 Marketing Education...... 79 Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center..... 81 Hospitality & Tourism Management...... 82 Education for Employment...... 82

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of each student and his/her parent that requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma, and a Standard Diploma, are met. School counselors review graduation requirements with students annually, and the school counseling staff at each school is available to assist you. Please work closely with your child’s school counselor in making academic decisions for your child. To determine the graduation requirements for your child, you must consider both the type of diploma sought and the year your child first entered ninth grade.

Graduation Requirements The Virginia Board of Education establishes graduation requirements for all students in public schools. Virginia Beach City Public Schools bases its requirements on the Virginia Board of Education requirements. To receive a high school diploma, students must meet the minimum requirements for the Advanced time. When students below the ninth of 140 clock hours of instruction and Studies Diploma, the Standard grade successfully complete courses successful completion of the requirements Diploma, or an Applied Studies offered for credit in grades nine of the course. A semester course Diploma.These diploma programs are through twelve, credit is counted receives one-half credit. designed to ensure that students have toward meeting the standard units the skills and knowledge necessary to required for graduation. To earn Verified Unit of Credit continue educational options after high a verified unit of credit for the courses A verified unit of credit for graduation school or to enter the world of work. that have Standards of Learning (SOL) is based on a minimum of 140 Through elective choices, students tests, students must pass the course clock hours of instruction, successful have the opportunity to design a and achieve a passing score on the completion of the requirements course of study that best prepares end -of -course SOL test for that of the course, and a passing score them for different goals. Students are course or an identified substitute on the end-of-course Standards encouraged to consider both educational test as approved by the Virginia of Learning (SOL) test for that course. and career goals in selecting courses. Board of Education. Except for the sequential electives A state-approved substitute test that are required for the Standard Definitions may be used for specified SOL tests. Diploma, the requirements for (See the Substitute Tests section a student to earn a diploma shall Standard Unit of Credit in Appendix A.) be those in effect when that student The standard unit of credit for enters the ninth grade for the first graduation is based on a minimum (Continued on page 7)

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Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options In 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Board of Education adopted new graduation requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2018 - 2019 school year and beyond. Following are the new diploma options and requirements. Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Diploma The Advanced Studies Diploma requires twenty - six (26) The Standard Diploma requires twenty - two (22) credits for credits for students entering ninth grade in 2018 - 2019 students entering ninth grade in 2018- 2019 and beyond and and beyond and completion of one virtual course. Of the completion of one virtual course as well as earn Career and 26 credits, five (5) must be verified credits as follows: Technical Industry Certification. Of the 22 credits, five (5) must two (2) English, one (1) math, one (1) science, and be verified credits as follows: two (2) English, one (1) math, one one (1) social studies must have to graduate. (1) science, and one (1) social studies must have to graduate.

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA STANDARD DIPLOMA

English 9, 10, 11, 12 4 credits English 9, 10, 11, 12 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among Algebra I, least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the Geometry; Algebra Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II, or level of Algebra II.The Virginia Board of Education shall approve other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II.The courses to satisfy this requirement.) Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy Laborator y Science 4 credits this requirement.) (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Laborator y Science 3 credits course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include completion of the sequence of science courses requirement for course selections from at least two different science disciplines: the International Baccalaureate Diploma.The Virginia Board of Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.The Virginia Board Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. of Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. (Note: Oceanography and Astronomy are in the Earth (Note: Oceanography and Astronomy are in the Earth Science discipline.)1 Science discipline.)1 Histor y and Social Science 4 credits Histor y and Social Science 3 credits (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. History,Virginia and U.S. Government, and Virginia and U.S. History,Virginia and U.S. Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both.The one course in either world history or geography or both.The Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.)1 this requirement.)1 World Languages 3 credits (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be three Health and Physical Education 2 credits years of the same language or two years each of two languages.) World Languages, Fine Ar ts or Care er and Technical Ed 2 2 credits Health and Physical Education 2 credits Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit Fine Ar ts or Career and Technical Education 1 credit Advanced Placement, Honors, or International Baccalaureate Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit Course or Career and Technical Education Credential Vir tual Course (obtained through coursework) Vir tual Course (obtained through coursework) Training in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonar y Resuscitation Training in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonar y Resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (obtained through coursework) (obtained through coursework) Required Courses 23 CREDITS Required Courses 18 CREDITS Elective Courses 3 CREDITS Elective Courses1 4 CREDITS TOTAL 26 CREDITS (Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the Standards of Quality.) TOTAL 22 CREDITS

1 Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency 1 Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assess- assessment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized ment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry industry or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential, or license for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential, or license for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) either a science either or history and social science verified credit when the certification license, or credential confers more than one verified credit.The examination a science or history and social science verified credit when the certification license, or credential confers more than one verified credit. or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify student achievement. The examination or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify 2 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 201 1 - 2012 and beyond. Pursuant to Section 22.1253:13:4. Code of Virginia student achievement. 4 credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. GENERAL INFORMATION

Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options In 2016, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Board of Education adopted new graduation requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 2016 -2017 and 2017- 2018 school years. Following are the new diploma options and requirements. Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Diploma The Advanced Studies Diploma requires twenty-six (26) The Standard Diploma requires twenty-two (22) credits for credits for students entering ninth grade in 2016-2017 students entering ninth grade in 2016-2017 and 2017 - 2 018. and 2017 - 2018 and completion of one virtual course. Students must complete one virtual course as well as earn Of the 26 credits, nine (9) must be verified credits as Career and Technical Industry Certification. Of the 22 credits, follows: two (2) English, two (2) math, two (2) science, six (6) must be verified credits as follows: two (2) English, two (2) social studies, and one (1) student-selected test one (1) math, one (1) science, one (1) social studies, and students must have to graduate. one (1) student-selected test students must have to graduate.

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA STANDARD DIPLOMA

English 9,10,11, 12 4 credits English 9, 10, 11, 12 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at east three different course selections from among Algebra I, least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the Geometry; Algebra Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II,or level of Algebra II. The Virginia Board of Education shall approve other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The courses to satisfy this requirement.) Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy Laboratory Science 4 credits this requirement.) (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Laboratory Science 3 credits course selections from at least three different science disciplines (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include from among: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or course selections from at least two different science disciplines: completion of the sequence of science courses required for the Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The Virginia Board International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Virginia Board of of Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. (Note: Oceanography and Astronomy are in the Earth (Note: Oceanography and Astronomy are in the Earth Science discipline.)1 1 Science discipline.) History and Social Science 3 credits History and Social Science 4 credits (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. History, Virginia and U.S. Government, and Virginia and U.S. History, Virginia and U.S. Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.)1 this requirement.)1 Health and Physical Education 2 credits World Languages 3 credits World Languages, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed 2 2 credits (Credits earned for this requirement shall be three years of the (Credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit same language or two years each of two languages.) in fine or performing arts or career and technical education.) Health and Physical Education 2 credits Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 1 credit Virtual Course (obtained through coursework) Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit CTE Industry Certification Virtual Course (obtained through coursework) Training in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (CPR), and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Required Courses 18 CREDITS Required Courses 23 CREDITS Elective Courses1 4 CREDITS Elective Courses 3 CREDITS (Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the Standards of Quality.) TOTAL 26 CREDITS TOTAL 22 CREDITS

1 Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assess- 1 Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assess- ment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, ment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential, or license for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) either a science Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential, or license for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) either a science or history and social science verified credit when the certification, license, or credential confers more than one verified credit.The examination or or history and social science verified credit when the certification, license, or credential confers more than one verified credit. The examination occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify student achievement. or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify student achievement. 2 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Pursuant to Section 22.1- 253.13:4, Code of Virginia 5 credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. GENERAL INFORMATION

Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Students Entering Ninth Grade for the First Time between 2013 - 2014 and 2015 - 2016 The Commonwealth of Virginia's Board of Education adopted new graduation Standard Diploma requirements for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time The Standard Diploma requires twenty-two (22) credits for students who between 2013 -2014 and 2015 -2016. The Modified Standard Diploma is entered ninth grade between 2013-2014 and 2015-2016. Students must being phased out, but will remain the same for students who entered ninth complete one virtual course as well as earn a Career and Technical Industry grade BEFORE 2013-2014. Certification. Of the 22 credits, six (6) must be verified credits as follows: two (2) English, one (1) math, one (1) science, one (1) social studies, and one Advanced Studies Diploma (1) student-selected test students must have to graduate. The Advanced Studies Diploma requires twenty-six (26) credits for students who entered ninth grade for the first time between 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 and completion of one virtual course. Of the 26 credits, nine (9) must be verified STANDARD DIPLOMA credits as follows: two (2) English, two (2) math, two (2) science, two (2) social English 9, 10, 11, 12 4 credits studies, and one (1) student-selected test students must have to graduate. Mathematics 3 credits ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; English 9,10,11, 12 4 credits Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Mathematics 4 credits Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among Algebra I, this requirement.) Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the Laboratory Science 3 credits level of Algebra II.The Virginia Board of Education shall approve (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include courses to satisfy this requirement.) course selections from at least two different science disciplines: Laboratory Science 4 credits Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The Virginia Board (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include of Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. course selections from at least three different science disciplines (N o t e : Oc e a n o g r a p h y an d As t r o n o m y ar e in th e Ea r th from among: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or Sc i e n c e di s c i p l i n e . ) 1 completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Virginia Board of History and Social Science 3 credits Education shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include (Note: Oceanography and Astronomy are in the Earth Virginia and U.S. History, Virginia and U.S. Government, and Science discipline.) 1 one course in either world history or geography or both. The History and Social Science 4 credits Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include this requirement.)1 Virginia and U.S. History, Virginia and U.S. Government, and Health and Physical Education 2 credits two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Virginia Board of Education shall approve courses to satisfy World Languages, Fine Arts 2 credits this requirement.)1 or Career and Technical Education2 World Languages 3 credits Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit (Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be three Virtual Course (obtained through coursework) years of the same language or two years each of two languages.) CTE Industry Certification Health and Physical Education 2 credits Fine Arts or Career and 1 credit Required Courses 18 CREDITS Technical Education Elective Courses 4 CREDITS (C o u r s e s to sa t i s f y th i s re q u i r e m e n t sh a l l in c l u d e at le a s t tw o Economics and Personal Finance 1 credit se q u e n t i a l el e c t i v e s as re q u i r e d by th e St a n d a r d s of Qu a l i t y. ) Virtual Course (obtained through coursework) TOTAL 22 CREDITS Required Courses 23 CREDITS 1 Students who complete a career and technica l educationa l program sequence and pass an Elective Courses 3 CREDITS examinat ion or occupationa l competency assessment in a career and technica l education field that TOTAL 26 CREDITS confers certificat ion or an occupationa l competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professiona l associat ion or acquires a professiona l license in a career and technica l education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certificat ion, competency credential, 1 Students who complete a career and technica l educational program sequence and pass an or license, for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) either a science or history and social examinat ion or occupationa l competency assessment in a career and technica l education field that science verified credit when the certificat ion, license, or credential confers more than one verified confers certificat ion or an occupationa l competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade credit. The examinat ion or occupationa l competency assessment must be approved by the Virginia or professiona l associat ion or acquires a professiona l license in a career and technica l education Board of Education as an additiona l test to verify student achievement. field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certificat ion, competency credential, 2 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011 - 2012 and beyond: Pursuant to or license, for (i) the student selected verified credit and (ii) either a science or history and social Section 22.1-253 .1 3:4, Code of Virginia, credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit science verified credit when the certificat ion, license, or credential confers more than one verified in fine or performing arts or career and technica l education. credit. The examinat ion or occupationa l competency assessment must be approved by the Virginia Board of Education as an additiona l test to verify student achievement. 6 GENERAL INFORMATION

(Continued from page 3) Student-Selected Test A student-selected test for verified credit may come from any end-of- course SOL test that is not already satisfying a required verified credit or tests in computer science, technology, or other areas as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education. (See the Substitute Tests section in Appendix A.) Student-selected tests may also come from the successful completion of a technical and career education course in combination with a passing score on a Virginia Board of Education approved industry credential. (See Virginia Board of Education Approved Industry Certifications, Appendix B.)

Two student-selected verified credits will be awarded for passing an industry credential; and • The student meets the career and technical education concentration or specialization course requirements for program completer. • The student earns at least two standard units of credit in the career and technical education concentration or specialization. • The student may substitute one of these verified credits for a verified credit in either science or history/social science.

Sequential Electives Sequential electives are defined as two years of study in a focused sequence of elective courses leading to further education or preparation for employment. Students who are pursuing the Standard Diploma must complete two sequential credits.

Fine Arts The following courses will meet the fine arts graduation requirement: all courses, all music courses, all drama courses, Visual Language, and designated courses in the gifted program. The course taken to satisfy the fine arts requirement may also serve as one of the two courses required to satisfy the sequential electives requirement.

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Fine Arts or Career Technical Education All technical and career education courses and designated courses in the gifted program will meet the career technical education graduation requirement. The course taken to satisfy the fine arts or career technical education requirement may also serve as one of the two courses required to satisfy the sequential electives requirement. Technical and Career Education Industry Credentialing Technical and career education industry credentialing can only be achieved by successful completion of Technical and Career Education coursework, which will enable students to participate in Virginia Board of Education approved assess- ments for industry credentialing. Students who earn these credentials in year-long classes are eligible to earn verified disabilities in earning the standard and verified credits credits toward graduation requirements. required to graduate with a Standard Diploma. Credit accommodations for the Standard Diploma shall be determined by the student’s Individualized Education Test Requirements Program (IEP) or Section 504 team, including the student In addition to course requirements, the Virginia Board where appropriate, at any point after the student’s eighth of Education has prescribed testing standards for grade year. The school must secure the informed written graduation from high school to ensure students have consent of the parent/guardian and the student, as mastered the skills that are necessary for success in appropriate, to choose credit accommodations after school and preparation for life. review of the student’s academic history and full disclosure of the student’s options. Standards of Learning Tests Students must take all applicable end-of - course SOL tests Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to following course instruction. Students who successfully receive credit accommodations for the Standard Diploma: complete a course and who achieve a passing score on end-of - course SOL test or a state approved substitute a. Student must have a current IEP or Section test for that course shall be awarded a verified credit. 504 plan with standards-based content goals. End-of- course tests that are available are listed in the chart on page 10. b. Student has a disability that precludes him or her from achieving and progressing commensurate with Testing Accommodations grade level expectations, but is learning on grade Testing accommodations may be available to students level content. with disabilities who have IEPs, Section 504 plans, or students with limited English proficiency. Details of c. Student needs significant instructional supports testing accommodations for the SOL Program are to access grade level SOL content and to available at each high school. show progress.

Credit Accommodations d. Based on multiple objective measures of past Students with disabilities under IDEA or Section 504 performance, student might not be expected to may be eligible for credit accommodations. Credit achieve the required standard and verified units accommodations provide alternatives for students with of credit within the standard time frame.

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required of transfer students from private or out-of- END -OF -COURSE STANDARDS OF LEARNING state schools will vary depending on when the transfer Available for Verified Credit student registers. The term “beginning” in the following document means within the first twenty (20) hours of English* Mathematics Science Social Studies instruction per course, and the term “during” means after the first twenty (20) hours of instruction. Reading Algebra I Earth World History Science to 1500 A.D. Writing Geometry Biology World History SUMMARY CHART OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Algebra II from 1500 A.D. For students entering the 9th grade for the for the first Chemistry time in 2011 2012 through 2017 2018 school years World Advanced Studies Diploma Geography Standard Unit of Credits Verified Unit of Credits Virginia and U.S. History 26 2 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, *Associated with grade 11 English courses. 1 Student-Selected Test

Summary Charts Standard Diploma Credit and test requirements for graduation are summa- rized in the End-Of-Course Standards Of Learning chart. Standard Unit of Credits Verified Unit of Credits

Transfer Students 22 2 English, 1 Math, Students who transfer from other Virginia public school 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, systems must meet the same requirements as Virginia 1 Student-Selected Test Beach City Public Schools students. The verified credits

SUMMARY CHART OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS For students entering the 9th grade for the first time in 2018 2019 and beyond

Advanced Studies Diploma

Standard Unit of Credits Verified Unit of Credits

26 2 English,1 Math, 1 Science,1 Social Studies

Standard Diploma

Standard Unit of Credits Verified Unit of Credits

22 2 English,1 Math, 1 Science,1 Social Studies

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Transfer Students schools will vary depending on when the transfer student Students who transfer from other Virginia public school registers. The term “beginning in the following chart means systems must meet the same requirements as Virginia within the first twenty (20) hours of instruction per course, Beach City Public Schools students. The verified credits and the term “during” means after the first twenty (20) required of transfer students from private or out-of-state hours of instruction.

VERIFIED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING INTO VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEFORE 2018 2019 SCHOOL YEAR

Grade Level Student Enters Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Virginia Beach City Public Schools During ninth or the beginning No change in requirements No change in requirements of During tenth or the beginning 1 English, 1 mathematics, 2 English,1 mathematics, of 1 social studies, and 1 science 1 social studies,1 science, and 1 student-selected test During eleventh or the beginning 1 English and 1 English and of twelfth grade 1 student-selected test 3 student-selected tests During twelfth grade If Virginia diploma requirements If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or the should award the diploma or the student can request that the local student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Department of Education.

VERIFIED CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING INTO VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018 2019 SCHOOLYEAR AND BEYOND

Grade Level Student Enters Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Virginia Beach City Public Schools During ninth or the beginning No change in requirements No change in requirements of tenth grade During tenth or the beginning No change in requirements No change in requirements of eleventh grade During eleventh or the beginning 1 English and 1 mathematics 1 English and 1 mathematics of twelfth grade During twelfth grade If Virginia diploma requirements If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or the should award the diploma or the student can request that the local student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia Department of Education.

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Computer Education Adding Courses Dropping Courses Computer technology is integrated For classes on alternate day block A year course dropped on or after the into the instructional program by scheduling, no student may elect to first official day of the second grading classroom teachers as directed by add a year course after the course period must be counted as an “E” and the Virginia Standards of Learning for has been in session for 8 class included in class rank. A semester computer/technology. This integration days. No student may elect to add course dropped on or after the is accomplished by using available a semester course after the course second day after the issuance of computers, tablets, or BYOD within has been in session for 4 class days. progress reports must be counted the classroom or scheduling activities No student may add a nine -week as an “E” and included in class rank. in the computer resource lab and course after the course has been The dropped course is recorded as library media center. in session for 2 class days. Withdrawn/Failing “W.”

Students receive instruction in the For classes on a 4x4 block schedule, Grading Scale operation of a computer, basic no student may elect to add a year The chart below indicates the keyboard awareness, basic word course after the course has been in numerical scale approved by the processing, database and spreadsheet session for 15 class days. No student School Board for use in the Virginia operation, and interaction with may add a semester course after Beach City Public Schools. computer -assisted instructional the course has been in session for A 93-100 B- 80-82 D+ 67-69 software. Students may also have 8 class days. No student may add A- 90-92 C+ 77-79 D 64-66 the opportunity to use programs a nine -week course after the course B+ 87-89 C 73-76 E below 64 for generating and using computer has been in session for 4 class days. B 83-86 C- 70-72 graphics, multimedia, and the Internet.

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General Information to ensure all students are college average each semester. Students who The information in this guide is and career ready upon graduation. do not meet the grade point average designed to assist students and Academic and Career Planning is a requirement in a given semester and parents with the selection of courses student-driven, adult-supported process who wish to participate have the option for the sixth, seventh, and eighth in which students create and cultivate to use a waiver available to them one grades and to provide information their own unique and information-based semester during the middle school for long -range planning. visions for post -secondary success. years, providing that all other Through self-exploration, career eligibility requirements are met. Students and parents are encouraged exploration, and skill development to study this publication and talk with students will be equipped to accomplish Types of Courses school counselors and teachers. their personalized goals. Students Course choices in the sixth, seventh, will be encouraged to explore their Core Courses and eighth grades greatly influence academic and career options during Core courses include English, mathematics, decisions in the high school program. the middle school years. For more science, and social studies. They meet information regarding the academic for thirty -six (36) weeks. Academic Year and career planning process, please The regular academic year is at least contact your child’s school counselor. Exploratory Courses 183 days, divided into four nine-week Exploratory courses include classes periods or two 18 -week semesters. Middle School such as art, computer skills, music, Courses are generally one year in Activity/Athletic Program exploratory world languages, length, and students receive a final exploratory teen living, and technology To ensure that all students have the grade at the end of the school year education. They meet for nine (9), opportunity to participate in activities for each course. eighteen (18), or thirty -six (36) weeks. based on their interest and needs, two Registration programs are available in the middle Elective Courses schools: Intramural and Interscholastic. At registration time, students will be Elective courses include classes such The Intramural Program is available to given information concerning course as world languages, digital applications, all students with activities determined selection for the coming year. The and health and physical education 8. by each school’s interest.The activity information in this guide should be They meet for eighteen (18) or program also provides for clubs, used in planning a program of studies. thirty -six (36) weeks. organizations, and special interest The courses listed will be included activities; such as yearbooks, newspa- in the curriculum for the 2019 -2020 Middle School Structure per, Student Cooperative Association, school year if there is sufficient Students in grades six through and student recognition programs. enrollment and available staff. Grade eight will be grouped into Core Teams. levels listed for exploratory/elective The Core Team is an organizational The Virginia Beach School Board courses indicate the grade(s) in pattern of the middle schools in which and the Virginia Beach Middle School which the course may be taken. teachers share the same students, League regulate each school’s inter- and the same planning time. Each scholastic competition program. In Academic and teacher in the Core Team will be order to participate in an interscholas- Career Planning responsible for teaching one or more tic competition for the first semester, a Virginia Beach City Public Schools of the required subjects. student must have passed five subjects is committed to empowering every the immediately preceding year. To student to become a life -long learner Students in English, mathematics, and participate in the second semester, a who is a responsible, productive and science courses are grouped based on student must have passed five subjects engaged citizen within the global several criteria including standardized the immediately preceding semester. community. And, as it relates to test scores, previous grades, teacher In addition, students will be required academic and career planning, we will recommendations, and parental to earn at least a 2.0 grade point work with families and stakeholders requests. All of these factors are 12 MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM considered in making class assign- • Science credit from a lower level course ments that are appropriate for each • Social Studies after successfully completing the individual student. Questions about • Exploratory or higher level(s) of the course will placement should be discussed with • Elective not be permitted to do so without the student’s present teacher and expunging all subsequent courses with the school counselor at the There are four (4) required courses in that sequence. middle school. plus exploratory courses which are • Once the principal receives a eighteen (18) or thirty -six (36) weeks request for the purging of such Program of Studies in length and electives which are grade and credit, the student's For rising 6th,7th, and 8th eighteen (18) or thirty-six (36) weeks permanent transcript will be grade students in length. altered so that the course, grade and credit are not reflected. Sixth Grade ~ • A student dropping a course Middle School Core Teams Purging/Expunging Grades pursuant to this subsection is • Language Arts for Middle School Students still required to meet the prescribed • Mathematics High school credit -bearing courses graduation requirements set forth • Science taken in middle school will count in Policy 5-30 and Regulation • Social Studies toward meeting the credits required 5-30.1; where a course has been • Health and Physical Education for graduation. dropped, a course fulfilling the • Exploratory graduation requirement must be Based on School Board Regulation successfully completed at the There are five (5) required courses 5-26.2, the grades of middle school middle school or high school level. plus exploratory courses which are students who take credit -bearing • A student who has a grade purged nine (9), eighteen (18), or thirty-six courses can be purged if certain from his/her record, but passes (36) weeks in length. procedures are followed. the related end -of -course SOL test, will not be required to retake Seventh Grade ~ • The parent/guardian of a middle the SOL test to earn verified credit Middle School Core Teams school student taking a high if he/she successfully repeats the • English school credit -bearing course(s) related course. • Mathematics may request that the grade for • Science such course or courses be purged Promotion Standards • Social Studies from the student’s transcript and Students in grades six, seven and • Health and Physical Education that the student not earn high eight are promoted to the next • Exploratory or school credit for the course. grade on the basis of earning passing • Elective • A written request or completed final grades in the core subjects of form for the purging/expunging of language arts, mathematics, science, There are five (5) required courses grades pursuant to this regulation and social studies and a passing final plus exploratory courses which are must be presented to the middle grade in one of the following program nine (9), eighteen (18), or thirty -six school building principal on or areas: health/physical education or (36) weeks in length or electives before July 15 of the school year the equivalent of a full -year course which are eighteen (18) or thirty -six immediately following completion in the exploratories/electives with (36) weeks in length. of the 8th grade school year. consideration of the following factors: EXCEPTION: In a sequential Eighth Grade ~ program such as a world • academic performance; Middle School Core Teams language where one course must • ability level; • English precede the next, students who • attendance in conjunction with • Mathematics choose to purge or expunge the poor classroom performance;

