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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 Academic Recognition ...... 8 Graduation Seals ...... 8 Course Selection Information ...... 9 School Counseling Program and Services ...... 9 Library Services ...... 9 Academic Rigor and Course Selection ...... 9 Commonwealth Governor’s School ...... 9 Early College Scholars ...... 9 Advanced Placement Program ...... 9 Advanced Placement Capstone ...... 10 Virtual Advanced Placement School ...... 10 Virtual Learning Options...... 10 College Credit for Advanced Placement Classes ...... 10 CLEP - College-Level Examination Program ...... 10 IB Diploma Programme (DP)...... 10 College Credit through Dual Enrollment Courses ...... 10 Early College Pathway Through Germanna Community College ...... 11 Course Load ...... 11 Grades and Promotion ...... 11 High School Subjects taken in Middle School ...... 11 Schedule Adjustments ...... 11 Dropping Courses ...... 11 Auditing a Course ...... 12 Transfer Credits ...... 12 Earning Credit for Courses Taken from Approved On-Line & Correspondence Programs ...... 12 From Accredited Schools and Homeschooling ...... 12 From Non-Accredited Schools and Non-Accredited Home Schooling ...... 12 National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Requirements ...... 12 Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank ...... 12 Services for Gifted Students ...... 13 Special Education Services ...... 13 Summer School ...... 13 COURSE OFFERINGS English ...... 15 Fine Arts ...... 18 World Language ...... 21 Health and Physical Education ...... 25 Mathematics ...... 25 Science ...... 28 History & Social Sciences ...... 31 CAREER AND TECHNICAL Agricultural Education ...... 33 Business and Information Technology ...... 34 Family and Consumer Sciences ...... 36 Marketing Education ...... 37

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Mission and Vision Statement ...... 4 Technology Education ...... 37 Developing Your Educational Plan ...... 4 TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROGRAM COURSES Course Availability ...... 4 Construction/Mechanical Trades ...... 38 Graduation Requirements for Advanced Studies Diploma ...... 5 Information Technology Courses ...... 39 Graduation Requirements for Standard Diploma ...... 6 Mass Communication Courses ...... 40 Graduation Requirements for Standard Diploma with Credit Accommodations ...... 7 Transportation Courses ...... 40 Academic Recognition ...... 8 Personal Services Courses ...... 41 Graduation Seals ...... 8 Architectural/Mechanical Drafting, Design & CAD ...... 41 Course Selection Information ...... 9 Metal Trades ...... 42 School Counseling Program and Services ...... 9 Family & Consumer Sciences ...... 42 Library Services ...... 9 Health, Medical & Protective Services ...... 42 Academic Rigor and Course Selection ...... 9 Additional Opportunities ...... 43 Commonwealth Governor’s School ...... 9 Career Clusters ...... 49 Early College Scholars ...... 9 4 Year Course Plan - Program Planning Guide ...... 48 Advanced Placement Program ...... 9 Directory Information ...... 65 Advanced Placement Capstone ...... 10 NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide ...... 66 Virtual Advanced Placement School ...... 10 Virtual Learning Options...... 10 College Credit for Advanced Placement Classes ...... 10 CLEP - College-Level Examination Program ...... 10 IB Diploma Programme (DP)...... 10 College Credit through Dual Enrollment Courses ...... 10 Early College Pathway Through Germanna Community College ...... 11 Course Load ...... 11 Grades and Promotion ...... 11 High School Subjects taken in Middle School ...... 11 Schedule Adjustments ...... 11 Dropping Courses ...... 11 Auditing a Course ...... 12 Transfer Credits ...... 12 Earning Credit for Courses Taken from Approved On-Line & Correspondence Programs ...... 12 From Accredited Schools and Homeschooling ...... 12 From Non-Accredited Schools and Non-Accredited Home Schooling ...... 12 National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Requirements ...... 12 Grade Point Average (GPA) and Class Rank ...... 12 Services for Gifted Students ...... 13 Special Education Services ...... 13 Summer School ...... 13 COURSE OFFERINGS English ...... 15 Fine Arts ...... 18 World Language ...... 21 Health and Physical Education ...... 25 Mathematics ...... 25 Science ...... 28 History & Social Sciences ...... 31 CAREER AND TECHNICAL Agricultural Education ...... 33 Business and Information Technology ...... 34 Family and Consumer Sciences ...... 36 Marketing Education ...... 37

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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.

NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Spotsylvania County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, or disability. All students have equal access to the courses and programs contained within this guide.

