SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission and Vision Statement ...... 4 Developing Your Educational Plan ...... 4 Course Availability ...... 4 Graduation Requirements for Advanced Studies Diploma ...... 5 Graduation Requirements for Standard Diploma ...... 6 Graduation Requirements for Standard Diploma with Credit Accommodations ...... 7 Graduation Requirements for Modified Standard Diploma ...... 8 Academic Recognition ...... 9 Graduation Seals ...... 9 Course Selection Information ...... 10 School Counseling Program and Services ...... 10 School Social Work Services ...... 10 Library Services ...... 10 Academic Rigor and Course Selection...... 10 Commonwealth Governor’s School ...... 10 Early College Scholars ...... 10 Advanced Placement Program ...... 11 Advanced Placement Capstone ...... 11 Virtual Advanced Placement School...... 11 College Credit for Advanced Placement Classes ...... 11 CLEP - College-Level Examination Program ...... 11 College Credit through Dual Enrollment Courses ...... 11 Early College Pathway Through Germanna Community College ...... 12 Course Load ...... 12 Grades and Promotion ...... 12 High School Subjects taken in Middle School ...... 12 Schedule Adjustments ...... 12 Auditing a Course ...... 12 Transfer Credits ...... 12 Earning Credit for Courses Taken from Approved On-Line & Correspondence Programs ...... 12 From Accredited Schools and Homeschooling ...... 13 From Non-Accredited Schools and Non-Accredited Home Schooling ...... 13 National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Requirements ...... 13 Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank ...... 13 Services for Gifted Students ...... 13 Special Education Services ...... 14 Summer School ...... 14 COURSE OFFERINGS English ...... 14 Fine Arts ...... 14 World Language ...... 14 Health and Physical Education ...... 14 Mathematics ...... 14 Science ...... 14 History & Social Sciences ...... 14 Courses Offered .5 Credit ...... 15 Career and Technical ...... 15 Agricultural Education ...... 15 Business and Information Technology ...... 15 Family and Consumer Sciences ...... 15 Marketing Education ...... 15

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Technology Education ...... 15 Trade and Industry Program Courses ...... 15 Construction/Mechanical Trades ...... 15 Information Technology Courses ...... 15 Mass Communication Courses ...... 15 Transportation Courses ...... 15 Personal Services Courses ...... 15 Architectural/Mechanical Drafting, Design & CAD ...... 15 Metal Trades ...... 15 Family & Consumer Sciences ...... 15 Health, Medical & Protective Services ...... 15 Additional Opportunities ...... 15 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS English ...... 15 Fine Arts ...... 18 Art ...... 18 Theatre Arts ...... 19 Music ...... 19 World Languages ...... 21 Health and Physical Education ...... 23 Mathematics ...... 23 Science...... 26 History and Social Science ...... 28 Careers and Technical Education ...... 30 Agricultural Education ...... 30 Business and Information Technology ...... 31 Family and Consumer ...... 32 Marketing ...... 33 Technology Education ...... 33 CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM Trade and Industry Programs ...... 34 Information Technologies Courses ...... 35 Mass Communication Courses ...... 36 Transportation Courses ...... 37 Personal Services Courses ...... 37 Architectural/Mechanical Drafting, Design & CAD ...... 38 Metal Trades ...... 38 Family and Consumer Sciences Cluster ...... 38 Health, Medical & Protective Services Cluster ...... 39 Additional Opportunities ...... 40 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Career Clusters ...... 43 4 Year Course Plan - Program Planning Guide ...... 59 Directory Information ...... 60 NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide ...... 61

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INTRODUCTION

MISSION STATMENT

Together. we prepare our students for their future.

VISION STATEMENT

Spotsylvania County Schools is a leading school division that inspires and empowers all students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and effective communicators by:  Ensuing an engaging and supportive learning environment  Providing a broad spectrum of innovative opportunities  Building lasting partnerships with the community to educate our students

CORE VALUES

 Student Centered  Leadership  Accountability  Cultural Proficiency  Excellence  Effective Communication  Teamwork  Citizenship

DEVELOPING YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLAN

A fundamental goal of the Spotsylvania County School District is to assist all students in developing their abilities, and interests. The educational program is comprehensive and offers preparation for students who plan to continue their formal education beyond high school and for those who plan to enter directly into the world of work. Among the most important decisions students make are those related to the programs they will pursue. These decisions should be made after careful assessment of students’ capabilities and interests and with the assistance of parents, school counselors, and teachers. By focusing on our mission, to prepare all students to excel in a dynamic global society, the district carefully plans for the future of each student. This planning begins in the elementary school, continues throughout middle school, and culminates in our students’ preparation for a successful life in our ever-changing world.

COURSE AVAILABILITY

All courses are available to students who have met the stated prerequisites. Occasionally, a particular course will not be available due to an insufficient number of students desiring the course or a scheduling conflict. If a student selects one or more of these courses, an alternate class must be chosen. While every effort is made to resolve conflicts, in certain situations, students may need to consider alternative choices. The school will attempt to contact students and parents when this becomes necessary.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.C)

Standard Credits: Standard Credits: effective with Verified Credits - effective with effective with first-time ninth Discipline Area first-time ninth graders in 2011- ninth graders in 2000-2001 and graders in 2003-2004 through 2012 and beyond beyond 2010-2011 English 4 4 2

Mathematics 4 4 2 [Note 1] Laboratory Science 4 4 2 [Note 2] History & Social Sciences 4 4 2 [Note 3] Foreign Languages 3 3 [Note 4] Health & Physical Education 2 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 1

Economics and Personal Finance 1

Electives 2 3

Student Selected Test 1 [ Note 5] Total 24 26 9

NOTE 1

 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.

NOTE 2

 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.

NOTE 3

 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.

NOTE 4

 Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages.

NOTE 5

 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education, economics or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.

Electives  Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education – The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement.  Foreign Language—The Advanced Studies Diploma contains a requirement for either three years of one foreign language or two years of two languages. In March 1998, the Board of Education approved the provision of three years of instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) for foreign language credit toward an Advanced Studies Diploma; other foreign languages will satisfy this requirement as well.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR A STANDARD DIPLOMA

Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.B)

Standard Credits: Standard Credits: effective Verified Credits: effective effective with first-time ninth Discipline Area with first-time ninth graders for first-time ninth graders graders in 2003-2004 through in 2011-2012 and beyond in 2003-2004 and beyond 2010-2011 English 4 4 2

Mathematics 3 3 1 [Note 1] Laboratory Science 3 3 1 [Notes 2 & 6] History & Social Sciences 4 4 1 [Notes 3 & 6] Health & Physical Education 2 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1

Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical 2 Education [Note 7] Economics and Personal Finance 1

Electives 5 3 [Note 4] Student Selected Test 1 [ Note 5] Total 22 22 6

NOTE 1  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least two course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of algebra and geometry. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this re- quirement.

NOTE 2  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.

NOTE 3  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.

NOTE 4  Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the Standards of Quality.

NOTE 5  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-2004 through 2010-2011: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career and technical education or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.  For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career and technical education, economics or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.

NOTE 6  Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assessment 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 educa- tion field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential or license for (1) the student selected verified credit and (2) 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 occupational competency assessment must be approved by the Board of Education as an additional test to verify student achievement.

NOTE 7  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, credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education.

Electives Sequential Electives – Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Standard or Modified Standard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. Sequential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation. Courses used to satisfy the one unit of credit in a fine arts or career and technical education course may be used to partially satisfy this requirement. An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement. An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used. Sequential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years. Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education – The Standard and Advanced Studies, each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR A STANDARD DIPLOMA CREDIT ACCOMMODATIONS

STANDARD DIPLOMA CREDIT ACCOMMODATIONS

The Board of Education has approved Guidelines for Standard Diploma Credit Accommodations for Students with Disabilities to provide alternatives for these students in meeting the requirements for a Standard Diploma.

Credit accommodations provide alternatives for students with disabilities in earning the standard and verified credits required to graduate with a Standard Diploma.

Credit accommodations for students with disabilities may include:  Alternative courses to meet the standard credit requirements  Modifications to the requirements for locally awarded verified credits  Additional tests approved by the Board of Education for earning verified credits  Adjusted cut scores on tests for earning verified credits  Allowance of work-based learning experiences through career and technical education (CTE) courses  While credit accommodations provide alternate pathways and flexibility, students receiving accommodations must earn the 22 standard credits and six verified credits required to graduate with a Standard Diploma. In contrast, only 20 standard credits and 0 verified credits are required for the Modified Standard Diploma.

Comparison of Credit Requirements: Standard Diploma vs. Modified Standard Diploma Modified Standard Diploma Standard Diploma Standard Verified Standard Verified Subject or Course Credits Credits Credits Credits English 4 2 4 0

Mathematics 3 1 3 0

Laboratory Science 3 1 2 0

History & Social Sciences 4 1 2 0

Health & Physical Education 2 0 2 0

Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 2 0 1 0

Economics and Personal Finance 1 0 0 0

Electives 3 0 6 0

Student-Selected Test 0 1 0 0

TOTAL 22 6 20 0

Board-approved career or industry credential Required Not Required

Virtual course Required Not Required

Credit accommodations are not available for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA

MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA

NOTE: The Modified Standard Diploma will not be an option for students with disabilities who enter the ninth grade for the first time beginning in 2013-2014. Credit accommodations allow students with disabilities who previously would have pursued a Modified Standard Diploma to earn a Standard Diploma.

Modified Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.D)

Discipline Area Standard Credits

English 4

Mathematics 3 [Note 1] Laboratory Science 2 [Note 2] History & Social Sciences 2 [Note 3] Health & Physical Education 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1

Electives 6 [Note 4] Total 20

NOTE 1: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include content from among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance and statistics in courses that have been approved by the Board.

NOTE 2: Courses complete shall include content from at least two of the following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics in courses approved by the Board.

NOTE 3: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia History and one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia Government in courses approved by the Board.

NOTE 4: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include a least two sequential electives in the same manner required for the Standard Diploma.

Electives  Sequential Electives – Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Standard or Modified Standard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. On February 5, 2002, the Board of Education approved Guidelines for Sequential Electives for the Standard and Modified Standard Diploma (PDF).

 Sequential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation.  Courses used to satisfy the one unit of credit in a fine arts or career and technical education course may be used to partially satisfy this requirement.  For career and technical education electives, check with the Office of Career and Technical Education at (804) 225-2051.  An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement.  An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used.  Sequential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years.

 Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education – The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement.

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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Recognition is provided in several ways for students of Spotsylvania County high schools who excel in their academic pursuits. To be on the Honor Roll, a student must have a final nine weeks grade of at least 80 in all subjects. To earn an Academic Letter, the student must earn at least 5 credits and a 3.50 or better grade-point average (without rounding) and no grade lower than a “C” for the school year.

Seniors who have a final grade point average of 3.20 - 3.89 are recognized as honor graduates at Commencement. Seniors with a final grade point average of 3.90 and above are recognized as graduating with special distinction at Commencement. The senior(s) who has the second highest final grade point average is recognized as the Salutatorian The senior(s) with the highest final grade point average is recognized as the Valedictorian.

GRADUATION SEALS

GOVERNOR’S SEAL Students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of “B” or better (3.0 GPA or above) and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment courses shall receive the Governor’s Seal on the diploma. Students enrolled in AP classes must sit for appropriate exams to be eligible.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SEAL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES OR STANDARD DIPLOMA Students who complete the requirements for a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of “A” (4.0 GPA or above) shall receive a Board of Education Seal on the diploma.

BOARD OF EDUCATION’S CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SEAL The Board of Education’s Career and Technical Education Seal will be awarded to students who earn a Standard or 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” (3.0 GPA or above) in those courses; or (a) pass 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 (b) acquire 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 examination used to satisfy these requirements.

BOARD OF EDUCATION’S SEAL OF ADVANCED MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY The Board of Education’s Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology will be awarded to students who earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and (a) satisfy all of the requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma (four units of credit including Algebra II; two verified units of credit) with a “B” (3.0 GPA or above); and (b) either 1) pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association; 2) acquire a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia; or 3) pass an examination approved by the board that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements.

BOARD OF EDUCATION’S SEAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN CIVICS EDUCATION The Board of Education’s Seal for Excellence in Civics Education will be awarded to students who earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and: (a) complete Virginia and United States History and Virginia and United States Government courses with a grade of “B” (3.0 GPA or above); and (b) have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies and (c) complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Activities that would satisfy the requirements of this subdivision include: 1) volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate; 2) participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or similar youth organization; 3) participating in JROTC; 4) participating in political campaigns or government internships, or Boys State, Girls State, or Model General Assembly; or 5) participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. Any student who enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community service requirement.

SPOTSYLVANIA SEAL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, Spotsylvania County is offering a Seal of Academic Excellence. Students may obtain this seal on their diploma by earning 26 credits. To earn the Seal of Academic Excellence, a student must meet the criteria for the advanced diploma, and: 1. Take four years of a world language (four years of one or two years each of two different languages). These courses may be begin in middle school. 2. One Fine Arts elective and one Practical Arts elective is required. 3. All English, mathematics, science, social studies and world language courses must be taken at the “advanced” or higher level where multiple levels are available (this requirement does not include AP and college level courses). 4. A total of at least three (3) AP or college level courses from the available offerings must be successfully completed. Contact your school counselor for a more specific definition of criteria.

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS COMMUNITY SERVICE SEAL Students may earn the Spotsylvania County Schools Community Service Seal on their diplomas by performing 144 hours of community service during their high school career. For specific information on what constitutes community service, pick up an information packet in your counseling office. 9

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

COURSE SELECTION professional mental health providers who community issues of environment, hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a development, and service. High speed INFORMATION pupil personal license by the Department of Internet access, desktop video conferencing, Education to provide School Social Work and e-mail enables students to reach SCHOOL COUNSELING services. Services provided by the School worldwide resources for special interest Social Worker at your school might include: projects and in-depth research. Advanced PROGRAM AND SERVICES —————————————————__  Individual and/or group counseling Placement and Dual Enrollment options are Students are alphabetically (based on the  Various mental health assessments available. Students participate in electives and activities at their home-based high student’s last name) assigned to a school  Special Education interventions counselor for the duration of their high school school. Visit the CGS website at years. Together, the counselor, parents and  Advocacy www.cgs.k12.va.us. See your Gifted student will build the relationship needed to  Resource and Referrals Coordinator for application information. better assist in academic planning, and goal  Community based support setting as well as provide support through the  Consultation Services English college goals. Parents are encouraged to Honors English 9 (1131G) participate in the development of the student’s LIBRARY SERVICES Honors English 10 (1141G) program of studies that maps the route to the —————————————————— Advanced Placement English Literature chosen diploma option and graduation. In The library is an integral part of the school and Composition (1196G) addition to the annual academic planning and program. Libraries circulate over 875,000 Advanced Placement English Language course selection sessions, counselors provide items annually. The library catalog, online and Composition (1195G) programs to all students through classroom databases, online encyclopedias and ebooks Social Studies guidance, small group and/or individual are also available 24/7 through Destiny Advanced Placement European History sessions on topics such as study skills, test- Library Manager. Spotsylvania County (2399G) taking strategies, decision-making and time School Students login to Destiny through the Advanced Placement U.S. Government management strategies. Counselors assist division web site by selecting their school (2445G) students and parents to address other issues and using their network login and password. Advanced Placement U.S. History that create challenges to academic success. In addition, librarians work with classroom (2319G) teachers in all curriculum areas to support Advanced Placement Human Geography st (2211G) Each high school counseling program offers instruction and teach 21 century research Mathematics workshops for students and parents designed skills. Honors Algebra II (3135G) to enhance orientation to academic success, Honors Geometry with Trigonometry awareness of the college admission process, ACADEMIC RIGOR AND (3143G) scholarship and financial aid opportunities, COURSE SELECTION Honors Math Analysis with Discrete and transitions after high school. Counselors —————————————————— Topics (3162G) support the regional college night program. Students are encouraged to select rigorous courses that will provide an intellectual Advanced Placement Calculus BC (3178G) challenge and also will better prepare them Check your school newsletter, school website Advanced Placement Statistics (3192G) for future courses and educational and/or and special announcements on the Science career pursuits beyond high school. In Spotsylvania School Division website and Advanced Placement Environmental Science considering students’ applications for educational broadcasting channel to learn (4270G) admission, colleges and universities look more about the programs at your high school. Advanced Placement Biology (4370G) closely at the number and kind of advanced DE Chemistry (4420G) courses students have taken. The academic School counselors may be contacted at each of Advanced Placement Physics B (4570G) rigor can be a significant factor in a student the schools by using the following numbers: being accepted by the college of his/her EARLY COLLEGE SCHOLARS Chancellor High School ...... 786-2606 choice. ——————————————– The Early College Scholars Program allows Courtland High School...... 898-4445 THE COMMONWEALTH eligible high school seniors to complete their high school diploma and concurrently earn at GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL Massaponax High School ...... 710-0419 —————————————————— least 15 hours of transferable credits toward a The Commonwealth Governor’s School college degree, resulting in a more Riverbend High School ...... 548-4051 (CGS) is an academic year governor’s school productive senior year and reducing the amount of college tuition for families. that provides gifted and highly motivated Spotsylvania High School ...... 582-3882 Eligibility: Students should have a “B” (3.0 high school students with a challenging, GPA or higher) average, be pursuing an differentiated, and inter-disciplinary program Advanced Studies diploma, be completing or Spotsylvania Career and in science, mathematics, social sciences, and have completed college level course work Technical Center ...... 898-2655 English. This half-day program utilizes real- (Dual Enrollment and/or Advanced time interactive audio/visual technology, Placement courses) that will earn at least SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK field experiences, and team teaching to create fifteen transferable college credits. Students can contract to become an Early College SERVICES AVAILABLE a regional community of learners from —————————————————— Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania, and Scholar beginning in grade 9. See your counselor for a contract and more School Social Workers provide support to Caroline counties. families and students to enhance educational information. outcomes. School and community The CGS curriculum is problem-based, collaboration is a key component to achieving student-oriented, and designed to focus on student success. School Social Workers are 10

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM ADVANCED PLACEMENT CAPSTONE CLEP - COLLEGE-LEVEL —————————————————— —————————————————— The Advanced Placement (AP) Program AP Capstone is a new diploma that is being EXAMINATION PROGRAM —————————————————— provides students with the opportunity to offered through the College Board. In order Developed by the College Board, the people pursue college-level studies while still in to earn this diploma, students take AP behind AP and SAT, the College-Level high school and to receive advanced Seminar in the 10th or 11th grade, followed Examination Program (CLEP) has been the placement credit when entering college. by AP Research. Students who earn scores of most widely trusted credit-by-examination Academically oriented students are strongly 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and program for over 40 years, accepted by 2,900 encouraged to participate in the Advanced on four additional AP Exams of their colleges and universities and administered in Placement Program offered in each high choosing will receive the AP Capstone over 1,800 test centers. school. Diploma. This signifies their outstanding academic achievement and attainment or Advanced Placement (AP) courses follow the college-level academic and research skills. COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH suggested College Board course descriptions Alternatively, students who earn scores of 3 DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES and serve to prepare students for the AP or higher on exam in AP Seminar and AP —————————————————— Dual Enrollment is a unique enrichment examinations in May. In addition to Research will receive the AP Seminar and program in which high school junior and preparing students for the AP exam, AP Research Certificate signifying their senior students are given the opportunity to courses allow students to experience the pace attainment of college-level academic and take college courses in their own high school and intensity of college-level courses while research skills. through Germanna Community College’s still in high school. Some AP courses may program. Students earn college credits while explore opportunities for students to work in VIRTUAL ADVANCED completing their high school requirements. teams on interdisciplinary themes or projects. Students must maintain both attendance and Such activities would be designed to provide PLACEMENT SCHOOL —————————————————— grade requirements set by Germanna in order students the opportunity to solve real-world This is an online, fee-based program to receive credit. Credits transfer to Virginia problems across AP subject areas. The AP developed in conjunction with former Community Colleges and most colleges and courses are challenging and stimulating, Governor Warner’s Early College Scholars universities. Courses are taught by high require more work and more time than other Initiative. Spotsylvania County students may school instructors who have the high school courses, but are ranked by enroll if an AP class is not offered at their qualifications to teach at the college level. former AP students as the most valuable school due to low student enrollment Interested students should discuss dual experience of the high school education. In requests. Information is available online and enrollment options with their high school late May, all students scheduled for AP from the school counselor. counselors. courses will receive the required summer assignments and due date for completion. COLLEGE CREDIT FOR Prospective students will be required to These assignments form the basis of class complete a Germanna Community College work in the first weeks of school and are ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES —————————————————— Application for Admissions, provide crucial for student participation. Although each college determines what AP qualifying SAT scores, or take a placement

examination grades it will accept for credit test administered at the high school. The Advanced Placement examinations, and/or advanced placement, the majority of Qualifying students will register through the provided and graded by the College Board, colleges accept grades of 4 or better and high school in spring and will pay the tuition are administered each year during the 1st award the student credit in the subject matter to the high school at the beginning of the and 2nd weeks of May. Usually three hours tested. In some cases, no credit is given, but school year. For more information on dual in length, each exam consists of a multiple the student begins the program of study at an enrollment, visit website choice section and free-response section that advanced level. http://www.germanna.edu requires essay writing or problem solving. Many colleges will grant sophomore Every examination receives an overall grade standing to a student who presents acceptable The Dual Enrollment Program in from a team of carefully selected college scores on three or more AP examinations. Spotsylvania County high schools consists of professors and high school AP teachers on a Students wanting to know what AP scores the following courses which are described in five-point scale: are considered acceptable by the colleges in more detail in the subject listing by 5 (extremely well-qualified) which they are interested should contact the department. These courses are offered 4 (well-qualified) Director of Admissions of the college or dependent upon availability of qualified staff 3 (qualified) consult with their school counselor. The and student demand for the course. 2 (possibly qualified) Advanced Placement Program in 1 (no recommendation). Spotsylvania County consists of the English An AP Grade Report is available online in following courses: Pre-calculus July to each student, the high school, and if Biology * the student requests it, to the college. All AP English 11 AP Music Theory Chemistry * enrolled AP students are encouraged to take AP English 12 AP French

AP course examinations. Financial assistance AP German AP Latin AP Spanish AP Calculus *Offered at The Commonwealth Governor’s for the cost of the AP exams may be School available for students in need on a school by AP Statistics AP Computer Science AP Biology AP World History school basis. AP Government AP U.S. History AP Chemistry AP European History AP Physics AP Studio Art AP Psychology AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science AP Seminar 11

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EARLY COLLEGE PATHWAY early release. The principal will forward the - requested course has low enrollment and parental request for early release to the will not be offered. THROUGH GERMANNA Assistant Superintendent for final decision. COMMUNITY COLLEGE —————————————————— Students enrolled in Co-operative Education All requests for course changes must be The Early College Pathway is an academic classes such as marketing or business will be made in writing and signed by parent. advancement plan in which high school given early release to meet requirements students can earn a General Studies associated with the course. (School Board Dropping a Class: A student who withdraws Associate Degree (62 credits) or a General Policy IHD) from a class after the first nine weeks grading Education Certificate (33 credits) period will receive a “WF” (withdrew concurrently. The Early College curriculum GRADES AND PROMOTION failing) or a “WP” (withdrew passing) which includes a distribution of general education —————————————————— are treated as an “F” when calculating the courses which are usually required in the Grade level classification is based on the GPA. A student may not drop a required total number of units of credit accumulated first two years of many baccalaureate course at any time. as follows: programs.