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• chronological age in relation to documents remediation efforts certified teachers. Information the normal grade/age group; and time commitments, and fosters may be obtained and referrals made • prior retentions; parental community involvement. by parents or guardians through • delayed/advanced physical Specific programs include, but are the guidance office at the student’s development; not limited to, SOL/academic support home school. • maturity in emotional and classes or core team remediation for social development; language arts and mathematics, an Distance Learning

• work and study habits; intensive reading program, and individ- Virginia Beach middle schools are

• student and parent attitude; ual school-based remediation activities. equipped with Distance Learning Labs For further information, contact the • parental support; allowing courses to be taught through principal or school improvement • SOL test scores at the end of videoconferencing through the Quality grade 8 (for promotion to grade 9). specialist at your child’s school. Connection program.This technology provides students the opportunity to NCAA Eligibility Homebound Services enroll in courses for which enrollment Homebound instruction is designed To play sports in NCAA Division I or II, is insufficient to offer the course at to provide continuity of educational a student must graduate from high the home school. A list of each services between the classroom school and successfully complete school’s Distance Learning offerings and home for students who, for a a core curriculum of at least 16 is available in the guidance office. documented medical reason, are (Division I) or 16 (Division II) courses. Students selecting these courses confined to the home and are unable Eighth grade middle school credit- should be aware that they are broad- to attend school for a period of twenty bearing courses can be used to cast via two -way video and two-way consecutive days or more. It is not satisfy core -course requirements. audio within a closed webconferencing intended to replace a regular school (See page for NCAA Eligibility system. Each class originates from program. Approved students typically Requirements.) one of the division schools and is

receive services for four to six weeks received by one or more other schools. after documentation is received from Intervention/ a physician or licensed clinical Courses that have been sent include:

Remediation Programs psychologist. Hours of instruction Exploratory French, German,

Students with significant deficiencies may vary depending on a student’s , Japanese, French I and II, in reading and mathematics will be schedule and the availability of Geometry, German I, Japanese I and II, required to enroll in the appropriate Latin I and II, Russian I and II lab/course for remediation activities. The Intervention/Remediation Program complies with Standard Summer Program 22.1 - 253.13:1 Standard 1.D., July The middle school summer program 2010, of the Standards of Quality. is designed for students in grades six, The purpose of the program is to seven, and eight, who have not met reduce the number of students who the middle school promotion standard score in the bottom quartile on during the regular school year. The Virginia Assessment Program Tests, promotion standard requires that or fail to succeed in language arts students pass five (5) classes or mathematics or both sections (language arts, mathematics, as defined in the curricula. The science, social studies, plus either program provides for identification health and physical education or of students, prescribes prevention/ exploratory/elective courses) to be intervention techniques as well as promoted to the next grade level. acceleration and remediation practices,

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If students need to successfully repeat Students are recommended for Old Donation School, or students only one or two of the required courses placement by school administrators, may choose to remain in their home to be eligible for promotion to the next parents, or the Office of Student schools and receive gifted instruction grade level, then they should attend Leadership. An individualized plan for through the collaborative work of summer school. Middle school each student, the Alternative Contract cluster teachers and the gifted students will be allowed to enroll in for Excellence (ACE), is designed resource teacher. Either option allows no more than two repeat courses collaboratively by academy staff, gifted students to work to their poten- during the summer. Only one repeat parents, and the student to ensure tial through curricular opportunities course may be taken per session. that each student meets his/her emphasizing differentiated curriculum Students who have not met promotion educational goals. Multiple instructional and instruction and the use of standards or have not passed a state options support seamless student strategies designed especially to raise assessment may be required to enroll transitions to additional programs the level of challenge. The resource- in available summer remediation within Renaissance Academy or cluster program promotes optimum programs for language arts and in a comprehensive school. understanding of the needs of gifted mathematics. In addition, remedial children for all school staff. Gifted summer school programs are Middle School students interact with their teachers, available to provide extra support to Academic Program classmates, and gifted peers in a qualifying students. All middle school The Renaissance Academy Middle heterogeneous grouping, while summer programs are subject to School Academic Program is attaining benefits through the sufficient enrollment and availability specifically designed to build on modification of content, process, of certified teaching staff. students’ strengths with the ultimate product, and learning environment. goal of remediating their academic Students in each middle school have Renaissance Academy needs through rigorous and relevant the opportunity to take advanced instruction.This environment provides classes in English, science, and Alternative Programs students the individualized attention mathematics and may begin a world (Grades 6-8) and focused assistance they need language. The pace in these classes The Renaissance Academy offers based on their individual academic is rapid, and students explore subjects students in grades 6-8 a comprehen- needs.The program operates as a in great depth and with intensity. sive instruction that merges life skills school with-in-a-school and focuses on Selection of these courses in middle necessary for success in the 21st developmental needs with the ultimate school affords students the opportunity century with existing Virginia Beach City goal of grade level performance. to take advanced classes in high Public Schools curricula. Students can Students are afforded the opportunities school, whether as part of advanced expect a rigorous academic curriculum to form supportive relationships with placement curricula, in high school which promotes the development of fellow students and staff, given the academy programs, or in advanced self-determination, responsibility, and small class sizes of 15 students or less. academic programs. integrity in a learning environment that fosters in each individual a sense of For additional information on the Middle school students identified as self-esteem and importance to society. referral process, contact the gifted in dance will have opportunities The innovative educational environment Renaissance Academy at for talent development through a provides flexible learning opportunities 757- 648-5911. one -day -a -week program for dance to support student success. Age- education at Old Donation School. All appropriate direct intervention that Gifted Education sixth through eighth grade students addresses student social-emotional identified as gifted in visual arts who behavior concerns will be provided Intellectually gifted students attending wish to participate in the Gifted Visual using character education components. middle schools have a variety of Arts Program will attend Virginia Leadership skills fundamental to program options to consider. Students Beach Middle School full -time. student achievement are embedded may apply for admission to the Students must apply to the Gifted throughout the curricula. gifted middle school program at Visual Arts or Gifted Dance Education 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Program. All middle schools, including completion of these courses. Because Middle School, and 9th and 10 th Old Donation School, may offer a world language is required of all grade students completing the final extended -day and after -school students in the school’s middle level two years of the MYP at Princess programs. program, an extended day allows Anne High School. participation in elective courses. The Old Donation School school’s commitment to nurturing Program focus is on interdisciplinary, Old Donation School is a full-time student interests is evidenced through thematic instruction that promotes school for intellectually gifted students classes such as chorus, orchestra, international understanding and in grades two through eight. Students band, theater, computers, art, and responsible citizenship. All students must apply to Old Donation School, other specialized courses. who enjoy learning and have a deep be accepted, and demonstrate Virginia and abiding interest in the world Beach residency in order to attend. Extracurricular activities may around them as well as a desire to include options such as Forensics, explore the many opportunities the Applications are due in early February. Debate, Academic Challenge, SCA, specialized IB curricula offer should Contact the guidance office at 757- and several other clubs in which consider applying to the Middle Years 648 - 3267 for program information. students have special interests. The Program. Students must apply to The curriculum at Old Donation School school does not offer a competitive the Middle Years Program and be is developed with the Virginia Beach sports program; however, students accepted in order to attend. Instructional Objectives and the routinely participate on athletic teams Applications are due in early February. Virginia Standards of Learning as the at their neighborhood middle schools. foundation. The school’s teachers, Students also participate in the The Middle Years Program curriculum specialists and administrators work Presidential Service Award Program is organized around three major collaboratively to create a conceptual- (grades 2-8) and Capstone (grade 8) concepts: Intercultural Awareness, ly-based curriculum that is rich, as components of the school’s Holistic Education and Communication. engaging, and supportive of student commitment to nurturing service Students take a balanced curriculum inquiry. Instruction is differentiated to learning, encouraging students to for each of the five years of the meet the diverse needs of all students use their gifts and talents to better program. Eight subject areas, of and is created using methods that their community and their world. equal importance, make up the yearly are widely accepted in the field of program of study. The subject areas gifted education as appropriate for are as follows: English, mathematics, academically advanced students. Advanced science, social studies, physical Academic Programs education and health, performing arts Students selected to attend the middle and/or visual arts, design, and school program (grades 6-8) are The International Baccalaureate world language. Students must choose required to take English, mathematics, Middle Years Program at a world language for the duration of science, social studies, health and Plaza Middle School the program. Students have the physical education, world language, Catherine B. Susewind, Coordinator opportunity to leave middle school and an elective class. Students are The International Baccalaureate (IB) with numerous high school credits. required to take a world language Middle Years Program (MYP) is a Students may receive credit for up each year they attend. Students program of study that encourages to three years of a world language, select from among Latin, Spanish students to pursue an academic and Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth and or French. rigorous curriculum while providing Science upon successful completion a natural progression to the high of each course. Additional credits can In addition to these language credits, school IB Diploma Program at be earned for other elective offerings. all students receive credit toward Princess Anne High School. The graduation for Algebra I, Geometry, MYP extends over five years with and Earth Science upon successful grades 6, 7, and 8 attending Plaza

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A unique feature of the program is interscholastic sports. Plaza Middle • Information in the curriculum that it extends beyond the traditional School offers a full spectrum guide reflects Standards of curriculum to include immersion into of clubs and sports. Accreditation adopted by the six Global Contexts: identities and Virginia Board of Education. relationships, orientation in space and Actions by the General Assembly time, personal and cultural expression, Directory of Course or the Virginia Board of Education scientific and technical innovation, Offerings for Middle may necessitate changes in School globalization and sustainability, fairness Board policies and regulations. If and development.These six themes School (Arranged by changes occur, they will be are embedded in all subject areas Subject Area) communicated to students and creating a spiraling, concept-based parents as soon as possible. curriculum. Special Notes • All courses will be offered in every (*) Denotes courses taken in Students in the Middle Years middle school, except as noted in which students earn standard units Program are considered important the guide. Students and parents of credit upon successful completion and essential members of the Plaza should note that each course must of the course. Middle School community. Therefore, have sufficient enrollment to be MYP students are encouraged to take assigned a teacher, and appropri- part in extracurricular activities that ately endorsed staff must include clubs, intramural sports and be available.

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Secondary Course Information

In the table below, you will find links to the course documents for each secondary offering for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. To learn more about a course you and/or your child is interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Core English 6 6 Core English 7 7 Core English 8 8 Advanced English 6 6 Advanced English 7 7 Advanced English 8 8 Independent Reading MS Students 6 - 8 Reading Skills for the College Bound 8 Science 6 6 Life Science 7 7 Earth Science 8 8 Advanced Science 6 6 Advanced Science 7 7 Social Studies 6 6 Social Studies 7 7 Social Studies 8 8 Mathematics 6 6 Mathematics 7 7 Mathematics 8 8 Advanced Mathematics 6 6 Advanced Mathematics 7 7 Pre - Algebra 6 Algebra I, Part 1 8 Algebra I, Part 2 8 Algebra I, Honors 7 - 8 Geometry, Honors 8 Art 6 6 Art 7 7 Art 8 8

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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Advanced Art 8 8 Band 6 6 Band 7 7 Band 8 8 Chorus 6 6 Chorus 7 7 Concert Chorus 8/ Vocal Ensemble 8 8 Girls Chorus 8 and/or Mixed Chorus 8 8 Beginning Orchestra 6 6 Beginning Orchestra 7 7 Beginning Orchestra 8 8 Exploratory French 6 or 7 Exploratory German 6 or 7 Exploratory Japanese 6 or 7 Exploratory Latin 6 or 7 Exploratory Spanish 6 or 7 French I 7 - 8 French I (Plaza Middle School and Old Donation only) 6 French II (Plaza Middle School and Old Donation only) 7 French II 8 French III (Plaza Middle School and Old Donation only) 8 German I 7 - 8 German II 8 Japanese I (Old Donation School only) 6 Japanese I 7 - 8 Japanese II (Old Donation School only) 7 Japanese II 8 Latin I (Old Donation School only) 6 Latin I 7 - 8 Latin II (Old Donation School only) 7 Latin II 8 Latin III (Old Donation School only) 8

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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Spanish I (Great Neck, Landstown, Plaza, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne, Old Donation MS only) 6 Spanish I 8 Spanish II (Great Neck, Landstown, Plaza, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne, Old Donation MS only) 7 Spanish II 8 Spanish III (Great Neck, Landstown, Plaza, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne, Old Donation MS only) 8 Health and Physical Education 6 6 Health and Physical Education 7 7 Health and Physical Education 8 8

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Computer Skills In the table below, you will find a list of courses for middle school Computer Skills for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

MS COMPUTER SKILLS Grade Level Foundations of Creative Coding and Computer Solutions I (BE 3215) 6 - 8 Advanced Creative Coding and Computer Solutions (BE 3217) 7 - 8 Creative Coding and Computer Solutions II (BE 3216) 6 - 8 Digital Applications (BE 6617)* 7 - 8 Desktop/ Multimedia Presentations (BE 6630)* 7 - 8

*Course carries high school credit.

English as a Second Language (ESL) English as a Second Language (ESL) (LA 1113) Grades 6 thru 8 English as a Second Language classes are offered to students whose home language is other than English and who have limited English proficiency. The purpose of the course is to assist students in acquiring the communication skills necessary to participate successfully in the mainstream classroom. In this elective course, English core instruction is sheltered by ESL teachers who preview essential understandings and the critical vocabulary necessary for student comprehension. Instruction is designed to meet the needs of students at various levels of English proficiency (1.0 - 5.9) in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Technical and Career Education In the table below, you will find a list of courses for middle school Technical and Career Education offerings for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

MS TECHNICAL & CAREER EDUCATION Grade Level Career Skills (HE 8252) 8 Financial Skills (HE 6121) 7 Exploratory Teen Living 6 (HE 8204) 6 Exploratory Teen Living 7 (HE 8207) 7 Exploratory Teen Living 8 (HE 8210) 8 Technology Education 6 (TE 8481) 6 Technology Education 7 (TE 8482) 7 Technology Education 8 (TE 8483) 8

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General Information and II, and/or Geometry Parts I and II Registration The information in this guide is may have the option of taking these Courses listed will be included in designed to help students and courses on a 4x4 semester schedule. the curriculum for the 2019 -2020 parents with the selection of courses The standard student course load in school year if there is sufficient for ninth through twelfth grades. all high schools for the Hybrid schedule enrollment and available staff. Grade Students should study this publication is eight credits. Some students may levels listed for courses indicate the and consult with their parents, school be permitted to take six or seven grade(s) in which the course is counselors, and teachers in planning courses based on other academic normally taken. All students will be their individual program of study. offerings such as enrollment at the expected to maintain the full -day School counselors can help with Advanced Technology Center, Career schedule of classes required to meet planning by reviewing test scores and Technical Center, a student's the minimum standards necessary and records of past achievements academic progress, or a student's for graduation and Virginia Board and by discussing current interests and individualized educational plan (IEP). of Education regulations. long-term goals. School counselors The majority of students will follow also have up -to -date information the A/B schedule format. Requests Placement/ available about various training programs, to enroll in more than eight courses Promotion Procedure schools, colleges, universities, and will be reviewed by the superintendent Recommendations concerning employment possibilities. or the superintendent's designee. instructional placement of students are the responsibility of the teacher Academic Year Academic and and other professional staff directly The regular academic year is at least Career Planning involved with the students. The final 183 days, divided into two semesters. Virginia Beach City Public Schools decision concerning placement, Courses are generally one year in is committed to empowering every however, rests with the principal. length, and students receive a final student to become a life -long learner Promotion at the high school level grade and one standard unit of credit who is a responsible, productive is based on the guidelines listed: at the end of the school year for each and engaged citizen within the global • Students who are promoted from course successfully completed. Some community. And, as it relates to grade 8 will be placed in grade 9. courses, however, are individually academic and career planning, we • Students in high school progress designed for one semester only. will work with families and stakehold- toward graduation on a course- A one -semester course receives ers to ensure all students are college by -course basis. Students take one -half credit. and career ready upon graduation. courses based upon academic Academic and Career Planning is a performance, academic needs, Hybrid Schedule student-driven, adult -supported graduation requirements, and Starting with the 2013 -2014 school process in which students create and previous credits earned. year, all comprehensive high schools cultivate their own unique and informa- • Graduation requirements for will use a Hybrid alternate -day block tion -based visions for post -secondary students shall be those in effect schedule. This schedule allows for success. Through self -exploration, at the time the student entered embedded semester blocking of career exploration, and skill develop- the ninth grade for the first time. selected courses on a limited basis ment students will be equipped to • Assignment of class standing is for those students whose progress accomplish their personalized goals. made on the following basis: requires it. For example, students Throughout high school, students who need to retake or make up will engage in academic and career - Grade 9 fewer than five credits courses such as English 9, English10, planning activities to ensure they are - Grade 10 at least 5 credits, English 11, English 12, Virginia and college and/or career ready upon but fewer than 10 credits History, Virginia and graduation. For more information - Grade11 at least 10 credits, United States Government, Earth regarding the academic and career but fewer than 16 credits Science, Biology, Algebra I Parts I planning process, please contact your child’s school counselor. (continued on page 30) 23 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

High School Course Information

In the table below, you will find links to the course documents for each high school offering for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child is interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Leve Core English 9 9 Core English 10 10 Core English 11 11 Core English 12 12 Honors English 9 9 Honors English 10 10 Honors English 11 11 Honors English 12 12 Advanced Composition 11 and 12 Advanced Placement English: Language and Composition 11 Advanced Placement English: Literature and Composition 12 Journalism I 10 - 12 Journalism II - III 11 and 12 Media Studies 9-12 Public Speaking I 10 - 12 Public Speaking II 10 - 12 Public Speaking III 11 and 12 Effective Reading Skills for High School Students 9-12 Reading Skills for the College Bound 10,11 and 12 Dual Enrollment: College Composition 111 and 112 TC 1111 and TC 1112 12 Ear th Science 9-12 Environmental Science - Please visit vbschools.com for fur ther information 9-12 Oceanography 10 - 12 Physics 10 - 12 Chemistr y 10 - 12 Biology 9-12 Astronomy 10 - 12 Advanced Placement Biology 11 - 12 Advanced Placement Chemistr y 11 - 12 Advanced Placement Environmental Science 11 - 12

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Advanced Placement Physics 1 11 -12 Advanced Placement Physics 2 11 -12 Advanced Placement Physics C 11 -12 Dual Enrollment Oceanography 10 - 12 World History and Geography, Part I 9-12 World History and Geography, Part II 10 - 12 World Geography 10 - 12 Virginia and United States History 11 Virginia and United States Government 12 Advanced Placement Human Geography 10 - 12 Psychology I 10 - 12 Psychology II 10 - 12 Sociology I 10 - 12 Sociology II 10 - 12 Economics 10 - 12 Advanced Placement Psychology 11 and 12 Advanced Placement Comparative Government 12 Advanced Placement European History 10 -12 Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics 12 Advanced Placement United States History 11 Geometry Part 1 9-12 Geometry Part 2 9-12 Algebra II 9-12 Algebra Functions and Data Analysis 10 - 12 Geometry, Honors 9-10 Algebra I, Honors 9 Algebra II/Trigonometry 9-12 Advanced Placement AB 11 -12 Advanced Placement Calculus BC 11 -12 Advanced Placement Computer Science 9-12 Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles 9-12 Advanced Placement Statistics 11 -12 Computer Programming 11 -12 Discrete Mathematics 11 -12 Mathematical Analysis 10 - 12

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Personal Finance 10 - 12 Probability and Statistics 10 - 12 Trigonometry 10 - 12 Grade 12 Mathematics Capstone 12 Dual Enrollment Applied Calculus 11-12 Dual Enrollment Calculus and Analytic Geometry 11-12 Dual Enrollment Elementary Statistics 11-12 Dual Enrollment Pre -Calculus I 11-12 Dual Enrollment Pre -Calculus II 11-12 Dual Enrollment Vector Calculus 11-12 Art Appreciation 9-12 Art Foundations 9-12 Ceramics, Sculpture, and Fine Arts 10 - 12 Drawing, Painting, and Printing 10 - 12 Advanced Art 10 - 12 Advanced Placement Art History 11 and 12 Advanced Placement Studio Art – 2D Design 11 and 12 Advanced Placement Studio Art – 3D Design 11 and 12 Advanced Placement Studio Art – Drawing 11 and 12 Beginning Band 9-12 Beginning Orchestra 9-12 Mixed Chorus 9-12 Girls Chorus 9-12 Intermediate Band 9-12 Intermediate Orchestra 9-12 Concert Choir 9-12 Advanced Band 9-12 Advanced Orchestra 9-12 Guitar I 9-12 Guitar II 9-12 Madrigals/ Vocal Ensemble 9-12 Music Theory I 9-12 Music Theory II 9-12 Advanced Placement Music Theory 10 - 12 Music Appreciation 9-12

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level I (Ocean Lakes HS only) 9-12 American Sign Language II (Ocean Lakes HS only) 10 - 12 American Sign Language III (Ocean Lakes HS only) 11-12 Advanced Placement French Language and Culture 10-12 Advanced Placement German Language and Culture 11-12 Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture 11-12 Advanced Placement Latin 10 - 12 Advanced Placement and Culture 10 - 12 Advanced Placement Spanish Literature and Culture 10 - 12 Arabic I (Tallwood HS only) 9-12 Arabic II (Tallwood HS only) 10 - 12 Arabic III (Tallwood HS only) 11-12 Arabic IV (Tallwood HS only) 12 French I 9-12 French II 9-12 French III 9-12 French IV 9-12 French V 10 - 12 German I 9-12 German II 9-12 German III 9-12 German IV 9-12 German V 10 - 12 Japanese I 9-12 Japanese II 9-12 Japanese III 9-12 Japanese IV 10 - 12 Latin I 9-12 Latin II 9-12 Latin III 9-12 Latin IV 9-12 Latin V 10 - 12 Mandarin Chinese I 9-12 Mandarin Chinese II 10 - 12 Mandarin Chinese III 11-12

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HIGH SCHOOL COURSE TITLES Grade Level Mandarin Chinese IV 12 Russian I 9-12 Russian II 10 - 12 Russian III 11-12 Russian IV 12 Spanish I 9-12 Spanish II 9-12 Spanish III 9-12 Spanish IV 9-12 Spanish V 10 - 12 Anatomy and Sports Injury 11-12 Health and Physical Education Level I 9 Health and Physical Education Level II 10 Online Health and Physical Education Level I 9 Online Health and Physical Education Level II 10 Physical Education Level III, IV 11-12 Cinema Studies 10 - 12 Introduction to Arts 9-12 Performance Theatre 10 - 12 Studio Theatre 10 - 12 Technical Theatre 10 - 12 Theatre Appreciation 9-12

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Awards for Exemplary Performance The Virginia Board of Education recognizes exemplary academic performance by providing diploma seals. Criteria for awarding diploma seals are described below.