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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

Laboratory Science 4 4 2 [Note 2] History & Social Sciences 4 4 2 [Note 3] Foreign Languages 3 3 [Note 4] Health & Physical Education (Note 6) 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.

NOTE 6

 For students entering 9th grade in 2016-17: A student will be required to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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: Standard Credits: effective Verified Credits: effective effective with first-time ninth effective with first-time ninth Discipline Area with first-time ninth graders for first-time ninth graders graders in 2015-2016 and graders in 2003-2004 through in 2011-2012 and beyond in 2003-2004 and beyond beyond 2010-2011 English 4 4 4 2

Mathematics 3 3 3 1

Laboratory Science 3 3 3 1 [Notes 2 & 6] History & Social Sciences 3 4 4 1 [Notes 3 & 6] Health & Physical Education (Note 8) 2 2 2

Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1

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

Economics and Personal Finance 1 1

Electives 4 5 3 [Note 4] Student Selected Test 1 [ Note 5] Total 22 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.  Students who entered ninth grade in the 2016-2017 or 2015-2016 school year are only required to take three history courses (Geography or World History, US and Virginia History, and Virginia Government.

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.

NOTE 8  For students entering 9th grade in 2016-17: A student will be required to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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. 6

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 3/4* 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.

* Students who entered ninth grade in 2015-2016 or 2016-2017 are required to take 3 credits of history. All other grade levels are required to take 4.

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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.

BOARD OF EDUCATION’S SEAL OF BILITERACY The Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy certifies attainment of a high level of proficiency by a graduating high school student in one or more languages in addition to English, and certifies that the graduate meets the following criteria: 1) The Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who earn a Board of Education approved diploma and (i) pass all required End-of- Course Assessments in English, reading, and writing at the proficient or higher level; (ii) be proficient at the intermediate-mid level or higher in one or more languages other than English, as demonstrated through an assessment from a list to be approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. 2) For purposes of this article, “foreign language” means a language other than English, and includes American Sign Language.

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. 8

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

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

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION teams on interdisciplinary themes or projects. Governor Warner’s Early College Scholars Students wanting to know what AP scores Such activities would be designed to provide Initiative. Spotsylvania County students may are considered acceptable by the colleges in students the opportunity to solve real-world enroll if an AP class is not offered at their which they are interested should contact the problems across AP subject areas. The AP school due to low student enrollment Director of Admissions of the college or courses are challenging and stimulating, requests. Information is available online and consult with their school counselor. The require more work and more time than other from the school counselor. Advanced Placement Program in high school courses, but are ranked by Spotsylvania County consists of the former AP students as the most valuable VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS following courses: experience of the high school education. In —————————————————— late May, all students scheduled for AP The E-Credit Recovery option is for a select AP English 11 AP Music Theory courses will receive the required summer group of students who need course credit to AP English 12 AP French assignments and due date for completion. earn a Standard or Advanced Studies AP German AP Latin These assignments form the basis of class diploma. To be eligible for enrollment in an AP Spanish AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Computer Science work in the first weeks of school and are E-Credit Recovery course, a student must meet certain requirements. AP Biology AP World History crucial for student participation. AP Government AP U.S. History Prerequisites: AP Chemistry AP European History The Advanced Placement examinations,  Previous completion of the course, yet AP Physics AP Studio Art provided and graded by the College Board, earned a failing grade AP Psychology AP Human Geography are administered each year during the 1st  has the ability to succeed in an online AP Environmental Science and 2nd weeks of May. Usually three hours course AP Seminar in length, each exam consists of a multiple  obtains teacher recommendation choice section and free-response section that CLEP - COLLEGE-LEVEL  obtains administrator or designed approval requires essay writing or problem solving. for the following courses: EXAMINATION PROGRAM Every examination receives an overall grade —————————————————— English 9, 10, 11, 12 from a team of carefully selected college Developed by the College Board, the people Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II professors and high school AP teachers on a behind AP and SAT, the College-Level Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, five-point scale: Examination Program (CLEP) has been the Environmental Science 5 (extremely well-qualified) most widely trusted credit-by-examination World Geography, Virginia & U.S. History, 4 (well-qualified) program for over 40 years, accepted by 2,900 Virginia & U.S. Government, Economics, 3 (qualified) colleges and universities and administered in Personal Finance 2 (possibly qualified) over 1,800 test centers. Health & Physical Education bundle, 1 (no recommendation). Sociology An AP Grade Report is available online in IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP) Spanish I, Latin I & II —————————————————— July to each student, the high school, and if The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a the student requests it, to the college. All The Virtual Initial Credit option is for a rigorous, academically challenging and enrolled AP students are encouraged to take select group of students who want to earn a balanced two-year programme of education AP course examinations. Financial assistance credit that they may not have received designed to prepare students aged 16 to 19 for the cost of the AP exams may be otherwise. Initial credit is for a NEW course for success at university and in life beyond. available for students in need on a school by that the student has not previously taken. To The DP provides opportunities to develop school basis. be enrolled in a Virtual Initial Credit course, both interdisciplinary knowledge and