AUDITING A COURSE Credit awarded for applicable dual Freshman ...... 0-4 units —————————————————— enrollment courses, joint enrollment college Sophomore...... 5 units A student may decide to audit a course to Junior ...... 10 units gain increased subject mastery or to improve courses taken on campus, Advanced Placement courses with qualifying exam Senior ...... 15 units the course grade. A course can be taken as an scores of three or higher, or qualifying audit only if the student has completed the International Baccalaureate scores may be The Spotsylvania County Schools grading course, received a passing grade and earned a scale for high school students is: credit. The student will not receive a credit applied toward attainment of the aforementioned credentials. Early College A = 90-100 for the audited course; however, the grade students can take full advantage of B = 80-89 earned will be calculated into the student’s Germanna’s tutoring, library resources, C = 70-79 cumulative GPA. D = 60-69 advising and other support services. F = Below 60 Serious consideration must be given to the The Early College Pathway varies among decision to audit a course. Auditing a course school districts, depending on their Dual HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS is usually beneficial if the student earned a low grade, passed the course but did not pass Enrollment/Advanced Placement/ TAKEN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL International Baccalaureate offerings. —————————————————— the SOL or if the student took the course and If a middle school student successfully Students interested in the pathway are received credit in a different school system completes a high school credit course, the encouraged to speak with a school counselor where the curriculum did not align with credit earned is counted for the specified Spotsylvania County. The impact of an at their high school or contact an academic subject required for graduation, and for counselor at GCC for additional information. audited course on the cumulative GPA and meeting the total number of units required Students must follow the Steps for the student’s educational plan must be for graduation. The grades earned are Admission for GCC’s Early College and are evaluated. The parent must submit a written included when calculating the student’s request to the school counselor for the course required to complete an Early College grade point average. Orientation session on campus at GCC audit. After review of the educational plan, NOTE: Each parent has the opportunity prior to enrollment. The curriculum begins the counselor will advance the request to the to request that the credit and grade be with on campus courses in the summer prior school principal for final decision. removed for a high school course taken to junior year. during the middle school years. The

Request to Remove the Grade and Credit Prospective Early College students are TRANSFER CREDITS form must be completed and returned on strongly urged to acquaint themselves with or before the stated deadline the requirements of the college or university EARNING CREDIT FOR COURSES to which transfer is contemplated and to TAKEN FROM APPROVED ON-LINE consult with an advisor at the four-year SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS —————————————————— & CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAMS institution for further transfer assistance Students and parents are encouraged to make —————————————————— prior to entering the Early College Pathway. all course request changes as soon as the A high school student and parent may apply Each four-year college or university will need for the change is apparent. Since the in writing to the high school principal make its own determination regarding the master schedule for each high school is requesting permission to enroll in an on-line transfer status of Early College students. created in late spring based on student or correspondence course for credit when it requests and staff availability, changes after is appropriate for the completion of the COURSE LOAD the end of school may be more difficult to student’s educational plan. Parents are —————————————————— obtain. Counselors review student requests responsible for any fees and expenses Students are to be full-time enrolled and and make schedule adjustments prior to the charged by the course provider. The courses scheduled in classes that total at least five opening of school when one or more of the may be obtained from the Department of units of credit. Any exceptions must be following circumstances occur: Education sponsored Virtual Advanced approved by the Superintendent or his/her - student’s failure of a course which is a Placement Program, any other public school designee. High school principals will prerequisite for a scheduled course or division in Virginia which offers on-line require that any senior whose parent or graduation requirement credits, or any approved correspondence guardian requests early release must have - clerical error program. Parents are directed to contact the already passed all the SOL End-of-Course - change in the student’s educational plan school counselor in advance of making the Tests required for the chosen diploma - balancing of class sizes written request to determine approval status option before the principal will recommend of the online or correspondence program. 12

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Spotsylvania County students may NOT take will be required to take the examinations of 68-69 = D = 1.75 an on-line course for credit which requires an courses taken previously. 66-67 = D = 1.50 End-of-Course Test unless the student has 64-65 = D = 1.25 already passed the test and needs the course NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 60-63 = D = 1.00 credit to complete the verified credit unit. 59 or less = F = 0 ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS A transcript from the virtual or —————————————————— Weighted 5.5 Scale correspondence school must be supplied to ATTENTION: All prospective student- 98-100 = A = 5.50 the high school counseling office on or athletes first entering a collegiate institution 95-97 = A = 5.25 before June 1 of the year in which the student on or after August 1, 1996 who want to play 90-94 = A = 5.00 desires the credit to be included on his or her NCAA Division I and II intercollegiate 88-89 = B = 4.75 official transcript. The grade earned will be athletics. The NCAA has established a 86-87 = B = 4.50 recorded for GPA purposes according to central clearinghouse to certify athletic 84-85 = B = 4.25 county weighting requirements. eligibility to Division I and II institutions. 80-83 = B = 4.00 Students who intend to participate with or 78-79 = C = 3.75 FROM ACCREDITED SCHOOLS without a scholarship as a freshman in 76-77 = C = 3.50 74-75 = C = 3.25 AND HOMESCHOOLING college, must register with and be certified as —————————————————— eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility 70-73 = C = 3.00 Upon receipt of an official transcript from Center. Please note that initial-eligibility 68-69 = D = 2.75 the student’s previous school, the counselor certification pertains only to NCAA 66-67 = D = 2.50 will review the courses taken and accept requirements for participation in Division I 64-65 = D = 2.25 credits earned from accredited secondary or II athletics and has no bearing on student 60-63 = D = 2.00 schools in other school divisions. Courses admission to a particular Division I or II 59 or less = F = 0 accepted to meet Virginia graduation institution. Please note the following: It is requirements must be those recognized as best to register after the junior year grades The subjects listed below are designated as such by the Virginia Department of have appeared on the transcript in mid-June. “weighted courses”: Education. Course credit may be accepted as Registration materials may be obtained from - All Advanced Placement Classes elective credit instead of a required course the high school counselor. - Dual Enrollment Classes when the course does not align with Information about NCAA eligibility can be *Weighted Courses transferred from other Spotsylvania County courses. Course credits obtained by the student-athlete and parents school divisions that do not correspond with and grades are converted to reflect a fair in several ways: this list will not receive weighted credit in comparison to the Spotsylvania County Spotsylvania County. grading scale. Only credits earned in AP Website at www.eligibilitycenter.org courses and Dual Enrollment will carry a Hotline to call for copy of “Guide for the 3. The points obtained for the final grade in weighted quality credit value. Students who College-Bound Student Athlete” at each course are added and then divided by wish to enroll in post-secondary programs 800.638.3731 NCAA Eligibility Center the total number of credits attempted to before graduation from high school may be office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. arrive at the cumulative GPA. awarded course credit leading to high school Central Time, Monday through Friday, at 4. Audited Courses (courses repeated in graduation if it is part of the student’s 877.262.1492. For more information, please which credit has been previously earned) educational plan. However, prior approval refer to pages 61 and 62. do not grant credit but the quality points must be granted by the principal and the are included in the GPA calculation. course must be given by the college for GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND 5. When a course is failed and subsequently degree credit. CLASS RANK repeated, both grades are counted towards —————————————————— the GPA. The GPA (Grade Point Average) is obtained 6. WF (Withdrew Failing) and WP FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS by: (Withdrew Passing) are treated as an “F” AND NON-ACCREDITED HOME 1. All high school courses and courses when calculating the GPA. attempted prior to the ninth grade which SCHOOLING 7. GPA is calculated for each student at the —————————————————— are considered to be high school courses Spotsylvania County reserves the right to end of each school year. For seniors, an (Algebra I, Spanish I, etc.) are included in determine credit and appropriate grade level additional GPA calculation is made at the the GPA. placement of students transferring from non- end of the first semester. 2. Each letter grade is assigned a number of accredited private schools or non-accredited 8. Rank in class: After calculation of the quality credit points: home instruction programs. This GPA for all students, students are ranked determination will be based on available within their class according to that figure. Non-Weighted 4.5 Scale transcripts of past academic work, 98-100 = A = 4.50 standardized test scores and tests SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS 95-97 = A = 4.25 —————————————————— administered by Spotsylvania personnel. The 90-94 = A = 4.00 In the ninth through the twelfth grades, gifted student will be required to take a Course 88-89 = B = 3.75 students in each county high school are Mastery Examination for the subject. 86-87 = B = 3.50 offered services through an academic year Examinations will only be given in courses 84-85 = B = 3.25 governor’s school, advanced classes, which the student can verify that he/she has 80-83 = B = 3.00 Advanced Placement classes, Dual taken in private school or through home 78-79 = C = 2.75 Enrollment, college/university classes, inter- instruction. For sequential courses such as 76-77 = C = 2.50 disciplinary classes, independent study, English and math, if the student cannot 74-75 = C = 2.25 appropriate seminars/internships and successfully pass those examinations, he/she 70-73 = C = 2.00 counseling services. A member of the staff at 13

COURSE OFFERINGS each high school coordinates services for Creative Writing II MATHEMATICS gifted students. Humanities Algebra I, Part 1 Reading Across the Curriculum Algebra I, Part 2 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Intensive Reading Across the Content Areas Algebra I —————————————————— Geometry, Part 1 Special education classes are offered for Geometry, Part 2 students with special needs who have been FINE ARTS Geometry evaluated and identified as having a Art I Algebra Functions and Data Analysis disability and in need of special education. Art II Algebra II Coursework and accommodations are Art III Advanced Algebra II designed to meet the emotional, academic, Art IV Applied Mathematics: Modeling and and/or physical needs of students with Art Seminar Functions disabilities. All coursework is then adapted Advanced Placement Studio Art I/II Mathematical Analysis according to the unique needs of each Theatre Arts I Dual Enrollment Pre-Calculus I & II individual child and in accordance with his/ Theatre Arts II (MTH 163-164) her Individualized Education Program (IEP). Theatre Arts III Computer Mathematics (Visual BASIC) Theatre Arts IV Band Class Computer Mathematics (C++) SUMMER SCHOOL —————————————————— Percussion Class Advanced Placement Statistics A summer school program is offered each Concert Performance Band I/II Advanced Placement Calculus AB year in Spotsylvania County. Students who Symphonic Performance Band I/II Advanced Placement Calculus BC have failed a course during the regular year Performance Jazz Band I/II Advanced Placement Computer Science may repeat that course in summer school, if Concert Performance String Orchestra I/II the course is offered. A few new credit Symphonic Performance String Orchestra I/II SCIENCE classes are offered which are based on Women’s Chorus/Men’s Chorus I/II Earth Science student enrollment requests. Unlike the Concert Chorus I/II Advanced Earth Science regular school year, a tuition fee is charged Select Women’s Chorus/Men’s Chorus I/II Earth Science II for all students in summer school. To qualify Vocal Ensemble I/II Biology for attendance in a repeat course, a student Music Theory/Appreciation Advanced Biology may have missed no more than 15 days in the Advanced Placement Music Theory Biology II - Seminar course during the regular school year or Human Anatomy and Physiology needs to have earned at least a 50% for the WORLD LANGUAGES Advanced Placement Biology year. Individual cases not meeting this French I Chemistry criteria will be reviewed by the building French II Advanced Chemistry principal. Specific information about courses French III Chemistry II and location of the summer school program French IV Advanced Placement Chemistry is announced and available in the school Advanced Placement French Physics counseling offices and on the website in the German I Advanced Physics spring of each year. German II Advanced Placement Physics 1 German III Environmental Science COURSE OFFERINGS German IV Advanced Placement Environmental Science —————————————————— Advanced Placement German Marine Science ENGLISH Latin I Companion Animal Care English 9 Literature and Language Latin II English Grade 9 Latin III HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES Advanced English Grade 9 Latin IV World Geography English Grade 10 Advanced Placement Latin Advanced Placement Human Geography Advanced English Grade 10 Spanish I World History English Grade 11 Spanish II 1500 AD (C.E.) to Present Advanced English Grade 11 Spanish III Advanced Placement World History Advanced Placement English Language Spanish IV Virginia and United States History and Composition 11 Advanced Placement Spanish Advanced Placement United States History English Grade 12 American Sign Language (Elective) Virginia and United States Government Advanced English Grade 12 English for Speakers of Other Languages Advanced Placement United States Advanced Placement English Literature Government and Composition 12 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL Advanced Placement European History Economics Advanced Placement Seminar EDUCATION Advanced Placement Psychology Dual Enrollment College Composition Health and Physical Education Grade 9 Psychology (ENG 111-112) Physical Education and Driver’s Ed Grade 10 Sociology Public Speaking Recreation and Wellness I African American History Journalism I Recreation and Wellness II Debate Journalism II Sports Medicine Criminal Justice Journalism III/IV

Yearbook Production 20,21,22,23

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COURSES OFFERED .5 CREDIT Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation ARCHITECTURAL/MECHANICAL African American History Marketing DRAFTING, DESIGN & CAD Criminal Justice Drafting, Design and CAD I Debate TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Drafting, Design and CAD II Mechanical Economics Foundations of Technology Drafting, Design and CAD II Architectural Equine Management Technology Transfer Geology Manufacturing Technology METAL TRADES Personal Finance Construction Technology Metal Trades I (9th Grade) Marine Science Technical Drawing and Design Metal Trades II (10th Grade) CTC Mentorship Program Engineering Drawing and Design Mentor Apprenticeship Program FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Music Theory/Appreciation Culinary Arts I Oceanography TRADE & INDUSTRY Culinary Arts II Psychology PROGRAM COURSES Early Childhood Education I Recreation and Wellness I/II —————————————————— Early Childhood Education II SAT Preparation CONSTRUCTION/MECHANICAL Sociology RADES HEALTH, MEDICAL & PROTECTIVE SOL Preparation T Construction & Mechanical Trades Career SERVICES Pathways Introduction to Health and Medical CAREER AND TECHNICAL Carpentry I Pathways —————————————————— Carpentry II Dental I Electricity I (Residential Wiring) Dental II GRICULTURAL DUCATION A E Electricity II (Residential Wiring) Medical Assistant I Intro to Plant, Animal & Mechanics Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Medical Assistant II Technology & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I Practical Nursing I Intro to Plant Science & Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Practical Nursing II Intro to Animal Science & Technology & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) II Agri-Science & Technology II Bricklaying/Masonry I Agri-Science & Technology III Bricklaying/Masonry II ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Agri-Science & Technology IV CTC Mentorship Program Advanced Agri-Science & Technology Independent Study INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Companion Animal Care Mentor Apprenticeship Program Equine Science COURSES SAT Preparation Class Greenhouse, Landscaping & Turf Mgmt Information Technologies & Engineering SOL Preparation English Veterinary Science Career SOL Preparation Mathematics Horticulture Science Computer Systems Technology SOL Preparation Social Studies Electronic Systems Installation & SOL Preparation Science Maintenance I BUSINESS AND INFORMATION Teachers for Tomorrow Computer Networking JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training) ECHNOLOGY T Robotics Technology I I, II, III, and IV Information Technology Fundamentals Robotics Technology II Accounting Advanced Accounting MASS COMMUNICATION COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Computer Information Systems Graphic Arts/Video Production Career Advanced Computer Information Systems Pathways Standards of Learning Objectives (SOLs) are the Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies Intro to Graphic Imaging Technology foundation for the curriculum in all courses for Advanced Design, Multimedia and Web Adv. Graphic Imaging Technology which the State Department of Education has Technologies Advertising Design developed SOLs. Locally developed objectives Cooperative Office Education (COE) Introduction to Video Production in curriculum guides reflect, amplify or go Business Management Advanced Video Production beyond the objectives developed by the State. Personal Finance The term “recommended grade” in this catalog is Computer Application for Seniors the designation of when a course is normally TRANSPORTATION COURSES Auto Collision Repair I taken. Eligibility for enrollment is to be FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Auto Collision Repair II determined by meeting course prerequisites. Individual Development/Independent Living Automotive Service Technology I Life Planning Automotive Service Technology II Nutrition and Wellness

Family Relations and Parenting PERSONAL SERVICES COURSES Cosmetology I MARKETING EDUCATION Cosmetology II Introduction to Marketing

Marketing

Advanced Marketing

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ENGLISH GRADE 9 ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 10 ENGLISH Course No.: 1130B Course No.: 1140A Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit NOTE REGARDING COURSE SELECTION Recommended: Grade 9 Recommended: Grade 10 English courses are designed to strengthen Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: English Grade 9 and extend the ability to communicate. At This course is designed for both career- and This course is designed for students who each grade level, the study of literature and college-bound students. A variety of demonstrate the capacity and motivation to composition are complemented by activities literature will be discussed and analyzed to complete accelerated work beyond the in reading both fiction and nonfiction, in include works of various classic and expected level for the grade. Through the academic and technical writing, and in contemporary authors. Knowledge of literary study of literature and use of critical thinking speaking and listening. English courses in grades nine through twelve are required for terms and genres will be applied in the skills, students will recognize the universality graduation and must be completed student’s own writing and in the analysis of of literary themes and heighten their sequentially. Some elective courses are literature. Writing will encompass narrative, appreciation of well-written works. Students sequential; others are non-sequential. expository, and persuasive forms for a are exposed to a wider variety of writing than The English 9, 10, 11 and 12 classes are variety of purposes and audiences. Students in English 10. They will also expand their designed to provide a challenging program will expand their knowledge of vocabulary, knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, research by developing the language skills necessary grammar, oral presentations, research skills, skills, technology use, and media literacy. for continuing educational, professional, and technology use, and media literacy. The majority of writing assignments personal progress beyond high school. complement the study of literature. Curriculum focuses on the areas of critical ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 9 thinking; speaking and writing of English; Course No.: 1130A ENGLISH GRADE 11 collecting, evaluating, and presenting Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 1150B information from a variety of sources; and Recommended: Grade 9 Credit: 1 Unit close reading of texts chosen for personal Prerequisites: Must pass Grade 8 Reading Recommended: Grade 11 relevance as well as for cultural and & Writing SOL before taking Advanced Prerequisites: English Grade 10 historical importance. The Advanced English 9, 10, 11 and 12 English Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL classes are designed for students who have This course is designed for students who This course is designed for both career- and demonstrated the capability and motivation demonstrate the capacity and motivation to college-bound students. Students will study to perform accelerated work beyond the complete accelerated work beyond the and identify the prevalent themes which are expected level for the grade. Close study and expected level for the grade. Writing focuses reflective of history, culture, and evaluation of texts and writing of critical on drafting and revising descriptive, characterizations present in American essays are integral parts of advanced narrative, expository, persuasive, and literature. Students will draw conclusions and courses. Additional attention is given to analytical essays. Literature study explores make inferences citing textual support. They literary theory, rhetoric, and style. themes of various classic and contemporary develop informative and persuasive writings authors. Students learn to analyze fiction by locating, evaluating, and synthesizing ENGLISH 9 beyond the literal level, to search for abstract information. They will continue to expand meaning, and to apply the ideas studied to their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE their own lives. The course further exposes oral presentations, research skills, technology Course No.: 1130C students to multiple modes of use, and media literacy. Credit: 1 Unit communication. Recommended: Grade 9

Prerequisites: Teacher/Staff ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 11 recommendation ENGLISH GRADE 10 Course No.: 1150A This course fulfills the Virginia Standards of Course No.: 1140B Credit: 1 Unit Learning requirement at the ninth grade level Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 11 and features instruction in reading, writing, Recommended: Grade 10 Prerequisites: English Grade 10 and oral communication strategies. A variety Prerequisites: English Grade 9 Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL of literature will be discussed and analyzed This course is designed for both career- and This course is designed for students who including fiction, non-fiction, classics, college-bound students. They will read and demonstrate the capacity and motivation to drama, and modern literary works. Students analyze literary texts from a variety of eras complete accelerated work beyond the will develop narrative, expository, and and cultures. Attention will be given to the expected level for their grade. Emphasis is persuasive writing for a variety of purposes analysis of nonfictions texts. The placed on the development of critical and audiences. They will expand their development of expository, persuasive, thinking skills, the use and evaluation of knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, research narrative, and descriptive writings will be research materials, and the study of literature skills, technology use, and media literacy. included, although emphasis will be placed as an art and component of a culture. The This course is designed for students whose on expository writing. Students will continue Advanced English 11 student will write in English 8 grade, benchmarks, or SOL scores to expand development of vocabulary, various forms and modes, speak expressively generate a recommendation by the English research and presentation skills, and and articulately before a group, and continue 8 teacher or school counselor. grammar knowledge. They will also to develop an extensive and versatile examine, analyze, and produce media vocabulary. Literature read will represent messages. major American authors, genres, movements, or stylistic devices.