DIPLOMA SEALS STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Virginia Board of Student completes program Student completes program with an average of"A". Education Seal with an average of “A ”.

Governor’s Seal Not Applicable Students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "B" or better, and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least 9 (nine) transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, or dual enrollment courses.

Seal of Advanced 1. The student must earn a Standard Diploma or an Advanced Studies Diploma. Mathematics and 2. The student satisfies the mathematics requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma Technology (four units of credit including Alg II; two verified units of credit) with a “B” average or better in those courses, and achieves one of the following: a) passes an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, trade, or professional association, b) acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia, or c) passes an examination approved by the Board of Education from the Commonwealth of Virginia that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area.

Career and Technical 1. Awarded to students who: Education Seal • earn a Standard Diploma or an Advanced Studies Diploma and complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that they choose and maintain a “B” or better average in those courses • OR passes an examination or an occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that confers certification or occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, trade or professional association • OR acquires a professional license in that career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements.

Excellence in 1. The student must earn a Modified Standard, Standard Diploma or an Advanced Studies Diploma. Civics Education 2. The student completes both Virginia and United States History (or AP U.S. History) and Virginia and United States Government (or AP U.S. Government and Politics) with a grade of B or higher. 3. The student completes 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Activities that would count include: a) volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick, or less fortunate b) participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or similar youth organizations c) participating in JROTC d) participating in political campaigns or government internships, or Boys State, Girls State, or Model General Assembly e) participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. 4. The student must have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies. Any student who enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community service requirement.

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(continued from page 23) where appropriate substitutions can be made for courses not offered. - Grade 12 at least 16 credits and/or eligible for June Full Day of School graduation All students shall maintain a full-day schedule of classes (5 1/2 hours) Access to Courses unless a waiver is granted by the Courses are offered at each high superintendent. Enrollment in a school based on student selection work-study program (Business and interest. Therefore, all courses Education, Marketing, Technology may not be offered at each site. Education, and Family and Consumer School Counselors will work very Sciences) for credit will be counted closely with students and parents to as part of a full -day schedule. develop academic and career plans

Awards for Exemplary Performance (continued from page 29)

DIPLOMA SEALS STANDARD DIPLOMA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA Seal of Biliteracy 1. Satisfy the requirements to earn a Standard Diploma; or an Advanced Studies Diploma; AND 2. Pass all required End-of-Course Assessments in English reading and writing at the proficient or higher level; AND 3. Demonstrate proficiency in a world language other than English, through one of a range of approved language assessment options at a level comparable to Intermediate Mid on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. Assessment options for demonstrating proficiency approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction include: a. Passing a world language AP examination with a score of three or higher; or b. Attaining a Level 3.0 or higher on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); or c. Scoring at the Intermediate level or higher on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI:ASL); or d. Scoring 600 or higher on a Latin SAT II test (SAT Subject Test) e. Receiving a rating of Intermediate Mid or higher on the i. Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI); or ii. Modified Oral Proficiency Interview (MOPI); or iii. Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc); or iv. Writing Proficiency Test (WPT); or Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP4S) f. Scoring I-2 or higher on the Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL); or g. Passing an International Baccalaureate examination with a score of four or higher; or h. Receiving a rating of B1 level or higher on an assessment authorized through the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

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Athletic/Activity Participation The Virginia High School League rules specify that in order to participate in varsity or junior varsity athletics, drama, forensics, debate, scholastic bowl, cheerleading, and any academic or athletic activities involved in competition between/among schools, a student must have passed five subjects during the preceding semester and must be enrolled in five subjects during the current semester. In addition to meeting Virginia High School League regulations, students will be required to earn at least a 2.0 grade point average each semester. Grades earned during the second semester of the 2018 -2019 school year will determine eligibility for the first semester of the 2019 - 2020 school year. Students who do not meet the grade point average requirement in a given semester and who wish to participate have the option to use a waiver available to them one semester during the high school years.

NCAA Eligibility Students planning to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution must have their academic and amateurism status certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

To play sports in a NCAA Division I school, a student must graduate from high school, complete the 16 Division I core courses listed below, earn a minimum 2.300 core - course grade - point average, and earn the minimum combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core course grade - point average on the sliding scale

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(e.g., a 2.400 core course grade- Division II Core and test scores for all prospective point average requires a minimum Academic Requirements Division I and II students must be 860 combined SAT score or a 71 • 3 years English reviewed by the NCAA Eligibility ACT sum score). • 2 years mathematics Center. School counselors and stu- (Algebra I or higher) dent activities coordinators at each To play sports in a NCAA Division II • 2 years natural or physical science high school can direct students school, a student must graduate from • 3 additional years of English, math, regarding the submission of the high school, complete the 16 Division or natural or physical science Student Release Form, appropriate II core courses listed below, earn a • 2 years of social science records, and a fee. minimum 2.000 core-course grade- • 4 years of additional core courses point average, and earn a combined (from any category above, or The NCAA rules are complex, SAT sum score of 820 or an foreign language, comparative so students should ask coaches, ACT sum score of 68. religion or philosophy) student activities coordinators, and 1) Division II Qualifier = school counselors for help. It is Division I Core competition, receive athletics aid important to let the counselor Academic Requirements (scholarship), and practice during know if a student plans to seek an • For students enrolling in a the first year. athletic scholarship. More detailed college or university on or after 2) Division II Partial Qualifier = can information is available on the NCAA August 1, 2 0 16. not compete, can receive athletics website at http://www. ncaa.org/. • 4 years English aid the first year and practice with • 3 years mathematics team during the first year. Division III does not use the NCAA (at Algebra I level or higher) 3) Division II Nonqualifier = Eligibility Center. Contact your Division • 2 years social science no athletics aid, practice, or III college regarding policies on • 2 years natural or physical science competition the first year. amateurism and eligibility require- (one lab if offered at any high ments for sports. school attended) Core courses, high school transcripts, • 1 year additional English, mathematics, or natural/ physical science • 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language, philosophy or comparative religion • 1) Full qualifier = competition, athletics aid (scholarship), and practice the first year. 2) Academic redshirt = athletics aid the first year, practice in first regular academic term (semester or quarter). 3) Nonqualifier = no athletics aid, practice or competition the first year. • Ten core courses required before beginning of senior year.

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Homebound Services Alternative Methods 4. The principal will respond in writing Homebound instruction is designed to the parent/guardian within for Granting Standard 10 working days of receiving the to provide continuity of educational Units of Credit services between the classroom request for an alternative method Students seeking high school credit and home for students who, for a for credit as to whether or not for courses not offered by Virginia documented medical reason, are approval will be given for the Beach City Public Schools must confined to the home and unable to student to enroll in the school or receive prior written approval of attend school for a period of twenty program of study. If the enrollment the principal before enrolling in a consecutive days or more. It is not request is denied, the principal will course desiring credit. In requesting intended to replace a regular school state the reason(s) for denying alternative methods for credit the program. Approved students typically the request. following guidelines have been receive services for four to six weeks established: after documentation is received 5. The parent/guardian may appeal from a physician or licensed clinical the decision of the principal to the 1. A parent/guardian meets with psychologist. Hours of instruction Executive Director of Secondary the student’s school counselor may vary depending on a student’s Teaching and Learning within prior to requesting permission schedule and the availability of 5 days of receiving the principal’s to enroll in other accredited certified teachers. Information may decision. The Executive Director of secondary schools or programs be obtained and referrals made by Secondary Teaching and Learning, of study if credit for these courses parents or guardians through the in collaboration with the Chief is desired. The purpose of this guidance office at the student’s Academic Officer of the meeting is to review the student’s home school. Department of Teaching and academic plan and discuss Learning will render a written alternative methods for receiving decision within 10 working days Weighted Credit credit for courses not offered by of the parent/guardian’s appeal. Students completing courses labeled Virginia Beach City Public Schools. This decision is final. “Advanced Placement” will receive weighted credit to be averaged for 2. A parent/guardian must submit in class rank. Certain courses in the writing 30 days prior to enrollment Summer Program International Baccalaureate program a request to the principal to enroll The high school summer program and some academy courses have in another or provides for credit courses to be also been approved for weighted program of study outside of taken in order for students to credit. Independent Study courses Virginia Beach City Public Schools accelerate their program of study cannot be weighted. for which an alternative method or to repeat courses not successfully for receiving credit is desired. completed during the regular school Semester Year year. All course offerings are subject Grade Course Course 3. In the letter the parent/guardian to having sufficient enrollment and A, A- .0244 .0488 must include (1) the reason(s) for certified teaching staff. All students B+, B, B- .0183 .0366 enrolling in this school or program taking a summer school course that C+, C, C- .0122 .0244 of study, (2) course description requires an end -of -course SOL test D+, D .0061 .0122 including time allotment and (3) must take the SOL test scheduled E 0 0 provide copies of the course or during summer school, unless the program of study objectives and student has already passed the test. table of contents of textbook Students who have not passed a or other resources to be used state assessment may be required for instruction. to enroll in available summer

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course content and requirement questions. The College Board also publishes a booklet, Advanced Placement Course Description, for each course. This booklet describes the content of the AP course and provides sample examination questions. Additional information is available at www.collegeboard.org.

Students may gain advanced standing and/or earn college credit through their performance on the Advanced Placement examinations that are given each year in May. Students registering for AP courses should review their selections with the guidance counselor to be sure the proper credit will be remediation programs. In support in such courses to determine the awarded. A limited number of AP of Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ acceptability of subjects taken or credits courses serve as replacements for students who must meet the SOL earned in summer school outside the high school courses; therefore, credit verified credit diploma criteria, an Virginia Beach school system. would not be given for both. All AP optional summer tutoring program examinations (except Studio Art and entitled SOL Summer Fast Track Other Course Opportunities Music Theory) contain both multiple Tutoring is provided. This voluntary choice and free response questions program is available to students that require essay writing and who have passed their classroom Advanced Placement (AP) problem solving. In Studio Art, instruction and received Carnegie Advanced Placement is a College students submit portfolios of their credit, but have not earned verified Board program that offers students work instead of taking an exam. credit due to failing the corresponding the opportunity to take college -level In Music Theory, a competency End-of-Course SOL test. Fast Track courses while they are enrolled in high examination in music theory is given. Tutoring consists of twenty -five hours school. Students have the opportunity In administering the AP program, of small group instruction culminating to learn a subject in greater depth, the following guidelines have been in the retake of the applicable develop analytical reasoning skills, established: SOL test. All SOL Summer Fast and develop study skills necessary for Track Tutoring sessions are subject success at the college level. All high 1. Any student should be afforded to sufficient enrollment and availability schools in Virginia Beach City Public the opportunity to take an AP of teaching staff. Schools participate in the Advanced class without having to apply.The Placement program. Students and College Board does offer student Summer school courses not taken parents may contact the guidance selection guidelines related to in Virginia Beach City Public Schools department of the respective high standardized test scores and must meet the requirements for school to obtain additional information prerequisite courses. alternative methods for granting and a list of the AP courses that standard units of credit as outlined on are offered. Parents are strongly 2. Students may be given the page 33. It is the responsibility of the encouraged to assist their student opportunity to take an AP class student to obtain written permission with AP course selections. AP through distance learning (provided from the principal prior to enrolling teachers are available to answer a qualified licensed teacher is

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available) with prior approval of to take the AP exam. The exams the building principal in the serve as a nationally accepted following situations: standard for rigorous college- level courses. a. The AP class has insufficient enrollment in their home school 6. Funds may be made available to to be offered as a class. qualified students enrolled in an b. The AP class is not available AP course who wish to take the because of scheduling conflicts AP examination and need financial with other AP courses in assistance with the examination fee. the school. c. Regulations regarding the 7. Students are responsible for adding/dropping of classes verifying granting of college credit Computer Science A and course loads are followed. for successful completion of any Statistics course with the colleges or Computer Science Principles Students also may be given the universities they choose to attend. opportunity to enroll in the Virginia Some information on a school’s Music Department of Education’s Virtual AP credit policy can be found at Music Theory Early Scholars Program (see http:// collegesearch.collegeboard. Science page 37 for additional information). com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp. Biology Chemistry

3. The normal maximum number 8. Some AP courses may require Environmental Science

of credits to be earned in one the completion of summer Physics 1

school year is eight. Under special assignments. Physics 2

circumstances, a student may earn Physics C (Mechanics) more than eight credits. Requests Advanced Placement for special consideration should Examinations Social Studies be discussed with the school Advanced Placement examinations European History counselor. are offered in the following subjects: Human Geography Comparative Government Art 4. Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Politics History of Art may be dropped at the end of the Psychology Studio Art – Drawing, 2-D Design, first nine -weeks or the end of the United States Government and Politics or 3-D Design semester. If possible, the student United States History should be moved to a lower level World Languages World History course in the subject area.The French Language and Culture student's current grade should German Language and Culture AP CAPSTONE be transferred forward to the new Japanese Language and Culture AP Research course. An AP course dropped Latin AP Seminar after the last day of the first Spanish Language and Culture semester must be counted as an Spanish Literature and Culture Independent Study “E" and included in class rank.The dropped AP course is recorded Language Arts Independent study allows eligible as Withdrawn/Failing "W". English Language and Composition high school students to pursue English Literature and Composition self -initiated, academically advanced study projects within their special 5. AP courses prepare students to Mathematics interest areas. Students identify a take the AP examinations in the Calculus AB problem, conduct an investigation, spring. Students are encouraged Calculus BC 35 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM and present their findings for Dual Enrollment colleges and universities with dual evaluation. Participants may be In the Dual Enrollment Program, enrollment partnerships with Virginia scheduled one block a day in their students may take courses that Beach City Public Schools. home school to work on their projects. meet requirements for high school See School Board Regulation 5-30.2. graduation while simultaneously Credit Awarded Grades are not weighted for earning college credit. Grades are College credit will be awarded to Independent Study courses. awarded according to the policies students on a semester basis upon of the college, and credit earned for successful completion of a semester the courses taken may sometimes be of work. Six semester hours of college Distance Learning transferred to other public colleges in credit will be equivalent to one high Virginia Beach high schools are Virginia. Students are responsible for school standard credit, and three equipped with Distance Learning Labs verifying granting of college credit for semester hours will be equivalent to allowing courses to be taken through successful completion of any course one-half standard credit. In the case videoconferencing through the Quality with the colleges or universities of lab sciences, eight semester Connection program.This technology they choose to attend. Some dual hours are equal to a high school provides students the opportunity to enrollment courses will be offered standard credit. participate in courses for which enroll- during the regular school day. In ment is insufficient to offer the course addition, interested students at any The college course grade will be used at the home school. A list of each high school may take other non-dual in computing the student’s high school high school’s distance learning enrollment courses for credit if they grade point average. The grades offerings is available in the guidance secure prior approval of their principal. earned for dual enrollment courses office. Students selecting these These non -dual enrollment courses will not be weighted but may be used courses should be aware that they do not count toward graduation in lieu of Advanced Placement courses are broadcast via two -way video and requirements. for the Governor’s Seal. two - way audio within Virginia Beach’s internal network. Each Admission Requirements Please note that the credit does not class originates from one of the Dual enrollment applicants must: automatically transfer to other schools division schools and is received • Be prepared for demands and universities, and the student is by one or more other schools. of a college course, responsible for verifying the policies • Complete the required college and practices of the college or university Courses that have been delivered application materials, of his/her choice on this matter. via Distance Learning include • Take required placement tests the following: prior to admission in a course, Additional information may be • Meet college and university obtained from the guidance office Advanced Placement Art History prerequisites for course at your school. Advanced Placement Japanese enrollment, and Advanced Placement Human • Pay required tuition costs, textbook Online Coursework Geography costs, and fees as established by Exploratory French, German, the college. via Virginia Beach Latin, and Japanese Digital Campus French IV Tuition Costs Virginia Beach Digital Campus German III Tuition costs are set by the college offers students the opportunity to Japanese I, II, III, IV and are required for courses offered take courses online to accelerate Latin III through Tidewater Community College. completion of graduation requirements, Music Theory I and II Tuition is paid by the student at a recover credits, and balance academic Russian I, II, III, IV designated time. Additional fees may and extracurricular opportunities. also be required for some courses at

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With the exception of face -to -face 26 Advanced Placement (AP) courses the course twenty -one days after tutorials, these courses are delivered and 51 non -AP courses, students the start date will be assessed via computer, and the coursework may have the opportunity to enroll in a $75.00 fee. be scheduled within the school day or courses that they may not be able accomplished at home. Students have to fit into their regular school day or Students who are successful in online direct access to their instructors by take advantage of courses that are classes are generally skilled in the telephone and by communication tools not currently available in their schools. use of technology, are self-disciplined inside the course delivery platform, Most courses are available in a year- and self-motivated, have good such as email and instant messaging. long format and/or a 4X4 schedule communication skills (reading and (which would allow the student to writing), and have an interest in While the content and requirements earn the credit within a semester’s interacting with others in an online of online coursework are the same as time frame). course environment. in their traditional counterparts, online courses require different skills and While students may earn high school To learn more about Virtual Virginia learning styles than traditional, credits through the Virtual Virginia opportunities, please visit their web face -to -face courses. For instance, program, Virtual Virginia credits may site at http://www.virtualvirginia.org/. students enrolled in an online course not take students beyond the eight You should also contact your school are responsible for scheduling their credits per year limit for Virginia counselor for further information own “class time.” Online students Beach students. and registration information. must be very focused and self- disciplined. Information about the Each course is taught by a licensed Early College nature of online learning, the Virginia teacher who maintains online necessary computer equipment, and phone office hours. Each student Scholars Program and other aspects of this opportunity is also supported by a school-based The Early College Scholars program can be found on the VBSchools.com mentor, who provides guidance and allows eligible high school students to web page at the Distance Learning information to help ensure student earn at least 15 hours of transferable link, located on the Programs success. Required materials are college credit while completing the drop -down menu. either integrated within the course requirements for an Advanced Studies or are provided by the Virginia Diploma.The result is a more produc- Courses offered in any given school Beach Schools. tive senior year and a substantial year are dependent on sufficient reduction in college tuition. Students enrollment and the availability of While some courses require tuition, earning a college degree in seven qualified and appropriately endorsed any students participating in the Early semesters instead of eight can save instructional staff. Information about College Scholars program have their an average of $5,000 in expenses. current offerings is available in the AP course tuition covered by the subject area sections of this guide, Virginia Department of Education. To qualify for the Early College from the guidance counselor, and Students who plan to take the AP Scholars program, a student must: online at http://www.vbschools.com/ exam are required to pay the AP • Have a “B” average or better; distance/index.asp. exam fee. (Information about the • Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Early College Scholars initiative of the Diploma; and Virtual Virginia Virginia Department of Education can • Take and complete college-level be obtained by each school’s guidance course work (i.e., Advanced Virtual Virginia, sponsored by the department or at http://www.doe. Placement, International Virginia Department of Education, virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/ Baccalaureate, Cambridge, or dual provides online courses to students early_college_scholars/index.html). enrollment) that will earn at least across the Commonwealth. With Students who enroll in a Virtual 15 transferable college credits. Virginia course and choose to drop

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Experiential Learning Learning Program so that fewer college course credits will be When students take selected needed to earn a degree. technical and career education Virginia Beach City Public Schools What is the Experiential high school and Advanced Technology Learning Program? Center (ATC) courses, they can save The Experiential Learning Program time and money at Old Dominion offers students the opportunity to University (ODU). demonstrate what they know at the college level and earn academic 1. Virginia Beach City Public Schools credit for that knowledge. and Old Dominion University have an arrangement that allows: To what degree programs does this credit apply? • VBCPS high school students Degree programs such as Engineering Early College Scholars are supported who have completed selected Technology, Technology Education, by the Virginia Virtual Advanced technical and career education Industrial Technology, Mechanical Placement School and the (TCE) courses and who meet Engineering Technology, or Occupational Commonwealth College Course certain requirements to Technical Studies would be likely to Collaborative. The Virginia Virtual “challenge” college level courses receive credit through Experiential Advanced Placement School provides through ODU’s Experiential Learning Programs. statewide access to college-level Learning Program courses while the Commonwealth How do students qualify College Course Collaborative defines • Students to show their for the program? the subjects high school students can proficiency in the course they To qualify for the program, high school complete and receive college degree are challenging by taking a students need to complete the two- credit from participating public and certification exam; submitting course VBCPS completer sequence, private colleges and universities. a portfolio of their coursework; obtaining a grade of B or better in or taking an approved test. each course. In addition, students Participating students sign an Early will seek a training evaluation of College Scholars Agreement, which 2. Students who qualify for the work completed in the identified is also signed by the student's parents Experiential Learning Program TCE courses. The award of University or guardians, principal, and school may save time and money by: credit will be based upon ODU’s counselor. Students who meet established procedures for the the terms of the agreement are • Paying only a portion – 20 to evaluation of prior experience. recognized as Early College Scholars 50 percent – of the approved Students can apply for Experiential and receive a certificate of recognition in-state tuition rate for select Learning credit after they have been from the Governor. Old Dominion University accepted to Old Dominion University. courses in effect at the time Learn more about this program by Please contact the school counselor of application for evaluation calling the Experiential Learning for additional information and Program at 757-683 -6485. registration. • Reducing the amount of time required in the classroom. What are the tuition costs? Information on Virginia’s Early College For example, a student might • Virginia Beach City Public Schools Scholars program can be found at receive college credit hours for students shall be responsible for http://www.doe.virginia.gov/ courses taken in high school costs associated with the review instruction/graduation/early_college_ through the Experiential scholars/index.shtml.

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by Old Dominion University’s Experiential Learning Program at the following rates:

Evaluation of Portfolio: 50 percent of the approved ODU in-state per-credit tuition rate in effect at the time of application for evaluation.

Evaluation through Examination: 30 percent of the approved ODU in-state per-credit rate in effect at the time of the application for evaluation.