a student must meet the following understanding that meet rigorous standards. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CAPSTONE IB encourages inquiry, caring, open- —————————————————— requirements: AP Capstone is an additional diploma that is  meets the course prerequisites mindedness, intercultural understanding, and the attitudes necessary to respect and being offered through the College Board. In  demonstrates a need to take the course evaluate a range of viewpoints. order to earn this diploma, students take AP online

Seminar in the 10th or 11th grade, followed  has the ability to succeed in an online OLLEGE REDIT HROUGH by AP Research. Students who earn scores of course C C T 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and  obtains counselor recommendation DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES on four additional AP Exams of their —————————————————— Dual Enrollment is a unique enrichment choosing will receive the AP Capstone  obtains administrator or designee approval program in which high school junior and Diploma. This signifies their outstanding senior students are given the opportunity to academic achievement and attainment or COLLEGE CREDIT FOR take college courses in their own high school college-level academic and research skills. DVANCED LACEMENT LASSES A P C through Germanna Community College’s Alternatively, students who earn scores of 3 —————————————————— program. Students earn college credits while or higher on exam in AP Seminar and AP Although each college determines what AP completing their high school requirements. Research will receive the AP Seminar and examination grades it will accept for credit Students must maintain both attendance and Research Certificate signifying their and/or advanced placement, the majority of grade requirements set by Germanna in order attainment of college-level academic and colleges accept grades of 4 or better and to receive credit. Credits transfer to Virginia research skills. award the student credit in the subject matter Community Colleges and most colleges and tested. In some cases, no credit is given, but the student begins the program of study at an universities. Courses are taught by high VIRTUAL ADVANCED advanced level. school instructors who have the PLACEMENT SCHOOL Many colleges will grant sophomore qualifications to teach at the college level. —————————————————— This is an online, fee-based program standing to a student who presents acceptable Interested students should discuss dual developed in conjunction with former scores on three or more AP examinations. enrollment options with their high school 10

COURSE OFFERINGS counselors. Admission for GCC’s Early College and are for graduation. The grades earned are Prospective students will be required to required to complete an Early College included when calculating the student’s complete a Germanna Community College Orientation session on campus at GCC grade point average. Application for Admissions, provide prior to enrollment. The curriculum begins NOTE: Each parent has the opportunity qualifying SAT scores, or take a placement with on campus courses in the summer prior to request that the credit and grade be test administered at the high school. to junior year. removed for a high school course taken Qualifying students will register through the during the middle school years. The high school in spring and will pay the tuition Prospective Early College students are Request to Remove the Grade and Credit to the high school at the beginning of the strongly urged to acquaint themselves with form must be completed and returned on school year. For more information on dual the requirements of the college or university or before the stated deadline. enrollment, visit website to which transfer is contemplated and to http://www.germanna.edu consult with an advisor at the four-year SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS institution for further transfer assistance —————————————————— The Dual Enrollment Program in prior to entering the Early College Pathway. Students and parents are encouraged to make Spotsylvania County high schools consists of Each four-year college or university will all course request changes as soon as the the following courses which are described in make its own determination regarding the need for the change is apparent. Since the more detail in the subject listing by transfer status of Early College students. master schedule for each high school is department. These courses are offered created in late spring based on student requests and staff availability, changes after dependent upon availability of qualified staff COURSE LOAD and student demand for the course. —————————————————— the end of school may be more difficult to Students are to be full-time enrolled and obtain. Counselors review student requests English scheduled in classes that total at least five and make schedule adjustments prior to the Pre-calculus units of credit. Any exceptions must be opening of school when one or more of the Calculus approved by the Superintendent or his/her following circumstances occur: Biology * designee. High school principals will - student’s failure of a course which is a Chemistry * require that any senior whose parent or prerequisite for a scheduled course or guardian requests early release must have graduation requirement *Offered at The Commonwealth Governor’s already passed all the SOL End-of-Course - clerical error School Tests required for the chosen diploma - change in the student’s educational plan option before the principal will recommend - balancing of class sizes 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 ERMANNA G 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 COURSES —————————————————— Associate Degree (62 credits) or a General Policy IHD) There will be no record made on the Education Certificate (33 credits) concurrently. The Early College curriculum GRADES AND PROMOTION permanent record form of courses includes a distribution of general education —————————————————— dropped during the first fourteen (14) Grade level classification is based on the courses which are usually required in the weeks of a full year course and during total number of units of credit accumulated first two years of many baccalaureate the first seven (7) weeks for a semester as follows: programs. course. After this period, withdrawal