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literature and literature of other cultures by DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH recognizing major literary forms and their COMPOSITION (ENG 111-112) LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 11 elements. Additionally, students will analyze Course No.: 1177 Course No.: 1196 and synthesize nonfiction texts to solve Credit: 1 Unit (also transferable college credit Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with problems. Students will demonstrate hours (6) with a grade of 70 or better each appropriate score on AP exam) advanced knowledge of grammatical semester) Recommended: Grade 11 conventions through writing, editing, and Recommended: Grade 12 Prerequisites: English Grade 10 speaking. Students will plan and deliver oral Prerequisites: English Grade 11 + Germanna Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL, presentations as well as choose appropriate entrance requirements and Advanced Placement Exam tone and language for the audience. They Note: Fee required In this course, students will write about a will extend their knowledge of vocabulary, variety of subjects, with emphasis on Dual enrollment college composition (ENG research skills, technology use, and media 111-112) is a Germanna Community College expository, analytical, narrative, and literacy. Informational, expository, and argumentative forms. Additionally, through (GCC) course taught in high school. GCC persuasive/argumentative writing will be entrance and tuition requirements must be careful reading and critical analysis, students included in this course. Students will also will examine the rhetorical strategies and met. Dual Enrollment is designed to develop produce a well-documented major research the student’s writing ability for further study stylistic choices made by writers. Students product by following ethical and legal will learn to read sources carefully, or the workplace. This course emphasizes guidelines. critical thinking and the fundamentals of synthesize material from texts in their own compositions, and cite sources. Students academic writing as well as the study of ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 12 participating in Advanced Placement classes British literature. Through the writing Course No.: 1160A are expected to take the College Board process, students refine topics; develop and Credit: 1 Unit Exam, in addition to fulfilling all the support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and Recommended: Grade 12 requirements of the course. Summer incorporate appropriate resources; edit for Prerequisites: English Grade 11 assignments may be required. effective style and usage; and determine This course is designed for students who appropriate approaches for a variety of demonstrated the capacity and motivation to contexts, audiences, and purposes. In DVANCED LACEMENT EMINAR A P S complete accelerated work beyond the accordance with GCC requirements, 80% of Course No.: 1516 expected level of their grade. Significant the student’s grade will come from writing Credit: 1 Unit time is devoted to the creation, development, assignments. Credits normally transfer to all Recommended: Grade 10-11 and analysis of literary research writing. Virginia Community Colleges and most Prerequisites: None, but 10th graders Literature selections include classics of colleges. Summer assignments may be should be enrolled in Advanced English 10 British and world literature. Works studied required. and AP World. 11th graders AP Language are representative of major periods, authors, & Composition and AP US History styles, genres, themes, or structural elements. PUBLIC SPEAKING AP Seminar is a foundational course that Class discussion emphasizes the Course No.: 1300 engages students in cross-curricular development of abstract reasoning which is Credit: 1 Unit conversations that explore the complexities required for analysis and interpretation of Recommended: Grades 10-12 of academic and real-world topics and issues text. Opportunity is provided for the by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using Prerequisites: None organization and presentation of group and This course provides the student with an an inquiry framework, students practice individual assignments. Students will also reading and analyzing articles, research overview of the communication process. produce a well-documented major research Students study and experience the many studies, and foundational, literary, and product by following ethical and legal philosophical texts; listening to and viewing facets of speechmaking and communicating guidelines. effectively. Students learn the specific speeches, broadcasts and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and purposes for making a speech, the key ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH performances. Students learn to synthesize aspects of the delivery of a speech, the art of information from multiple sources, develop LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 12 oral interpretation and debate, and the their own perspectives in research-based Course No.: 1195 personal value of effective communication. written essays, and design and deliver oral Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with and visual presentations, both individually appropriate score on AP exam) JOURNALISM I and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course Recommended: Grade 12 Course No.: 1200 aims to equip students with the power to Prerequisites: English 11 Credit: 1 Unit analyze and evaluate information with Examination: Advanced Placement Test Recommended: Grades 9-12 accuracy and precision in order to craft and This course involves the study, analysis, and Prerequisites: None communicate evidence-based arguments. practice of both literature and composition. This course is a study of the newspaper and (This is a pilot program available only to The study of literature focuses on other forms of technical writing and media. MHS and RHS students.) challenging works of recognized literary Styles and types of writing are studied in merit from multiple genres and periods. In- detail with emphasis upon clarity, depth expository, analytical, and conciseness, and accuracy in communication. ENGLISH GRADE 12 argumentative essays are required. Students Course No.: 1160B Through frequent writing assignments during are expected to take the AP College Board the school year, students will develop Credit: 1 Unit Exam, in addition to fulfilling all the Recommended: Grade 12 proficiency in gathering information, requirements of the course. Summer journalistic writing, and editing. The study of Prerequisites: English Grade 11 assignments may be required. The purpose of this course is to meet the the mechanics and technicalities of assembling and producing publications are needs of both career- and college-bound students. Students will analyze British also course components. 17

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JOURNALISM II adjustable (some cameras may be available). that will receive attention include: predicting, Course No.: 1210 Students should contact the school’s monitoring understanding, inquiry and Credit: 1 Unit photojournalism teacher for specific reasoning, inferencing, visualizing, requirements prior to purchasing a camera. Recommended: Grades 10-12 connecting, summarizing, and reflecting.

Prerequisites: Journalism I Instruction will also include study skills and This course continues the study of CREATIVE WRITING I strategies for enhancing student writing in a publications and various writing styles. Course No.: 1171 Students participate in an in-depth study of Credit: 1 Unit variety of genres. layout and design. Emphasis is placed on the Recommended: Grades 10-12 development of clear and concise written Prerequisites: None INTENSIVE READING ACROSS THE communication through analysis of The course is designed for students who information, selection of facts and opinions, enjoy writing imaginatively and have CONTENT AREAS and techniques of editing and revision. demonstrated competence as writers. Course No.: 9840 Students enrolled in Journalism II must be Imaginative writing is explored to help Credit: 1 Unit prepared to participate in after-school develop an original voice and style. Students Recommended: Grades 9-12 publication activities. learn and practice strategies to create, revise, Prerequisites: Teacher/Staff Recommendation polish, and adjust their writing to their needs This course is designed to specifically JOURNALISM III/IV and the requirements of various audiences. improve decoding, reading comprehension, Course No.: 1211/1212 This is not a literature course; literature is vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will Credit: 1 Unit used only as an instructional model to receive explicit instruction on strategic improve writing skills. Recommended: Grades 11-12 reading of fiction and nonfiction. Strategies Prerequisites: Journalism II that will receive attention include: predicting, In this course, students are responsible to CREATIVE WRITING II take a leadership role for planning Course No.: 1172 monitoring understanding, inquiry and publications, editing work, and formatting Credit: 1 Unit reasoning, inferencing, visualizing, layouts. Students will continue to improve Recommended: Grades 11-12 connecting, summarizing, and reflecting. their journalistic style in concentrating on Prerequisites: Creative Writing I written communication for various This course provides students an opportunity publications. Students enrolled in Journalism to extend their interests and capabilities as III/IV must be prepared to participate in after imaginative writers. Using the concepts and FINE ARTS -school publication activities. techniques learned in Creative Writing I, students continue to develop and practice The Fine Arts curriculum includes the areas of YEARBOOK PRODUCTION advanced strategies for composing and art, theater arts and music. The Fine Arts classes Course No.: 1220, 1221, 1222, 1223 revising, to experiment with sophisticated are for students with either a special ability in a Credit: 1 Unit genres and literary techniques, and to particular area or a high level of interest in any Recommended: Grades 10-12 develop their own unique voice and style of one of these areas. Prerequisites: Staff approval writing. In this course, students learn the publication process while assisting in the production of HUMANITIES ART the high school yearbook. Computer-assisted Course No.: 1515 layout and writing are integral parts of the Credit: 1 Unit program. Students are responsible for the Recommended: Grades 11-12 ART I development of the yearbook from planning Prerequisites: None Course No.: 9120 to distribution of the completed publication. This course involves students critically and Credit: 1 Unit Students must be prepared to participate in creatively thinking about, discussing, Recommended: Grades 9-12 after-school publication activities. responding, and connecting to the ideas of Prerequisites: None authors, historians, artists, filmmakers, and Note: Lab fee required philosophers from various eras and cultures. Art I introduces the creation and appreciation of PHOTOJOURNALISM art. Emphasis is placed on learning to draw, on Course No.: 1215 Students develop strategies for expressing themselves effectively in writing, creative understanding art as a visual language, and on Credit: 1 Unit recognizing the relationship of art to other fields. Recommended: Grades 10-12 projects, and presentations. Students are expected to provide some of their Prerequisites: None own supplies (such as drawing pencils, erasers, This course is designed for students who READING ACROSS THE sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) for wish to study photography and layout as well CURRICULUM completing homework assignments. as the accompanying styles of technical writing. Students learn basic camera handling Course No.: 9828 as well as shooting and developing Credit: 1 Unit ART II procedures to take correctly exposed and Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 9130 composed photographs. Digital photography, Prerequisites: Teacher/Staff Recommendation Credit: 1 Unit computer print processes, and programs will This course is designed to improve reading Recommended: Grades 10-12 be utilized as well. Students should be comprehension, vocabulary, and writing Prerequisites: Art I prepared to provide some supplies, including skills across the content areas. Students will Note: Lab fee required film, and pay fees for darkroom materials. Art II provides in-depth experiences in drawing, receive explicit instruction on strategic painting, graphics, sculpture and crafts. The aim Students must have access to a 35 mm SLR reading of fiction and nonfiction. Strategies camera or digital camera that is fully of this class is the development of each 18

COURSE OFFERINGS individual’s ideas and the skills needed to express recommendation, and portfolio evaluation scheduled upon receipt of the Theatre Arts them. Continued exposure to various artists and Examination: Advanced Placement Test Teacher’s recommendation on the “Audition their contributions to the history of art are Note: Lab fee and portfolio evaluation fee Request Form.” Through various modes of examined. Students are expected to provide some required expression and performance, students investigate of their own supplies (such as drawing pencils, Advanced Placement Studio Art is a rigorous acting styles and the process of playwriting, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) college-level course which requires the which includes character development, research, for completing homework assignments. production of an extensive portfolio. Students dramatic structure, conflict and resolution, and who enroll in Advanced Placement Studio Art will develop artistic criteria that will be applied to ART III should do so with the understanding that they performance and directing. Students will study Course No.: 9140 plan to participate in Advanced Placement and respond to a variety of theatre experiences Credit: 1 Unit evaluation. Students are expected to provide that will refine their collaborative, analytical, Recommended: Grades 11-12 some of their own supplies (such as drawing interpretive, and problem-solving skills. Students Prerequisites: Art II, portfolio audition, pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and colored will deepen their artistic abilities and appreciation teacher recommendation pencils) for completing homework assignments. of the theatrical arts. Note: Lab fee required Art III is an intensive inquiry into and discussion THEATRE ARTS IV: of the various art techniques. Art III classes also HEATRE RTS ADVANCED ACTING AND DIRECTING investigate the history of art to gain a perspective T A Course No.: 1426 of the student’s own work. Students are expected Credit: 1 Unit to provide some of their own supplies (such as THEATRE ARTS I: Recommended: Grade 12 drawing pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation and/ colored pencils) for completing homework Course No.: 1410 or audition assignments. Credit: 1 Unit This course is designed to help students refine Recommended: Grades 9-12 the concepts and skills from Theatre Arts III. Art IV Prerequisites: None Students will be scheduled upon receipt of the Course No.: 9145 This course is designed to provide students with a Theatre Arts Teacher’s recommendation on the Credit: 1 Unit survey of theatre arts, allowing students “Audition Request Form.” Through research, Recommended: Grade 12 opportunities to experience and appreciate performance and evaluation, students will Prerequisites: Art III, portfolio audition, dramatic literature and participate in the creative develop artistic criteria that will be applied to teacher recommendation processes of performance and production. The performance and directing. Students will study Note: Lab fee required course emphasizes skill development and and respond to a variety of theatre experiences Art IV is an in-depth study of art techniques provides theatrical opportunities that enable showcasing their collaborative, analytical, specifically designed for the student. The students to determine personal areas of interest. interpretive, and problem-solving skills. emphasis is on the students developing their own style, as well as experimentation with different THEATRE ARTS II: DRAMATIC materials and methods. Students are expected to LITERATURE & THEATRE HISTORY MUSIC provide some of their own supplies (such as Course No.: 1420 drawing pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and Credit: 1 Unit colored pencils) for completing homework Recommended: Grades 10-12 BAND CLASS assignments. Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and/ Course No.: 9232 or audition Credit: 1 Unit ART SEMINAR This course will integrate and build upon Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 9196 concepts and skills from Theatre Arts I. Students Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit will be scheduled upon receipt of the Theatre The student must provide his/her own traditional Recommended: Grades 11-12 Arts Teacher’s recommendation on the concert band instrument and method books. This Prerequisites: Enrollment in Art III or IV “Audition Request Form.” Through various class offers individualized and small group and teacher recommendation modes of expression and performance, students instruction on any instrument, except percussion, Note: Lab fee required investigate dramatic literature, theatrical styles, at the student’s ability level. No concerts or Art Seminar is intended to allow a motivated art and historical periods. Students will study and events are required of students enrolled in this student to pursue in-depth art experiences under respond to a variety of theatre experiences that class. the supervision of the teacher. Serious art will refine their communicative, collaborative, students will further complete their portfolio and analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving PERCUSSION CLASS prepare for post high school art studies. Students skills. Students will expand their artistic abilities Course No.: 9297 are expected to provide some of their own and appreciation of the theatrical arts. Credit: 1 Unit supplies (such as drawing pencils, erasers, Recommended: Grades 9-12 sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) for THEATRE ARTS III: INTERMEDIATE Prerequisites: Middle school band or completing homework assignments. director’s recommendation ACTING AND PLAYWRITING The student must provide his/her own snare Course No.: 1423 drum, bell kit, and mallets for performing on ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART Credit: 1 Unit timpani and mallet instruments, and method Course No.: 9149 2-D Design, Recommended: Grades 11-12 books. This class offers individualized and small 9150 Drawing Portfolio Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and/ group instruction on all traditional percussion Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with or audition instruments. Public performances are at the appropriate score on AP Exam) This course integrates and builds upon concepts discretion of the director. Recommended: Grade 12 and skills from Theatre Arts II. Students will be Prerequisites: Art III, teacher 19

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CONCERT PERFORMANCE BAND I/II Prerequisites: Middle School String Orchestra the total choral enrollment in the high school. Course No.: 9233, 9234 or Director’s Recommendation Students will be scheduled into the non- Credit: 1 Unit The enrollment in this class is limited based on a auditioned Women’s Chorus or Men’s Chorus (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) selected instrumentation, which is determined by until the audition process is completed. Recommended: Grades 9-12 the total strings enrollment in the high school. Counselors will update student course requests Prerequisites: Middle School Band or Students must furnish own violin, viola, cello upon receipt of the music director’s Director’s Recommendation or bass, with larger instruments (cello and recommendation on the “Audition Request The enrollment in this class is limited based on a bass) provided for in-school use. Grades are Form”. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques, selected instrumentation, which is determined by awarded on the basis of class and concert ear training, and note learning. Choral balance, the total band enrollment in the high school. All performance. Thirty minutes of daily practice is diction and phrasing are considered in all work. students who elect this class are required to play expected. Choral students are introduced to various styles all music and participate in all concerts. Grades of chorus music from madrigals to rock. are awarded on the basis of class and concert SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE Movement in music is integrated into the curriculum at this level. Students are required performance. STRING ORCHESTRA I/II to provide prescribed concert attire and are Course No.: 9238, 9239 required to participate in school and public SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE Credit: 1 Unit concerts. AND (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) B I/II Course No.: 9241, 9242 Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: Audition required SELECT WOMEN’S CHORUS/ (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) The enrollment in this class is limited based on a MEN’S CHORUS I/II Recommended: Grades 9-12 selected instrumentation, which is determined by Course No.: Women’s 9296/9265, Prerequisites: Audition required the total strings enrollment in the high school. Men’s 9299/9267 The enrollment in this class is limited based on a Students will be scheduled into the non- Credit: 1 Unit selected instrumentation, which is determined by auditioned Concert Performance String Orchestra (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) the total band enrollment in the high school. until the audition process is completed. Recommended: Grades 9-12 Students will be scheduled into the non- Counselors will update student course requests Prerequisites: Audition required auditioned Concert Band or Percussion Class upon receipt of the music director’s These choirs are performance-based classes. until the audition process is completed. recommendation on the “Audition Request The enrollment in this class is limited based on Counselors will update student course requests Form”. This is a music performance class for a balanced ensemble, and in part determined by upon receipt of the music director’s more experienced players. Wind players and the total choral enrollment in the high school. recommendation on the “Audition Request pianists may be admitted based on director Students will be scheduled into the non- Form”. Students who elect this class are required recommendation and instrumentation need. auditioned Women’s Chorus or Men’s Chorus to play all music and participate in all concerts. Students must furnish own instrument, with until the audition process is completed. Grades will be awarded on the basis of class and larger instruments (cello and bass) available Counselors will update student course requests concert performance. for in-school use. Grades are awarded on the upon receipt of the music director’s basis of class and concert performance. recommendation on the “Audition Request PERFORMANCE JAZZ BAND I/II Form”. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques, Course No.: 9298/9228 WOMEN’S CHORUS/ ear training, and note learning. Choral balance, diction and phrasing are considered in all work. Credit: 1 Unit MEN’S CHORUS I/II Choral students are introduced to various styles (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) Course No.: Women’s 9260/9262, Men’s 9261/9263 of chorus music written specifically for the Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: Audition required (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) soprano/alto range in Women’s Chorus, and for The enrollment in this class is based on selected Recommended: Grades 9-12 tenor/bass range in Men’s Chorus. Movement instrumentation which is, in part, determined by Prerequisites: None in music is integrated into the curriculum at this the total band enrollment in the high school, This is a performance-based class. Emphasis is level. Students are required to provide musical expertise of the students, and at the placed on basic vocal techniques, ear training, prescribed concert attire and are required to discretion of the music director. Students will be and note learning. Choral balance, diction and participate in school and public concerts. scheduled into the non-auditioned Concert Band phrasing are considered in all work. Choral or Percussion Class until the audition process is students are introduced to various styles of VOCAL ENSEMBLE I/II completed. Counselors will update student course chorus music from madrigals to rock. Movement Course No.: 9289/9290 requests upon receipt of the music director’s in music is introduced at this level. Students are Credit: 1 Unit recommendation on the “Audition Request required to provide prescribed concert attire and (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) Form”. Each student must furnish his or her are required to participate in school and public Recommended: Grades 9-12 own instrument. Students who select this class concerts. Prerequisites: Audition required are required to play all music and participate in Vocal Ensemble is a performance-based class. The enrollment in this class is limited based on all concerts. Grade will be awarded on the basis CONCERT CHORUS I/II a balanced ensemble, and in part determined by of class and concert performance. Course No.: 9285/9286 the total choral enrollment in the high school. Credit: 1 Unit CONCERT PERFORMANCE (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) Students will be scheduled into the non- auditioned Women’s Chorus or Men’s Chorus TRING RCHESTRA Recommended: Grades 9-12 S O I/II until the audition process is completed. Course No.: 9237, 9243 Prerequisites: Audition required Concert Chorus is a performance-based class. Counselors will update student course requests Credit: 1 Unit upon receipt of the music director’s (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) The enrollment in this class is limited based on recommendation on the “Audition Request Recommended: Grades 9-12 a balanced ensemble, and in part determined by 20