Evaluation through industry certification: 20 percent of the approved ODU in-state per-credit rate in effect at the time of the application for evaluation.

Which Virginia Beach City Public School (VBCPS) programs and courses of study have been agreed upon for Experiential Learning at Old Dominion University? The following VBCPS Technical and Career Education courses and pro- grams have been selected and may be challenged: refer to chart on page 40.

When can a high school student apply through Experiential Learning? A student can apply through Experiential Learning after he or she has been accepted to Old Dominion University.

For additional information contact the Director of Academic Continuance and Undergraduate Services at Old Dominion University at 757-683-6485 or the Assistant Director at the Advanced Technology Center at 757-648-6050.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES VBCPS COURSES AND PROGRAMS Course Number Course Location Engineering Design & Architectural Design AT 8530/AT 8531 ATC Engineering Technology I and II AT 8436/AT 8437 ATC Modeling and Simulation with 1year of Basic Technical Drawing AT 8462/TE 8435 ATC/VBCPS HS Basic Technical Drawing Engineering Drawing TE 8435/TE 8436 VBCPS HS Communication and Information Technology Programs TE 8415 / TE 8458 VBCPS HS Control Technology Programs TE 8416 / TE 8450 VBCPS HS Pre-Engineering Programs TE 8490 VBCPS HS Principles of Technology Programs TE 9811/TE 9812 VBCPS HS Production Technology Programs TE 8447/TE 8432 VBCPS HS Technical Design and Illustration Programs TE 8435/TE 8436 VBCPS HS Fashion Marketing *ME 8140/ME 8141 VBCPS HS Advanced Fashion Marketing *ME 8145/ME 8146 Fashion Marketing *ME 8140/ME 8141 VBCPS HS Advanced Entrepreneurship & Innovation *ME 9096/ME 9095 Marketing *ME 8120/ME 8121 VBCPS HS Advanced Entrepreneurship & Innovation *ME 9096/ME 9095

*Cooperative education code listed first. Renaissance Academy that addresses student social- Online Learning Alternative Programs emotional behavior concerns will be Online learning offers innovative and (Grades 9-12) provided using character education flexible solutions to assist students The Renaissance Academy offers components. Leadership skills who need to retrieve course credit students in grades 9-12 a comprehen- fundamental to student achievement because of extenuating circumstances sive instructional program that merges are embedded throughout the curricula. or who desire to graduate with their life skills necessary for success in class but lack one or two credits that the 21st century with existing Virginia Students are recommended for placement are not available for completion in a Beach City Public Schools curricula. by school administrators, parents, or traditional setting. Online curriculum Students can expect a rigorous the Office of Student Leadership. An offerings are provided in a structured academic curriculum which promotes individualized plan for each student, the school lab environment. the development of self-determination, Alternative Contract for Excellence (ACE), responsibility, and integrity. The is designed collaboratively by academy Individual Student Alternative innovative educational environment staff, parents, and the student to ensure Education Plan (ISAEP) provides flexible learning opportunities that each student meets his/her The Individual Student Alternative to support student success. Day educational goals. Multiple instructional Education Plan (ISAEP) is a and evening programs are offered. options support seamless student Commonwealth of Virginia initiative Age-appropriate direct intervention transitions to additional programs to provide an opportunity for students within Renaissance Academy or in a comprehensive school. 40 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM ages 16 -17 to work toward a General been exhausted. For more information Technical and Career Education Education Development (GED®) on the referral process, contact the Qualified students may enroll in multi- Certificate and a vocational or career ISAEP Coordinator in each high year career or technical and career skill without dropping out of school. school. (GED ® is a registered trade- education programs. Contact the Students must be referred and must mark of the American Council on guidance department for available qualify to be admitted to this program. Education and may not be used or courses at 757- 648-5850. For ISAEP will only be considered for reproduced without the express additional information on the referral students after all measures to maintain written permission of the American process, contact the Renaissance students in a diploma program have Council on Education). Academy at 757- 648 -5911.

RENAISSANCE ACADEMY TECHNICAL AND CAREER COURSES PROGRAM AREA COURSE NAME

Technology Education (Middle School) Technology Education 6th grade TE 8481 Technology Education 7th grade TE 8482 Technology Education 8th grade TE 8483 Engineering and Technology Education (High School) Production TE 8447 Construction TE 8434 Family and Consumer Sciences (Middle School) Teen Living 6th grade HE 8204 Teen Living 7th grade HE 8207 Teen Living 8th grade HE 8210 Financial Skills 7th grade HE 6121 Family and Consumer Sciences (High School) Independent Living HE 8250 Parenting and Child Development HE 8284 Introduction to Child Care Occupations HE 8283 Introduction to Culinary Arts HE 8262 Business and Information Technology (Middle School) Foundations of Creative Coding and Computer Solutions BE 3215 Creative Coding and Computer Solutions II BE 3216 Advanced Creative Coding and Computer Solutions BE 3217 Digital Applications BE 6617 Design, Multimedia, & Web Technologies BE 6632 Business and Information Technology (High School) Digital Applications BE 6617 Economics and Personal Finance BE 6120 Computer Information Systems BE 6635 Office Administration BE 6621, BE 6622 Virtual Enterprise BE 6136 Trade and Industrial Education (Middle School) Career Skills HE 8252 Trade and Industrial Education (High School) Television and Media Production VO 8688, VO 8689 Marketing Education Marketing ME 8120, ME 8121 Fashion Marketing ME 8140, ME 8141

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Gifted Education Academy Programs of three curriculum strands: Entre- preneurship & Innovation, Business Information Technology and Corporate The Governor’s School The Entrepreneurship Finance. Through the selection of a for and Business Academy specific strand, students will be The Governor’s School for the Arts at Kempsville High School immersed in experiential and meaning- offers intensive programs in dance, Meghan A.Timlin, Coordinator ful coursework that prepares them for vocal and instrumental music, perform- the world of business. A hallmark of ing arts, theatre, and visual arts for the academy program will be the The Entrepreneurship and Business talented and motivated students who development of a Maker Space or Academy at Kempsville High School want to develop their potential in the Ideation Space that all students will is excited to welcome all students arts to a high degree. The school is have access and exposure to during who are interested located in Norfolk, Virginia. Classes are their studies within the academy. in exploring the held at the TR Dance Studio and in the Through the creation of the Maker areas of entrepre- main building at The Governor's School Space and courses surrounding the neurship, business, for the Arts. The school division provides Maker Space, students are able to and finance. The transportation to the Governor’s School. develop the ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ and Entrepreneurship discover the importance of creating and Business Academy is the newest Students who are in grades 9-12 and producing in all industries. academy program offered within the are eligible to attend. Applications Students attending the Entrepre- Virginia Beach City Public School are available from any school guidance neurship and Business Academy system and is housed in the community- office, from the gifted resource at Kempsville High School will be rich Kempsville High School.The teacher, or from The Governor’s eligible to receive the state Board Entrepreneurship and Business School for the Arts (757-451-4711). of Education’s Governor’s Seal. The Academy offers a rigorous academic Students complete and mail an diploma seal will be awarded to curricula with business-themed Application to Audition form directly students who satisfy all the require- concepts integrated into core courses to the school.The applications are ments for the Advanced Studies as well as specialized elective course available from the school all year,and diploma with a B grade point average offerings. Students will pursue one the adjudication process takes place or better and successfully complete of three strands within the program in January of each year. Students who at least one advanced placement of study: Business Information pass the audition then provide teacher (AP) or college-level credit course. Technology, Corporate Finance and references and additional application Students enrolled in the EBA must Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The forms for review. Students in Virginia maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 academy provides students multiple Beach City Public Schools are or higher to remain in good standing opportunities to receive college- identified as gifted in the visual and with the academy. Students who do preparatory academic course work performing arts upon acceptance to not maintain the minimum GPA through multiple dual enrollment and the Governor's School for the Arts requirement will be placed on an advanced placement course offerings. (Visual Arts, Dance, Musical Theatre, academic contract to assist them During their senior year, students will Theatre and Film, Instrumental Music, in achieving success. complete an internship in a business- and Vocal Music). Students take their related field of their choice providing academic classes at their regular high Through their experience within the them an exciting learning experience schools in the morning and attend Academy, students will explore the outside of the classroom. the Governor’s School for the Arts entrepreneurship, business and for three hours every day during the financial disciplines and acquire skills The Entrepreneurship and Business regular school year. Students may necessary to succeed in business and Academy at Kempsville High School earn one-and-a-half credits for each finance careers through course work, offers students the opportunity for semester they attend. field trips, guest speakers, internships, in-depth personalized study of one mentorships, business partnerships, 42 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM community service, and the develop- SAMPLE COURSE OF STUDY Sample Student Schedule ment of a digital portfolio. The Academy will offer a pathway to all The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy is currently under development and in the students who enter of pursuing and 2018 - 2019 School Year will offer courses to ninth and tenth grade students: achieving an Associate’s Degree in Grade 9 Business Administration from EBA Honors English 9 • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry • Science • Tidewater Community College during Health/Physical Education 9 • World Language • EBA World Studies for Business high school. Through offering at least or AP Human Geography • EBA Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Business and Information Technology • EBA Critical Issues in Business Seminar (S) • EBA Idea thirteen dual enrollment courses and Generation and Creative Problem Solving (S) multiple Advanced Placement courses, students are sure to experience a Grade 10 EBA Honors English 10 • Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Math Analysis • rigorous academic experience that Science • Health/Physical Education 10 • World Language • EBA World Studies will prepare them to reach their goals for Business II or AP European History after high school. Specific courses are Courses based on Strand: required in order to meet the require- ments needed to finish the Associates Business Information Corporate Entrepreneurship degree. Students must place appropri- Technology Finance & Innovation ately on the Virginia Placement Test Computer Programming or EBA Accounting EBA IncubatorEDU in Math and English prior to enrolling AP Computer Principles or in any Dual Enrollment courses at Basic Technical Drawing Kempsville High School. Students EBA Advanced Computer EBA Business Law (S) EBA Design for must also be in good academic Information Systems EBA Corporate Finance(S) Entrepreneurs standing overall. Additionally, nationally Grade 11 recognized certifications through Honors English 11 or AP English Language • Algebra II/Trigonometry, Math Microsoft, National Occupational Analysis, Calculus • Science • World Language • AP U.S. History or Dual Competency Testing Institute, National Enrollment History Retail Federation, in addition to other Courses based on Strand: well-known agencies are available to Business Information Corporate Entrepreneurship every student in The Entrepreneurship Technology Finance & Innovation and Business Academy, regardless of ATC Program (Students Advanced Accounting or EBA AcceleratorEDU or their strand selection. These industry must apply and gain Dual Enrollment Advanced Entrepreneur- certifications assist students in being acceptance during their Principles of ship & Innovation or competitive graduates as they apply 10 th grade year) Accounting I & II Dual Enrollment Entre- for further education and/or enter preneurship & Dual the workforce. Enrollment Introduction to International Business Partnerships are a cornerstone for Academy Electives: success with the Entrepreneurship Dual Enrollment Principles of Public Speaking • Dual Enrollment Creative Thinking • and Business Academy. Multiple Public Speaking • Leadership Skills Development • Economics & Personal Finance partnerships with higher education Dual Enrollment Principles of Macroeconomics • Dual Enrollment Principles of Microeconomics institutions and local businesses have already been established. These rela- Continued page 44 tionships will continue to grow, and more partnerships will be created students in addition to providing them partners will play in training the future in order to meet the needs of all on -the -job training through internship business leaders. students. The partnerships will provide and mentorship opportunities. The experiential learning experiences to Academy is proud of the role that All students within the academy

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SAMPLE COURSE OF STUDY Sample Student Schedule (Cont. from page 43) neurship, business information technology and corporate finance. Grade 12 Dual Enrollment English or AP English Literature • Math Analysis, Calculus, • have opportunities to earn an AP Statistics • AP Biology or Dual Enrollment Biology • U.S. VA Government or AP Government Associate’s degree/post- secondary credit. Courses based on Strand: Business Information Corporate Entrepreneurship • exceed the objectives of Virginia Technology Finance & Innovation Beach City Public Schools curricula ATC Program (Year Two) Senior Internship Senior Internship and Commonwealth of Virginia Senior Internship Standards of Learning tests. Academy Electives: • participate in job shadowing, Dual Enrollment Probability & Statistics for Business & Economics • mentoring, and/or internship Dual Enrollment Ethics • Choice of other strand/academy electives programs that extend, enrich, and refine student learning and complete a senior internship in their neurship and Business Academy is create linkages with the academic last year of high school. Through the to provide students the business skills and business communities. senior internship, students have the and knowledge necessary to succeed opportunity to spend instructional time in any career-related fields of study in • complete a long-term project working within the business-related post-secondary education and in the through an internship/mentorship field of their choice. The exposure to workforce. Specific academy objectives experience with a culminating this on-the-job training experience include the following: presentation in the senior year provides the student an opportunity featuring an in-depth study of an to identify real-world application of Students will: issue of related concern to their curriculum content and experiences. • successfully complete a sequential related industry and present The requirements of the internship program of study that focuses on ideas/solutions as viable options are the same for all students, but the specific skills, knowledge and to address the issue to a panel of methods to complete the internship technology in the fields of entrepre- business and community leaders. may be different based on the strand and student.The focus of the intern- ship is work-related experience, networking, and enhanced educational opportunities. The internship experi- ence culminates with a student presentation regarding an issue or concern addressed within the business they are working and the student’s ability to provide solutions or ideas to assist the business in addressing that concern. This presentation will be delivered by the student, and members of the community, business and school are present to provide feedback and show support for the student’s work through the project.

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The Global Studies and Latin, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Core Academy Curriculum World Languages Academy and Russian. Students will have the Students experience an academic opportunity to expand cultural experi- program specifically designed with at Tallwood High School ences through international exchange a global studies focus. Geography Rebecca A. Gurley, Coordinator programs and travel tours. The studies and the knowledge of its Academy will offer students the practical applications remain key to Focusing on world- opportunity to embrace an academic all course study throughout the four- class performance, curriculum that will prepare them for year program.The learning of world the Global Studies an interconnected world and global languages is a major factor in the and World Languages economy. The Academy will prepare Academy experience. Other unique Academy will prepare students for post -secondary educa- course offerings and opportunities students for world tion and provide opportunities to linked to a comprehensive program citizenship by providing opportunities investigate international job market of global studies include: to develop the intellectual skills needed trends and explore international to make global connections among careers. Career success in fields • Advanced coursework in English, all disciplines. The Academy will offer such as business, government, social studies, and science rigorous academic curricula with banking, and media and communica- integrated with the three geography integrated into the subject tions will require global knowledge global themes; matter of every course. Three major and proficiency in world languages. themes will also be embedded Students will have the opportunity • Seminar courses that utilize throughout the curricula: global to experience these careers first- current nonfiction dealing with issues, global systems, and global hand through job shadowing and complex global issues; cultures. The study of two world internships. Students may tailor languages will be required for all their program of study to earn a • Studies in international careers Academy students. Students will Standard Diploma or an Advanced and job shadowing; choose from eight language offerings: Studies Diploma. Arabic, French, German, Japanese, • Studies in media and international business;

• Opportunities to participate in international exchange programs;

• The use of videoconferencing to communicate globally via satellite broadcasting;

• Community service and cultural experiences;

• Electives with in-depth focus of global themes;

• Opportunities to participate in international exchange programs;

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TYPICAL COURSE OF STUDY Sample Student Schedule Grade 9 World Literature and Composition l Health/Physical Education 9 AP Human Geography World Language Global Ecology International Careers (semester) Geometry or Algebra ll/Trigonometry Global Issues Seminar (semester) Grade 10 World Literature and Composition II Algebra II/Trigonometry or AP World History Math Analysis Chemistry or Earth Science Health/Physical Education 10 World Language Global Cultures Seminar (semester) GSWLA Elective (semester) Economics and Personal Finance (2 semesters) Grade 11 AP Language and Composition Global Systems (semester) AP U.S. History GSWLA Elective (semester) Math Analysis or AP Statistics Fine or Practical Arts (2 semesters) AP Chemistry or AP Biology 2 World Languages Grade 12 AP Literature and Composition AP Environmental Science AP U.S. Government 2 World Languages AP Statistics or AP Calculus Global Connections Seminar (year) Elective Semester Courses Creative Writing for a Global Society World Religions Global Leadership International Business and Trade Global Media Analysis

• The study of two world languages, of a global culture or a global issue. four credits in one language and two Components of the project will credits in a second language. Credits include community service, cultural earned in middle school apply investigation, and the development toward the language requirement. of a portfolio. Educational travel or field experience will offer research The Academy Project opportunities that will cultivate a A long-term project with a culminating deeper understanding of selected presentation in the student’s senior global issues or cultures. year will feature an in-depth study

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The Health SUGGESTED COURSES FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY Plan of Study Sciences Grade 9 Academy Academy Honors English 9 Academy Biology at Bayside Academy Geometry or Algebra II/ Modern World Language or Latin High School Trigonometry Health/Physical Education I Terry Mejia, Coordinator AP Human Geography Medical Health Science - Health Occupations The Bayside High School Health Grade 10 Sciences Academy, welcomes all Academy Honors English 10 Academy Chemistry students who may be considering a Academy Algebra II/Trigonometry Modern World Language or Latin career in the medical sciences or who or Math Analysis Health/Physical Education II are interested in exploring the many Personal Finance/Economics Human Anatomy* opportunities within the specialized *AP Modern European History curricula. A health sciences student or Academy World History II pursues a focused program in the medical sciences curriculum and has Grade 11 a myriad of opportunities to choose *AP English Language AP World Language or Latin the curriculum that suits his or her or Academy Honors English 11 Physiology & Pathophysiology l needs. Options are afforded for an Math Analysis or Medical Science Elective (see list) academy student to pursue goals of *AP Calculus AB or BC Fine or Practical Arts (2 semesters) post-secondary education at colleges *AP U.S. History or or universities or at the community Academy U.S. History college level. Students receive a solid AP Biology, AP Chemistry, foundation in the core subjects. They or *AP Physics are further prepared academically in Grade 12 a rigorous medical health sciences *AP English Literature, *AP Biology, *AP Chemistry, course of study. A major learning or Dual Enrollment English12 or *AP Physics I component of the program is the Medical and Biological Applications Physiology & Pathophysiology II* opportunity for students to attain in Advanced Mathematics (includes clinical rotations) practical experience in the worksite (post calculus) or Medical Science elective as well as in academic settings. *AP Calculus AB or BC, Students may choose to pursue or AP Statistics a Standard or Advanced Studies Academy U.S./VA Government Diploma, depending on the curricular or *AP Government and Politics plan of study chosen. Unique to the Health Sciences Academy is the * Weighted Credit opportunity for conditional admission to St. George's University: Caribbean Medical and Veterinary Schools.

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Core Academy Curriculum Core courses are required of all Academy students and include Academy English, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition, students take medical science courses beyond the typical core courses.They also receive coursework and training through preceptorships, mentorships, research, and special opportunities in the medical sciences field. Through partnerships in the medical and academic communities, students have numerous opportunities to take part in medical research. Students work on long-term research projects with the assistance of mentors at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Community partners, such as NASA, Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, EVMS, American Red Cross, Old Dominion University (ODU), Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) and Sentara Hospital Group are an integral part of the program.

Medical and Health Care Elective Courses · Medical Microbiology · Hereditary · Comparative Anatomy · Medicinal Chemistry · Forensic Medicine I and II · Scientific Research and Writing · Medical & Biological Applications in Advanced Mathematics · Biomedical Technology · Anatomical Architecture · Medical Illustration · AP Psychology · Anatomy and Sports Injury

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The Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School M. Angelique Phillips, Coordinator

The Legal Studies Academy provides students who have an interest in and curiosity about the law, law-related fields, and legal and ethical issues the opportunity to extend their knowledge beyond the typical high school program. The academy offers students the opportunity to embrace not only an academic curriculum that will prepare them for post -secondary education, but also will allow them career exploration within the area of legal studies. Courses of study are extended through law -related semi- nars and field trips. Students will experience many hands -on activities through criminal investigations, internships, and mock trials in the Academy's courtroom/classroom.

The academy curriculum promotes academic excellence through an emphasis on advanced analytical thinking, research, writing and oratory presentation to understand complex issues within the law and society. Curriculum alignment is achieved through a continued focus on understandings related to legal concepts, as well as the continuous application of advanced reading, writing and analytical skills.

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The four-year program builds upon core legal courses, enhancement of academy English, social studies and science classes. In order to promote active learning and the importance of community involvement, all Legal Studies Academy students are required to participate in job shadowing, legal internships and community service.

During the senior year, students complete a capstone project designed to provide them with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of all skills and knowledge acquired throughout their academy coursework. Components of the senior project include an in - depth academic legal research paper, a civic - based project, an electronic portfolio, and an oral presentation to a panel of community professionals.