Freshman ...... 0-4 units from a course will be considered as a Credit awarded for applicable dual Sophomore ...... 5 units WP and a failure (F) figured into the enrollment courses, joint enrollment college Junior ...... 10 units grade point average. Exceptions to this courses taken on campus, Advanced Senior ...... 15 units Placement or IB courses with qualifying procedure may be made by the principal exam scores of three or higher, or qualifying in the case of hardship on the part of the The Spotsylvania County Schools grading International Baccalaureate scores may be student. scale for high school students is: applied toward attainment of the A = 90-100 aforementioned credentials. Early College B = 80-89 students can take full advantage of C = 70-79 Germanna’s tutoring, library resources, D = 60-69 advising and other support services. F = Below 60

The Early College Pathway varies among school districts, depending on their Dual HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS Enrollment/Advanced Placement/ TAKEN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL —————————————————— International Baccalaureate offerings. If a middle school student successfully Students interested in the pathway are completes a high school credit course, the encouraged to speak with a school counselor credit earned is counted for the specified at their high school or contact an academic subject required for graduation, and for counselor at GCC for additional information. meeting the total number of units required Students must follow the Steps for 11

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without a scholarship as a freshman in AUDITING A COURSE FROM ACCREDITED SCHOOLS —————————————————— college, must register with and be certified as AND HOMESCHOOLING A student may decide to audit a course to —————————————————— eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility gain increased subject mastery or to improve Upon receipt of an official transcript from Center. Please note that initial-eligibility the course grade. A course can be taken as an the student’s previous school, the counselor certification pertains only to NCAA audit only if the student has completed the will review the courses taken and accept requirements for participation in Division I course, received a passing grade and earned a credits earned from accredited secondary or II athletics and has no bearing on student credit. The student will not receive a credit schools in other school divisions. Courses admission to a particular Division I or II for the audited course; however, the grade accepted to meet Virginia graduation institution. Please note the following: It is earned will be calculated into the student’s requirements must be those recognized as best to register after the junior year grades cumulative GPA. such by the Virginia Department of have appeared on the transcript in mid-June. Education. Course credit may be accepted as Registration materials may be obtained from Serious consideration must be given to the elective credit instead of a required course the high school counselor. decision to audit a course. Auditing a course when the course does not align with Information about NCAA eligibility can be is usually beneficial if the student earned a Spotsylvania County courses. Course credits obtained by the student-athlete and parents low grade, passed the course but did not pass in several ways: and grades are converted to reflect a fair the SOL or if the student took the course and comparison to the Spotsylvania County Website at www.eligibilitycenter.org received credit in a different school system grading scale. Only credits earned in AP Hotline to call for copy of “Guide for the where the curriculum did not align with courses and Dual Enrollment will carry a College-Bound Student Athlete” at Spotsylvania County. The impact of an weighted quality credit value. Students who 800.638.3731 NCAA Eligibility Center audited course on the cumulative GPA and wish to enroll in post-secondary programs office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the student’s educational plan must be before graduation from high school may be Central Time, Monday through Friday, at evaluated. The parent must submit a written awarded course credit leading to high school 877.262.1492. For more information, please request to the school counselor for the course graduation if it is part of the student’s refer to pages 61 and 62. audit. After review of the educational plan, educational plan. However, prior approval the counselor will advance the request to the must be granted by the principal and the GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND school principal for final decision. course must be given by the college for CLASS RANK degree credit. —————————————————— The GPA (Grade Point Average) is obtained TRANSFER CREDITS FROM NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS by: AND NON-ACCREDITED HOME 1. All high school courses and courses attempted prior to the ninth grade which EARNING CREDIT FOR COURSES CHOOLING S are considered to be high school courses TAKEN FROM APPROVED ON-LINE —————————————————— Spotsylvania County reserves the right to (Algebra I, Spanish I, etc.) are included in & CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAMS —————————————————— determine credit and appropriate grade level the GPA. A high school student and parent may apply placement of students transferring from non- 2. Each letter grade is assigned a number of in writing to the high school principal accredited private schools or non-accredited quality credit points: requesting permission to enroll in an on-line home instruction programs. This or correspondence course for credit when it determination will be based on available Non-Weighted 4.5 Scale is appropriate for the completion of the transcripts of past academic work, 98-100 = A = 4.50 student’s educational plan. Parents are standardized test scores and tests 95-97 = A = 4.25 responsible for any fees and expenses administered by Spotsylvania personnel. The 90-94 = A = 4.00 charged by the course provider. The courses student will be required to take a Course 88-89 = B = 3.75 may be obtained from the Department of Mastery Examination for the subject. 86-87 = B = 3.50 Education sponsored Virtual Advanced Examinations will only be given in courses 84-85 = B = 3.25 Placement Program, any other public school which the student can verify that he/she has 80-83 = B = 3.00 division in Virginia which offers on-line taken in private school or through home 78-79 = C = 2.75 credits, or any approved correspondence instruction. For sequential courses such as 76-77 = C = 2.50 program. Parents are directed to contact the English and math, if the student cannot 74-75 = C = 2.25 school counselor in advance of making the successfully pass those examinations, he/she 70-73 = C = 2.00 written request to determine approval status will be required to take the examinations of 68-69 = D = 1.75 of the online or correspondence program. courses taken previously. 66-67 = D = 1.50 Spotsylvania County students may NOT take 64-65 = D = 1.25 an on-line course for credit which requires an NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 60-63 = D = 1.00 59 or less = F = 0 End-of-Course Test unless the student has ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY already passed the test and needs the course REQUIREMENTS credit to complete the verified credit unit. —————————————————— Weighted 5.5 Scale ATTENTION: All prospective student- 98-100 = A = 5.50 A transcript from the virtual or athletes first entering a collegiate institution 95-97 = A = 5.25 correspondence school must be supplied to on or after August 1, 1996 who want to play 90-94 = A = 5.00 the high school counseling office on or NCAA Division I and II intercollegiate 88-89 = B = 4.75 before June 1 of the year in which the student athletics. The NCAA has established a 86-87 = B = 4.50 desires the credit to be included on his or her central clearinghouse to certify athletic 84-85 = B = 4.25 official transcript. The grade earned will be eligibility to Division I and II institutions. 80-83 = B = 4.00 recorded for GPA purposes according to Students who intend to participate with or 78-79 = C = 3.75 county weighting requirements. 76-77 = C = 3.50 12