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complete a portfolio, an authentic assessment Form”. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques, Prerequisites: French III / Equivalency in which the student’s progress is measured ear training, and note learning. Choral balance, Examination: Advanced Placement Test diction and phrasing are considered in all work. over a period of time in language learning This course is designed to develop proficiency in Choral students are introduced to various styles context. French for highly motivated language students. of chorus music written for the smaller, more The course seeks to develop all skills select choral ensemble. Movement in music is FRENCH I emphasizing language for communication integrated into the curriculum at this level. Course No.: 5110 using authentic materials in preparation for Students are required to provide prescribed Credit: 1 Unit the advanced placement language exam. concert attire and are required to participate Recommended: Grades 9-12 Students participating in Advanced in school and public concerts. Prerequisites: None Placement French are expected, in addition An introduction to the language of French- to the requirements of the course, to take the MUSIC THEORY/APPRECIATION speaking people, French I concentrates on the exam provided by the College Board. acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical Course No.: 9222 skills to enable a student to be able to converse in Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course GERMAN I simplest terms in a manner to be understood by a Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 5210 native speaker. Vocabulary reflects aspects of Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit daily life and of the cultures of French-speaking Music Theory/Appreciation will expose Recommended: Grades 9-12 people. The course emphasizes listening and students to the fundamentals of music theory Prerequisites: None and appreciation. This includes a study of speaking throughout; reading and writing skills An introduction to the language of German- intervals, scales, keys, triads, and chords and receive attention as students’ vocabulary and speaking people, German I concentrates on their working relation to one another. A survey grammatical skills develop. the acquisition of basic vocabulary and of music history is incorporated so that a better grammatical skills to enable a student to be able understanding and increased reference FRENCH II to converse in simplest terms in a manner to be knowledge may be applied to newly developed Course No.: 5120 understood by a native speaker. Vocabulary skills. Credit: 1 Unit reflects aspects of daily life and of the cultures of Recommended: Grades 9-12 German-speaking people. The course ADVANCED PLACEMENT Prerequisites: French I emphasizes listening and speaking throughout; French II begins with a brief review of basic reading and writing skills receive attention as MUSIC THEORY French I material to ensure maximum students’ vocabulary and grammatical skills Course No.: 9226 competency before beginning more advanced develop. Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with vocabulary and grammatical concepts. The class appropriate score on AP exam) is designed to increase the students’ proficiency GERMAN II Recommended: Grade 11-12 in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisites: Music Theory/Appreciation or Course No.: 5220 Students also continue the study of aspects of Teacher recommendation Credit: 1 Unit French culture. Examination: Advanced Placement Test Recommended: Grades 9-12

In Advanced Placement Music Theory, a Prerequisites: German I student develops the ability to recognize, FRENCH III German II begins with a brief review of basic understand, and describe the basic materials and Course No.: 5130 German I material to ensure maximum processes of music that are heard or presented Credit: 1 Unit competency before beginning more advanced in a score. The student studies fundamental Recommended: Grades 10-12 vocabulary and grammatical concepts. The class aural, analytical, and compositional skills using Prerequisites: French II is designed to increase the students’ proficiency both listening and written exercises. Building French III begins with a brief review of French II in listening, speaking, reading and writing. on this foundation, the course progresses to material. Students continue to develop skills on a Students also continue the study of aspects of more creative tasks, such as the harmonization more advanced level in listening, speaking, German culture. of a melody by selecting appropriate chords, reading and writing French. The study of aspects composing a musical bass line to provide two- of the cultures of French-speaking people is an GERMAN III important part of the course. voice counterpoint, and the realization of Course No.: 5230 figured-bass notation. Students are expected to Credit: 1 Unit provide their own workbook. Students who FRENCH IV Recommended: Grades 10-12 enroll in Advanced Placement Music Theory do Course No.: 5140 Prerequisites: German II so with the understanding that they plan to Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate German III begins with a brief review of German participate in Advanced Placement evaluation. score on the AP Exam) II material. Students continue to develop skills on Recommended: Grades 11-12 a more advanced level in listening, speaking, Prerequisites: French III reading and writing German. The study of Students in French IV study the history of France aspects of the cultures of German-speaking WORLD LANGUAGE and read literary selections in addition to people is an important part of the course. increasing proficiencies in listening, speaking, Students who elect to study a world language reading, and writing skills. GERMAN IV should demonstrate reliable work habits and Course No.: 5240 be prepared to participate actively in a ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH variety of classroom activities. In acquiring Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 5170 Recommended: Grades 11-12 proficient skills in listening, speaking, Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with reading and writing, students will have Prerequisites: German III appropriate score on the AP Exam) German IV is designed to further develop regular homework assignments, frequent Recommended: Grade 12 proficiency in the language and to increase the formative and summative assessments and students’ understanding and appreciation of 21

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German culture. Through intensive studies of the LATIN III SPANISH I grammar and vocabulary as they pertain to Course No.: 5330 Course No.: 5510 comprehension and communication, students are Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit able to function in the German language with Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grades 9-12 increased competence. Students are expected to Prerequisites: Latin II Prerequisites: None read and write in German with added Latin III completes the student’s introduction to An introduction to the language of Spanish- proficiency. the essential grammatical structures of the speaking people, Spanish I concentrates on the language in the context of more sophisticated and acquisition of basic vocabulary and grammatical ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN authentic literature. In-depth study of Roman skills to enable a student to be able to converse in Course No.: 5270 history from the founding of Rome through the simplest terms in a manner to be understood by a Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate Republic serves to illuminate the background of native speaker. Vocabulary reflects aspects of score on the AP exam) the literature read. Students will develop daily life and of the cultures of Spanish-speaking Recommended: Grade 12 increased facility in interpreting Latin with people. The course emphasizes listening and Prerequisites: German III / Equivalency attention focused on analysis of syntax and speaking throughout; reading and writing skills Examination: Advanced Placement Test literary devices. Continued acquisition of Latin receive attention as students’ vocabulary and This course is designed to develop proficiency in vocabulary and concurrent study of English grammatical skills develop German for highly motivated language students. derivatives are stressed. The course seeks to develop all skills SPANISH II emphasizing language for communication using LATIN IV Course No.: 5520 authentic materials in preparation for the Course No.: 5340 Credit: 1 Unit advanced placement language exam. Students Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 9-12 participating in Advanced Placement German are Recommended: Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Spanish I expected, in addition to the requirements of the Prerequisites: Latin III Spanish II begins with a brief review of basic course, to take the exam provided by the College Students in Latin IV will focus on the literature of Spanish I material to ensure maximum Board. the late Republic and early Empire with special competency before beginning more advanced

emphasis on the history of the principate of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. The ATIN L I Augustus. Grammar and syntax will be reviewed class is designed to increase the students’ Course No.: 5310 in context as students read authentic texts of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading Credit: 1 Unit prose and poetry. Analysis of poetic meter and writing. Students also continue the study Recommended: Grades 9-12 (where applicable), literary devices, and genre are of aspects of Spanish culture. Prerequisites: None major topics of consideration in developing Latin I is designed to give the students a working student appreciation for and response to Latin knowledge of basic Latin vocabulary and SPANISH III literature. Concurrent acquisition of Latin grammatical structures to enable them to Course No.: 5530 vocabulary and study of English derivatives comprehend connected Latin passages. Credit: 1 Unit remain integral parts of the course. Simultaneous study of English derivatives from Recommended: Grades 10-12

Latin words and Latin roots in use in English Prerequisites: Spanish II gives students a powerful tool in increasing their ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN Spanish III begins with a brief review of English vocabulary as well. In addition, aspects Course No.: 5370 Vergil Spanish II. Students continue to acquire of Roman life and culture are explored to Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate vocabulary in specific contexts as they broaden the students’ awareness of the ancient score on the AP exam) develop stronger skills in listening, speaking, world and its contributions to their own culture. Recommended: Grade 12 reading and writing. The study of the cultures Prerequisites: Latin III/Latin IV/Equivalency of Spanish-speaking people is an important Examination: Advanced Placement Test part of the course. ATIN L II The Advanced Placement Latin course Course No.: 5320 examines selections from Julius Caesar’s De Spanish IV Credit: 1 Unit Bello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid, and Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 5540 emphasizes progress in the reading, Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: Latin I understanding, analysis, and interpretation of Latin II introduces more complicated Recommended: Grades 11-12 Latin prose and poetry. These works are Prerequisites: Spanish III grammatical structures within the context of among the most frequently studied in Latin readings and continues to emphasize Students in Spanish IV read literary comparable college courses with a focus on selections in addition to increasing acquisition of Latin vocabulary within the same developing the ability to translate accurately functional framework. Much attention is given to proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading from Latin into English the passages under and writing skills. Students continue to study concurrent study of Latin roots and English consideration. In addition to fostering an derivatives to help students to increase their the cultures of Spanish-speaking people. understanding of the literary techniques of English vocabulary as well. Aspects of Roman Latin writers and of poetic meter, stylistic DVANCED LACEMENT PANISH life and culture are explored to broaden students’ analysis is an integral of the advanced work A P S awareness of the contributions of the Greco- in this course. The Advanced Placement Course No.: 5570 Roman world to Western civilization. Latin course also includes study of the Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate score on the AP exam) cultural, social, and political context of the Recommended: Grade 12 literature. Students are expected to take the Prerequisites: Spanish III / Equivalency exam provided by the College Board. Examination: Advanced Placement Test

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COURSE OFFERINGS language students. The course seeks to HEALTH AND PHYSICAL RECREATION AND WELLNESS II develop all skills emphasizing language for EDUCATION GRADE 9 Course No.: 7651 communication using authentic materials in Course No.: 7300 Credit: .5 Unit preparation for the advanced placement Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 11-12 language exam. Students participating in Recommended: Grade 9 Prerequisites: Recreation &Wellness I Advanced Placement Spanish are expected, Prerequisites: None Students will continue to work with their in addition to the requirements of the course, Students in ninth grade Physical Education personalized fitness/wellness plan, which to take the exam provided by the College will complete the transition from modified they began to implement in Recreation and Board. versions of movement to more fundamental Wellness I. Each student will reevaluate the

movements, as it relates to lifetime fitness. fitness goals that were previously set and AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Through these activities students will be continue to work on improving their fitness Course No.: 5990 assessed on process based skills, while level in many areas (strength, flexibility, Credit: 1 unit – Elective Credit demonstrating strategy and content muscular endurance and cardiovascular Recommended: Grades 9-12 knowledge. Students will also focus on fitness). An emphasis will be placed on Prerequisites: None personal wellness through goal setting and studying current health and fitness issues This course introduces the fundamentals of fitness plans. Fitness plans and goals are such as: American obesity in youth and American Sign Language (ASL) used by the based upon the five elements of fitness: adults and the health problems this causes, deaf community. It includes basic to cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular dietary supplements, diet plans, fitness advanced vocabulary, syntax, linguistic strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and programs, and equipment on the market aspects, finger spelling, conversational body composition. In Health, students will today. The students will also work on competence, and grammatical knowledge. cover and be assessed on a variety of topics various methods of fitness monitoring such ASL focuses on communicative competence, relating to wellness, fitness, health as body fat, heart rate, lung capacity and culture and literature. organizations, nutrition, CPR, disease, anaerobic and aerobic fitness tests. They will alcohol, tobacco, drugs and family life. continue to participate in a variety of ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS activities throughout the semester which will employ aerobic and anaerobic fitness. OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND Students will self-select areas of Course No.: 5710, 5720, 5730, 5731 DRIVER’S EDUCATON GRADE 10 concentration to study such as aerobics, Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 7405 dance, weight training, self-defense, as well Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit as both individual and team sports. Prerequisites: English Language Recommended: Grade 10 Evaluation Prerequisites: Health and Physical SPORTS MEDICINE English for Speakers of Other Languages is Education Grade 9 designed for foreign-born students or Students in tenth grade Physical Education Course No.: 7630 students whose home language is one other will become proficient in all fundamental Credit: 1 Unit than English and who have limited English movements as it relates to lifetime fitness. Recommended: Grades 11-12 proficiency. The ESOL program will provide Students will be assessed on process based Prerequisites: None Sports Medicine is an elective course in the EL student with the language ability for skills, while demonstrating strategy and which students who have an interest in academic success and to participate fully in content knowledge. Through these activities pursuing a career in any medical or sports the total school program. A student may and fitness goals, students become prepared related career will be able to develop a enroll in up to four years of ESOL depending to lead a physically active lifestyle. Fitness knowledge base that will help them make an on the level of English proficiency and plans and goals are based upon the five informed decision on potential career individual needs. A student may earn credit elements of fitness: cardiorespiratory choices. Students will learn about professions in English or World Language or as an endurance, muscular strength, muscular related to sports medicine, anatomy of the elective. For students intending to earn a endurance, flexibility and body composition. body, athletic injuries, emergency treatment standard diploma, an EL student is expected In Driver’s Education, students will cover of injuries, first aid and how to properly to pass English 11 and earn the verified and be assessed on mental health, family life train, condition, and heal the body. credit. For an advanced studies diploma, and material related to the operation of a three credits of ESOL can satisfy the world motor vehicle. language requirement.

RECREATION AND WELLNESS I ATHEMATICS M Course No.: 7650 HEALTH & PHYSICAL Credit: .5 Unit The mathematics curricular choices provide Recommended: Grades 11-12 sequential and non-sequential offerings EDUCATION Prerequisites: None designed to meet a variety of student This elective course is designed for eleventh requirements. Thus, the course choices must be Two units of health and physical education or twelfth grade students. In this class, made in accordance with individual student are required for graduation. The two units are students participate in a variety of lifetime needs, abilities and level of maturity, as well as usually taken in grades nine and ten with at activities preparing them to lead a physically course prerequisites. Many of the non- least 40% of instructional time being devoted active lifestyle. Students are assessed based sequential choices provide enrichment for the to health in ninth grade and Driver Education upon their activity level, process based skill student enrolled in sequential mathematics in tenth grade. and content knowledge. Recommendation offerings. Such choices expand student from a Physical Education teacher is highly knowledge in practical matters, as well as in encouraged. mathematical topics.

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EXPLANATION OF MATH CREDITS equations. Statistics will be integrated and proportionality. Additional concepts throughout this course to include a graphing involving right triangles and trigonometry To receive a Standard Diploma, students must calculator. will use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students earn 3 credits of Mathematics. For students in will analyze plane figures and investigate high school who enrolled in ninth grade during ALGEBRA I, PART 2 surface area and volume. Coordinate and 2010-2011 or later only one unit of credit each Course No.: 3132DB transformational geometry will also be may be used to satisfy the mathematics Credit: 1 Unit studied. Appropriate technology will be graduation requirements by completing Algebra Recommended: Grades 9-10 utilized. I or Geometry. Algebra I Part 1 and Geometry Prerequisites: Successful completion of Part 1 will be an elective credit with credit Algebra I, Part 1 GEOMETRY earned upon completion of Algebra I Part 2 and Examination: SOL Course No.: 3143 Geometry Part 2. This course will be taught every day for one Credit: 1 Unit For students in high school enrolled in ninth semester. It will complete the Algebra two- Recommended: Grades 8-12 grade prior to 2010-2011 who earned a year series by reviewing Part I concepts and Prerequisites: Algebra I and successful mathematics unit of credit for Algebra I Part 1 then exploring polynomials and factoring completion of SOL test and “C” or better in prior to the 2010-2011 academic year may methods. Students will solve and investigate Algebra I complete the Algebra I graduation requirements quadratic equations and continue with Examination: SOL by completing Algebra I or an Algebra I Part 2 statistics. Students will use appropriate Geometry is offered to students who have Course. Students who earn a mathematics unit technology throughout this course to include successfully completed the standards for Algebra of credit for Geometry Part 1 prior to entering a graphing calculator. I. In this course, students will study angle the ninth grade in the 2010-2011 academic year relationships, parallel lines, polygons, symmetry, may complete the Geometry graduation ALGEBRA I circles, and constructions. Formulas for surface requirement by completing a Geometry or Course No.: 3130 area and volume will be used to solve practical Geometry Part 2 course. Only one part 1 course Credit: 1 Unit problems. Proofs are approached intuitively and may count as a math credit. If a student takes Recommended: Grades 7-12 then formally as the student is prepared to both part 1 courses, then one counts as a math Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math analyze, to synthesize, and to reach conclusions. credit, while the other one counts as an elective 8 SOL and “C” or better in Algebra Topics 8 credit. A student MUST complete Algebra I Algebra I is a study of the real number system ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND DATA and Geometry to earn a Standard Diploma. and its properties. Students study the solution of ANALYSIS linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, To receive a Modified Standard Diploma, a Course No.: 3134 systems of equations, polynomials, graphing, and student must be identified as having a disability Credit: 1 Unit data analysis. Tables and graphs are used to and eligible for an IEP. If students are working Recommended: Grades 11-12 interpret algebraic expressions, equations, and on this diploma, they must have 3 math credits. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry inequalities and to analyze functions. Students taking a course that requires an End-of Course must be taken before Algebra II. May Appropriate technology is used as a tool to assist -Course Test must take the test; however, the be applied toward an advanced diploma if in problem solving. student is not required to earn a passing score to followed by Algebra II. qualify for the Modified Standard Diploma. Within the context of mathematical modeling Students may take Personal Living and Finance GEOMETRY, PART 1 and data analysis, students will study functions to count as a math credit toward graduation. If Course No.: 3144 and their behaviors, systems of inequalities, students are not on a Modified Standard Credit: 1 Unit. Students entering as probability, experimental design and Diploma, this course is only an elective credit. Freshmen 2010 – 1 Unit Elective implementation, and analysis of data. Data will Recommended: Grades 10-12 be generated by practical applications arising To receive an Advanced Studies Diploma, a Prerequisites: Successful completion of from science, business, and finance. Students will student must earn 4 math credits to include at Algebra I solve problems that require the formulation of least three different course selections from This course is the first part of a two-part linear, quadratic, or exponential equations or a among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or Geometry course. It begins with a review of system of equations. The infusion of technology other mathematics courses above the level of basic geometry and builds on working with in the course will assist in modeling and Algebra II. Algebra II is the key for the the coordinate plane. Students will investigating functions and data analysis. Advanced Studies Diploma. investigate undefined terms, definitions, If there are any questions, please contact your postulates, theorems, and deductive ALGEBRA II school counselor. reasoning. The Pythagorean Theorem will be Course No.: 3135 explored along with various dimensional Credit: 1 Unit figures. Constructions will be emphasized. ALGEBRA I, PART 1 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Appropriate technology will be utilized. Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry Course No.: 3131DB Credit: 1 Unit. Students entering as Algebra II is an advanced study of the Freshmen 2010 – 1 Unit Elective GEOMETRY, PART 2 following topics within the framework of the Recommended: Grades 9-10 Course No.: 3145 real number system: exponents and radicals, Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit polynomial and rational functions, linear and This course is the first part of a two-part Recommended: Grades 10-12 quadratic functions and relations, exponential Algebra I course that will be taught every day Prerequisites: Geometry Part 1 and logarithmic functions, and systems. for one semester. It begins with a review of Examination: SOL Complex numbers are also introduced. mathematical vocabulary, equations, and This course will complete the geometry two- inequalities. Students will explore rational year series by reviewing Part 1 concepts and numbers by solving and graphing linear then using algebra skills to identify similarity

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ADVANCED ALGEBRA II DUAL ENROLLMENT PRE-CALCULUS ADVANCED PLACEMENT Course No.: 3136 I & II STATISTICS Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: (MTH 163-164) 3161 Course No.: 3192 Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit (6 hours) with a Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Prerequisites: “B” or better in Algebra I and grade of 70 or better each semester) appropriate score on the AP exam) Geometry or recommendation Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Examination: SOL Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra II; staff Prerequisites: Algebra II Advanced Algebra II is the prerequisite for recommendation, Germanna entrance requirement Examination: Advanced Placement Test Mathematical Analysis and Calculus. Advanced Students should not have previously taken Advanced Placement Statistics is a college- Algebra II is a more theoretical approach to the Mathematical Analysis or higher level courses. level, non-calculus based course in Pre-Calculus (MTH 163-164) is a Germanna study of the following topics within the introductory statistics. The course will Community College course that is taught at the framework of the real number system: exponents include observing patterns and departures high school and presents the concepts and and radicals, polynomial and rational functions, from patterns in exploring data, planning methods necessary for the study of calculus, linear and quadratic functions and relations, what or how to measure in a study, including algebra, analytic geometry, and the exponential and logarithmic functions, systems, anticipating patterns in advance, an study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and matrices, sequences and series. Complex introduction to probability and simulation, trigonometric functions. numbers and analytic geometry are also and statistical inference. There will be introduced. Graphing utilities will be used. several special problem investigations that Dual Enrollment Pre-Calculus is designed for culminate in a written report like a short term seniors who are interested in continuing their PPLIED ATHEMATICS paper. The Texas Instruments TI-83+ A M : study of mathematics beyond Advanced Algebra graphing calculator and a computer will be MODELING & FUNCTIONS II. The course allows seniors to earn high school used as tools for learning in this course. Course No.: 3160 credit and college credit simultaneously and is Students participating in Advanced Credit: 1 Unit taught at the high school. Dual enrollment Pre- Placement Statistics are expected, in addition Recommended: Grades 11-12 Calculus is comparable to Math Analysis. to the requirements of the course, to take the Prerequisites: Algebra II Credits transfer to all Virginia Community exam as provided by the College Board. This course is designed to help eleventh and Colleges and most colleges and universities. twelfth grade students prepare for college or the Tuition is required for this class, and the fee is workplace by enhancing skills in number and based on Germanna Community College’s. ADVANCED PLACEMENT quantity, functions and algebra, geometry, CALCULUS AB statistics and probability; and simultaneously COMPUTER MATHEMATICS Course No.: 3177 reinforcing readiness skills and dispositions in Course No.: (Visual BASIC) 3184 Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with adaptability and flexibility, creativity and Credit: 1 Unit appropriate score on the AP exam) innovation, leadership, team work, collaboration Recommended: Grades 11-12 Recommended: only for seniors who need and work ethic. Students will research, collect, Prerequisites: “B” or better in credit to graduate and analyze data; develop and support ideas and Mathematical Analysis or Prerequisites: Algebra I, Parts 1 & 2 and conjectures; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate recommendation Geometry, Part 1 appropriate resources; and determines Taking advantage of BASIC’s user-friendly Examination: Advanced Placement Test appropriate problem-solving approaches and Advanced Placement Calculus is intended for development environment, this course presents decision making algorithms in a variety of real- students who have a thorough knowledge of structured programming principles - such as world contents and applied settings. This course college preparatory mathematics, including – problem solving, top-down modular program is designed for students who are interested in algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, design and programming style - in a format that statistics and discrete mathematics, but do not and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar is ideal for students with no prior programming wish to take an AP statistics class at this time. coordinates, equations and graphs, lines and concepts in general, and to familiarize the conics). This course covers both theory and students with the elements of BASIC. Students applications of integral and differential MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS will learn to write readable, reliable and well- calculus. The course follows an outline Course No.: 3162 documented programs. proposed by the Advanced Placement Board Credit: 1 Unit and is presented at a college level. Graphing Recommended: Grades 10-12 COMPUTER MATHEMATICS Prerequisites: “B” or better in Advanced calculators are used extensively. Students Course No.: (C++) 3199 Algebra II , Applied Mathematics, or participating in Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Unit recommendation Calculus are expected, in addition to Recommended: Grades 9-12 The content of Mathematical Analysis will serve requirements of the course, to take the exam Prerequisites: Geometry as appropriate preparation for a calculus course. as provided by the College Board. (Recommend grade of “C” or better) It is an in-depth study of functions and their The major focus of this course is to provide characteristics. The study will include, but not be DVANCED LACEMENT experience in using the computer to solve A P limited to, polynomial, rational, radical, problems set up using mathematical models. CALCULUS BC exponential, and piece-wise-defined functions. A Programming is a major emphasis of the Course No.: 3178 thorough treatment of trigonometry is provided entire course ranging from simple programs Credit: 1 Unit through the study of trigonometric definitions, to the more complex programs written in the Recommended: Grade 12 applications, graphing, and solving trigonometric C++ language. Students are encouraged to Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP equations. Emphasis is placed on using take Computer Math in addition to Algebra Calculus AB connections between right triangle ratios, II, Advanced Algebra II, Discrete BC Calculus addresses the theory and trigonometric functions, and circular functions. Mathematics, Mathematical Analysis, or practice of differential and integral calculus Graphing utilities will be used. Calculus. of a function of one variable. Topics include 25