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Course of Study All students are encouraged to pursue an Advanced Studies Diploma. TY P ICA L CO UR S E OF ST U D Y Gr ad e 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Academy Honors English Academy Honors English Academy Honors English* Academy Honors English* Academy World History I* Academy US Government* Academy VA/US History* Academy World History II* Academy Science Academy Science Academy Science* Academy Science* Math Math Math Math Health/ Health/ World Language World Language Physical Education 9 Physical Education 10 Ethics and Law (s) Legal Research and Writing (s) Foreign Language Foreign Language Legal Oratory & Debate (s) Senior Project (s) Introduction to Law Introduction to Criminal Finance/Economics Fine Art/CTE Justice Legal Internship (s) Job Shadowing (Summer) (Summer)

*Students may substitute an AP course when offered. (s) Semester course

Sample of Course of Study

REQUIRED CR E D IT COU RSE S AND EXPERIENC E : ELECTIVES (y year , s seme ste r ) : Introduction to Law Grade 9 (one credit) Forensic Science (y) Criminal Psychology (s) Introduction to Grade 10 (one credit) Environmental Law (y) Business Law (s) Criminal Justice Intro to Criminology (s) Mock Trials/Moot Court (y) Legal Oratory and Debate Grade 11 Intro to Law Enforcement (s) Dual Enrollment - TCC (one semester; 0.5 credit) Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I (s) Ethics and Law Grade 11 Dual Enrollment - TCC (one semester; 0.5 credit) Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II (s) Legal Internship Summer prior to Grade 12 Dual Enrollment – TCC (one semester; 0.5 credit) Juvenile Justice Systems (s) Dual Enrollment - TCC Legal Research Grade 12 and Writing (one semester; 0.5 credit) Senior Project Grade 12 (one semester; 0.5 credit)

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Governor's STEM and study in the core academic areas and technology elective courses from Technology Academy two major career strands: STEM at Landstown High School engineering technology and informa- R. Lisette Diehl, Coordinator tion technology. Students select one strand which to focus their academic The studies completing a comprehensive Landstown pathway that will prepare them for the Governor's appropriate associated industry STEM certification(s). Students may select and to dual strand, maximizing their Technology academic experience and skills Academy learned. Analytical problem - solving features approaches to real -world situations a curricu- are emphasized in classroom lum designed for students with instruction, as well as hands-on a keen interest in and talent for applications in a 21st century learning technology. Students attending these environment. Students are exposed programs take rigorous programs of to a STEM -enriched curricula and

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TE C H N O L O GY ACA D E M Y SA M P LE PR O G R A M OF ST U D Y dG r a e 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Core Academy Honors Academy Honors Academy Honors Academy Honors Courses English 9 English 10 English11 or English 12 or *AP English 11 *AP English 12 Math Math Math Math Earth Science or Biology or Oceanography Oceanography or Physics or Chemistry Biology or Chemistry Chemistry or Physics or *AP Science World History II or VA and U.S. VA and U.S. World History I or World Geography or History or *AP level Government or *AP Human *AP European History *AP level Geography Health/Physical Health/Physical **Economics and Education 9 Education10 Personal Finance Required Academy Required Academy Required Academy Required Academy Elective Course Elective Course Elective Course Elective Course Academic Support Block

GO V E R N O R ' S ST E M AC A DE M Y PR O G R A M OF ST U D Y

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Core Academy Honors English 9 Academy Honors English 10 *AP English 11 *AP English 12 or Courses Dual Enrollment English Geometry Honors Strand Dependent Strand Dependent Strand Dependent Algebra II or Discrete Math/Trig/ Math Analysis/ Algebra II/Trigonometry Prob. Stats Pre - Calculus Math Analysis/ *AP Calculus A/B or Pre - Calculus or *AP Calculus B/C or *AP Statistics or *AP Statistics AP Computer Science Biology Chemistry Physics *AP Science World History I Social Studies: VA and U.S. History VA and U.S. Government *AP Human Geography World Geography or *AP U.S. History or AP U.S.Government or *AP Human Geography and Politics or World History II or *AP European History Health/Physical Education 9 Health/Physical Education 10 **Economics and Personal Finance World Language World Language World Language World Language Required Academy Required Academy Required Academy Required Academy Elective Course Elective Course Elective Course Elective Course Academic Support Block

*Weighted Credit in addition to the requirements for either the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma outlined above, students select an academy elective course depending on the concentration strand the student wishes to pursue. **May be taken in 10-12 grade but must be completed prior to graduation. 53 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

afforded multiple opportunities to post-graduation choices: college/ Sample Course of Study apply their knowledge and skills university studies, advanced With A/B block scheduling, a student through the many projects they technology training, or entry -level may take as many as eight courses complete and competitions in which jobs.They will be eligible for an during their sophomore thru senior they participate. Each strand is Advanced Studies Diploma or a years.The sequence of courses in areas complemented with a student Standard Diploma. Students may such as math, science, and world lan- organization that reinforces leadership also qualify for the Board of Education’s guages is dependent upon the student’s skills, collaborative learning, and Seal of Advanced Mathematics and coursework prior to entering high school community service. Additionally, Technology depending on their course and his or her achievement in courses if eligibility requirements are met, selections. Admission to the program each year. All students participating in students may partake of the is through application only. Being the the Governor's STEM Academy must suc- National Technical Honor Society. program requires 4 years of sequential cessfully complete the prerequisite cours- study, application is only available to es of Algebra I Honors and Earth Science The Landstown Governor's STEM current 8th grade middle school prior to their freshman year. Keyboarding and Technology Academy combines students who will be entering their is a required prerequisite for students academic and technical training that freshman year of high school. pursuing the Information Technology prepares students for a variety of strand, in either Academy program.

ELECTIVE COURSES Strand Course Title 9 10 11 12 STEM-Engineering Materials and Processes Technology I & II (s) x x x Certification Possible: Physics of Technology I & II x x 3D Max, AutoCAD, Electricity/Electronics I* x x x x Adobe Photoshop, Electricity/Electronics II (Accelerated Electronics)* x x x NOCTI Engineering, Basic Technical Drawing x x x x NOCTI Electronics, WRS, Robot C, Engineering Drawing* x x Revit, Inventor, Architectural Drawing* x x x GIS, OSHA, Digital Visualization x x Premier Pro Bioengineering x x x Illustrator, Technical IT Support (Senior Design) x InDesign Introduction to Engineering x x x x Engineering Design and Development x x x Robotics x x Geospatial x x Information Technology Governor's STEM Academy Design, Multimedia, and Web Technology x x x Certification Possible: Information Technology Fundamentals x x x x Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, Web-based Development and Administration x x x WRS, Internet and Database Management and Administration* (Oracle) SQL x x x Computing Core, Advanced Database Management (Oracle) PL/SQL x x Microsoft Office Computer Information Systems x x x x Specialist, Masters Business Management/Virtual Enterprise x NOCTI IT AP Computer Science x x AP Principals of Computer Science x x

(s) Semester courses *Articulated courses

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Visual and Performing The music program is divided into artistic experiences, thorough college two strands - instrumental and vocal. preparation, field trips and master- Arts Academy at Both strands focus on developing a class artist workshops. Sketchbooks, Salem High School student's understanding of music collaboration, thesis research, and Christopher J. Buhner, Coordinator concepts, with a strong emphasis social connections are ways that in pedagogy through ensemble and students will explore various subject The Visual and Performing Arts technique, that serve as a foundation matter and mediums, while making Academy (VPAA) offers the for literacy, performance, and the connections with their own art opportunity for students who have an maturation of aesthetic judgment. and works of contemporary or interest in the arts to select courses Students will apply knowledge and historical significance. that prepare them for post- secondary understanding of the elements of advanced studies or entry into style, form, and cultural Students taking classes in the dance arts-related occupations. expression inherent in strand develop an awareness of the The balance between music.The student's body as an instrument of expression. artistic development and understanding of musical They refine their skills in dance academic preparation concepts is developed technique and choreography and is at the heart of the through focus on a increase their ability to move creatively Academy program. comprehensive variety of and spontaneously. Exposure to Students are exposed to musical styles in which they great works of art allows students the humanities and have the compare and contrast social, to analyze the special characteristics opportunity to select a course ethnic, and cultural influences on of noted performers, choreographers, of study that will best meet their music. Students become scholars of critics, and impresarios, as well as needs and interests. music. As students learn about the understand how these individuals characteristics and individuals relevant have shaped the history of dance. The Academy is organized into five to each area and time period of music strands: visual art, instrumental studied, they internalize the concepts Students in the theatre strand develop music, vocal music, dance, and and, as a result, are able to produce a broad worldview of theatre while theatre. Students will view each musically expressive performances. In learning to create, analyze, perform, strand through the lens of four both music strands, students explore and critique dramatic performances. components: aesthetic perspectives, career possibilities in music education Students study and practice various creative expression, culture and and performance. Music students contemporary acting techniques in history, and analysis and critique. develop the skills that will provide a rigorous and performance-based While most students select one them with a life-long love and classroom. Students also learn strand, a student accepted into two appreciation of music and the Arts, elements of technical theatre including areas of study has the mixed arts thus creating passionate and literate design and application of scenery, strand option. These students select advocates for the Arts. properties, lighting, sound, costumes, a major and a minor. Given that arts makeup, and stage management. exploration is a guiding philosophy The visual arts strand provides a All coursework incorporates concepts of the Academy, all students are concept-based instructional approach that extend to film, television and encouraged to avail themselves to to student learning.Through fine art electronic media. a variety of the arts. All strands studio and career-based courses, emphasize performance and students have a wide range of Course of Study exhibition. Literacy is incorporated opportunities to grow in visual “Inspiration, Vision, Creation, and across the curriculum. In addition, communication, content knowledge Realization” is the theme of the students enrolled in the Academy and context, technique and design, Visual and Performing Arts Academy. explore the cultural influences within and critical and creative thinking. The Academy is designed to: the arts and the impact of the Students will be exposed to and arts on history. participate in a variety of real-world 55 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

• Offer a strands curriculum of Diploma based on the options available all students take a course entitled, differentiated instruction in the arts; in the various curricula. Core courses “Senior Synthesis.” This course • Develop individual talent are required of all students in the culminates with the Academy Senior and interest; Academy and include English, Arts Festival in late May. Through their • Instill an increased awareness mathematics, science, and social four years in the program, students of cultural literacy and the value studies. During freshman, sophomore, complete master class sessions which of the arts in society; and and junior year, students take two are held periodically throughout each • Provide varied opportunities for academy credits each year. Most school year. These seminars can serve performance and exhibition. students focus on one strand of as a basis for an internship as part the arts and have the option to take of the seminar course in the students’ Students may earn either an Advanced courses in more than one of the five senior year. Studies Diploma or a Standard strands. During their senior year,

SA M P L E CO U R S E OF ST U D Y - Sa m p l e St u d e n t Sc h e d u l e

Core Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Gr ad e 12 Co urses English English English English World History I World History II VA/U.S. History VA/U.S. Government Science Science Science Science Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Health/Physical Education Health/Physical Education World Language World Language World Language World Language VPAA Arts Course VPAA Arts Course VPAA Arts Course Senior Synthesis VPAA Arts Course VPAA Arts Course VPAA Arts Course VPAA Arts Course Arts Practicum

Advanced Academic approach to learning across the compelling course of study a Programs disciplines. The rigorous, broad and high school student can pursue. balanced curriculum emphasizes Consequently, IB diploma candidates International critical thinking. Students are exposed to are often offered extensive credit a variety of international perspectives and/or preferential admissions Baccalaureate (IB) and points of view consideration. Programs at Princess to value cultural Anne High School differences and Admission to the program is by Helen T. Cox, Coordinator understanding application, which includes an and to promote entrance test. Completion of The International Baccalaureate responsibility in Algebra I and a year of world language Middle Years and Diploma Programs our changing world. prior to ninth grade are strongly provide students an advanced, Recognized worldwide, the in -depth recommended. Grades 9-10 comprise comprehensive program of inter- approach to academic disciplines the IB Middle Years Program and national study, offering an integrated fosters skills that many colleges grades11-12, the IB Diploma Program. and universities view as the most 56 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Program Requirements SAMPLE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHEDULE

Middle Years Program Grade 9 IB MYP English 9 Action and Service IB MYP Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry Students must complete a minimum IB MYP Biology of 50 service hours each year for IB MYP Virginia and United States History grades 9 and 10. Action is taken IB MYP World Language (French, Latin, or Spanish) when students apply what they have IB MYP Health/PE 9 OR an IB MYP Fine Art (Art, Band, Chorus, learned in the classroom and use Orchestra, or Theatre) their interests, skills, and passions to develop awareness of the needs Grade 10 of their local and global communities IB MYP English 10 and commit to service and making IB MYP Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry or IB Mathematics SL I a difference for others. IB MYP Chemistry IB MYP Virginia and United States Government Personal Project IB MYP World Language (French, Latin, or Spanish) The project begins the second semester IB MYP Health/PE 10 OR an IB MYP Fine Art (Art, Band, Chorus, prior to the sophomore year. Students Orchestra, or Theatre) select a project with a global context and Grade 11 personal meaning. They plan, develop, IB English 11 create, and evaluate their project which IB World Language (French, Latin, or Spanish) is completed during sophomore year. IB World Studies I – History of Europe Students are supervised by teacher IB Higher Level Biology I or IB Chemistry I or IB Physics SL advisers. This culminating activity IB Mathematics – Algebra II/Trigonometry or IB Mathematics represents the student’s experiences (Math Standard Level I or II, Math Studies, or Higher Level in the Middle Years Program. Mathematics I) IB Elective (Junior or Senior year for SL course or both years for HL) Diploma Program IB Theory of Knowledge I (2nd semester course)

IB Exams Grade 12 The IB Board of Examiners prepares IB English 12 oral and written examinations, and IB World Language (French, Latin, or Spanish) upon completion of the coursework, IB World Studies II – 20th Century Topics students take an exam in each of the IB Higher Level Biology II or IB Chemistry I or II, or IB Physics SL six subject groups. The IB Board of IB Mathematics (Math Standard Level II, Math Studies, or Examiners has the final authority on the Higher Level Mathematics II) examination and assessment of all can- IB Elective (If not taken junior year or if HL) didates for the awarding of IB diplomas IB Theory of Knowledge II (1st semester course) and certificates. Exams are taken in May and assessed on a scale of 1-7. • Placement into a mathematics sequence is dependent upon A minimum score of 24 is required for a student’s coursework prior to entering the IB Program. the awarding of the IB Diploma as well • Placement into a world language level is dependent upon a student’s as a passing grade on the Theory of coursework prior to entering the IB Program. Knowledge and Extended Essays. IB • IB electives include IB Psychology, IB Theatre Arts, IB Visual Arts, students are also eligible to receive IB Music, IB Computer Science, a second IB world language, the Virginia Advanced Studies Diploma. or a second IB science.

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Extended Essay junior year and first semester met through extracurricular programs, The Extended Essay (3700 - 4000 of senior year. Students examine the Service component is the words) is defined as an in-depth study the philosophical framework of each responsibility of the student. Each of a limited topic chosen from one of academic discipline while learning to student must complete a minimum the subject areas of the IB Diploma reflect critically and logically on ideas of approximately 150 hours over curriculum. It provides students the originating in the other courses. the last two years of high school. opportunity to engage in independent Students are required to submit Information is provided by the research. Work on the essay begins and pass an essay externally scored CAS Coordinator, and a teacher junior year under the supervision by the IB and complete an advisor is appointed to consult with of an advisor and is submitted oral presentation. the student regarding the completion first semester of the senior year and reflection of the CAS hours. for external scoring by IB. CAS Program (Creativity, Action, Service) Entrance testing is required. Theory of Knowledge (ToK) While the Creativity and Action ToK is taken second semester of components of CAS can largely be

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSE PREREQUISITE COURSE(S)

IB English 11* IIB MYP English 10 or Honors English 10 IB English 12* IB English 11* IB World Studies II – 20th Century Topics* IB World Studies I – History of Europe* IB Higher Level Biology II* IB Higher Level Biology I* IB Standard Level Chemistry I* IB MYP Chemistry or Chemistry IB Higher Level Chemistry II* IB Standard Level Chemistry I* IB Physics* IB MYP Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and Physics IB Math Studies IB MYP Algebra 2/Trigonometry or IB Math Standard Level I IB Math Standard Level II* B Math Standard Level I IB Higher Level Math I (AP Calculus)* IB Math Standard Level I IB Higher Level Math II* IB Higher Level Math I (AP Calculus)* IB Computer Science Standard Level* Algebra 2/Trigonometry, AP Computer Science Principles, or AP Computer Science IB Computer Science Higher Level* IB Computer Science Standard Level* IB Music I* Music Theory and Private Instruction IB Music II* IB Music I* IB Theatre Arts* Introduction to Theater IB Visual Arts Standard Level* Art Foundations

*Weighted credit Additional information about the IB Programs is available at the following Web sites: www.ibo.org or www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/IB

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and publishable products. Students ACADEMY COURSES INCLUDE: The Mathematics & Science Academy provides students who have demon- hone these skills each year, participate English strated a strong interest and profi- in an annual symposium, explore Magnet Honors English 9 ciency in mathematics and science an STEM topics and careers through Magnet Honors English 10 environment where they can extend mentorships, interviews and research, their knowledge beyond the typical and eventually complete a formal pro- Science high school curricula. Offering unique posal and capstone project. Students Magnet Chemistry courses in math, science, technology, complete a research project or Magnet Geology and English, the program gives independent study of a real world *Magnet Molecular Biology students the latitude to pur- problem with the end result *Magnet Physics sue a broad spectrum of being a product that *Magnet Astronomy (s) speciality areas while offers a solution or that *Magnet Analytical Chemistry (s) meeting the challenges demonstrates scientific *Magnet Biochemistry (s) of rigorous, academic, inquiry into a research *Magnet Human Anatomy STEM -related studies. question associated and Physiology The Mathematics with that problem. A *Magnet Meteorology (s) & Science Academy presentation of final *Magnet Microbiology (s) courses are designed to product or research is *Magnet Organic Chemistry (s) challenge students with made to an appropriate Mathematics advanced mathematics and science school or community. Magnet Advanced Algebra curricula, integrated technologies, To be eligible to apply, students Magnet Geometry technical reading and writing, and must complete Algebra I during middle Magnet Precalculus extensive problem -solving and school. Eligible eighth grade students *Magnet Mathematical Modeling research opportunities. Students are are encouraged to obtain application *Multivariable Calculus (s) able to complete the requirements for information from their middle school *Differential Equations (s) the Mathematics & Science Academy guidance counselor or the VBCPS *Magnet Computer Architecture (s) and the Advanced Studies diploma website. Completed application pack- by taking at least six courses each ets include a student profile sheet, Technology year and maintaining at least a an Admissions Agreement, parent, Magnet Integrative STEM 3.0 Grade Point Average. teacher, and counselor recommenda- The Mathematics & Science tion forms, student transcripts, most An Important Note: An asterisk signi- Academy is driven by a vision of recent report card, and standardized fies this course has been reviewed by instructional excellence that leads test scores. All applicants participate a committee of educators, including students to pursue STEM careers. in an Entrance Examination. university personnel, and deemed to be In support of that effort, the program Acceptance is competitive with 125 college level work. Therefore such cours- adopted the Autonomous Learner students selected from over 600 es carry weighted GPA credit equivalent Model. This educational framework is annual applicants. Ninth grade applica- to Advanced Placement courses. All designed to help learners work towards tions may be considered provided VBCPS Advanced Placement courses the goal of independent or autono- seats are available and all application are open to Academy students as well. mous learning. Its six aspects are: procedures have been followed. Orientation, Individual Development, Completed applications typically Mathematics & Science Enrichment, Exploration, are due in January of the eighth Investigation, and Seminars. grade year. Students accepted into Academy at Ocean Lakes Through this lens, MSA students the program become fulltime Dolphins High School begin in the ninth grade developing and are provided transportation by J. Michael King, Coordinator the requisite research skills for the the school division. production of competitive, significant

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MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE ACADEMY STUDENT SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK** 9th Grade 10 th Grade 11th Grade 12 th Grade Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics MG Honors English 9 MG Honors English 10 Honors or AP English 11 Honors or AP English 12 MG Chemistry MG Molecular Biology MG Physics or AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 World Hist/Geog I World Hist/Geog 2 VA & US History AP Physics C or other { AP Human Geography AP European History { AP US History MG Science Electives -1credit Foreign Language AP Human Geography MG Integrative STEM { VA & US Government Health/PE I Foreign{ Language Foreign Language AP US Government Elective Health/PE 2 Elective (Optional) Economics{ & Personal Finance Elective (Optional) Elective (Required 6th class) * Capstone Project

Mathematics choice depends on credit earned in middle school and achievement in 9th grade. See below recommendation paths. Entering MG Advanced MG Geometry MG Precalculus AP Calculus AB or BC With: Algebra Algebra I Entering MG Advanced 1. MG Precalculus AP Calculus AB or BC MG Multivariable Calculus (s) With: Algebra MG Differential Equations (s) Geometry (Two sophomore options to be Mathematical Modeling considered are affected by final AP Statistics

9th grade math performance, Computer Architecture teacher recommendation & career plans) 2. AP Statistics MG Precalculus AP Calculus AB or BC

Entering AP Statistics MG Precalculus AP Calculus AB or BC MG Multivariable Calculus (s) With: (Students who received less MG Differential Equations (s) Algebra II than an “A” in Alg II/Trig should / Trig Mathematical Modeling consider purging it before Computer Architecture arriving to high school and taking the MG Adv Alg course.)

NOTE: * The Capstone Project is a requir ed component of the MSA program. Al though it carries one credit, it does not count towards the 6-class rule ; (s) denotes a semester class. The brace indicates a choice is made. ** Courses and requirements may change as needed to meet state, local, Program and student needs. { Additional Guidelines • Once accepted into the Academy, is dependent upon the student’s • Academy students select the most no mathematics or science summer coursework prior to entering Ocean appropriate course(s) from the highlight- school credit will satisfy Academy Lakes High School and achievement ed selections and must take a minimum program requirements. in Academy mathematics courses. of six classes each year. The Capstone • MSA students must complete • The four -year science sequence Project counts as a credit, but it does Algebra I during middle school years. includes Magnet Chemistry (9th), not count as one of the six classes. At least one full credit of mathematics Magnet Molecular Biology (10 th), • Graduation requirements not must be taken each high school year Magnet Physics or AP Physics 1 offered within the Mathematics & which must include one credit of AP (11th), and a full credit of magnet Science Academy curriculum will be Calculus. In addition, a statistics science electives (12 th). The magnet met from courses available in the course must be completed by the end science elective should correlate with established curricula at Ocean of tenth grade. The sequence of math- career interests. If an Academy stu- Lakes High School. ematics courses each student follows dent desires to take an AP science 60 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM course in the senior year, the It’s innovative. Establishes opportuni- Technology is a Science, Technology, requirement for a full credit of magnet ties where students work on inter- Engineering and Mathematics science may be decreased to one-half disciplinary projects and apply their (STEM) class. credit. AP Physics 1 may replace knowledge to real world situations. Magnet Physics only if the student It’s about choices. GRC believes that agrees to take the AP exam for the It’s flexible. Offers all three high school all students are unique. That is why course and secures the Academy IB programs: Middle Years Program, GRC became the first school in the Coordinator’s permission. Diploma Program and Career -Related Hampton Roads area to provide Program. Enables students to have the multiple pathways to an IB education. • Although three years of a foreign freedom to decide their IB education in Three IB programs, students can language are required, four years the eleventh and twelfth grade year. choose an option with consideration are recommended. to their interests and passions. • A cumulative 3.0 GPA must be Diploma Candidate: A student maintained. Students whose GPA pursuing the IB Diploma. It’s about support. GRC students drops below 3.0 will be subject to arrive with a variety of experiences academic probation. In the event that Diploma Course Candidate: A student and backgrounds, so it is the school’s successful completion of all program taking IB classes without pursuing responsibility to provide strong support requirements becomes impossible, the Diploma. structures for them. In addition to IB, the student will be required to exit GRC offers: from the program. Students who exit Career -Related Candidate: A student the program must return to their taking IB classes and earning industry • AVID (Advancement via Individual zoned high school. certification at either the Advanced Achievement), a system which helps Technology Center or the Technical students strengthen their time- • Students who meet the graduation and Career Education Center. management, organizational, and requirements for the Academy higher -order thinking skills. program will have exceeded the For more information, please refer to state-mandated requirements for the the pages that outlines the International • Scholar Central, an after -school Advanced Studies Diploma. Students Baccalaureate Program at Princess program offered four days a week will recieve both a Mathematics & Anne High School. that provides students with tutoring Science Academy seal and the focused on mathematics and literacy. Governor’s seal on their diploma. Why GRC? It’s about family. At GRC, it’s not just • Saturday school, an optional aca- Green Run Collegiate about the academics; it is about the demic support program that provides whole child. Building strong, positive students with a quiet place to study. Providing an IB Education for All relationships is a top priority for Receiving an International Baccalaureate everyone. As a result, students Program Requirements education has always focused on pro- become kinder, more passionate Career -related Program viding students a rigorous course of adults who inspire on another as The International Baccalaureate study that is engaging and internation- they tackle the challenge and Career -related Program (IBCP) ally-minded. So, what makes an IB complexity of the work at hand. enables students to enroll in IB education different and unique at Diploma Program (DP) courses while Green Run Collegiate? It’s about innovation. As a charter pursuing a career -related study. school, GRC has more flexibility in It’s accessible. Entitles every GRC terms of what and how students learn. Upon the completion of this program, tudent to a challenging, and globally- For example, GRC Digital Photography students can earn college credit as minded International Baccalaureate focuses on creating art through the well as industry certification from curriculum. use of digital cameras, while Design their chosen career-related path.