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74-75 = C = 3.25 SUMMER SCHOOL Theatre Arts I 70-73 = C = 3.00 —————————————————— Theatre Arts II A summer school program is offered each 68-69 = D = 2.75 Theatre Arts III year in Spotsylvania County. Students who 66-67 = D = 2.50 Theatre Arts IV have failed a course during the regular year 64-65 = D = 2.25 Technical Theatre may repeat that course in summer school, if 60-63 = D = 2.00 IB Theatre Arts the course is offered. A few new credit 59 or less = F = 0 Band Class classes are offered which are based on Percussion Class student enrollment requests. Unlike the The subjects listed below are designated as Concert Performance Band I/II regular school year, a tuition fee is charged “weighted courses”: Symphonic Performance Band I/II for all students in summer school. To qualify  All Advanced Placement Classes Performance Jazz Band I/II for attendance in a repeat course, a student Concert Performance String Orchestra I/II  IB courses (11th & 12th grade) may have missed no more than 15 days in the Symphonic Performance String Orchestra I/II - Dual Enrollment Classes course during the regular school year or Women’s Chorus/Men’s Chorus I/II *Weighted Courses transferred from other needs to have earned at least a 50% for the Concert Chorus I/II school divisions that do not correspond with year. Individual cases not meeting this Select Women’s Chorus/Men’s Chorus I/II this list will not receive weighted credit in criteria will be reviewed by the building Vocal Ensemble I/II Spotsylvania County. principal. Specific information about courses Music Theory/Appreciation 3. The points obtained for the final grade in and location of the summer school program Advanced Placement Music Theory each course are added and then divided by is announced and available in the school IB Music the total number of credits attempted to counseling offices and on the website in the