COURSE OFFERINGS functional analysis, limits, continuity, the processes; astronomy, the study of space; Science are expected to take the College derivative and applications, and solving meteorology, the study of weather; and, Board exam, as well as the Earth Science problems that deal with the rate of change. In oceanography, the study of oceans. Through End-of-Course Test, if not previously taken. addition, students in calculus BC will apply the use of lectures, labs, class activities, and calculus techniques to polar curves, audio-visual materials, the students develop a BIOLOGY parametric equations, vector function practical knowledge and appreciation of the Course No.: 4310B sequences and series, and slope fields. The forces which shape the earth and affect our Credit: 1 Unit content of this course is equivalent to two lives. This course is recommended for Recommended: Grade 10 semesters of college calculus. Students students who have scheduled Algebra I, Part Prerequisites: None participating in Advanced Placement 1 or Algebra I, Part II for their freshman Examination: SOL Calculus BC are expected, in addition to the year. The general Biology course is designed to requirements of the course, to take the exam help students develop an understanding and as provided by the College Board. ADVANCED EARTH SCIENCE appreciation of the biological processes that Course No.: 4210A relate to all organisms. Major topics covered ADVANCED PLACEMENT Credit: 1 Unit in the course include: cells, genetics, COMPUTER SCIENCE – JAVA Recommended: Grade 9 ecology, evolution, and the anatomy/ Course No.: 3185 Prerequisites: None physiology of organisms. Laboratory Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Examination: SOL investigations are conducted which reinforce appropriate score on the AP exam) In Advanced Earth Science, students explore principles taught in the classroom. Recommended: Grades 11-12 the four areas of geology, meteorology, Prerequisites: Algebra II and Computer astronomy and oceanography. They are ADVANCED BIOLOGY Math (C++) required to learn the latest concepts Course No.: 4310A Examination: Advanced Placement Test developed in explaining the complex natural Credit: 1 Unit Advanced Placement Computer Science forces controlling the earth in terms of our Recommended: Grade10 involves students in programming weather, the oceans, crustal processes, and Prerequisites: None methodology, algorithms, and data types and space exploration. Emphasis is placed on the Examination: SOL structure. The course includes applications students’ inductive reasoning powers to lead The Advanced Biology course is designed to of computing and the development of them to a more thorough understanding of provide students with the scientific computing techniques. Java is the the earth sciences. Labs, lab reports, use of background and rigor necessary to prepare programming language used in this course. graphs, or projects also challenge the them for advanced high school courses and The course follows an outline proposed by students and enrich their pursuit of college. Major topics covered in the course the Advanced Placement Board and is knowledge of our dynamic earth. include: cells, genetics, ecology, evolution presented at a college level. Students and the anatomy/physiology of organisms. participating in Advanced Placement ADVANCED PLACEMENT Laboratory investigations are conducted Computer Science are expected, in addition ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE which reinforce principles taught in the to requirements of the course, to take the Course No.: 4270 classroom. exam as provided by the College Board. Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate score on the AP exam) BIOLOGY II - SEMINAR Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 4320 SCIENCE Prerequisites: Successful completion of Credit: 1 Unit Algebra I, and pass advanced on the 8th Recommended: Grades 11-12

grade Physical Science SOL, for 9th grade Prerequisites: Successful completion or The high school science program in students enrolling simultaneous enrollment in Chemistry Spotsylvania County is experientially based Examination: Advanced Placement Test and Biology II Seminar is an advanced elective and offers courses in the areas of biology, Earth Science SOL that emphasizes research, laboratory chemistry, physics and Geosystems. The Advanced Placement Environmental Science activities, data analysis, and class discussion. integration of technology throughout high is designed to be the equivalent of a one- The curriculum focuses on specific topics for school science courses allows students to semester, introductory college course. each 9 week quarter and include: collect, organize, analyze, and interpret real- Scientific principles and analysis are stressed entomology, vertebrate anatomy, time data; conduct research; design science and a laboratory component is included. bacteriology, genetics, and botany. Each experiments; and explore science concepts Advanced Placement Environmental Science quarter typically includes completion of through simulation and application software. is designed to provide students with the large, long-term projects such as creating an Our Programs of Study are based on the scientific principles, concepts, and insect collection, conducting several Standards of Learning for Public Schools in methodologies required to understand the dissections, analyzing bacteria cultures, and the Commonwealth of Virginia and the interrelationships of the natural world, to creating a plant collection. To be successful, National Science Education Standards. identify and analyze environmental problems students must be able to work independently

both natural and human-made, to evaluate as well as cooperatively with classmates, and EARTH SCIENCE the relative risks associated with these students must be able to manage their time Course No.: 4210B problems, and to examine alternative effectively. Credit: 1 Unit solutions for resolving and/or preventing Recommended: Grade 9 them. The course is intended to enable Prerequisites: None students to undertake, as first-year college Examination: SOL students, a more advanced study of topics in Earth Science presents a broad overview of environmental science. Students participating four areas: geology, the study of the earth’s in Advanced Placement Environmental 26

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND ADVANCED CHEMISTRY procedures, observations of chemical substances and reactions, recording of data, PHYSIOLOGY Course No.: 4410A and calculation and interpretation of results Course No.: 4330 Credit: 1 Unit based on quantitative data. The course Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 11- 12 follows an outline proposed by the Advanced Recommended: Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I Placement Board. Students participating in Prerequisites: Successful completion of and simultaneous enrollment in or Advanced Placement Chemistry are expected Biology and completion or concurrent completion of Algebra II recommended to take the College Board exam in addition to enrollment in Chemistry Examination: SOL fulfilling all the requirements of the course, Human Anatomy and Physiology provides The Advanced Chemistry course is designed as well as the chemistry end-of-course test if college-bound students with an in-depth to delve more deeply into the fundamental not previously taken. understanding and working knowledge of the principles of chemistry than the general structure and function of the human body. It course. It is recommended for students who covers the eleven systems of the human body plan to take college chemistry or major in a PHYSICS with emphasis on the mechanisms that scientific area or a related field. Recommend Course No.: 4510B maintain homeostasis. Laboratory and completion of Algebra II prior to class. Credit: 1 Unit clinical case studies are used to illustrate Recommended: Grades 11-12 anatomical and physiological concepts. CHEMISTRY II Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I Careers in the medical sciences are explored. Course No.: 4420 and Geometry. Current enrollment in Credit: 1 Unit Algebra II or equivalent. Physics is designed to explore physical ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY Recommended: Grades 11-12 phenomena observed in our everyday world. Course No.: 4370 Prerequisites: Successful completion Emphasis is placed on the study of motion, Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with of Algebra II and Chemistry or Advanced appropriate score on the AP exam) Chemistry forces, energy, optics, and electricity and Recommended: Grades 10-12 Chemistry II is strongly recommended for all magnetism. Laboratory work with proper Prerequisites: Successful completion of students who are college bound and who may collection and analysis of data is stressed. Biology and completion or concurrent have an interest in a career in chemistry or Physics is recommended for students who are enrollment in Chemistry any related fields such as biology, interested in math, engineering, technology Examination: Advanced Placement Test and engineering or medicine. This course is or science. An understanding of basic SOL designed to provide in-depth and state-of-the mathematical concepts is an integral part of The Advanced Placement Biology Course is -art studies for the academically talented this class. designed to be the equivalent of a college student. Units of study include biochemistry, introductory biology course. Topics chromatography, nuclear chemistry, ADVANCED PHYSICS discussed in depth include: biochemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis, Course No.: 4510A cell energetics, cell composition, molecular oxidation reduction, equilibrium, gas laws, Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with genetics, and the systematics, physiology, and stoichiometry. appropriate score on the AP exam) and ecology of organisms including humans. Recommended: Grades 11-12 The course is also designed to promote an ADVANCED PLACEMENT Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I and Geometry. Current enrollment in understanding and appreciation of scientific CHEMISTRY Algebra II or equivalent. research. Course topics are reinforced with Course No.: 4470 required laboratory activities. The course Advanced Physics is designed to examine the Credit: 1 Unit; (also college credit with fundamental laws that are basic to all proceeds at a rapid pace following an outline appropriate score on the AP exam) sciences. Major emphasis is given to the proposed by the Advanced Placement Board Recommended: Grade 11-12 quantitative applications of classical as well as the Biology End-of-Course Test, if Prerequisites: Successful Completion of mechanics and conservation laws. Advanced not previously taken. In addition to Algebra II. Physics is recommended for students who are completing the requirements of the course, Examination: Advanced Placement Test & SOL interested in science, mathematics, computer students participating in Advanced Note: May be doubled blocked science, technology or engineering. Because Placement Biology are expected to take the The Advanced Placement Chemistry course of the emphasis on quantitative analysis, Advanced Placement exam as provided by is the equivalent of a college introductory students must have a strong foundation in the College Board. general chemistry course. It is designed to advanced level mathematics. enable students to attain a depth of

CHEMISTRY understanding of the fundamentals of Course No.: 4410B chemistry and a reasonable competence in ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS I Credit: 1 Unit dealing with chemical problems. Upon Course No.: 4573 Recommended: Grades 11-12 successful completion of the course, students Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I will be able to comprehend the development appropriate score on the AP exam) and simultaneous enrollment in or of principles and concepts, to demonstrate Recommended: Grades 11-12 completion of Algebra II recommended application of principles, to relate fact to Prerequisites: Successful completion of Examination: SOL theory and properties to structure, and to Geometry and concurrent enrollment in General Chemistry is a math intensive course understand systematic nomenclature. The Algebra II or an equivalent course designed to provide a broad, general course will emphasize chemical calculations Examination: Advanced Placement Test understanding of the fundamental principles and mathematical formulation of principles. Advanced Placement Physics 1 is an algebra- of chemistry. Laboratory investigations are It will focus upon the following areas: based, introductory college-level physics conducted which reinforce principles taught structure of matter, states of matter, reactions course that explores topics such as in the classroom. and descriptive chemistry. Laboratory Newtonian mechanics (including rotational experiences will emphasize experimental motion); work, energy and power; 27

COURSE OFFERINGS mechanical waves and sound; and optical, and other properties of the introductory, simple circuits. Through atmosphere. Astronomy topics include HISTORY & SOCIAL inquiry-based learning, students will develop methods and tools used to investigate the CIENCE scientific critical thinking and reasoning universe, universal laws, galaxies, stellar S skills. Students participating in Advanced evolution, the solar system, planetary motion, Placement Physics I are expected to take the and the exploration of space. Students who WORLD GEOGRAPHY College Board exam in addition to fulfilling complete Earth Science II may not enroll in Course No.: 2210 all the requirements of the course. the ½ unit courses Astronomy or Credit: 1 Unit Meteorology. Recommended: Grade 9 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Prerequisites: None MARINE SCIENCE Examination: SOL PHYSICS II World Geography examines the Course No.: 4620 Course No.: 4574 environmental and cultural patterns of the Credit: .5 Unit Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with major world regions. Critical thinking skills Recommended: Grades 10-12 appropriate score on the AP exam) are developed and applied as students Prerequisites: Successful completion of Recommended: Grades 11-12 examine demographic and economic data Earth Science and Biology Prerequisites: Students should have had and investigate the causes, effects, and Marine Science is a survey course that focuses AP Physics I and taken or be concurrently possible solutions to current international on the ecology, anatomy, and physiology of taking Pre-Calculus or an equivalent conflicts, problems, and environmental ocean dwelling organisms and the ocean’s course. concerns. Map skills are extended as students Advanced Placement Physics II is an algebra chemistry and physiology. Saltwater aquaria use an atlas and varied types of maps in -based, introductory college-level physics are maintained as a part of the classroom regional studies, build spatial perceptions, course that explores topics such as fluid instruction. and develop a mental map of the world. statics and synamics; thermodynamics with Democratic values and citizenship are kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; GEOLOGY reinforced as students develop an electrostatics; electrical circuits with Course No. 4240 appreciation of the cultural diversity of the capacitors; magnetic fields; Credit: .5 Unit world, learn to work cooperatively with electromagnetism; physical and geometric Recommended: Grades 10-12 classmates, and build an appreciation and optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear Prerequisites: Successful completion of concern for the environment. Students are physics. Through inquiry-based learning, Earth Science expected, in addition to the requirements of students will develop scientific critical This course is designed to be an in-depth the course, to take the World Geography End thinking and reasoning skills. Students treatment of geology concepts presented in -of-Course Test, if not previously taken and participating in Advanced Placement Physics Earth Science. Geology explores the origins passed. II are expected to take the College Board and the connections between the physical, exam in addition to fulfilling the chemical, and biological processes that DVANCED LACEMENT requirements of the course. govern the Earth system. Topics will include A P minerals, maps and mapping, igneous rocks HUMAN GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and processes, volcanoes and volcanism, Course No.: 2212 Course No.: 4340 weathering and soils, sedimentation and Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Credit: 1 Unit sedimentary rocks, metamorphism and appropriate score on the AP exam) Recommended: Grades 9-12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 metamorphic rocks, geologic time, glaciers, Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: Successful completion of structural geology, earthquakes, plate Examination: Advanced Placement Test & Earth Science and Biology tectonics, and the geology of Virginia and the Environmental Science places emphasis on Chesapeake Bay. SOLS This Advanced Placement class introduces the concepts of communities and ecosystems. students to the systematic study of patterns and Using lecture, lab studies, and various CEANOGRAPHY O processes that have shaped human student activities, the cycles and Course No.: 4250 understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s interrelationships of living and non-living Credit: .5 Unit surface. Students employ spatial concepts and components of our environment are studied. Recommended: Grades 10-12 landscape analysis to examine human social Particular focus is upon man’s influence on Prerequisites: Successful completion of organization and its environmental these systems and the development of Earth Science and Algebra consequences. They also learn about the necessary attitudes for environmental This course is designed to be an in-depth methods and tools geographers use in their stewardship. treatment of oceanography concepts science and practice. The course is presented at presented in Earth Science. Students will the college level and follows an outline study the physical properties of sea water, EARTH SCIENCE II proposed by the Advanced Placement College marine chemistry, salinity, density, Course No.: 4220 Board. Students should be prepared for a circulation within the oceans, waves, Credit: 1 Unit rigorous workload above that of standard currents, tides, and oceanographic Recommended: Grades 11-12 advanced classes. All students enrolled in this instruments and research. Emphasis will be Prerequisites: Earth Science class are expected to take the exam provided by placed on the major skills of practicing Earth Science II is designed to be an in-depth the College Board, as well as the World oceanographers and scientists. study of the topics of Astronomy and Geography End-of-Course Test, if not

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WORLD HISTORY: of the American culture. Students are expected, ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED in addition to the requirements of the course, to 1500 AD (C.E.) TO PRESENT STATES GOVERNMENT take the Virginia and United States History End Course No.: 2221 Course No.: 2445 -of-Course Test, if not previously taken and Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit passed. Recommended: Grade 10 Recommended: Grade 12

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Examination: SOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT Examination: Advanced Placement Test World History and Geography: 1500AD (C.E.) UNITED STATES HISTORY Advanced Placement United States to the Present explores the diversity of culture Course No.: 2319 Government gives students an analytical and the evolution of human history from the Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate perspective on government and politics in the Renaissance to the present. Students examine score on the AP exam) United States. Students learn basic facts, the development of the world’s major political, Recommended: Grade 11 concepts and theories pertaining to United economic, and legal systems; artistic and Prerequisites: None States government and politics, understand literary movements; technological changes; Examination: Advanced Placement Test & typical patterns of political processes and trade patterns; religions; and the influential SOL behavior and their consequences, and analyze people of history. Students are expected, in Advanced Placement United States History is and interpret basic data. The course is addition to the requirements of the course, to designed to provide students with the analytic presented at the college level and follows an take the World History and Geography: 1500 skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal outline proposed by the Advanced Placement AD (C.E.) to the Present SOL Test, if not critically with issues and problems in United College Board. Students are expected, in previously taken and passed. States history. This course includes an in-depth addition to the requirements of the course, to analysis of major developments and take the exam provided by the College ADVANCED PLACEMENT assessments of historical materials, evidence, Board. and interpretations. Students learn to assess WORLD HISTORY historical materials, develop the skills necessary ADVANCED PLACEMENT Course No.: 2380 to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an UROPEAN ISTORY Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with appropriate informed judgment, and to present reasons and E H score on the AP exam) evidence clearly and persuasively in essay Course No.: 2399 Recommended: Grades 10-12 format. The course is presented at the college Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Prerequisites: None appropriate score on the AP exam) level and follows an outline proposed by the Examination: Advanced Placement Test Recommended: Grades 10-12 Advanced Placement College Board. Students & World History SOL Prerequisites: None are expected, in addition to the requirements of Note: It is recommended that students take Examination: Advanced Placement Test the course, to take the exam provided by the Advanced English with this course. Advanced Placement European History College Board, as well as, the Virginia and Advanced Placement World History provides a surveys the major events, movements, and United States History End-of-Course Test, if rigorous, thematic survey of global history from personalities in European History from the not previously taken and passed. 8,000 BCE to the present. Students examine late Middle Ages to the present. Students will and analyze the broad themes of cross-cultural develop an understanding of the principle interaction that have shaped human history. VIRGINIA AND UNITED STATES themes in modern and historical The course is presented at the college level and GOVERNMENT interpretation, and an ability to express follows an outline proposed by the Advanced Course No.: 2440 historical understanding in writing. The Placement College Board. Students are Credit: 1 Unit course is presented at the college level and expected, in addition to the requirements of the Recommended: Grade 12 follows an outline proposed by the Advanced course, to take the exam provided by the Prerequisites: None Placement College Board. Students are College Board, as well as the World History Examination: None expected, in addition to requirements of the and Geography: 1500 AD to the Present End- Virginia and United States Government course, to take the exam provided by the of-Course Test, if not previously taken and examine the structure and functions of our College Board. passed. federal form of government. The decision- making processes at the local, state, and ECONOMICS VIRGINIA AND UNITED STATES national levels are emphasized. The foundations Course No. 6120 of American government, the politics of HISTORY Credit: .5 Unit American democracy, and constitutional rights Course No.: 2360 Recommended: Grades 10-12 and responsibilities are explored in depth. Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None United States political and economic systems Recommended: Grade 11 Note: Economics and Personal Finance are compared to those of other nations, with Prerequisites: None must be taken together emphasis on the relationships between Examination: SOL Economics introduces students to the basic economic and political freedoms. Economic Virginia and United States History chronicle theory of scarcity, different economic content includes the United States market the history of the United States from the first structures used by world societies, the roles system, supply and demand, and the role of the European colonization of the Americas to the of individuals and government in the government in the economy. Democratic values present. Individuals and groups that contributed operation of markets and the interconnection and citizen participation are stressed throughout to the unique evolution of the United States are of the global economy. the course. studied. Both domestic and foreign policies are examined at various points in time as the United

States developed into a democratic world power. While focusing on political and economic history, this course includes a study

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY area. The organizations are: FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, DECA, TSA and PSYCHOLOGY Course No.: 2371 SkillsUSA. Organizational dues are required. Course No.: 2902 Credit: .5 Unit

Credit: 1 Unit (also college credit with Recommended: Grades 9-12 appropriate score on the AP exam) Prerequisites: None NOTE: Some of the programs require the purchase of workbooks, specified Recommended: Grades 10-12 African American History examines the role equipment or materials and/or charge a Prerequisites: None African Americans have played in American lab fee. Examination: Advanced Placement Test history and promotes cultural awareness. Advanced Placement Psychology introduces Critical thinking, through the lens of power, students to the systematic and scientific study politics, economics, and geography, is of the behavior and mental processes of developed. Students trace the trials, AGRICULTURAL human beings and other animals. Students tribulations, and triumphs of race relations in are exposed to the psychological facts, the United States. EDUCATION principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within DEBATE INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE psychology. They also learn about the Course No.: 2996 AND TECHNOLOGY methods psychologists use in their science Credit: .5 Unit Course No.: 8007 and practice. The course covers such topics Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit as: biological bases of behavior; sensation Prerequisites: None and perception; states of consciousness; Students learn the fundamentals of debating. Recommended: Grades 9-12 learning cognition; motivation and emotion; Topics include researching a subject in order Prerequisites: None Introduction to Plant Science and developmental psychology; personality; to debate the pros and cons of the subject, as Technology is a one year, single block course testing and individual differences; abnormal well as, preparing a presentation that is in developing agricultural career skills psychology; treatment of psychological timely and includes poise, articulation, pertaining to plant systems. Career skills disorders and social psychology. The course complex vocabulary and other desirable include growing and reproduction of plants, is presented at the college level and follows public speaking characteristics. Students floral and landscaping design, along with an outline proposed by the Advanced engage in debates within class and with other greenhouse management. On site laboratories Placement College Board. Students county schools. provide students with plant and shop skills participating in Advanced Placement including welding, woodworking, electricity, Psychology are expected, in addition to the CRIMINAL JUSTICE plumbing and small engines. Emphasis is requirements of the course, to take the exam Course No.: 2420 placed on leadership development through provided by the College Board. Credit: .5 Unit participation in the co-curricular student