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GRC is partnering with the Advanced SUGGESTED COURSES FOR GREEN RUN COLLEGIATE Plan of Study Technology Center, the Technology and Career Education Center and Grade 9 the Governors’ School for the Arts B MYP English 9 or IB MYP Algebra II or so that students can have the choice Advanced English 9 Algebra II /Trigonometry of participating in the IB Career - IB MYP Biology IB MYP Virginia and United History related Program. IB MYP World Language or Advanced Placement (French or Spanish) IB MYP Elective (Theatre or Fine Arts IBCP students must also successfully IB MYP Health/PE or Digital Photography or Jazz complete the four core areas of the Ensemble or Design Technology) Career -related Program: Personal and Professional Skills, Service Grade 10 Learning Language Development IB MYP English 10 or IB MYP Geometry or Pre -calculus and the Reflective Project. Advanced English 10 or Trigonometry and IB MYP Chemistry or Physics Probability/Statistics • Personal and Professional Skills, IB MYP World Language IB MYP Elective (Theatre or a course where students develop (French or Spanish) Studio Art or Painting, Drawing transferable skills so that they may IB MYP Government and Printmaking, or Digital apply what they have learned to IB MYP Health/PE Photography II or Design ethical issues of their career - Technology II) related study. Grade 11 • Service Learning, a component English 11 or IB Language and IB World Language 11 (French or where students continue to explore Literature 11 (Standard Level Spanish, Standard Level or the intrinsic rewards of helping or Higher Level) Higher Level) others. During this time, students IB History 11 (Standard Level IB Science 11 (Biology and Chemistry, will find opportunities that help them or Higher Level) Standard Level or Higher Level) understand how the skills they have IB Mathematics 11 (Math Studies, IB Elective 11 (Psychology, Theatre, learned in both their classes are Standard or Higher Level) or Visual Arts, Higher Level) relevant and important to the IB Theory of Knowledge IB Personal and Professional Skills community. (second semester course) class (second semester course)

• Language Development, a study Grade 12 of another language in order for English 12 or IB Language and IB World Language 12 (French or students to become more interna- Literature 12 (Standard Level Spanish, Standard Level or tionally-aware. or Higher Level) Higher Level) IB History 12 Standard Level IB Science 12 (Biology, or Chemistry, • Reflective Project, an investiga- or Higher Level) Standard Level or Higher Level) tion that has students identify, ana- IB Mathematics 12 (Math Studies, IB Elective 12 (Psychology, Theatre, lyze, discuss and evaluate an ethical Standard or Higher Level) or Visual Arts Higher Level) dilemma stemming from their IB Theory of Knowledge career -related study. (first semester course) IB Personal and Professional Skills For more information about class (first semester course)

Green Run Collegiate, please visit All courses are dependent on students’ IB educational pathway and state diploma requirements. Standard Level and Higher www.greenruncollegiate. Level classes differ in scope, breadth, and depth. Although both are considered the equivalent of college courses, students in Higher Level classes master more content and skills. Courses will be available as student needs arise. Economics and Vbschools.com. Financial Management will be taken during the junior or senior year, as it is a Virginia requirement for graduation. Note: Students seeking to take courses in NJROTC, Band, Orchestra, and Chorus can do so through . 62 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Technical and Career • Architecture, Engineering, Students interested in applying to Education Programs and Manufacturing. the ATC should do so by completing the application available in any high • Digital Design & Marketing. school guidance office, and then Advanced Technology Students accepted to the ATC benefit returning the application to their Center (ATC) in the following ways: school guidance counselor. For more information, please contact • They may remain active at their the ATC at 757-648 -5800. home high school while taking half day classes at the ATC. Course selections at the ATC can Located on the Virginia Beach campus • Students are allowed to prepare be found in the career clusters of Tidewater Community College (TCC) at no cost for national certifi- of Information Technology & near the Old Dominion University/ cations. Students passing Computer Science, Architecture, Norfolk State University (ODU/NSU) National Occupational Competency Engineering and Manufacturing, Virginia Beach Higher Education Testing Institute (NOCTI) assess- and Digital Design and Marketing. Center, the ATC is a state -of -the -art ments with a score of 70 or Students learn workplace readiness education STEM (Science,Technology, better may be eligible for skills within the content area.Those Engineering, and Math) facility designed college credit. who are completing a two-year to offer Virginia Beach public school sequence have the opportunity • Students may continue their students a college -like experience, and to verify their knowledge of the education at the community the highly technical education required workplace readiness skills through college or university levels; or for successful careers in: an industry assessment. directly enter the job market • Information Technology & armed with the industry Computer Sciences. certifications desired by today’s employers, and/or both.

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Advanced Technology Center

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for the Advanced Technology Center for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER Grade Level *Two courses must be taken in sequence unless noted as a stand -alone program. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE Cybersecurity Systems Technology I (AT 8685) 9 - 12 Cybersecurity Systems Technology II (AT 8686) 9 - 12 Information Technology (IT) & Cyber Foundations (AT 6670) 9 - 12 Network Administration & Cybersecurity I (AT 6655)* 9 - 12 Network Administration & Cybersecurity II (AT 6656)* 9 - 12 Web Design Foundations (AT 6630) 9 - 12 Advanced Web Design (AT 6631) 9 - 12 Software and Game Development (AT 6641) 9 - 12 Advanced Software and Game Development (AT 6642) 9 - 12 Cisco Network Engineering I (AT 6657)* 9 - 12 Cisco Network Engineering II (AT 6658)* 9 - 12 Telecommunications I (AT 8680) 9 - 12 Telecommunications II (AT 8681) 9 - 12 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING Engineering Design (AT 8530) 9 - 12 Architectural Design (AT 8531) 10 - 12 Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering (AT 8532) 10 - 12 Engineering Technology I (AT 8436)* 9 - 12 Engineering Technology II (AT 8437)* 9 - 12 Modeling and Simulation (AT 8462) 9 - 12 DIGITAL DESIGN AND MARKETING Digital Design I (AT 8570) 9 - 12 Digital Design II (AT 8571) 9 - 12 Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center (ME 8223) 9 - 12 Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center CO - OP (ME 8222) 9 - 12 Advanced Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center (ME 8243) 10 - 12 Advanced Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center CO - OP (ME 8243) 10 - 12

* Denotes Dual Enrollment Option.

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STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES AVAILABLE AT THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER *Two courses must be taken in sequence unless noted as a stand alone program.

Information Technology Architecture, Engineering Digital Design & Marketing & Computer Sciences & Manufacturing

Information Technology & Engineering Design Marketing & Entrepreneurship Cyber Foundations AT 8530 @ Town Center AT 6670 & ME 8222/8223 & Architectural Design & Cybersecurity Systems Technology I AT 8531 Advanced Marketing & AT 8685 or Entrepreneurship @ Town Center & Naval Architecture & ME 8242/8243 Cybersecurity Systems Technology II Ocean Engineering (Located at Pembroke Mall) AT 8686 AT 8532 Marketing & Entrepreneurship Network Administration & Engineering Technology I @Town Center Cybersecurity I AT 8436 or AT 6655 & Advanced Marketing & & Engineering Technology II Entrepreneurship @ Town Center Network Administration & AT 8437 ME 8222/8223/8242/8243 Cybersecurity II Modeling & Simulation Digital Design I AT 6656 AT 8462 AT 8570 or & & select other ATC IT courses Software & Game Development Digital Design II Web Design Foundations AT 6641 AT 8571 AT 6630 or & Advanced Software & Advanced Web Design Game Development AT 6631 AT 6642 select other ATC IT courses Software and Game Development AT 6641 & Advanced Software and Game Development AT 6642 select other ATC IT courses Cisco Network Engineering I AT 6657 & Cisco Network Engineering II AT 6658 Telecommunications I AT 8680 & Telecommunications II AT 8681

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Technical and Career The Tech Center also prepares stu- workplace readiness skills within the Education Center dents for existing occupations as well content area. Those who complete a The Virginia Beach Technical and as for those emerging during the com- course have the opportunity to verify Career Education ing decades. In today’s extremely com- their knowledge of workplace readiness Center (Tech petitive job market, it is more impor- skills through an industry assessment. Center) offers tant than ever to have a marketable high school skill. Students who complete programs Student Organizations - FBLA, students in at the Tech Center have the option to FCCLA, HOSA, Skills USA grades 11 and enter the job market directly or to con- Student Organizations - FBLA, FCCLA, 12 the opportunity to combine tinue their studies at two- or HOSA, Skills USA - are an integral academic and vocational preparation our - year colleges, community part of all courses at the Technical a to achieve personal fulfillment, respon- colleges, apprenticeship programs, or nd Career Education Center. sible citizenship, and economic self- professional technical institutions. All Participation in these organizations sufficiency. With 22 programs, the Tech Center courses award three cred- provides opportunities for leadership Tech Center prepares students for its, and students who wish to attend development and recognition through quality career employment and provides must complete a Tech Center applica- competitive events at the local, them with the competencies necessary tion which they may obtain from their regional, and state levels. Students to advance beyond entry-level positions. school counselors. Students learn are highly encouraged to participate.

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Technical and Career Education Center

In the table below, you will find a list of courses offered at the Technical and Career Education Center in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER Grade Level Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating I (VO 8503) 11-12 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating II (VO 8504) 11-12 Auto Body and Paint Technology I (VO 8676) 11-12 Auto Body and Paint Technology II (VO 8677) 11-12 Automotive Service Technology I (VO 8506) 11-12 Automotive Service Technology II (VO 8507) 11-12 Carpentry (VO 8602) 12 Construction Technology (VO 8515) 10 - 12 Cosmetology I (VO 8527) 11-12 Cosmetology II (VO 8528) 11-12 Culinary Arts I (VO 8275) 11-12 Culinary Arts II (VO 8276) 11 - 12 Dental Assisting I (VO 8328) 11-12 Dental Assisting II (VO 8329) 11-12 Early Childhood Education I (VO 8285) 11-12 Early Childhood Education II (VO 8286) 11-12 Electricity (VO 8534) 12 Electronics and Robotics Technology I (VO 8536) 11-12 Electronics and Robotics Technology II (VO 8537) 11-12 Landscape Design and Management (VO 8040) 11-12 Legal Systems Administration (VO 6735) 11-12 Masonry (VO 8513) 12 Medical Systems Administration (VO 6730) 11-12 Outdoor Power Equipment I (VO 8722) 11-12 Outdoor Power Equipment II (VO 8723) 11-12 Plumbing and Heating (VO 8552) 12

* Denotes Dual Enrollment Option.

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER (CONTINUED) Grade Level Practical Nursing I (VO 8357) 12 Practical Nursing II (VO 8358) 12 Public Safety I (VO 8700) 11-12 Public Safety II (VO 8701) 11-12 Television and Media Production I (VO 8688) 11-12 Television and Media Production II (VO 8689) 11-12 Turf Management (VO 8051) 12 Welding I (VO 8672)* 11-12 Welding II (VO 8673)* 11-12

* Denotes Dual Enrollment Option.

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VIRGINIA BEACH TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES IN TRADE AND INDUSTRY EDUCATION

Outdoor Power Air Conditioning, Auto Body and Automotive Service Cosmetology I - Equipment I - Refrigeration, and Paint Technology I - Technology I - VO 8527 VO 8772 Heating I - VO 8503 VO 8676 VO 8506 & & & & & Cosmetology II - Outdoor Power Air Conditioning, Auto Body and Automotive Service VO 8528 Equipment II - Refrigeration, and Paint Technology II - Technology II - Must take VO 8773 Heating II - VO 8504 VO 8677 VO 8507 both courses Must take Must take Must take Must take State Licensure both courses both courses both courses both courses for Verified Credit EETC Certification(s) EPA Technician ASE Certification ASE Certification and/or NOCTI Examination(s) Exams or NOCTI Exams for Assessment for and/or HVAC Assessment for Verified Credit Verified Credit Excellence Verified Credit Certification for Verified Credit

Electronics & Public Safety I - Television Welding I - VO 8672 Construction Technology - Robotics Technology - VO 8700 Communications & VO 8515 VO 8536 & and Production I- Welding II - VO 8673 & & Public Safety II - VO 8688 Masonry - VO 8513 Must take Electronics & VO 8701 & or both courses Robotics Technology - Television Carpentry - VO 8602 Must take VO 8537 Communications AWS Sense Entry or both courses and Production II - Welder Certification Electricity - VO 8534 Must take NOCTI Assessment VO 8689 and/or NOCTI or both courses for Verified Credit Assessment for Plumbing and Heating - Must take Electronics Verified Credit VO 8552 both courses Technology Must take Assessment and/or NOCTI Assessment both courses NOCTI Assessment for Verified Credit for Verified Credit OSHA 10 Safety Certification and/or Skills Connect Assessment for Verified Credit

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VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS AND LICENSURES (CONTINUED)

Meets Board of Education Criteria Student- Career & Advanced Selected Technical Mathematics Verified Education & Technology Name of Credential Issuing Organization Credit Seal Seal FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification National Restaurant Association X X Early Childhood Care and Education Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Retail Commercial Baking Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) American Association of Family Broad Field Family & Consumer Sciences Examination X X & Consumer Sciences Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commmonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Certified Dental Assistant: Radiation Health and Dental Assisting National Board X X Safety Examination (RHS) Dental Assisting Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Nurse Aide Virginia Board of Nursing X X MARKETING EDUCATION Lodging Management Program Certification American Hotel and Lodging X X (Levels 1 and/or 2) Association (AH&LA) National Professional Certification in Customer National Retail Federation Foundation X X Service and Sales Advanced Customer Service and Sales National Retail Federation Foundation X X College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) Council for Aid to Education X X Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AutoCAD Certification (Pass any one exam) Brainbench X X Autodesk Application Certification Program (Pass any one exam) Autodesk X X Electronic Technology Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Manufacturing Technology Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI)

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Business and skills within each content area. Those of the student. Many Business & who are completing a two-year Information Technology courses are Information Technology sequence have the opportunity to eligible for the cooperative office Grades 9-12 verify their knowledge of the workplace education method of instruction. readiness skills through an industry Participation in COE is optional. The Business and Information assessment. Technology STEM-related program Future Business Leaders in Virginia Beach is an important Cooperative Office of America (FBLA) part of the total educational program. Education (COE) The Future Business Leaders Students use the resources of the Cooperative Office Education (COE) is of America is the co-curricular Microsoft Imagine Academy to develop the supervised on-the-job instructional organization for secondary Business skills associated with a number of phase of an occupational preparation and Information Technology students. STEM - Science, Technology, program. Students attend classes for The organization enhances occupational Engineering, and Mathematics - areas. all or part of the day and work in an preparation for students by helping All students are provided opportunities approved business/office position part them attain the following goals: to complement their academic of the day.The teacher-coordinator leadership skills; knowledge of the preparation through the Business and business training sponsor develop American enterprise system; self- and Information Technology program an individualized training plan that confidence; improvement of home, by earning industry certifications. identifies learning experiences accord- business, and community; scholarship; ing to the student’s career objective. citizenship; and career goals. Students learn workplace readiness Transportation is the responsibility

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Business and Information Technology

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for Business and Information Technology offered in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Grade Level Accounting (BE 6320) 10 - 12 Accounting COE (BE 6321) 10 - 12 Advanced Accounting (BE 6613) 11-12 Advanced Accounting COE (BE 6314) 11-12 Computer Information Systems (BE 6635) 10 - 12 Computer Information Systems COE (BE 6636) 10 - 12 Advanced Computer Information Systems (BE 6625) 11-12 Advanced Computer Information Systems COE (BE 6626) 11-12 Desktop/Multimedia Presentations (BE 6630) 9-12 Economics and Personal Finance (BE 6120) 10 - 12 Digital Applications (BE 6617) 7-12 Information Technology Fundamentals (BE 6670) 9-12 Business Management/ Virtual Enterprise (BE 6136) 11-12 Business Management COE/Virtual Enterprise (BE 6137) 11-12

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CAPSTONE AP Seminar Success with the SAT This is a year-long course for students (OT 2002) with limited English proficiency (LEP) Offered by the College Board, One-half credit, first and/or functioning at English proficiency levels Advanced Placement Seminar is a second semester, Grades 10 -12 1.0 - 2.5 only. year -long course that has students investigate real-world issues from This hybrid online/face-to-face course English as a Foreign Language II multiple perspectives. Students learn is designed to encourage students to (EFL II) (VO 1117/ VO 1116) to synthesize information from differ- learn and utilize the strategies and One foreign language elective credit ent sources, develop their own lines skills that will help them succeed with (VO 1117) and two general elective of reasoning in research-based the SAT test which they usually take credits (VO 1116) written essays, and design and deliver their junior year in high school. Most Prerequisite: Passing grade in oral and visual presentations, both colleges and universities consider the English as a Foreign Language I individually and as part of a team. SAT score when considering students This course is a required prerequisite for admissions. Vocabulary building, This is a year-long course for students for AP Research. critical reading and writing strategies, with limited English proficiency (LEP) and mathematical reasoning and functioning at English proficiency levels CAPSTONE AP Research problem solving are emphasized. 2.6 - 4.4 only. Prerequisite: AP Seminar Students will understand test-taking strategies, and they will learn how to The ESL and EFL courses are offered to AP Research allows students to overcome test anxiety. A grade of pass students who have been identified deeply explore an interest-based (P) or fail (F) will be used to determine as limited English proficient (LEP) as academic topic, problem, or issue. student progress in this course. determined by the results of the Students will learn about the research P or F grades are not included in ACCESS for ELLs/W-APT assessment. process by participating in a year-long calculations for grade point averages The purpose of the courses is to assist research based investigation where and/or class rank. students in acquiring the English language they will design, plan, and address communication skills necessary to a research question. In the AP participate successfully in the mainstream Research course, students further English as a Second classroom. Instruction is designed to their skills acquired in the AP Seminar Language (ESL) meet the needs of students at various course by exploring skill development, levels of English proficiency in listening, documenting the research processes, speaking, reading, and writing. The ESL and collecting the artifacts of their English as a Second Language (ESL) (VO 1114) and EFL courses may not be used to work in a portfolio. The course fulfill English graduation requirements. culminates in an academic paper of One and one -half credits a semester 4000-5000 words (accompanied by Students may fulfill the sequential This is a semester or year-long a performance or exhibition of product elective requirement by taking and course for students with limited where applicable) and a presentation passing both EFL I and EFL II, respectively. with an oral defense. English proficiency (LEP) functioning at English proficiency levels 1.0 through 4.4.

English as a Foreign Language I (EFL I) (VO 111 5 / VO 1116) One foreign language elective credit (VO 1115) and two general elective credits (VO 1116)

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Family and • Using critical and creative thinking Consumer Sciences skills to address problems in diverse families, communities, and work environments General Information • Exemplifying successful life Family and Consumer Sciences management, employment, empowers individuals and families to and career development manage the challenges of living and • Functioning effectively as working in a diverse, global society. providers and consumers Our unique focus is on families, work, of goods and services and their interrelationships by: Cooperative Work and Family and • Strengthening the well-being Consumer Studies (CO - OP) is the super- of individuals and families vised on -the -job instructional phase of • Becoming responsible citizens an occupational preparation program. and leaders in family, community, Students attend school for all or part of and work settings the day and work in an approved family • Promoting optimal nutrition and consumer sciences position part of and wellness the day. The teacher -coordinator and • Managing resources to meet the training sponsor (employer) develop an needs of individuals and families individualized training plan that identifies • Balancing personal, home, learning experiences according to the family, and work lives student’s career objective. Family and Consumer Sciences

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for Family and Consumer Sciences for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Grade Level Introduction to Hospitality and Catering Services (HE 8279) 10 - 12 Introduction to Hospitality and Catering Services CO - OP (HE 8278) 11-12 Introduction to Child Care Occupations (HE 8283) 9-12 Introduction to Interior Design I (HE 8248) 10 - 12 Introduction to Interior Design II (HE 8255) 11-12 Introduction to Interior Design II CO - OP (HE 8256) 11-12 Introduction to Culinary Arts (HE 8262) 9-12 Parenting and Child Development (HE 8284) 9-12 Independent Living (HE 8250) 9-12 Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I (HE 9062)* 11-12 Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II (HE 9072) 11-12 * Denotes Dual Enrollment Option. 75 DIRECTORY OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES IN VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Food Industry Careers Design Careers Child Related Careers Education Careers Independent Living Independent Living Independent Living Independent Living HE 8250 (year – 1 credit) HE 8250 (year – 1 credit) HE 8250 (year – 1 credit) HE 8250 (year – 1 credit) Introduction to Interior Design I Parenting and Child Development Parenting and Child Development HE 8248 (year – 1 credit) HE 8284 (semester – 0.5 credit) HE 8284 (semester – 0.5 credit) Introduction to Culinary Arts Introduction to Interior Design II Intro to Child Care Occupations Intro to Child Care Occupations HE 8262 (year - 1 credit) HE 8255 (year – 1 credit) HE 8283 (semester – 0.5 credit) HE 8283 (semester – 0.5 credit) Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Parenting and Prerequisite: Parenting and Introduction to Interior Design I Child Development or Child Development or Psychology I Psychology I AAFCS Interior Design Fundamentals Examination

Hospitality and Catering Services Introduction to Interior Design II Early Childhood Education I* Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I HE 8279 CO-OP VO 8285 (year – 3 credits) HE 9062 (year – 1 credit) (2 blocks per year – 2 credits) HE 8256 (year – 2 credit) Juniors or seniors only Prerequisite: Introduction to Prerequisite: Students must apply Culinary Arts Introduction to Interior Design I AAFCS Education Fundamentals NRA ServSafe Exam Examination = verified credit

Hospitality and Early Childhood Education II* Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II Catering Services CO-OP VO 8286 (year – 3 credits) HE 9072 (year – 1 credit) HE 8278 Seniors only (2 blocks per year – 3 credits) NOCTI Early Childhood Students must apply Prerequisite: Introduction to Education Examination = Culinary Arts verified credit

Culinary Arts I* Early Childhood Education I* All students who have taken two years of FACS courses are VO 8275 (year – 3 credits) VO 8285 (year – 3 credits) eligible to take the AAFCS AAFCS Leadership Essentials Culinary Arts II* Examination Early Childhood Education II* VO 8276 (year – 3 credits) VO 8286 (year – 3 credits) NOCTI Commercial Baking NOCTI Early Childhood NRA ServSafe Exam ProStart Education Examination = Examinations - Levels I/II verified credit

*Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center (Application Required) A student has met the sequential elective requirement when they have completed two or more years in a prescribed program area. Students are eligible to sit for the NOCTI assessment that can then be used by a student as a selected verified credit.

Students learn workplace readiness Commonwealth Examination. curriculum. Students participate in skills within the content area.Those FCCLA in each course to develop who are completing a two -year sequence Family, Career and Community leadership and teamwork skills. have the opportunity to verify their knowl- Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students have an opportunity to edge of the workplace readiness skills The activities stressed in the youth build career skills and to participate through an industry assessment, organizations are an integral part of in regional, state, and national Workplace Readiness Skills for the the Family and Consumer Sciences competitive events.