Recommended: Grades 11-12 organization, the National FFA Organization. PSYCHOLOGY Prerequisites: None Course No.: 2900 Students study the problem of crime in INTRODUCTION TO Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course America and the legislative and judicial Recommended: Grades 10-12 responses to it. Topics include crime ANIMAL SCIENCE AND Prerequisites: None statistics, law enforcement procedures, the TECHNOLOGY Psychology introduces students to the study judicial process, and appropriate legislation. Course No. 8008 of individual human behavior. Students are Credit: 1 Unit given the opportunity to explore subjects Recommended: Grades 9-12 studied by behavioral scientists and apply Prerequisites: None psychological concepts to everyday human CAREER & TECHNICAL Introduction to Animal Science and problems and life. DUCATION Technology is a one year, single block course E in developing agricultural career skills

pertaining to animal science and technology. SOCIOLOGY The career and technical curriculum provides Career skills include breeding, nutrition, Course No.: 2500 classes with a wide variety of interests and health and management of large animals. On- Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course talents. There are both sequential courses site laboratories provide students with animal Recommended: Grades 10-12 (i.e., the two-year block programs) and non- and shop skills including welding, Prerequisites: None sequential courses contained in the course woodworking, electricity, plumbing, and Sociology is focused upon the causes and offerings. Particular attention should be small engines. Emphasis is placed on consequences of the various human given to the prerequisites and length of time leadership development through participation relationships. It is designed to promote an for completion of programs in the career and in the co-curricular student organization, the awareness of basic human needs and the technical curriculum. The student should National FFA Organization. development of skills and attitudes that carefully consider his/her skills, physical enable individuals to contribute positively stamina and interest before enrolling in a two toward improved human relations in the -year program. AGRI-SCIENCE AND family, school, and community. Students who complete a CTE Program are TECHNOLOGY eligible to take and Industry Certification or Course No.: 8022 Credentialing Exam. Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 11-12 Co-curricular Organizations - Students are Prerequisites: Successful completion of expected to participate in the co-curricular Veterinary Science or Greenhouse, organizations for each career and technical Landscaping and Turf Management

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Agri-Science and Technology is a one year, take a lab based approach to pet handling, exploration for all. single block course which emphasizes feeding and habitat maintenance. Emphasis is 2. Preparation for entering business developing business concepts related to placed on leadership development through occupations and for pursuing mechanics, technology, and plant or animal participation in the co-curricular student additional education. science with advanced projects. Students will organization, the National FFA Organization. The completion of Information Technology use on site laboratories to further enhance Fundamentals plus one or more other practical knowledge in the agricultural VETERINARY SCIENCE occupational courses results in becoming a industry. Emphasis is place on leadership Course No.: 8088 program completer. development through participation in the co- Credit: 1 Unit curricular student organization, the National Recommended: Grades 11-12 I.T. FUNDAMENTALS FFA Organization. Students who meet the Prerequisites: Successful completion of Course No.: 6670 early release requirements may participate in Intro to Animal Science & Technology, Credit: 1 Unit the agricultural cooperative education Biology, and Companion Animal Care Recommended: Grades 9-10 program. Veterinary Science is a one year, single block Prerequisites: None course which provides students with the Note: Lab fee required ADVANCED AGRI–SCIENCE AND employability and technical skills needed to This course introduces students to a wide TECHNOLOGY succeed in a post-secondary education and a range of basic computer topics including: Course No.: 8024 career in veterinary medicine or related learning or improving upon touch typing Credit: 1 Unit occupation. This course integrates skills, an introduction to the Microsoft Office Recommended: Grade 11-12 academics, real life career skills and package (MS Word, Access, PowerPoint and Prerequisites: Successful completion of laboratory based instruction within the Excel), computer networking, maintenance Agri-Science and Technology veterinary industry. Emphasis is placed on and troubleshooting, computer hardware, Advanced Agri-Science and Technology is a one leadership development through participation internet research (including usage and year, single block course which enhances in the co-curricular student organization, the safety), basic web page creation (html agricultural business opportunities from the National FFA Organization. Students who programming), fundamental technology perspective of the owner/operator. Classroom meet the early release requirements may skills, and exploration of career opportunities activities stimulate entrepreneurial activities. In participate in the Agricultural Cooperative within the Information Technology field. this course, the student is able to apply theories Education Program. This course is a prerequisite for all business and competencies learned in prior agricultural occupational courses. courses as related to plant, animal or mechanical GREENHOUSE, LANDSCAPING, AND sciences and technology. Emphasis is placed on TURF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING leadership development through participation in Course No.: 8034 Course No.: 6320 the co-curricular student organization, the Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit National FFA Organization. Students who meet Recommended: Grades 10 -12 Recommended: Grades 10-12 the early release requirements may participate in Prerequisites: Successful completion of Prerequisites: None the agricultural cooperative education program. Introduction to Plant Science & Technology Note: Lab fee required Greenhouse, Landscaping, and Turf Students study the basic principles, concepts, AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE Management is a one year, single block and practices of the accounting cycle. Students learn fundamental accounting EDUCATION course that advances agricultural career skills procedures using a manual and an automated Course No.: 8023, 8025, 8089 in plant science. It is recommended that system. This course does require the Credit: 1 Unit (Supervised on-the-job training) students take introduction to Plant Science purchase of a workbook. Recommended: Grade 11-12 and Technology prior to this course. Students

Prerequisites: Agri-Science & Technology will receive extensive development in crop or Advanced Agri-Science & Technology production through the use of on-site ADVANCED ACCOUNTING The Agriculture Cooperative Education Program laboratories. General focuses for the course Course No.: 6321 is a one year, one credit course which is to be is placed on floral and landscaping design, Credit: 1 Unit taken in addition to a higher level agriculture greenhouse management and introduction to Recommended: Grades 11-12 course. This program links classroom instruction the turf-grass industry. Emphasis is placed on Prerequisites: Accounting to real life, supervised on the job training. The leadership development through participation Note: Lab fee required teacher-coordinator works directly with the on- in the co-curricular student organization, the Students gain in-depth knowledge of site supervisor to develop individual training National FFA Organization. Students who accounting procedures and techniques plans that are compatible with the students career focus. meet the early release requirements may utilized in solving business problems and participate in the agricultural cooperative making financial decisions. Specialized education program. accounting software is used to analyze and OMPANION NIMAL ARE C A C interpret business applications. Course No.: 8083 Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 9-12 Business & Information COMPUTER INFORMATION Prerequisites: None SYSTEMS Companion Animal Care is a one year, single Technology Course No.: 6612 block course which introduces the student to Credit: 1 Unit common small animals which directly The business program offerings are designed Recommended: Grades 10-12 influence our everyday life. Focus is on the to meet two widely recognized goals: Prerequisites: Information Technology extensive development of entry-level skills 1. Attainment of business skills and Fundamentals related to the pet care industry. Students will knowledge, including career Note: Lab fee required Students refine and develop skills learned in 31

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Keyboarding and or Computer Applications. ADVANCED DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, understanding of economic principles will Students apply problem-solving skills to real provide the basis for responsible citizenship. AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES life situations through database, spreadsheet, Economics introduces students to the basic Course No.: 6633 and word processing software. This course theory of scarcity, different economic Credit: 1 Unit also includes an introduction to the Internet structures used by world societies, the roles Recommended: Grades 11-12 and telecommunications. of individuals and government in the Prerequisites: Design, Multimedia and Web operation of markets and the interconnection Technologies of the global economy. ADVANCED COMPUTER Note: Lab fee required

INFORMATION SYSTEMS Students develop advanced skills in creating Course No.: 6613 interactive media, web sites, and publications for COMPUTER APPLICATION Credit: 1 Unit print and electronic distribution. Students work FOR SENIORS *Cooperative Office Education 1 Credit with sophisticated hardware and software, Course No.: 6614 Available applying skills learned to real-world projects. Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 11-12 Completion of this course may prepare students Recommended: Grade 12 Prerequisites: Computer Information for industry certifications. This course will Prerequisites: None Systems prepare a student for Microsoft Office Specialist Note: Lab fee required Note: Lab fee required (MOS) certification. *Seniors taking this course This course is designed to meet the needs of Students develop advanced skills in word may participate in the Cooperative Office seniors who have not taken computer courses processing, database management, and Education program for an additional credit. in the business program. Students begin by spreadsheets. Networking, integrated refreshing their keyboarding skills and then software, and multimedia applications are COOPERATIVE OFFICE EDUCATION move to word processing, database, also covered. Use of the Internet is an Course No.: 6799 spreadsheets, desktop publishing, computer integral part of the course, to include Web Credit: 1 Unit (Supervised on-the-job training) presentations and web design. Students page development. This course will prepare Recommended: Grade 12 become proficient in the use of computer students for Microsoft Office User Specialist Prerequisites: Seniors must be enrolled in applications needed for the workplace and/or (MOS) certification. Seniors taking this Design/MM, Adv. Design/MM, Adv. the college classroom. course may participate in the Cooperative Accounting, Adv CIS Office Education Program. This course will Cooperative Office Education combines prepare a student for Microsoft Office classroom instruction with supervised on-the-job AMILY ONSUMER Specialist (MOS) certification. *Seniors training during the school year in a business F & C taking this class may participate in the office. The teach-coordinator develops with the Cooperative Office Education program for an on-the-job training sponsor and the student an INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT/ additional credit. individualized training plan identifying learning INDEPENDENT LIVING experiences that are compatible with the Course No.: 8210 DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA student’s occupational objective. Credit: 1 Unit AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 6630 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 6135 Individual Development / Independent Living is *Cooperative Office Education 1 Credit Credit: 1 Unit a single period, one year elective course. Units Available Recommended: Grades 10-12 are based on individual interests, and the needs Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: None and concerns of students. The course focuses on Prerequisites: IT Fundamentals with In Business Management, students study the practical problems faced by adolescents at teacher recommendation basic management concepts and leadership this critical stage of their development. Note: Lab fee required styles as they explore business ownership, Emphasis is placed on enhancing personal This is a course in which students develop planning, economics, international business, development and self-esteem, managing stress, proficiency in using desktop publishing and human relations issues such as employee achieving career goals, enhancing family and software to create a variety of printed and motivation and conflict resolution. peer relationships, and managing conflict. In electronic publications. Students will addition, the course focuses on the practical problems related to managing human and incorporate journalistic principles in design PERSONAL FINANCE material resources, making consumer and layout of publications. Students will use Courses No.: 6120 decisions related to clothing and housing the sophisticated hardware and software to Credit: .5 Unit family. The course also offers laboratory develop web sites and multimedia Recommended: Grades 10-12 experiences in preparing healthy foods for presentations. The complexity and rapidly Prerequisites: None the family. expanding usage of multimedia presentations Note: Economics and Personal Finance in many organizations make this portion of must be taken together. Personal Finance the course very important for students does not fulfill a math requirement. LIFE PLANNING planning to pursue business or further Students learn how to navigate the financial Course No.: 8227 education opportunities. This course will decisions they must face and to make Credit: 1 Unit prepare a student for Microsoft Office informed decisions related to career Recommended: Grades 10-12 Specialist (MOS) certification. exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, Prerequisites: Individual Development insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, Life Planning is a single period, one year buying/leasing a vehicle, living elective course which expands the independently, and inheritance. Development knowledge and skills acquired in Individual of financial literacy skills and an Development. The course focuses on using practical problem solving to set goals 32

COURSE OFFERINGS regarding life choices in the areas of career, occupations. Students learn social, economic, basic knowledge of the apparel and personal and family relationships, wellness and marketing skills necessary for employment accessories industry and the skills necessary and use of resources. In addition, students in marketing occupations including retail, for successful entry-level employment in explore ways of building and maintaining wholesale, and service businesses. Specific fashion marketing careers. Students learn strong, functional families and cooking skills learned include interviewing, resume- how apparel and accessories are designed, nutritious meals in the lab. writing, selling, marketing, math and business manufactured, distributed, and promoted. communications. Students learn how trends develop, how NUTRITION AND WELLNESS buyers select merchandise for retail stores, Course No.: 8229 MARKETING and how the basic marketing functions of Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 8120 planning, pricing, promoting and distributing Recommended: Grades 11-12 Credit: 2 Units work in the fashion industry. Students also Prerequisites: None (Meets 1 block plus supervised on-the-job learn basic human relations, math and Nutrition and Wellness is a single period, one training) economics skills as they apply to this fast- year elective course based on an in-depth Recommended: Grades 11-12 paced industry. study of good nutrition and physical and Prerequisites: Introduction to Marketing mental wellness. The course focuses on three (waived with staff approval) MARKETING MANAGEMENT Marketing provides students with competencies practical problems: What should I do Course No.: 8132 that enable them to obtain and succeed in their regarding ensuring wellness? What should I Credit: 1 Unit chosen marketing occupation. Students develop do regarding food choices? What should I do Recommended: Grade 12 skills in selling, communications, product regarding preparing food? Laboratory Prerequisites: None development, promotion, interviewing and experiences, an essential component of the Note: College credit with an appropriate human relations. Skills learned in this course course, are centered around those three score on the CLEP Exam. questions. Content includes: promoting can be applied to a wide range of career options. Marketing Management is a specialized wellness and good health, relating food course for seniors with a career interest in choices to wellness, planning food choices, MARKETING marketing, management or business who obtaining and storing food, preparing and Course No.: 8121 plan to attend college. It is also serving food, and selecting and using Credit: 1 Units recommended for students majoring in equipment. Recommended: Grades 11-12 medicine, law, engineering or other fields Prerequisites: Introduction to Marketing who will be responsible for the operation of a (waived with staff approval) FAMILY RELATIONS AND practice or business. The course is designed Marketing provides students with competencies to provide students with an understanding of PARENTING that enable them to obtain and succeed in their planning, implementing and controlling Course No.: 8225 chosen marketing occupation. Students develop marketing activities. These activities include Credit: 1 Unit skills in selling, communications, product designing products/services to meet customer Recommended: Grades 11-12 development, promotion, interviewing, and needs, designing pricing strategies to achieve Prerequisites: None human relations. Skills learned in this course profitable use of resources, implementing Family Relations and Parenting is a single can be applied to a wide range of career options. distribution procedures, and evaluating period, one year elective course. The course personal selling and sales promotion focuses on two questions: What should I do ADVANCED MARKETING activities to assure users have sound basis for to build a strong family? What should I do Course No.: 8130 their buying choices. Upon successful about parenting? The problems are posed Credit: 2 Units completion of this course, students will be through case studies and shared experiences, (meets 1 period plus supervised on-the-job eligible to take the College Level and examined using critical questions that training) Examination Program (CLEP) which can be will lead to ethical decisions and reasoned Recommended: Grade 12 recognized for college credit. action. The significance of families, Prerequisites: Marketing nurturing human development, building Advanced Marketing is designed to provide SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, healthy family relationships, managing work students with in-depth knowledge of the and family roles are examined. Also included marketing functions and prepare them for AND RECREATION MARKETING is content related to parenting skills, meeting employment in supervisory and / or Course No.: 8175 development needs of children throughout management positions. Competencies Credit: 1 Unit the life cycle, and building positive parent- learned include supervision, human resource Recommended: Grades 10-12 child relationships. development, purchasing and inventory Prerequisites: None control, distribution, market planning and Students develop skills in the areas of sales promotion. Students combine marketing analysis, event marketing, MARKETING classroom instruction with supervised on-the- communication, and human relations, along job training in a local marketing business – with a thorough understanding of the sports,

an average of 11 hours per week for 36 entertainment, and recreation industry and INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING weeks. career options available. Academic skills Course No.: 8110 (mathematics, science, English, and history/ Credit: 1 Unit social science) related to the content are a FASHION MARKETING Recommended: Grades 9-11 part of this course. Computer and technology Course No.: 8140 (preference given to 10th graders) applications supporting this course are Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None studied. Recommended: Grades 10-12 Fundamentals of Marketing provides students Prerequisites: None with the competencies needed for successful Fashion Marketing provides students with a entry-level employment in marketing 33

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TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Career Pathways classes will be given to Course No.: 8431 Grade 10 students. It is recommended that EDUCATION Credit: 1 Unit classes, which are offered in a two-year Recommended: Grades 10-12 sequence, begin in Grade 11. Preference for st nd enrollment to classes that have a 1 and 2 The goal of the technology program is to Prerequisites: None year which lead to a program completion assist students with the application of Students design, build and test scale model certificate will be given to Grade 11 students. advances in science and math in solving structures and work with projects that help Seniors are allowed to enroll in first year everyday problems in the fields of them to understand the jobs of architects, courses or Career Pathways courses only on engineering, construction, drafting, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, surveyors, a space available basis. Metal Trades is communication, environmental studies, and contractors, masons, design engineers and a offered to Grade 9 and Grade 10 students manufacturing. Electronic advances in the variety of other construction careers. only (refer to the Metal Trades descriptions fields of computers, CD-ROMS, videodiscs, Recommend taking Manufacturing for prerequisites). Nursing is offered to and video enable students to explore options Technology prior to Construction seniors only (refer to the Practical Nursing previously not available in the classroom. Technology. descriptions for prerequisites). These same electronic advances enable Each course is a two or four-period block. students to experiment with robotics and TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN Seniors can participate in various work-based computer-controlled machinery. Course No.: 8435 learning opportunities. Students who select Credit: 1 Unit these courses should understand that Recommended: Grades 9-12 FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY participation in co-curricular student Prerequisites: None Course No.: 8403 organizations is strongly encouraged. Technical Drawing and Design is a Credit: 1 Unit Students also participate in local, state, and foundation course for students to experience Recommended: Grades 9-12 national skills competitions. All Career and the basic language of industry and Prerequisites: None Technical Center students are expected to technology. Students design, sketch, and Foundations of Technology is designed as join and participate in their trade-related make technical drawings. The course is the beginning high school course in student organizations. especially recommended for future technology education. Students acquire a engineering and architecture students. foundational knowledge and apply processes Students who complete a LTE Program are associated with the technological thinker. eligible to take an Industry Certification or Working in groups, students build and ENGINEERING DRAWING Credentialing Exam control systems and creatively apply AND DESIGN mathematics, science, and engineering in the Course No.: 8436 development of a technology. Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 10-12 TRADE & INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Prerequisites: C or better in Technical PROGRAM COURSES Course No.: 8405 Drawing and Design

Credit: 1 Unit Engineering Drawing and Design is an Recommended: Grades 10-12 advanced drawing and design course which CONSTRUCTION/MECHANICAL Prerequisites: Foundations of Technology enables students to use a graphic language TRADES Students work with a variety of computers, for product design, technical illustration and materials and systems to improve their skills assembly. Students use computers, CONSTRUCTION AND MECHANICAL and knowledge. Groups work together calculators, and descriptive geometry and TRADES CAREER PATHWAYS applying math, science, and communication adhere to established standards to solve Course No.: 9070 concepts on a project that combines systems design problems. Credit: 2 Units such as production, energy, communication, Recommended: Grades 10-12 transportation, biotechnology, and other (preference for enrollment will be given technologies. Thematic activities engage to10th graders) students in community problems where they CAREER & TECHNICAL Prerequisites: None transfer the technological method to address CENTER PROGRAMS Students will be exposed to four areas of recycling, space exploration, and housing. home construction via nine-week

Courses listed in this section are taught at exploratory classes in Masonry, Carpentry, MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY the Spotsylvania Career & Technical Electricity and Heating, Ventilation, and Course No.: 8425 Center. Programs are divided into three Air-conditioning (HVAC). During the Credit: 1 Unit areas: a) Trade and Industry, b) Family and course of the year, students will learn Recommended: Grades 9-12 Consumer Science, and c) Health and appropriate safety procedures, tool usage, Prerequisites: None Medical/Protective Services. Students ride a construction and mechanical theory. Students organize and operate a bus to the Center and back to their home Students will have opportunities to perform manufacturing company to explore careers school for these classes. hands-on procedures in each area of the and work habits typical of the American construction trades. A combination of labs, industry’s free enterprise system. Students There is an application process in place shop work, projects and tests will be used make projects or products in the “company” for admittance to many of these classes. to evaluate student performance. This is a which can be sold. Students experience the Students should see their school counselor great introductory course for any student work of planners, designers, engineers, for application materials. Career Pathways who is interested in an overview of the machine operators, personnel managers, and classes are offered to students in grades 10, building trades industry or who may want a variety of other manufacturing careers. 11 and 12. Preference for enrollment to the to specialize in a particular construction or

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CARPENTRY I the theory of electricity and electronics, reading of project sheets. Students should be Course No.: 8601 mathematics as it applies to electricity and in good physical condition and have the Credit: 4 Units wiring, along with the reading of schematics stamina to work steadily with brick, tile, Recommended: Grade 11 and other scientific principles. Class work stone, granite, and block-building materials. Prerequisites: None includes a variety of wiring projects both in Students are required to work individually In Carpentry I, students learn about a the classroom and occasionally outside the and as part of a team. variety of building materials, proper use of classroom. tools, leveling and layout. The class covers BRICKLAYING/MASONRY II building plans, reading building HEATING, VENTILATION, Course No.: 8513 specifications, codes, and footings of AIR CONDITIONING AND Credit: 2 Units foundations, forms and roofing. Students REFRIGERATION (HVAC/R) I Recommended: Grade 12 learn about shop safety and OSHA Prerequisites: Masonry I Course No.: 8503 standards on the job. House construction is In Masonry II, students are exposed to the Credit: 4 Units the main line of study with commercial construction of fireplaces, stoops, steps, brick Recommended: Grade 11 building construction mixed in. A veneer of residential buildings, and the Prerequisites: None background in technical drawing, math, and operation of the masonry saw and gas mortar This class provides the student with a solid general shop procedures is recommended. mixer. Students complete a variety of foundation in basic knowledge and skills for classroom projects but may also be called entering the HVAC/R field. Instruction upon to do masonry projects for local CARPENTRY II includes lab and trade safety, hand tool schools. A senior work experience program Course No.: 8602 usage, principles of thermodynamics, is available to qualified students. Credit: 2 Units refrigeration cycle, compressors, piping and

Recommended: Grade 12 tubing instruction, soldering and brazing,

Prerequisites: Carpentry I mathematics for HVAC/R, electrical In Carpentry II, the installation of windows fundamentals and customer relation skills. INFORMATION and doors, exterior finishing, insulation, Students will learn EPA laws and regulations interior finishing, and trim are covered. pertaining to proper refrigeration handling. TECHNOLOGIES COURSES Students are introduced to stair construction, Students will have the opportunity to receive cabinet making, and installation of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) IT & ENGINEERING CAREER insulation, drywall, and trim. Other forms of Certification for refrigerant recovery. PATHWAYS optional construction are also covered. Course No.: 9071 Classroom instruction is supplemented with a HEATING, VENTILATION, Credit: 2 Units variety of laboratory projects. Occasionally, AIR CONDITIONING AND Recommended: Grades 10-12 Carpentry II students go outside of school to Prerequisites: None REFRIGERATION (HVAC/R) II work on small local construction jobs. A (Preference for enrollment will be given to Course No.: 8504 senior work experience program is available 10th graders) to qualified students. Credit: 2 Units This two-credit class is an exploratory course Recommended: Grade 12 for students interested in pursuing a career in ELECTRICITY I Prerequisites: Air Conditioning and Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Refrigeration I ESIDENTIAL IRING Information Technology. Students are (R W ) Provides students with opportunities to introduced to the basics of computer Course No.: 8533 further their knowledge and skills in the field hardware, software, and networking. The Credit: 4 Units of HVAC/R. Instruction includes students are also introduced to basic Recommended: Grade 11 troubleshooting electrical circuits, residential electronic theory, electronics assembly, Prerequisites: None and commercial systems, heat pumps, and In Electricity I, students are taught different mechanical systems, and the engineering gas and oil furnaces. Coverage specific to types of circuits along with the basics of design process. Through hands-on activities refrigeration in the food service industry is residential and commercial wiring. Students and labs, students will learn to assemble and emphasized, with practical applications and use a variety of hands-on classroom activities configure a computer and simple network, lab activities. Emphasis will continue on to master wiring concepts and test electrical develop an understanding of the science EPA laws and regulations pertaining to appliances. The cause and effect of behind various technologies, learn practical proper refrigeration handling. Students will electricity and electronics are studied. A skills associated with engineering design and have the opportunity to receive good background in mathematics, basic prototyping, and develop skills for working Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) technical drawing, and physical science is on effective teams. This course includes a Certification for refrigerant recovery. very helpful. capstone project where students choose a

problem and design, develop, and prototype a BRICKLAYING/MASONRY I ELECTRICITY II solution. Students also participate in the Course No.: 8512 student professional organization, ESIDENTIAL IRING (R W ) Credit: 4 Units SkillsUSA. Course No.: 8534 Recommended: Grade 11 Credit: 2 Units Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grade 12 In Masonry I, students learn to identify, Prerequisites: Electricity I handle and maintain tools, machines, and Students in Electricity II study basic materials used in the masonry field. The electronics, electrical procedures for program provides lab instruction in layout of maintenance, and the service and repair of projects, basic mathematics skills and the AC and DC electric motors. Students learn 35

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Students are presented with basic networking COMPUTER SYSTEMS electronic systems. Particular emphasis is skills that can be applied toward entry-level placed on mobile robotic systems. TECHNOLOGY careers in IT Networking and CCNA Course No.: 8622/8623 certification. CCNA Discovery is a blended Credit: 2 Units curriculum with both online and classroom Recommended: Grades 11 or 12 learning. The course content includes a hands MASS COMMUNICATION Prerequisite: None -on, career-oriented approach to learning COURSES This program follows the Cisco IT networking that emphasizes practical Essentials: PC Hardware and Software experience. Computer Networking addresses curriculum. This course is a foundation everyday network environments that students GRAPHIC ARTS/VIDEO course for students who are interested in may encounter, ranging from small office or PRODUCTION CAREER PATHWAYS Computer Networking with advanced rigor home office (SOHO) to more complex Course No.: 9072 and pacing. Students learn to construct, enterprise environments and networks. Credit: 2 Units troubleshoot, service, and repair computer Students will learn to install switches and Recommended: Grades 10-12 systems, related components, operating routers in multi-protocol wired and wireless Prerequisites: None systems and applications and maintain local networks using local- and wide- area (Preference for enrollment will be given to area networks (LAN’s). Students will explore networks (LAN’s and WAN’s), provide basic 10th graders) contemporary Information Technology issues troubleshooting services, and improving Students will explore careers in: Mass such as virus, worm, bomb, and Trojan horse network performance and security. Media Studies, Graphic Imaging identification and removal; issues of Technology and audio and video computer-related business ethics; copyright ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY I production. Students will be introduced to ownership and infringement and computer- Course No.: 8557 the inter-connectedness of all related privacy; functions of firewalls; Credit: 2 Units communication media from basic graphic network security issues; identity theft and Recommended: Grade 11 design, computer graphic art, print, radio, harassment issues involving computer use; Prerequisite: Recommended completed or and video production. This class will and employer-employee issues of electronic enrolled in Algebra II provide an overview of careers in each of documentation ownership and intellectual This course provides an introduction to robotics these areas and demonstrate how they property. operation and the various technologies that are relate to one another. Students will have integrated into robot design. Students will learn the opportunity to explore each industry to ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS basic computer programming, electronics, include hands-on projects using state of the INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE I motor control, and feedback systems used in art equipment. This is an exploratory Course No.: 8650 robotics. In addition, students learn how to course for students interested in Video Credit: 2 Units design and assemble basic robots and learn how Production and Graphic Arts. Recommended: Grades 11 to program a microcontroller for robotic Prerequisites: None manipulation. They will learn to take INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC This course focuses on commercial schematics, technical drawings, and IMAGING TECHNOLOGY electronic systems including voice and data specification sheets to design and build robots Course No.: 8660 networks, video and television distribution that will accomplish various tasks. Students will Credit: 2 Units systems, security systems, and the learn to analyze, design, breadboard, and Recommended: Grade 11-12 technology behind each of these. Students troubleshoot simple electronic circuits, as well Prerequisites: None will learn about the technological and as, use of common electronic test equipment. This class is designed to provide the student competitive advances now transforming the Student will also learn to assemble basic with technical skills relating specifically to communications industry. Topics will electronic circuits including soldering the graphic arts industry. Through applied include an introduction to signal components and assembling electrical activities, students will learn layout and transmissions, attenuation, distortion, and connectors. Particular emphasis is placed on design techniques, electronic imaging which signal propagation over cables, fiber, and air. industrial robotic systems. includes working with current computer User-premises based telecommunications technology, digital photography, and platforms, switching, wiring, and ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY II scanners. Students will be introduced to print networking, as well as facilities that provide Course No.: 8558 production topics such as plate making, and support telecommunications systems will Credit: 2 Units offset press techniques and bindery and be studied. Recommended: Grade: 12 finishing procedures. Students will have an Prerequisite: Robotic Tech I opportunity to acquire various certifications. COMPUTER NETWORKING I & II Building on the knowledge obtained in Course No.: 8542/8543 Robotics I students will continue their study ADVANCED GRAPHIC IMAGING Credit: 2 Units of power systems and explore practical uses TECHNOLOGY for robotics. Students will work and train on Recommended: Grades 11-12 Course No.: 8661 solid state digital circuitry as it applies to Prerequisites: Completed or enrolled in Credit: 2 Units robotics. Students will become familiar with Algebra II, computer systems technology Recommended: Grade 12 how robots operate studying complex or obtained Comp TIA A+ certification or Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic mechanical systems, electric motor control, IT Pathways (Preference for enrollment Imaging Technology will be given to students completing and electromechanical systems. Pneumatic This class provides the student with Computer Systems Technology) and hydraulic systems and controls will also additional opportunities to gain advanced This program follows the Cisco CCNA be explored. 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COURSE OFFERINGS course the student will be able to safely RANSPORTATION transmissions and drive lines. The student is design, layout, print and bind various T exposed to the automotive service industry products using basic duplication equipment. COURSES through classroom lectures, audio-visual Students will have an opportunity to perform media, shop demonstrations, and hands-on production work, and learning basic AUTO COLLISION REPAIR I experience using components, donated care management and maintenance techniques Courses No.: 8676 and trucks, and customer motor vehicles. necessary for the operation of a small Credit: 4 Units Students are eligible to participate in the graphics company. Students who Recommended: Grade 11 Automotive Youth Services Program successfully complete both years of the Prerequisites: None (AYES), which involves interning, and job course will be able to enter some phase of the The Auto Collision Repair Program is based on shadowing opportunities. graphics industry after graduation from high an I-CAR and NATEF program of instruction school. in the repair of automobile collision damage. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

The student, through a variety of classroom and TECHNOLOGY II ADVERTISING DESIGN hands-on shop activities, is prepared in the Course No.: 8507 Course No.: 8570/8571 basics of non-structural analysis and damage Credit: 4 Units Credit: 2 Units repair, structural analysis and damage repair, Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grade 11-12 and refinishing. Experiences in Applied Science Prerequisites: Automotive Service Technology I Prerequisites: None and Technology and especially in sheet metal Automotive Service Technology II continues Students explore the skills and principles work are helpful to the student. The student with the National Automotive Technician involved in the Advertising Design Industry. should have a strong interest in automobiles and Educational Foundations (NATEF) This course includes the development and a creative ability with metals and plastics. Curriculum and includes the theory of function of advertising and the production Students are eligible to take various ASE tests operation and service of the suspension and process. In this course students apply in Collision Repair. steering systems and fuel, ignition and aesthetic theories and technical skills to emission systems. Limited instruction is also graphics design objectives. Elements covered AUTO COLLISION REPAIR II given in automotive air conditioning. include principles of design and illustration, Course No.: 8677 Students are encouraged to take various typography, photography, computer graphics, Credit: 4 Units Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests, and pre-press theory. Recommended: Grade 12 as well as participate in the Automotive Prerequisites: Auto Collision Repair I Youth Services Program (AYES), which INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO In Auto Collision Repair II, the student will involves interning and cooperative education PRODUCTION improve upon competencies learned in Auto experiences. Course No.: 8688 Collision Repair I, including the areas of Credits: 2 Units structural repair and non-structural damage Recommended: Grade II repair. Advanced topics, such as frame PERSONAL SERVICES Prerequisites: None inspection and repair, plastic repair and Students will learn to think and work like adhesives, will be covered. Refinishing COURSES media producers by engaging in hands-on techniques will be improved, as well as, solving production projects. Students will also use paint application problems and learning the COSMETOLOGY I theoretical and hands on experiences to operation of a computerized paint-mixing Course No.: 8527 understand the media production process as system. Body shop management skills are Credit: 4 Units they learn industry-standard tools. They will developed, and the student will be introduced to Recommended: Grade 11 explore jobs and careers in the dynamic and estimating repair damage. In the second Prerequisites: None growing industry of television and media semester, the student may be eligible for the In this introductory course, students study production and understand the impact of senior work experience program. hair, skin, and nails and their related care. media and its function as entertainment, Students are grounded in theory as they persuasion, information, and instruction. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE prepare to practice procedures in a clinical TECHNOLOGY I lab setting or classroom, using manikins for ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION Course No.: 8506 manipulative skill practice. Theory includes Course No.: 8689 Credit: 4 Units study of bacteriology, chemistry, math and Credit: 2 Units Recommended: Grade 11 terminology related to the cosmetology field. Recommended: Grade 12 Prerequisites: None The first-year course emphasizes personal Prerequisites: Video Production I In Automotive Service Technology, students safety, professionalism, and sanitation and Students will become media producers as are introduced to selective theories and skills disinfection of equipment and facilities. they take real-world projects from required of an Automotive Service Students develop skills in shampooing and conception to production. They will continue Excellence (ASE) certified automotive conditioning hair, as well as styling and to develop and master skills that are essential technician. Automotive Service Technology cutting hair and develop skills in manicure to the industry as they function in various I uses the National Automotive Technician and pedicure procedures. professional roles. This course will provide Educational Foundations (NATEF) the groundwork needed as students prepare Curriculum and includes instruction in career for two or four year college level opportunities, safety, tool and equipment use, communication classes. Students will and general shop practices. In-depth theory, develop plans and portfolios to help them diagnosis and repair of the automotive achieve their goals following high school electrical and brake systems are covered, as graduation. well as a brief introduction to manual

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COSMETOLOGY II and solving various engineering design Center. This program is especially Course No.: 8528 problems. Upon completion of the course, appropriate for students thinking about a Credit: 4 Units students are eligible for the American Drafting construction or transportation career and th th Recommended: Grade 12 and Design Association (ADDA) “Certified technical program for their 11 and 12 Prerequisites: Cosmetology I Drafter” test. Students may enroll in both grade years. Many of the skills and In this advanced course, students build on classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) for a procedures used in these classes are their theoretical foundation of general four credit option. introduced in Metal Trades. The Metal sciences and practices in cosmetology to Trades portion of the program will build on increase proficiency in hair cutting and DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD I I many of the areas covered in the Metal Trades (9th Grade) program, including styling on live models, with attention to ARCHITECTURAL advanced types of arc welding. Students will professionalism, client consultation, safety, Course No.: 8532 also be introduced to blueprint reading, weld and infection control. Students are trained in Credit: 2 Units inspection, and metallurgy. During the spring safe chemical processes related to permanent Recommended: Grade 12 semester, students will be given the waves, relaxers, soft-curl permanent waves, Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and opportunity to explore other vocational areas. lightening, and coloring hair. They also CAD I A student need not have taken Metal Trades develop artistic skills with wigs and hair Students can specialize in architectural design in 9th grade to take the 10th grade class. additions. In addition, students learn to care aspect of drafting and design, residential and for skin, hands, and feet, developing commercial. Both board and Computer experience in providing facials, manicures, Assisted Design are taught and utilized in class. pedicures, and nail enhancements. A Students learn foundation construction, symbols FAMLY AND CONSUMER business management unit focuses on and terminology; various wall sections; stair managing the salon. Competency layouts, wall sections with windows illustrated; SCIENCES CLUSTER complexion prepares the student for the plot layouts including house style and Virginia State Licensing Exam. orientation; the rules for architectural CULINARY ARTS I dimensioning; how to identify roof types used; Course No.: 8275 how to draw a complete set of house plans Credit: 4 Units ARCHITECTURAL/ including foundation, HVAC layout, electrical Recommended: Grade 11 and plumbing layout, elevations, plot layout and Prerequisites: None MECHANICAL DRAFTING, artist rendering. Upon completion of the course, Students participate in the National DESIGN & CAD students are eligible for the American Drafting Restaurant Association PROSTART Year 1 and Design Association (ADDA) “Certified Program of Studies. Students learn hands-on Drafter” test. Students may enroll in both restaurant training and sanitation, and acquire DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD I classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) for a skills as waiter staff and kitchen staff. The Course No.: 8530 four credit option. fundamentals of baking and pastry making, Credit: 2 Units as well as food preparation techniques, Recommended: Grade 11 equipment identification, meal presentation, Prerequisites: None menu planning, and time management are Students explore drafting careers and are METAL TRADES also taught. Students receive instruction in introduced to the theory and the manipulative microbiology of food spoilage, nutrition, TH skills necessary to produce and complete METAL TRADES I (9 GRADE) storage preparation, food handling, and cost accurate drawings based on the ideas and Course No.: 8672 accounting. Life Management Skills provide sketches of engineers, architects, and designers. Credit: 2 Units students with basic skills for success in Students begin to focus on performing Recommended: Grade 9 Culinary Arts. Students will spend a major mechanical drafting and design operations, Prerequisites: Recommendation by home portion of their class time in kitchen production. using CAD. school personnel for first time ninth graders Students are eligible for the PROSTART 1 Students will focus on the importance of certification at the end of the year. DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD II safety in using hand tools and power machines. Students will learn how to MECHANICAL CULINARY ARTS II recondition tools, layout and form sheet Course No.: 8276 Course No.: 8531 metal projects. Students will study welding Credit: 2 Units Credit: 4 Units theory and metallurgy. In addition, students Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grade 12 will learn how to cut plate steel with the Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I plasma arc cutting process and weld the Students participate in the National Restaurant CAD I metal using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Students can specialize in mechanical Association PROSTART Year 2 program of and Gas Metal Arc Welding processes. engineering aspect of drafting and design. Both studies. Students will participate in the National Restaurant Association ServSafe program of board and Computer Assisted Design are taught TH and utilized in class. Students learn various METAL TRADES II (10 GRADE) studies for national certification. Instruction thread types and patterns used in industry, CAD Course No.: 8673 includes the preparation of special dishes and terminology and construction, spur, bevel, and Credit: 2 Units salads, methods of broiling, deep fat frying, worm gear terminology and construction; Recommended: Grade 10 steaming, menu planning, commercial food prism, cylinder, pyramid and cone line Prerequisites: Recommendation by home management, and management of food service school personnel personnel, waiter and waitress training, along development and construction to make line, bar th and die charts; basic shop processes, and The Metal Trades (10 Grade) program is a with laboratory and food operation. Instruction machine shop layout, full working drawing sets two-credit program offered in the afternoons also includes advanced baking and pastry at the Career and Technical Education techniques, commercial food management, 38