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Gifted Education to high-achieving students wishing to Think Tank for Super Thinkers The high school gifted program provides participate in these courses. Students (GPO 172) an on - site gifted resource teacher not currently identified for gifted One-half credit, first or second who develops and implements educa- programs need to complete the form, semester, Grades 9-10 tional services to students through Request for a Specific Course. This direct teaching of seminar courses form is also available from the gifted This program utilizes an and collaborative work with teachers, resource teacher at the high school. interdisciplinary approach where administrators, and parents in the All students must complete the students will learn to research, school. These services provide appropriate Gifted Program Credit assimilate, and respond through resources, support, guidance, Course Add/Drop Form, available individual and group work. The specialized curricula and instructional from the gifted resource teacher. instructional focus will require strategies, as well as whole group students to think critically about social, and small group instruction. Carefully Independent Study (GP 0112) political, economic, and environmental planned curricula provide experiences One-half credit, first or second issues of our day.This class is offered that extend the regular education semester, Grades 9-12 at each high school, is taught by the curriculum to meet the specific gifted resource teacher, and is in an learning needs evidenced by gifted This course allows students to pursue online, blended format. students who have demonstrated self-initiated, academically advanced mastery of skills through pre- study projects in their identified special SPARKS (GPO 500) assessment activities. Program interest areas. Students identify a One-half credit, first or second offerings, including gifted seminar problem, conduct an investigation, semester, Grades 11-12 courses and differentiation in the and present their findings for regular education classroom, evaluation. Participants may be The SPARKS course will allow selected are designed to add depth and scheduled one bell a day in their home students to participate in a course complexity to the high school school to work on their projects or all designed to encourage the discovery curriculum.The gifted resource activity on the project may take place and discussion of new and invigorating teacher serves as a facilitator, outside of the regular school hours. ideas, the development of critical designer, trainer, and coach at thinking skills, and synthesis of each school site.The gifted resource Interested students must obtain complex issues. The course is offered teacher collaborates with the school’s the required forms from the gifted in an online, blended format, allowing administrators to assist teachers resource teacher. The application students to research and discuss in understanding the needs and requires students to support the selected topics. Instructional appropriate educational services interest in the project with very approaches are varied and student- for gifted students through staff specific data, to find a sponsor, centered. Online and face-to-face development workshops, collaborative teacher, or mentor knowledgeable discussions will encourage students planning and sharing sessions, in the field of study, and to maintain to make connections and explore and by providing research -based a detailed time log. A minimum relationships among different resources. of seventy hours work must be disciplines. documented in order to obtain credit The courses that follow offer credit for the course. The principal must All Think Tank for Super Thinkers and and are open to selected intellectually review and sign the proposal, SPARKS classes are offered at the and artistically gifted students and indicating understanding and support individual high school, and the gifted of the Independent Study prior to resource teacher is the instructor for the student beginning work. those courses. Credit for semester courses is awarded upon the successful completion of each course. In the blended format, students meet

77 DI RECTORY OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS in an online environment as well Road; Distracted Driving; Alcohol; Please note: as in the classroom setting to fulfill Adverse Conditions and Evasive • A payment for $219.00 dollars is the 70 - hour course requirements. Maneuvers; Vehicle Systems & required for this class. Students may take a Think Tank for Handling Heavy Vehicles; and • Students will be taught during their Super Thinkers or SPARKS class Driver Responsibilities -Making study block or after school. only once each year. Informed Choices. • A temporary driver’s license (TDL- 180) will be issued to students Driver Education When a student successfully com- when all items below have been The classroom driver education pletes Driver Education -Classroom satisfied: course is offered as part of Grade10 Theory, and has secured a learner’s health education curriculum and is permit, they may register for Behind- • Successful completion of class taught during the first semester. the -Wheel, which is offered at each room driver education. Driver Education -Classroom Theory high school. Students would typically: • Submission of a completed provides students with current infor- • Obtain a valid Virginia learner’s parent permission slip. mation and techniques for novice permit from the Division of Motor • Successfully complete the 7- 8 drivers and the basics of motor Vehicles (DMV) on or after reach- days of BTW instruction. vehicle operation.The course focuses ing 15 years and 6 months of age. • Pass the Behind -the-Wheel on \the following topics: Licensing • Complete and pass classroom road test. Responsibilities; Preparing to Operate theory driver education during the • Submission of a completed a Vehicle; Important Functions and 10th grade. Upon successful com- 45; 15 hour driving log. Relationships of Visual Perception and pletion, the student will receive a • Possess a valid Virginia Driving; Using Space Management green card (DEC-1) and become learner’s permit for 9 months. System While Interacting with Traffic; eligible for Behind -the -Wheel • Student reaches the age of Navigating Roadways; Sharing the driver education instruction. 16 years and 3 months.

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Marketing Education have the opportunity to verify their knowl- responsibility of the student. Benefits The courses in marketing education edge with a host of industry Credentials. of the co-op placement include work provide a unique opportunity for students experience, credit toward graduation to develop the skills and knowledge need- Cooperative Education (CO -OP) and paid employment. ed for careers in marketing, manage- Cooperative Education (CO-OP) is the ment, and entrepreneurship. Marketing supervised on-the-job instructional DECA – An Association of Marketing courses include instruction in marketing, phase of an occupational preparation Students. DECA is a co-curricular social media tactics, entrepreneurship program. Students attend school for organization for all students enrolled and proto-typing, fashion, sales, and cus- all or part of the day and work in an in the marketing program. DECA tomer service. Specialty courses include approved marketing position part of provides students an opportunity to instruction in tourism, hotel the day. The teacher-coordinator and build upon their marketing skills and management, and sports and entertain- marketing training sponsor (employer) knowledge, while developing leadership ment marketing. Courses help students develop an individualized training plan and teamwork skills. Students are master 21st century work place that identifies learning experiences encouraged to be active members readiness skills. Those who are according to the student’s career of DECA and to participate in local, completing a two -year sequence also objectives. Transportation is the state, and national competitive events.

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Marketing Education

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for Marketing Education offerings for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

MARKETING EDUCATION Grade Level Fashion Marketing (ME 8141) 10 - 12 Fashion Marketing CO - OP (ME 8140) 10 - 12 Advanced Fashion Marketing (ME 8146) 11-12 Advanced Fashion Marketing CO - OP (ME 8145) 11-12 Marketing (ME 8121) 10 - 12 Marketing CO - OP (ME 8120) 10 - 12 Advanced Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ME 9095) 11-12 Advanced Entrepreneurship & Innovation CO - OP (ME 9096) 11-12

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Marketing Entrepreneurship skills needed to pursue a career in semester, the students will be bound @ Town Center marketing or launch a winning business! for New York City on a 3-day field study 4554 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Located in the most unique classroom that includes professional appointments Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 in VBCPS, students study in a real and tours. An additional credit may be Classes held at Pembroke Mall world “learning lab” that engages them earned by working in a part -time job Two -year program at Pembroke far beyond the traditional classroom. (Co -op). Membership in DECA offers Mall & Town Center Topics of study include: social media travel, scholarships, and networking. marketing, leadership, team productivi- Students will prepare to take the This exciting program explores “Madison ty, business plan development, financial national certification exam Avenue” marketing, entrepreneurship strategies and project management. in Sales and Service I and II. and professional success. Students will First semester, the study of marketing Students are responsible for their work with local businesses, entrepre- fundamentals will lead to a class - own transportation to class. neurs and mentors as they explore the related business venture. In the spring

Marketing and Entrepreneurship @ Town Center

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for Marketing and Entrepreneurship @ Town Center for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP @ TOWN CENTER Grade Level Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center (ME 8223) 9 - 12 Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center CO - OP (ME 8222) 9 -12 Advanced Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center (ME 8243) 10 -12 Advanced Marketing & Entrepreneurship @ Town Center CO - OP (ME 8242) 10 -12

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Hospitality & your own hotel empire? If so, leadership skills through our student Tourism Management Hospitality and Tourism Management organization DECA and will prepare Classes held at ATC with labs is the course for you! Thousands of for nationally recognized certifications conducted at local hotels. CO -OP management positions await you in through the American Hotel and students are assisted with job this fast - paced field! Explore the many Lodging Association and the National placement. opportunities available in this exciting Retail Federation. A third credit is industry through great field trips, possible for working students through Would you like to plan an event for guest speakers and hands on job our CO-OP program. 500 guests, be a cruise ship director, shadowing experiences. Students will own a bed and breakfast or create have the opportunity to enhance their Hospitality & Tourism Management

In the table below, you will find a list of courses for Hospitality & Tourism Management for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT Grade Level Hospitality & Tourism Management (ME 8161) 11-12 Hospitality & Tourism Management CO -OP (ME 8160) 11-12 Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Management (ME 8163) 12 Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Management CO - OP (ME 8162) 12

Education for Employment

Education for Employment I (EE 9050) One credit, one year, Grades 9 -12 Education for Employment II (EE 9051) One credit, one year, Grades 10 -12 Prerequisite: Education for Employment I – Disadvantaged Students explore independent living and workplace skills by identifying individual assets, interests, aptitudes, talents, and current occupational abilities. Through practical experiences related to daily living and work, students deter- mine strategies to improve their assets and ways to emphasize their strengths at home, school, and in the workplace.

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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES IN MARKETING EDUCATION General Marketing Courses Courses Requiring an Application and Instructor Interview Marketing I - ME 8120/8121 Hospitality & Tourism Management - ME 8160/8161 (CO - OP 2 credits; NON CO - OP 1 credit) Course above offered at the Advanced Technology Center (CO -OP 3 credits, NON CO -OP 2 credits) Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Management - ME 8162/8163 Course above offered at the Advanced Technology Center (CO -OP 3 credits, NON CO -OP 2 credits)

Advanced Entrepreneurship Marketing & Entrepreneurship @Town Center - ME 8222/8223 & Innovation - ME 9095/9096 Course above offered at Pembroke Mall (CO -OP 2 credits; NON CO -OP 1 credit) (CO -OP 3 credits, NON CO -OP 2 credits) May also pair with Business electives in Advanced Marketing & Entrepreneurship@Town Center - ME 8242/8243 Accounting, Computer Information Course above offered at Pembroke Mall Systems, or Virtual Enterprise for (CO -OP 3 credits, NON CO -OP 2 credits) sequential elective and completer status

Fashion Marketing - ME 8140/8141 Internet Marketing - ME 8125 (CO - OP 2 credits; NON CO -OP 1 credit) Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing - ME 8175/8176 Advanced Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing - Advanced Fashion Marketing - ME 8177/8178 ME 8145/8146 Travel and Tourism - ME 8165/8166 (CO - OP 2 credits; NON CO -OP 1 credit) Advanced Travel and Tourism - ME 8167/8168 Entrepreneurship - ME 9093 NRF Customer Service and Sales Advanced Entrepreneurship - ME 9094 Certification is available for ALL Global Marketing and Commerce - ME 8135 Marketing Education courses for Advanced Global Marketing and Commerce - ME 8136 Verified Credit Courses above offered at Landstown High School Technology Academy NRF Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification is available for ALL second year Marketing Education courses for Verified Credit

A student has met the sequential elective requirement when he/she has completed two or more years in a prescribed program area. 1 Marketing Education course + 1 NRF exam = 1 verified credit 1 Marketing Education course + 1 Adv. Marketing Education course + 1 NRF exam = 2 verified credits

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TYPICAL COURSE SEQUENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOOL YEAR 2019 2020

This chart shows some al the many options that students have in the progression al mathematics courses from Grade 6 through Grade 12. Courses ere presented in columns by grade level.

The options shown are typics/ progressions. Othsr progressions may be possible.

*This new course Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles is a co- requisite for Geometry Honors, Algebra, Functions,and Data Analysis, Algebra II or Algebra II/Trigonometry. Students completing this course will not receive a math credit but will receive one elective credit.

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Success with the SAT includes instruction which emphasizes at an advanced enlisted pay grade. (OT 2002) self-discipline, citizenship, patriotism, Opportunities for being accepted in One -half credit, first and/or second followership, leadership, and the various service academies and semester, Grades 10 -12 orientation in Naval subjects. Each earning ROTC scholarships are NJROTC unit has its own organizational enhanced by participation in the structure that is administered and NJROTC program. Military Science operated by student cadets and supervised by certified Naval Science Note: Currently offered at Princess Naval Science I (MS 7910) instructors. Cadets participate Anne High School, First Colonial Naval Science II (MS 7913) in academic, athletic, and military High School, Green Run High Naval Science IIII (MS 7916) programs centered upon Naval School, Landstown High School Naval Science IV (MS 7918) subjects designed to foster individual and Salem High School. One credit, per year, Grades 9-12 and unit growth in self-awareness and esteem. Students successfully The Naval Junior Reserve Officers completing two to four years of Training Corps (NJROTC) curriculum the program may enter the military

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TYPICAL COURSE SEQUENCE IN SCIENCE SCHOOL YEAR 2019 2020

This course shows some of the many options that students have in the progression of science courses from Grade 9 through Grade 12. Courses are presented in columns by grade level.

The options shown are typical progressions. Other progressions may be possible.

*Earth Science 1s taken in middle school.

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Technology Education readiness skills within the content students enrolled in engineering and The courses in engineering and area.Those who are completing technology courses. Students are technology provide opportunities a two-year sequence have the encouraged to be active members for students to acquire skills and opportunity to verify their knowledge of their youth organization to develop knowledge necessary for technological of the workplace readiness skills leadership and teamwork skills and literacy, STEM career pathway and through an industry assessment. to receive recognition for their lifelong learning. participation in local, regional, Technology Student Association (TSA) state, and national activities. Students learn and apply workplace is a co -curricular organization for all

Technology Education

In the table below, you will find a list of courses Technology Education for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. To learn more about a course you and/or your child are interested in, please click the link. If any link is broken, please visit VBSchools.com and type “Course Information Documents” in the search bar located on the top right of the site.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Grade Level COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Computers and Communications Technology (TE 8418) 9 - 12 Graphic Communications (TE 8458) 10 - 12 Photography and Printing (TE 8415) 9 - 12 CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Electronic Systems I (TE 8416) 9 - 12 Electronic Systems II (TE 8412) 10 - 12 Power and Transpor tation Technology (TE 8450) 9 - 12 PRE ENGINEERING PROGRAM Introduction to Engineering (TE 8490) 10 - 12 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Construction Technology (TE 8434) 9 - 12 Materials Technology I (TE 8433) 10 - 12 Materials Technology II (TE 8478) 10 - 12 Production Systems (TE 8447) 10 - 12 TECHNICAL DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM Basic Technical Drawing (TE 8435) 9 - 12 Architectural Drawing (TE 8437) 10 - 12 Engineering Drawing (TE 8436) 10 - 12

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VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - PATHWAYS OF STUDY - 17 COURSES Communication Technical Design Production Control Pre -Engineering Technology & Illustration Technology Technology STEM Computers and Basic Technical Construction Electronics Basic Technical Communication Drawing* Technology* Systems I* Drawing* Technology* TE 8435 TE 8432 TE 8416 TE 8435 (sem - 0.5 c) and and and Introduction TE 8418 to Engineering Engineering Production Electronics and TE 8490 Drawing Technology* Systems II** Photography TE 8436 TE 8447 TE 8412 Must take and Printing* 2 full credits or or or (sem - 0.5 c) *Basic Tech TE 8415 Architectural Materials Power and Drawing can be Drawing Technology I Transportation then used in meeting TE 8437 (sem - 0.5 c) TE 5450 the 2 credit Graphic TE 8433 AutoCAD NOCTI requirement Communication Cer tification Materials Cer tification TE 8458 Exams OR Technology II Exam Adobe CS5 and Cer tified (sem - 0.5 c) Verified Credit NOCTI SolidWorks TE 8478 Must take Cer tification Associate 2 full credits Exams for (CSWA) Must take Verified Credit Verified Credit 2 full credits *Prerequisite for Electronics Must take all Must take *Prerequisite, Systems II 3 courses 2 courses either/or for Materials **Students in *Prerequisites *Prerequisite Technology this course for Graphic for either are eligible for Communications second year Dual Enrollment course credit at Tidewater Community College

Two full years in any Tech Ed program of study will meet SOQ Code of Virginia #22.1 - 253.13:4.D.2. (sem - 0.5 c) semester half-credit course

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DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING STUDIES

Students enrolling in the following Virginia Beach City Public Schools courses are eligible to apply to Tidewater Community College and receive college credit: • TE 8416/8412 - Electronics Systems I & II • VO 8515/8034 - Electricity I & II • VO 8536/8537 - Electronics & Robotics Technology I & II Successfully completing one or more of the above VBCPS courses as a dual-enrolled student earns college credit toward the following TCC programs:

••Mechatronics (AAS or CSC) ••Electrical Wiring (CSC or Certificate) ••Electrical Wiring for Technicians (CSC) ••Fiber and Data Cabling Installation (CSC) ••Renewable Energy Technologies (CSC) ••Marine Electrical (CS) *Note: AAS - Associate of Applied Science CSC - Career Studies Certificate

Take these courses at VBCPS: To earn credit for these courses at TCC: • VO 8515/8034 Electricity I & II • ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods • VO 8515/8034 Electricity I & II • ELE 131 National Electrical Code • VO 8536 & 8537 Electronics & Robotics Technology I & II • ELE 150 AC/DC Curriculum Fundamentals • TE 8416 & 8412 Electronics Systems I & II • VO 8537 Electronics & Robotics Technology II • ELE 246 Industrial Robotics Programming

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Trade and opportunity to earn a recognized indus- SkillsUSA Industrial Education try certification. Students learn Virginia’s SkillsUSA is a co-curricular organization In today’s extremely competitive job 21 Workplace Readiness Skills within for all students enrolled in Trade & market, it is more important than ever the content area. Those who are Industrial courses. The organization to have a marketable skill. Students who completing a two -year sequence have enhances occupational preparation complete Trade and Industrial programs the opportunity to verify their knowledge for students by empowering them with have the option to enter the job market of the workplace readiness skills leadership and teamwork skills. Students directly or to continue their studies at through an industry assessment. are encouraged to be active members two - or four -year colleges, community of SkillsUSA so that they can be colleges, apprentice ship programs, Trade & Industry programs are offered recognized for their hard work and or professional technical institutions. at the following locations: Advanced education in local, regional, state and Additionally, all students enrolled in Techn-ology Center, Virginia Beach national activities. Trade & Industrial programs have an Technical & Career Education Center and Renaissance Academy. For a full description of courses offered at each of these locations, please visit their respective pages.

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SOL Substitute Tests for Verified Credit Effective Beginning with the 2014 -2015 School Year The tests included in this list may be used to award verified credit for students and are included in the accreditation calculations for schools. Students who take substitute tests for verified credit should not be required to also take the corresponding Standards of Learning (SOL) test.

ENGLISH SUBSTITUTE TESTS

SOL Test Substitute Test Proficient Advanced End - of - Course AP English Language and Composition+ 2 3 (EOC) Writing International Baccalaureate® (IB) English Language A: 2 3 Literature and Language (Standard Level)+ IB English Language A: Literature and Language (Higher Level)+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature (Standard Level)+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature (Higher Level)+ 2 3 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT) 17 24 Writing Subscore+ Cambridge International Examination: Cambridge International General D C Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) First Language English Cambridge International Examination: English Lanaguage General E D Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Subsidiary(AS Level) ACT: English/Writing Combined Score 16 22 ACT: WordKeys: Writing ++ 3 4 ACT: WorkKeys: Business Writing 3 4 AP English Literature and Composition+ 2 3

SAT I Writing (Must have been administered prior to March 2016.) 400 500 SAT Writing and Literacy Test AND Essay Writing Test Writing and Writing and Literacy: Literacy: 21 31 AND Essay AND Essay Writing: Writing: 4 6 EOC Reading AP English Literature and Composition+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature and Language (Standard Level)+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature and Language (Higher Level)+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature (Standard Level)+ 2 3 IB English Language A: Literature (Higher Level)+ 2 3 Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT) 16 21 Reading Subset+ +Students may use this test to earn two verified credits in English. ++ Available as a substitute test for the EOC Writing test based on the 2002 SOL only. 91 APPENDIX A

ENGLISH SUBSTITUTE TESTS (CONTINUED)

SOL Test Substitute Test Proficient Advanced EOC Reading Cambridge International Examinations: Literature in English (IGCSE) E C Cambridge International Examination: English Language E D GCE-Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level) Cambridge International Examination: Literature in English E D GCE Advanced (A Level) ACT: Reading Subset 17 22 AP English Language and Composition+ 2 3 ACT: WorkKeys Reading for Information+++or Workplace Documents1.0 4 6 PSAT/NMSQT/PSAT10 Reading Test (administered beginning March 2016) 21 31 SAT Reading Test 21 30

MATHEMATICS SUBSTITUTE TESTS

Algebra I CLEP College Algebra 30 40 IB Math Studies (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Higher Level)++++ 3 4 SAT I Mathematics Subtest (must have been administered prior to March 2016) 440 520 SAT II Math IC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 500 570 SAT II Math IIC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 590 660 PSAT/ NMSQT or PSAT10 Math Test (administered beginning March 2016) 460 550 SAT Math Test (administered beginning March 2016) 440 520 AP Calculus++++ 2 3 Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Mathematics E D Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Additional Mathematics E D Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Extended Mathematics D C Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (A Level) E D Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (A Level) E D ACT: Mathematics Subtest 18 26 Algebra II IB Math Studies (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Higher Level)++++ 3 4

+++Effective beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. ++++Students may use this test to earn two verified credits in Mathematics.

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MATHEMATICS SUBSTITUTE TESTS (CONTINUED)

SOL Test Substitute Test Proficient Advanced

Algebra II (cont) SAT II Math IC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 500 570 SAT II Math IIC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 590 660 AP Calculus++++ 2 3 Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Additional Mathematics E D Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (A Level) E D Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (A Level) E D CLEP College Algebra 50 63 Geometry Cambridge International Examinations: IGSCE Mathematics E C Cambridge International Examinations: IGSCE Extended Mathematics D C ACT: Mathematics Subtest 20 27 IB Math Studies (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Standard Level)++++ 3 4 IB Mathematics (Higher Level)++++ 3 4 SAT II Math IC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1 500 570 SAT II Math IIC or SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 590 660 AP Calculus++++ 2 3

SCIENCE SUBSTITUTE TESTS

Earth Science Cambridge International Examinations: E D Environmental Science, GCE - AS Level IB Environmental Systems and Society (Standard Level) 2 3 AP Environmental Science 2 3 Biology AP Biology 2 3 SAT II Biology Ecological OR Molecular 350 450 CLEP General Biology 30 40 IB Biology (Standard Level) 2 3 IB Biology (Higher Level) 2 3 Cambridge International Examinations: Biology, GCE (A Level) E D Cambridge International Examinations: Biology, GCE (AS Level) E D

++++ Students may use this test to earn two verified credits in Mathematics.