COURSE OFFERINGS management of food service personnel, EALTH EDICAL AND internships in local private dental offices and catering, menu design, and product pricing. H , M public health facilities where they participate Students will spend a major portion of their PROTECTIVE SERVICES in all phases of dental care delivery. Students class time in kitchen production. Students are are eligible to take the Virginia Dental eligible for the PROSTART 2 certification at CLUSTER Radiation an Safety Exam certifying them to the end of the year. This certification allows for take dental x-rays in the Commonwealth of articulation with various post-secondary INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND Virginia. culinary training institutions. MEDICAL PATHWAYS Course No.: 8302 MEDICAL ASSISTANT I EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I Credit: 2 Units Course No.: 8345 Course No.: 8285 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Credit: 2 Units Credit: 4 Units (Preference given to 10th graders) Recommended: Grade 11 Recommended: Grade 11 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: recommended Introduction Prerequisites: None This course introduces students to a variety to Health and Medical Sciences 8302 Examination: A certification exam is given to of health care careers and develops basic Students gain foundational knowledge in students in this work study program skills required in all health and medical basic anatomy and physiology, medical Students prepare to be primary providers of sciences. It is designed to help students ethics, medical asepsis, terminology, medical home, family, or institution-based childcare understand the key elements of the U.S. mathematics, and legal responsibilities. services by focusing on the planning, health care system and to learn basic health Students also develop basic skills and organizing, and conducting of meaningful play care terminology, anatomy and physiology techniques to assist the healthcare provider and learning activities; child monitoring and for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and/or other medical professionals in patient supervision, record keeping; and referral and clinical procedures, therapeutic examinations, basic emergency care, simple procedures. Critical thinking, practical problem interventions, and the fundamentals of laboratory tests, and administrative duties. solving, and entrepreneurship opportunities traumatic and medical emergency care. Additionally, students explore medical within the field of early childhood education are Throughout the course, instruction assisting career pathways through Health emphasized. Practical experiences (e.g., on-site emphasizes safety, cleanliness, asepsis, Occupations Student Association (HOSA) lab, local daycare centers, elementary schools, professionalism, accountability, and and potential on-the-job clinical instruction other institutions) under the supervision of the efficiency within the health care and0or observation in a healthcare facility. instructor are required. Students also prepare for environment. Students also begin gaining job continuing education leading to careers in early -seeking skills for entry into the health and MEDICAL ASSISTANT II childhood fields (e.g., medical, social services, medical sciences field. Course No.: 8346 and education). Work-based learning methods Credit: 2 Units of instruction are encouraged for this course. DENTAL I Recommended: Grade 12 Students combine classroom instruction and Course No.: 8328 Prerequisites: Successful completion of supervised on-the-job training in an approved Credit: 4 Units Medical Assistant I position with continuing supervision throughout Recommended: Grade 11 Students will apply and implement medical- the school year. Prerequisites: None assisting skills and techniques learned in Students are introduced to the careers in Medical Assistant I. They also learn EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II dentistry, including dental (general and management of health records; Course No.: 8286 specialists), hygienist, dental assistant, dental cardiopulmonary resuscitation; care and use Credit: 4 Units laboratory technician, and dental receptionist. of equipment; collection and analysis of Recommended: Grade 12 Students practice and learn about many of laboratory specimens; special diagnostic the skills utilized in these professions while Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education I. attaining all the skills necessary to become a testing related to basic diseases and Examination: A certification exam is given to dental assistant. Study includes infection disorders, treatment, and medication; and job students in this work study program control and OSHA standards, anatomy and preparedness skills. Successful completion of Students focus on occupational skills needed physiology, tooth morphology, oral the program may lead to employment in a by personnel employed in early childhood- histology, preventive dentistry, applied healthcare setting. related fields, such as education, medical/ psychology, effective communication, office health care, social services, counseling, administration and management, use of PRACTICAL NURSING I dental software, operative dentistry psychology, and entrepreneurship. Work- Course No.: 8357 based learning experiences (e.g., on-site lab, techniques, and dental materials/laboratory skills. Credit: 2 Units - First Semester local daycare centers, elementary schools, Grade 12 and post-high school other institutions) under the supervision of (if space is available) the instructor are required. Critical thinking, DENTAL II Prerequisites: recommended Introduction practical problem solving, and Course No.: 8329 to Health and Medical Sciences 8302 entrepreneurship opportunities within the Credit: 4 Units Prerequisites: REQUIRED, 2.5 overall field of early childhood education are Recommended: Grade 12 GPA, successful completion with a C or emphasized. Work-based learning methods Prerequisites: Successful completion of better in Algebra I, Biology, and of instruction are encouraged for this course. Dental Assistant I Chemistry, completed Germanna Students will build on curriculum covered in Community College on-line applications, Dental Assistant I; units of study include Passage of Germanna Placement Tests in medical emergencies, cotonal polishing, English and Mathematics, passage of dental radiology, nutrition and advanced Nursing Admittance exam, completion of laboratory techniques. 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COURSE OFFERINGS placement tests and Nursing Admittance will receive a grade for the course that will be Exam, dual enrollment fee for PART 2 of ADDITIONAL included in the GPA. For more information, Course is due at the end of the first semester OPPORTUNITIES see your Gifted coordinator. for high school students. All students will have the following out-of-pocket expenses CTC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SAT PREPARATION CLASS during the first 10 months of the program: Course No.: 0029T Course No.: 9820 Textbooks, uniform to include lab coat and Credit: .5 Unit Credit: .5 Unit shoes, physical exam, immunizations, Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grades 10-12 criminal background check, CPR Prerequisites: First year completed of Prerequisites: None certification, urine drug screen, dental exam, sequence course at SCTC and approval of SAT Preparation Class is an intensive class watch and stethoscope. instructor to prepare students for successful SAT Career Mentorship is a formal paid work completion. Both the math and writing Students admitted to the Practical Nursing experience performed during the summer sections of the new SAT I will be covered. In program will be required to take additional between the junior and senior year of high addition, topics related to success in college, classes at GCC in order to transition to the school. The student is matched with an adult in such as study skills, time management, using Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered a professional field related to his/her career and the computer as a resource tool and test- Nursing Program at GCC following high technical class. If a student is selected for a taking strategies are emphasized. school graduation. Tuition rates for GCC position through the interview process, he/she classes are published prior to the start of each must complete a minimum of 90 hours and SOL Preparation Algebra I (3133) semester. maintain a log of activities and complete SOL Preparation Algebra II (3137) required other assignments in order to receive SOL Preparation Biology (4312) Practical Nursing I emphasized the study of an education credit. Student will receive a grade SOL Preparation Chemistry (4412) nursing occupations as related to the health for the course that will be included in the GPA. SOL Preparation Earth Science (4212) care system. Students study normal growth See SCTC guidance counselor for further SOL Preparation English-Reading (1152) and development, simple body structure and information. SOL Preparation English–Writing (1154) function, and medical terminology and are SOL Preparation Geography (2212) introduced to microbes and disease. They INDEPENDENT STUDY SOL Preparation Geometry (3142) receive elementary skill training in patient- SOL Preparation World History (2214) nursing assistant relationships; taking and Course No.: 0115 Credit: 1 Unit SOL Preparation US History (2361) recording of vital signs; and bathing, feeding, Credit: .5 Units each dressing, and transporting of patients in Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Committee Approval Recommended: Grades 9-12 hospitals and nursing homes. This course can Prerequisites: None be used as an introduction to practical The Independent Study Course (ISC) allows th the students the opportunity to pursue a topic Students who have not passed the 8 grade nursing or to prepare the student for Nurse SOL Assessment, who have experienced Aide II so that all competencies for a of interest that is not currently offered within the school curriculum. Prior to the school academic difficulties, or who have not passed certified nursing assistant are met. specific End-of-Course Tests should be year, students must have met with a committee to review the written proposal. If assigned to a semester course in the area(s) PRACTICAL NURSING II approved, the student will be engaged in of their weakness(es). This semester course Course No.: 8358 DE research and activities which will lead to a in math, English, science or social studies Credit: 2 Units Second Semester minimum of one major product, two oral provides students the opportunity to Prerequisites: Practical Nursing I - 8357 presentations, and two minor products. A strengthen academic skills prior to taking End -of-Course Tests. Practical Nursing II is an occupational limited number of proposals will be preparation course, emphasizing advanced accepted. The course is counted as an skill training in areas such as catheter care, elective and graded on a regular basis. TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW range of motion, bowel and bladder training, Student will receive a grade for the course Course No.: 9062 care of the dying, selected procedures for that will be included in the GPA. For more Credit: 1 Unit maternal and infant care, and admission and information, see your Gifted Coordinator or Recommended: Grade 12 discharge procedures. Students learn diseases school counselor for an ISC brochure. Prerequisites: 2.7 GPA, teacher and body systems as related to advanced recommendations, and completed student clinical care of the acute medical-surgical application MENTOR APPRENTICESHIP patient, the chronically ill, and the elderly. The mission of the Teachers for Tomorrow On-the-job instruction in a licensed nursing PROGRAM course is to encourage and prepare home is part of the course. Upon successful Course No.: 0029 academically capable students who possess completion of this sequence of PN 1 and 2, Credit: .5 Unit exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills the student is eligible to take the nurse aide Recommended: Grade 12 to consider teaching as a career through certification exam that leads to employment Prerequisites: None participation in a world class curriculum as a certified nurse aide in hospitals and The Mentor Apprenticeship Program consists structured to lead them through the history of nursing homes. Employment: Areas of of independent research, group seminars, and education, the functions of schools, and employment for LPN’s include nursing off-site real world experience within the focused experiences of teaching. An homes, doctors’ offices, clinics, public mentor’s career field. The student is matched internship field experience of twenty class health, home health, mental health agencies, with an adult in a professional field or in an area periods in a nearby elementary or middle some hospitals and correctional institutions. which the learner has interest. The student will school with a cooperating teacher is required. maintain a log of activities, complete an The student must be able to provide individual project, conduct interviews, and transportation for the field experience. critique readings in the field of study. Student

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JROTC I JROTC III Course No.: 7913 Course No.: 7918 Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 9-10 Recommended: Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: All interested students are Prerequisites: Student must complete a required to complete an application and return application. Completion of JROTC submit it to their counselor and the II (LET-1) Students must have the appropriate Senior Army Instructor. Total approval of their principal and the Senior unit endorsement is restricted by the Army Instructor to enroll. The student United States Army. The student must be must be able to participate in the physical able to participate in the physical training training program. program. This course builds upon the skills and This course is the first in a sequence that knowledge taught in level II. This course combines the development of critical thinking, focuses on Advanced Leadership and planning, communication, and organizational Principles of Management, Advanced Life skills with the study of the fundamental aspects Skills, Orienteering and History. Wearing of of American citizenship, physical fitness, and the supplied Army uniform is required on a an overview of American history. Students weekly basis, as well as minimum personal learn the dangers of substance abuse and the appearance standards. The National importance of personal goal setting. Endowment for Financial Education Program Additionally, students study Army customs, is also presented. Select students will get to consumer education and budgeting, ceremonial lead in the development of Level I students. drill, first aid and map reading. Wearing of the supplied Army uniform is required on a weekly JROTC IV basis, as well as minimum personal Course No.: 7919 appearance standards. Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 12 JROTC II Prerequisites: Student must complete a Course No.: 7916 return application. Completion of JROTC Credit: 1 Unit I, II and III. The student must be able to Recommended: Grades 10-11 participate in the physical training Prerequisites: Student must complete a program. return application. Completion of JROTC This course builds upon the skills and I. Students must have the approval of their knowledge taught in Levels II and III. The principal and the Senior Army Instructor curriculum focuses on advanced leadership to enroll. The student must be able to principles and application, organization of participate in the physical training the department of defense and teaching program. skills. The national endowment for Financial This course builds upon the skills and Education Program is also presented. knowledge taught in level I. Students continue their study of citizenship by examining ethical dual behavior and the principles of participatory democracy. They develop team building skills while developing their skills in drill. Students learn leadership and management qualities, first aid skills, intermediate map reading skills, American history, and different aspects of technology and communication. Wearing of the supplied Army uniform is required on a weekly basis, as well as, minimum personal appearance standards.

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CAREER CLUSTERS

The career cluster charts below provide students with an idea of the different types of jobs and careers that are available to them. Spotsylvania County courses are listed in the column entitled high school/middle school courses to consider. If you are interested in a particular career cluster, please consider these recommendations when signing up for classes.

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Do you like working outside? Do you like to work on engines? Do you have a green thumb? Do you love working with animals? Is protecting the environment one of your passions? High School Courses to Consider Intro to Plant, Animal & Mechanics Technology Taking: Agri-Science & Technology II, III, & IV Agriculture Cooperative Education Companion Animal Care Veterinary Science Agricultural Co-op Advanced agricultural Science & Technology Introduction to Plant, Science & Technology Greenhouse, Landscaping & Turf Management

Diploma with some Certification or College degree plus training Associate Degree Vet Assistant, Dog Groomer Veterinary / Specialty Animal Care / Veterinarian Equine / Fisheries Field Technician Zookeeper Entomologist Agriculture Consultant / Economist / Educator Arborist, Logger Environmental Technician Agricultural or Environmental Scientist Water Treatment Plant Operator

Groundskeeper, Florist Farm Manager Forester Fish/Game Warden Park Ranger Extension Agent Horticulture Maintenance or Agri- Agricultural or Environmental Engineer culture Machinery Technician Landscaper, Turf Grass Manager

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”.

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ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

Do you like reading blueprints and drawing building structures? Do you appreciate the pride of building something that will stay? Do you like working with tools? Are you willing to work outside?

Middle School Courses To Consider Taking: High School Courses To Consider Taking:

Introduction to Technology (Grade 6-7) Technical Drawing & Design Technological Systems (Grade 8) Engineering Drawing & Design Digital Input Technology (Grade 8) *Construction & Mechanical Trades Career Pathways Carpentry I & II Electricity I & II (Residential Wiring) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I & II Masonry I & II Drafting, Design, and CAD I & II Drafting, Design, and CAD I & II DE

Diploma with some training Certification or College degree plus Associate Degree Architectural Drafter Architectural Technician Architect

Floor Layer, Construction Helper Electrician Construction Manager Plumber Carpenter

Surveying Assistant Civil Engineering Technician Civil Engineer Surveyor Technician

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

Do you enjoy creative activities such as music, writing, entertainment and art? Do you like to communicate ideas? Are you a creative thinker? Do you like to be in the spotlight? Middle School Courses To Consider Taking: High School Courses To Consider Taking:

Art (Grades 6 – 8) *Public Speaking Band, Orchestra, & Chorus (Grade 6 – 8) Journalism I, II, III, & IV Hands on Music (Grades 7 – 8) Photojournalism Music Appreciation (Grade 6) Creative Writing I & II Creative Communications (Grade 6) *Debate Theater Arts (Grade 8) *Art History/Appreciation Art I, II, III, & IV AP Studio Art I & II Theater Arts I, II, III, & IV Band, Orchestra, & Chorus *Music Theory/Appreciation AP Music Theory *Graphic Arts/Video Production Career Pathways Intro to Graphic Imaging Technology Advanced Graphic Imaging Technology Advertising Design Introduction to Video Production Advanced Video Production

Diploma with some training Certification or College degree plus Associate Degree Digital Printer Technical Desktop Publisher Graphic Artist Stylist Illustrator Live Sound Engineer TV/Broadcast Technician Reporter Newscaster Actor, Dancer, Musician Photographer Film Editor Director Producer

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Are you interested in organizational behavior? Are you interested in how businesses operate? Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Do you like working in an office and using computers? Do you enjoy working with the public? Do you communicate effectively? Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: Business Administration Computer Concepts I (Grade 6) Cooperative Office Education (COE) Computer Concepts II (Grade 7) *Business Law Digital Input Technologies (Grade 8) *Business Management *Keyboarding *Marketing Diploma with some Certification or College degree plus training Associate Degree Customer Service Representative Office Manager / Human Resources Specialist Nonprofit Manager Bookkeeper, Fiscal Tech. Property Manager Management Analyst

Medical Administrative Specialist Administrative Assistant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Secretary Receptionist Claims Adjuster Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Legal Assistant

Entrepreneur

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Are you friendly, outgoing, understanding? Are you good at explaining things? Do you enjoy helping others meet their goals? Do you like working with adults and/or children?

Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: *Public Speaking Family Consumer Sciences (Grade 6 -7) Individual Development/Resource Management Introduction to Nutrition & Wellness (Grade Life Planning 8) *Teachers for Tomorrow *Psychology *Sociology

Diploma with some training Certification or College degree plus Associate Degree Child Care Worker Teacher’s Aide Teacher Preschool Teacher Fitness Instructor

Library Assistant Most careers in this field require 4+ School Counselor years of college. Career Counselor School Psychologist

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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FINANCE

Do you want to use your money wisely? Would you like to help others make better financial decisions? Do you like working with money and numbers? Do you have excellent attention to detail? Do enjoy tracking financial information?

Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: Accounting Family & Consumer Science (Grade 7) Advanced Accounting *Finance *Economics Cooperative Office Education (COE)

Diploma with some training Certification or College degree plus Associate Degree Bank Teller Securities Sales Assistant Accountant, Loan Officer

Customer Service Representative Tax preparer Stock Broker Bank Manager

Insurance Clerk Insurance Sales Agent Insurance Adjuster Underwriter

Economist

Finance & Insurance Manager

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Are you interested in politics? Do you like to help the public? Do you want to get involved in local issues?

High School Courses To Consider Taking: *Criminal Justice *Business Law JROTC I, II, III, & IV

Diploma with some training Certification or College degree plus Associate Degree Postal Clerk Eligibility Worker City Manager

County Executive

Urban/Regional Planner

Legislative Staffer

The range of government jobs is enormous. Workers can obtain a job in an assortment of career paths.

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCE

Do you like to care for sick people or help them stay well? Are you interested in diseases and in how the body works? Do you like to provide a service to people? Do you like science and lab experiments?

High School Courses To *Sports Medicine Consider Taking: Biology II Seminar Human Anatomy & Physiology *Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences Dental Assistant *Practical Nursing Health Sciences CTE Cluster

Diploma Certification or Associate Degree College degree plus with some training Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dentist

Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Physician Nursing Assistant, Physician Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Nurse Practitioner Assistant Registered Nurse Registered Nurse EMT

Surgical Technician Radiation Therapist Biotechnology Technician

Fitness Trainer Physical/Occupational Therapist Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant Athletic Trainer

Most careers in Health Science require certification or college degrees

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Do you like to be with people? Do you enjoy playing or teaching sports? Do you like to travel or work at a resort? Do you like to prepare meals?

Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: Nutrition & Wellness Family & Consumer Sciences (Grade 6 - Culinary Arts I & II 7) Introduction to Nutrition & Wellness (Grade 8)

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Tour Guide Travel Agent Meeting/Event Planner

Guest Service Representative Hotel Manager Resort Manager Flight Attendant Marketing Manager

Cook, Caterer Chef Coach Food Service Manager Athletic Trainer

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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HUMAN SERVICES

Do you like to help people solve problems or reach goals? Do you enjoy providing a service to others? Is it important to you to do something that helps others? Are you friendly, outgoing, a good listener, and understanding? Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: Individual Development/Resource Management Family Consumer Sciences (Grade 6 - Life Planning 7) Nutrition and Wellness Introduction to Nutrition & Wellness Family Relations and Parenting (Grade 8) Cosmetology I & II Early Childhood I & II Early Childhood II DE Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Personal Care Aide, Hair Stylist Welfare Eligibility Worker & Inter- Psychologist viewer

Customer Service Social & Human Services Assistant Social Worker

Recreation Worker Residential Counselor Counselor

Most careers in this field require 4+ years of college

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Do you like a work environment that is unpredictable and often changing? Do you like to solve problems and think on your feet? Are you patient, precise, and attend to detail? Do you like working with people to solve their computer problems? Are you curious about how computer games and programs work? Are you a logical and analytical thinker?

Middle School Courses To High School Courses To Consider Taking: Consider Taking: *Keyboarding Computer Concepts (Grade 6 – 7) *Information Technology Fundamentals Digital Input Technologies (Grade Computer Information Systems 8) Advanced Computer Information Systems Word Processing Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies Advanced Design Multimedia and Web Technologies *Computer Applications for Seniors Cooperative Office Education (COE) *Information Technologies Career Pathways Computer Systems Technology Cabling/Telecommunications Computer Networking

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Computer Operator / Help Desk Computer Technical Support Specialist Computer Software Engineer Geographic Technicians Information Systems Specialist (GIS)

Computer Service / Repair Techni- Computer Network Support Technician Computer Game Developer cian Web Developer

Data Entry Computer Hardware Engineer Computer Programmer

Secretary/Receptionist Database Administrator Software Engineer

Network Administrator

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTION AND SECURITY

Are you good at working with people in stressful situations? Are you good at controlling your own emotions so that you can help others? Are you a good role model?

High School Courses To Consider Taking: *Business Law *Criminal Justice

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Security Guard Police Officer Lawyer

Emergency Dispatcher Paralegal Federal Investigator

Firefighter, Medic Firefighter Fire Marshall

Private Investigator Probation Officer

Jobs in these fields are also available in the military.

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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MANUFACTURING

Do you like working with tools, machinery, and computers? Do you enjoy seeing the concrete result of your work? Do you enjoy designing and problem solving?

Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses to Consider Taking: Taking: Manufacturing Technology Introduction to Technology (Grade 6 – 7) Construction Technology Technological Systems (Grade 8) Metal Trades I Metal Trades II

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Forklift Operator Laser Technician Industrial Production Manager

Welder Production Planner Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Control Technician Electronics Technician Environmental Engineer

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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MARKETING, SALES AND SERVICE

Do you enjoy providing a service to others? Can you write a good advertisement? Do you like helping people find solutions to their problems? Are you good at persuading people to make purchases and convincing people to do things? Are you a creative person?

Middle School Courses To High School Courses To Consider Taking: Consider Taking: Introduction to Marketing Computer Concepts II (Grade 7) Marketing Advanced Marketing Fashion Marketing Marketing Management Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing Advertising Design

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Vehicle Sales Real Estate Sales Agent Sales Engineer Buyer

Sales Associate/Assistant Manager Sales Representative, Store/Regional Man- Marketing Manager ager Public Relations Representative

Telemarketer Auctioneer Market Research Analyst Merchandise Display Artist

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

Do you have talent in math and science? Are you good at abstract thinking? Do you like to explore new ideas and test them methodically?

Middle School Courses To Consider High School Courses To Consider Taking: Taking: Chemistry Introduction to Technology Physics (Grade 6 - 7) Earth Science Technological Systems (Grade 8) Foundations of Technology Technology Transfer Technical Drawing and Design Engineering Drawing and Design Robotics Technology I & II

Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Drafter Robotics Technician Engineer

Field Crew Surveyor Civil Engineering Technician Aero- Meteorologist space Technician

Lab Animal Caretaker Biological Technician Anthropologist Archaeologist

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS

Do you like working on or operating cars, trucks, or airplanes? Do you understand how things work? Do you like moving or handling material, products, or people?

High School Courses To Consider Auto Collision Repair I & II Taking: Automotive Service Technology I & II Diploma Certification or College degree plus with some training Associate Degree Dispatcher Flight Attendant Pilot

Auto Detailer, Tire Repairer/ Automobile or Auto Body Technician Air Traffic Controller Changer Aircraft Mechanic

Shipping & Receiving Clerk Airport or Fleet Manager

*Course does not meet requirement for sequential elective nor toward “completer”. ** Courses offered at the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center are in BOLD.

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4 YEAR COURSE PLAN

PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE

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SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HIGH SCHOOLS

8020 River Stone Drive CHANCELLOR Fredericksburg, VA 22407 6300 Harrison Road 540.834.2500 Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540.786.2606 SUPERINTENDENT Principal – Mrs. Jacqueline OF SCHOOLS Bass-Fortune

Dr. S. Scott Baker COURTLAND 6701 Smith Station Road ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540.898.4445 Mrs. Carol Flenard Principal – Mr. Larry Marks

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MASSAPONAX OF INSTRUCTION 8201 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Mr. Keith Wolfe 540.710.0419 Principal – Dr. Joseph Pisani DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING RIVERBEND 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road Ms. Jennifer Belako Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540.548.4051 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Principal – Dr. Troy Wright Mr. Baron Braswell

Battlefield District SPOTSYLVANIA Ms. Erin Grampp 6975 Courthouse Road Berkeley District Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540.582.3882 Ms. Dawn A. Shelley Principal – Mr. Rusty Davis Chancellor District

Dr. James A. Meyer Courtland District

Mrs. Amanda Blalock Lee Hill District

Mr. Ray Lora Livingston District

Mr. William M. Blaine, Jr. Salem District

SUPERVISOR OF COUNSELING Linda Binion

DESIGN BY Mary Jo Medosch Program Assistant II

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