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SCIENCE SUBSTITUTE TESTS (CONTINUED)

SOL Test Substitute Test Proficient Advanced Chemistry AP Chemistry 2 3 SAT II Chemistry 400 500 CLEP General Chemistry 33 43 IB Chemistry (Standard Level) 2 3 IB Chemistry (Higher Level) 2 3 Cambridge International Examinations: Chemistry, GCE (A Level) E D Cambridge International Examinations: Chemistry, GCE (AS Level) E D HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBSTITUTE TESTS VA & AP US History 2 3 US History CLEP History of US I and II (total score for both tests) 60 80 SAT II American History 400 500 IB US History (Higher Level) 2 3 World History SAT II World History 450 530 and Geography AP World History 2 3 to 1500

World History SAT II World History 450 530 and Geography AP World History 2 3 from 1500 - Present AP European History 2 3 IB History of Europe 2 3 World AP Human Geography 2 3 Geography Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Geography F D Cambridge International Examinations: GCE (A Level) E D Cambridge International Examinations: GCE (AS Level) E C IB Geography Test 2 3

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Virginia Board of Education Approved Industry Certifications and Occupational Competency Assessments

VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS AND LICENSURES

Meets Board of Education Criteria Student- Career & Advanced Selected Technical Mathematics Verified Education & Technology Name of Credential Issuing Organization Credit Seal Seal AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Virginia Department of Agriculture X X X and Consumer Services Horticulture Landscaping Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Accounting National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Advanced Accounting National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Brainbench Software Development Certifications Brainbench X X X Certified Internet Webmaster Professional (CIW) Program ProsoftTraining X X X (Pass any one exam in this program) Internet Core Computing Concepts (IC3) Certiport X X X (Must pass all three parts) Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft X X X (Pass any one Microsoft Professional exam) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Microsoft X X (Pass any one MOS exam} Network+ Certification CompTIA X X X Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Corporation X X X (Pass any one Oracle Professional Certification Exam) W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Working in support of Education X Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Microsoft X X (Pass any one exam) Adobe Certified Associate Adobe Systems, Inc. X X (Pass any one exam) College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) Council for Aid to Education X X Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS)

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VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS AND LICENSURES (CONTINUED)

Meets Board of Education Criteria Student- Career & Advanced Selected Technical Mathematics Verified Education & Technology Name of Credential Issuing Organization Credit Seal Seal FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification National Restaurant Association X X Early Childhood Care and Education Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Retail Commercial Baking Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) American Association of Family Broad Field Family & Consumer Sciences Examination X X & Consumer Sciences Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commmonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Certified Dental Assistant: Radiation Health and Dental Assisting National Board X X Safety Examination (RHS) Dental Assisting Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Nurse Aide Virginia Board of Nursing X X MARKETING EDUCATION Lodging Management Program Certification American Hotel and Lodging X X (Levels 1 and/or 2) Association (AH&LA) National Professional Certification in Customer National Retail Federation Foundation X X Service and Sales Advanced Customer Service and Sales National Retail Federation Foundation X X College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) Council for Aid to Education X X Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AutoCAD Certification (Pass any one exam) Brainbench X X Autodesk Application Certification Program (Pass any one exam) Autodesk X X Electronic Technology Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Manufacturing Technology Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI)

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VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS, AND LICENSURES (CONTINUED)

Meets Board of Education Criteria Student- Career & Advanced Selected Technical Mathematics Verified Education & Technology Name of Credential Issuing Organization Credit Seal Seal TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (continued from page 96) Pre-Engineering Assessment Testing Institute (NOCTI) X X X Advertising and Design Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) College and Work Readiness Assessent (CWRA+) Council for Aid to Education X X Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION A+ Certification CompTIA X X (Pass any one exam from 2006 certification program) Advertising and Design Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Automotive Technician, ASE – (Pass any National Institute for Automotive X X X exam from Automobile Technician Test Series) Service Excellence Automotive Technician Core National Occupational X X X Competency Institute Carpentry Assessment Home Builders Institute: Carpentry X X Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CET) Electronics Technicians Association, X X International (ETA) Cisco CCNA Academy End-of-Course Certificate Cisco Systems X X X (Pass any two end-of-course exams, Levels 1-4) Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Cisco Systems X X X Collision Repair/Refinishing Technology National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Construction Masonry-Bricklaying Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Criminal Justice Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Data Cabling Installer Certification (DCIC) Electronics Technicians Association, X X International (ETA) Electrical Assessment Home Builders Institute: X X House Wiring

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VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS, AND LICENSURES (continued from page 97)

Meets Board of Education Criteria Student- Career & Advanced Selected Technical Mathematics Verified Education & Technology Name of Credential Issuing Organization Credit Seal Seal TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (continued from page 97) Electronics Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) EPA Technician Certification (Levels I, II, or III) Environmental Protection Agency X X (Authorized Entity) Emergency Medical Technician Department of Health, X X Office of Emergency Medical Services Fiber Optics Installer Certification Electronics Technicians Association, X X International (ETA) Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology HVAC Excellence X X Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Home Builders Institute: HVAC X X Refrigeration Assessment National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation National Automotive Technicians X X (NATEF) End -of- Program Test Series Examinations Education Foundation (Pass any two NATEF, end -of- program test series) Outdoor Power Equipment Certifications Equipment and Engine X X (Pass any one Outdoor Power Equipment exam) Training Council Plumbing Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Small Engine Technology Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Student Electronics Technician Certification (SET) Electronics Technicians Association, X X International (ETA) Television Broadcasting Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) Welding Assessment National Occupational Competency X X Testing Institute (NOCTI) College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+) Council for Aid to Education X X Workplace Readiness Skills for Career and Technical Education X X Commonwealth Examination Consortium of States (CTECS) LICENSE Cosmetology Board of Barbers and Cosmetology X X (Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations)

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The following matrix identifies sequential electives in each discipline of the regular instructional program that can be used to satisfy the graduation requirement of a two (2) year sequence of focused sequential electives.

ENGLISH SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Public Speaking I LA 1300 1.0 Public Speaking II LA 1302 1.0 Public Speaking III LA 1303 1.0 Journalism I LA 1200 1.0 Journalism II LA 1210 1.0 Journalism III LA 1220 1.0

FINE ARTS SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Art Appreciation AR 9175 0.5 Any year-long course in art, music, See Student 1.0 Music Appreciation MU 9146 0.5 or theatre for which the prerequisites Guide Theatre Appreciation LA 1454 0.5 have been met Students must take two out of three to satisfy year one requirements. Art Foundations AR 9120 1.0 Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, AR 9140 1.0 and/or Ceramics, Sculpture, AR 9145 1.0 and Fine Arts Crafts Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, AR 9140 1.0 Advanced Art AR 9150 1.0 and/or Ceramics, Sculpture, AR 9145 1.0 and Fine Arts Crafts Advanced Art AR 9150 1.0 AP Studio – Drawing AR 9149 1.0 2-D Design Portfolio AR 9171 1.0 AP Studio Art AR 9172 1.0 3-D Design Portfolio Mixed Chorus MU 9282 1.0 Mixed Chorus* MU 9282 1.0 Girls Chorus MU 9260 1.0 Concert Choir MU 9289 1.0 Madrigals MU 9280 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Concert Choir MU 9289 1.0 Concert Choir* MU9289 1.0 Madrigals MU9280 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Madrigals MU 9280 1.0 Madrigals* MU 9280 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5

Chart continues on page 100. *Content in this course changes annually; therefore, classes of the same name and course number may be repeated to fulfill the requirements for sequential electives.

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FINE ARTS SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES (continued from page 99)

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Beginning Band MU 9242 1.0 Intermediate Band MU 9243 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Intermediate Band MU 9243 1.0 Intermediate Band* MU 9243 1.0 Advanced Band MU 9234 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Advanced Band MU 9234 1.0 Advanced Band* MU 9234 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Beginning Orchestra MU 9237 1.0 Intermediate Orchestra MU 9238 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Intermediate Orchestra MU 9238 1.0 Intermediate Orchestra* MU 9238 1.0 Advanced Orchestra MU 9239 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Advanced Orchestra MU 9239 1.0 Advanced Orchestra* MU 9239 1.0 Music Theory I and II MU 9225/9296 0.5/0.5 Music Theory I and MU 9225 0.5 AP Music Theory or MU 9226 1.0 Music Theory II MU 9296 0.5 any year-long course in music for See Student 1.0 which the prerequisites have been met Guide Introduction to Theatre LA 1450 1.0 Performance Theatre LA 1419 1.0 Technical Theatre LA 1443 1.0 Cinema Studies LA 1444 1.0 Studio Theatre LA 1453 1.0 Performance Theatre LA 1419 1.0 Performance Theatre* LA 1419 1.0 Technical Theatre LA 1443 1.0 Technical Theatre* LA 1443 1.0 Cinema Studies LA 1444 1.0 Cinema Studies LA 1444 1.0 Studio Theatre LA 1453 1.0 Studio Theatre* LA 1453 1.0

*Content in this course changes annually; therefore, classes of the same name and course number may be repeated to fulfill the requirements for sequential electives.

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WORLD LANGUAGES SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course/Level Number Credits Course/Level Number Credits American Sign Language I FL 5990 1.0 American Sign Language II FL 5995 1.0 Arabic I FL 5010 1.0 Arabic II FL 5020 1.0 Mandarin Chinese I FL 5810 1.0 Mandarin Chinese II FL 5820 1.0 French I FL 5110 1.0 French II FL 5120 1.0 German I FL 5210 1.0 German II FL 5220 1.0 Latin I FL 5310 1.0 Latin II FL 5320 1.0 Japanese I FL 5850 1.0 Japanese II FL 5860 1.0 Russian I FL 5410 1.0 Russian II FL 5420 1.0 Spanish I FL 5510 1.0 Spanish II FL 5520 1.0 American Sign Language III FL 5997 1.0 Arabic IV FL 5040 1.0 Arabic III FL 5030 1.0 Mandarin Chinese IV FL 5840 1.0 Mandarin Chinese III FL 5830 1.0 French IV FL 5140 1.0 French III FL 5130 1.0 German IV FL 5240 1.0 German III FL 5230 1.0 Latin IV FL 5340 1.0 Latin III FL 5330 1.0 Japanese IV FL 5880 1.0 Japanese III FL 5870 1.0 Russian IV FL 5480 1.0 Russian III FL 5430 1.0 Spanish IV FL 5540 1.0 Spanish III FL 5530 1.0 French V FL 5150 1.0 German V FL 5250 1.0 Latin V FL 5530 1.0 Spanish V FL 5550 1.0 AP French Lang and Culture FL 5160 1.0 AP Spanish Lit and Culture FL 5562 1.0 AP German Lang and Culture FL 5260 1.0 AP Japanese Lang and Culture FL 5970 1.0 AP Latin FL 5360 1.0 AP Spanish Lang and Culture FL 5560 1.0

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits English as a Foreign Language I VO 1115 1.0 English as a Foreign Language II VO 1117 1.0 (also enrolled in VO 1116 simultaneously) (also enrolled in VO 1116 simultaneously)

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Health and Physical Education III PE 7510 1.0 Health and Physical Education IV PE 7610 1.0

MILITARY SCIENCE SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Naval Science I MS 7819 1.0 Naval Science II MS 7913 1.0

SCIENCE SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Physics of Technology I* TE 9811 1.0 Physics of Technology II* TE 9812 1.0

*If both courses are successfully completed, students will satisfy one physics credit in laboratory science and one elective credit.

SOCIAL STUDIES SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Psychology I and SO 2900 0.5 AP Psychology SO 2905 1.0 Psychology II SO 2901 0.5

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Technical and Career Education Sequential Electives Charts list Year One and Year Two information by course. If there is no Year Two information for a particular course, the space will be blank, which is correct.

TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES TRADE & INDUSTRY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Cybersecurity Systems Technology I AT 8685 3.0 Cybersecurity Systems Technology II AT 8686 3.0 CompTIA Certification Verified Credit Engineering Design AT 8530 3.0 Architectural Design AT 8531 3.0 NOCTI Assessment and OR OR Autodesk Certification Credit Naval Architecture & AT 8532 Ocean Engineering NOCTI Assessment and Autodesk Certification Verified Credit CISCO Network Engineering I AT 6657 3.0 CISCO Network Engineering II AT 6658 3.0 Microsoft and Cisco Certification Microsoft and Cisco Certification Verified Credit Verified Credit

Digital Design I AT 8570 3.0 Digital Design II AT 8571 3.0 NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Telecommunication I AT 8680 3.0 Telecommunications II AT 8681 3.0 Data Cabling Certification Fiber Optic Installer Certification Verified Credit Verified Credit Engineering Technology I AT 8436 3.0 Engineering Technology II AT 8437 3.0 NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Modeling and Simulation AT 8462 3.0 3D Studio Max Verified Credit

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Digital Application ? ?

ACCOUNTING/MANAGEMENT (any combination of 72 weeks of B&IT courses)

Virtual Enterprise/Business Management BE 6136 1.0 NOCTI Virtual Enterprise assessment NOCTI Accounting,W!SE Financial Literacy, Verified Credit Accounting* BE 6320/6321 1.0 Advanced Accounting* BE 6613/6614 1.0 NOCTI Assessment,Verified Credit or 2.0 NOCTI Assessment,Verified Credit or 2.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (any combination of 72 weeks of B&IT courses)

Information Technology Fundamentals BE 6670 1.0 Computer Information Systems BE 6635/6636 1.0 IC3 Certification,Verified Credit Microsoft Office Specialist or 2.0 Certifications Exam,Verified Credit Computer Information Systems BE 6635/6636 1.0 Advanced Computer Information Systems BE 6625/6626 1.0 Microsoft Office Specialist or 2.0 Microsoft Office Specialist or 2.0 Certifications Exam,Verified Credit Certifications Exam,Verified Credit Desktop/Multimedia Presentations BE 6630 0.5

LANDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (any combination of 72 weeks of B&IT courses)

Oracle Internet Academy BE 6660 1.0 Advanced Oracle Internet Academy BE 6661 1.0 Oracle Professional Exam Oracle Professional Exam Verified Credit Verified Credit Web-Based Development BE 6500 1.0 Computer Information Systems BE 6635/6636 1.0 and Administration Microsoft Office Specialist or 2.0 Certified Internet Certifications Exam,Verified Credit OR Webmaster Certification Information Technology Fundamentals BE6670 1.0 Verified Credit IC3 Certification,Verified Credit

Chart continued on page 105. *Cooperative Education option available, COE course number and credits listed second.

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (continued from page 104)

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Web Design Foundations AT 6630 3.0 Advanced Web Design AT 6631 3.0 Certified Internet Webmaster Certified Internet Webmaster Verified Credit Verified Credit Software and Game Development AT 6641 3.0 Advanced Software and Game Development AT 6642 3.0 NOCTI Assessment AP Computer Science Exam Verified Credit Verified Credit Network Administration & Cybersecurity I AT 6655 3.0 Network Administration & Cybersecurity II AT 6656 3.0 Microsoft and CompTIA, Verified Credit Microsoft and CompTIA Verified Credit

VIRGINIA BEACH TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER (stand alone completer courses; one course + one B&IT course offered at the home school)

Legal Systems Administration VO 6735 (offered at Tech Center) Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications Exams Verified Credit Medical Office Administration VO 6730 (offered at Tech Center) Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications *Cooperative Education option available, Exams Verified Credit COE course number and credits listed second.

TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES MARKETING EDUCATION

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Marketing* ME 8120/8121 2.0 Advanced Entrepreneurship ME 9095/9096 2.0 or 1.0 & Innovation or 1.0 Fashion Marketing* ME 8140/8141 2.0 Advanced Fashion ME 8145/8146 2.0 or 1.0 or 1.0 Marketing & Entrepreneurship ME 8222/8223 3.0 Advanced Marketing & ME 8242/8243 3.0 @ Town Center or 2.0 Entrepreneurship @ Town Center or 2.0 NRF Certification NRF Certification Verified Credit Verified Credit Marketing, Entrepreneurship ME 812 0/ 8121 2.0 Advanced Hospitality & Tourism ME 8162/8163 3.0 & Innovation or 1.0 Management (offered at ATC) or 2.0

Chart continued on page 106. *Cooperative Education course code and credits listed first. National Retail Federation Foundation Customer Service and Sales Certification is available to ALL Marketing Education courses for Verified Credit. National Retail Federation Sales and Service Certification is available for ALL second year Marketing Education courses for Verified Credit. 1 Marketing course + 1 NRF Exam = 1 verified credit 1 Marketing course + 1 Advanced Marketing course + 1 NRF Exam = 2 verified credit

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER (continued from page 105)

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Landscape Design and Management VO 8040 3.0 Turf Management VO 8051 3.0 Registered Pesticide Technician and/or NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Practical Nursing I VO 8357 3.0 Practical Nursing II VO 8358 3.0 Nursing Assistant Certification and Licensed Practical Nursing State Board Certification Verified Credit Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, VO 8503 3.0 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, VO 8504 3.0 and Heating I and Heating II EPA Technician Examination(s) and/or HVAC Excellence Certification Verified Credit Auto Body Paint Technology I VO 8676 3.0 Auto Body Paint Technology II VO 8677 3.0 EPA Technician Examination(s) and/or HVAC Excellence Certification Verified Credit Automotive Service Technology I VO 8506 3.0 Automotive Service Technology II VO 8507 3.0 Auto Service Excellence (ASE) and Automotive Youth Educational Systems Examinations (AYES) Verified Credit Cosmetology I VO 8527 3.0 Cosmetology II VO 8528 3.0 Professional Cosmetology License from the Board of Barbers and Cosmetology/Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Verified Credit Electronics I VO 8536 3.0 Electronics II VO 8537 3.0 Electronics Technology Assessment and/or NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Television Communications VO 8688 3.0 Television Communications VO 8689 3.0 and Production I and Production II NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Welding I VO 8672 3.0 Welding II VO 8673 3.0 AWS Sense Entry Welder Certification and/or NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION CENTER (continued from page 106)

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits Construction Technology VO 8515 3.0 Masonry VO 8513 3.0 OSHA 10 Safety Certification and/or Skills Connect Verified Credit Carpentry VO 8602 3.0 OSHA 10 Safety Certification and/or Skills Connect Verified Credit Electricity VO 8534 3.0 OSHA 10 Safety Certification and/or Skills Connect Verified Credit Plumbing and Heating VO 8552 3.0 OSHA 10 Safety Certification and/or Skills Connect Verified Credit Public Safety I VO 8700 3.0 Public Safety II VO 8701 3.0 NOCTI Assessment and Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT) Verified Credit Outdoor Power Equipment I VO 8722 3.0 Outdoor Power Equipment II VO 8723 3.0 Equipment and Engine Training Council and NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Dental Assistant I VO 8328 3.0 Dental Assistant II VO 8329 3.0 Certified Dental Assistant: Infection Control and Radiation and Health Examinations and Dental Assisting National Board Verified Credit Early Childhood Education I VO 8285 3.0 Early Childhood Education II VO 8286 3.0 Early Childhood Care and Education NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Photography and Printing TE 8415 0.5 Graphic Communication TE 8458 1.0 NOCTI Assessment Computers and TE 8418 0.5 Verified Credit Communications Technology

TECHNICAL DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION TECHNOLOGY

Basic Technical Drawing TE 8435 1.0 Architectural Drawing TE 8437 1.0 AutoCAD Certification Exam Verified Credit Basic Technical Drawing TE 8435 1.0 Engineering Drawing TE 8436 1.0 AutoCAD Certification Exam Verified Credit PHYSICS OF TECHNOLOGY

Physics of Technology I TE 9811 1.0 Physics of Technology II TE 9812 1.0

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Construction Technology TE 8434 1.0 Production of Technology TE 8447 1.0 Production Technology TE 8447 1.0 Materials Technology I TE 8433 0.5 Materials Technology II TE 8478 0.5 CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

Electronics Systems I TE 8416 1.0 Electronics Systems II TE 8412 1.0 NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit Power and Transportation Technology TE 8450 1.0 Electronics Systems TE 8416 1.0 NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit

PRE–ENGINEERING

Basic Technical Drawing TE 8435 1.0 Introduction to Engineering TE 8490 1.0

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TECHNICAL AND CAREER EDUCATION SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Year One Course Year Two Course Course Name Number Credits Course Name Number Credits

FOOD INDUSTRY CAREERS

Introduction to Culinary Arts HE 8262 1.0 Hospitality and Catering HE 8278 2.0 (2 blocks per year) or 3.0 Hospitality and Catering CO-OP ServSafe Certification Verified Credit Culinary Arts I VO 8275 3.0 Culinary Arts II VO 8276 3.0 (offered at Tech Center) (offered at Tech Center) ServSafe Certification NOCTI Assessment American Culinary Federation Commercial Baking Assessment Verified Credit DESIGN CAREERS

Introduction to Interior Design I HE 8248 1.0 Introduction to Interior Design II HE 8255 1.0 AAFCS Interior Design Fundamentals Assessment CHILD RELATED CAREERS

Independent Living HE 8250 1.0 Parenting and Child Development HE 8284 0.5 Introduction to Child Care Occupations HE 8283 0.5 AAFCS Broad Field Assessment

EDUCATION CAREERS

Early Childhood Education I VO 8285 3.0 Early Childhood Education II VO 8286 3.0 (offered at Tech Center) (offered at Tech Center) NOCTI Assessment Verified Credit

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I HE 9062 1.0 Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II HE 9072 1.0 AAFCS Education Fundamentals Assessment Verified Credit

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Sequential Electives All students may apply for acceptance to Advanced Technology Center programs. Sequential electives are defined as two years of study in a focused sequence of elective courses leading to further education or preparation for employment. Students who are pursuing the Standard Diploma or the Modified Standard Diploma must complete two sequential credits. Students pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma are not required to complete sequential electives.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES AVAILABLE AT THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER Information Technology Architecture, Engineering Digital Design & Computer Sciences & Manufacturing & Marketing Computer Systems Technology - Engineering Design - Digital Design I - AT 8685 AT 8530 AT 8570 (Stand alone completer program) & & Architectural Design - Digital Design II - Cisco Network Engineering I - AT 8531 AT 8571 AT 6657 or & Naval Architecture Innovative Marketing & Cisco Network Engineering II - & Ocean Engineering - Entrepreneurship I - AT 6658 AT 8532 ME 8223 OR Telecommunications I - Engineering Technology I - Innovative Marketing & AT 8680 AT 8436 Entrepreneurship CO-OP - ME 8222 & & & Telecommunications II - Engineering Technology II - Innovative Marketing & AT 8681 AT 8437 Entrepreneurship II - Network Admin. & Cybersecurity I - ME 8243 AT 6655 OR & Innovative Marketing & Network Admin. & Cybersecurity II - Entrepreneurship II CO-OP - AT 6656 ME 8242 (Marketing Management Web Design Foundations - @ Town Center) AT 6630 & Hospitality & Tourism Management - Advanced Web Design - ME 8161 AT 6631 Hospitality & Tourism Management Software and Game Development - CO-OP - AT 6641 ME 8160 & & Advanced Software and Game Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Mgt - Development - ME 8163 AT 6642 Advanced Hospitality & Tourism Mgt CO-OP - ME 8162

*Two courses must be taken in sequence unless noted as a stand alone program.

110 NOTES

111 MISSION The Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.

VISION STATEMENT Every student is achieving at his or her maximum potential in an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment.

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