arrive at the cumulative GPA. spring of each year. 4. Audited Courses (courses repeated in WORLD LANGUAGES which credit has been previously earned) French I do not grant credit but the quality points COURSE OFFERINGS French II —————————————————— are included in the GPA calculation. French III NGLISH 5. When a course is failed and subsequently E French IV repeated, both grades are counted towards English Grade 9 IB French the GPA. Advanced English Grade 9 Advanced Placement French 6. GPA is calculated for each student at the English Grade 10 German I end of each school year. For seniors, an Advanced English Grade 10 German II additional GPA calculation is made at the English Grade 11 German III end of the first semester. Advanced English Grade 11 German IV 7. Rank in class: After calculation of the Advanced Placement English Language IB German GPA for all students, students are ranked and Composition 11 Advanced Placement German English Grade 12 within their class according to that figure. Latin I Advanced English Grade 12 Latin II SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS Advanced Placement English Literature —————————————————— Latin III and Composition 12 Latin IV In the ninth through the twelfth grades, gifted Advanced Placement Seminar students in each county high school are Advanced Placement Latin Advanced Placement Research Spanish I offered services through an academic year Dual Enrollment College Composition governor’s school, advanced classes, Spanish II (ENG 111-112) Spanish III Advanced Placement classes, Dual IB English Language and Literature Enrollment, college/university classes, inter- Spanish IV IB Theory of Knowledge IB Spanish disciplinary classes, independent study, Journalism I appropriate seminars/internships and Advanced Placement Spanish Journalism II IB Classical Languages counseling services. A member of the staff at Journalism III American Sign Language (Elective) each high school coordinates services for Journalism IV gifted students. English for Speakers of Other Languages Yearbook Production Photojournalism SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Creative Writing I HEALTH AND PHYSICAL —————————————————— Creative Writing II EDUCATION Special education classes are offered for Humanities Health and Physical Education Grade 9 students with special needs who have been Reading Across the Curriculum Physical Education and Driver’s Ed Grade 10 evaluated and identified as having a Intensive Reading Across the Content Areas Recreation and Wellness disability and in need of special education. Coursework and accommodations are ATHEMATICS designed to meet the emotional, academic, FINE ARTS M and/or physical needs of students with Art I Algebra I, Part 1 disabilities. All coursework is then adapted Art II Algebra I, Part 2 according to the unique needs of each Art III Algebra I individual child and in accordance with his/ Art IV Geometry, Part 1 her Individualized Education Program (IEP). Art Seminar Geometry, Part 2 Advanced Placement Studio Art I/II Geometry IB Visual Arts Algebra Functions and Data Analysis Algebra II 13

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Advanced Algebra II Criminal Justice TRADE & INDUSTRY Applied Mathematics: Modeling and Debate Economics PROGRAM COURSES Functions —————————————————— Mathematical Analysis Personal Finance CTC Mentorship Program Dual Enrollment Calculus I & II CONSTRUCTION/MECHANICAL (MTH 163-164) Mentor Apprenticeship Program Dual Enrollment Calculus Math 173 Music Theory/Appreciation TRADES Computer Mathematics (Visual BASIC) Psychology Construction & Mechanical Trades Career Computer Mathematics (C++) Sociology Pathways Statistics and Probability SOL Preparation Carpentry I Advanced Placement Statistics Carpentry II Advanced Placement Calculus AB CAREER AND TECHNICAL Electricity I (Residential Wiring) Advanced Placement Calculus BC —————————————————— Electricity II (Residential Wiring) Advanced Placement Computer Science Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning AP Computer Science Principles AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I IB Mathematics Intro to Plant, Science & Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning IB Math Studies Intro to Animal Science & Technology & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) II Agri-Science & Technology Bricklaying/Masonry I Advanced Agri-Science & Technology Bricklaying/Masonry II SCIENCE Earth Science Companion Animal Care Advanced Earth Science Greenhouse, Landscaping & Turf Mgmt INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Earth Science II Veterinary Science COURSES Biology Information Technologies & Engineering Advanced Biology BUSINESS AND INFORMATION Career Pathways Biology II - Seminar TECHNOLOGY Electronic Systems Installation & Human Anatomy and Physiology Information Technology Fundamentals Maintenance I Advanced Placement Biology Accounting Robotics Technology I IB Biology Advanced Accounting Robotics Technology II Chemistry Computer Information Systems Advanced Chemistry Advanced Computer Information Systems MASS COMMUNICATION COURSES Chemistry II Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies Graphic Arts/Video Production Career Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Design, Multimedia and Web Pathways IB Chemistry Technologies Intro to Graphic Imaging Technology Physics Cooperative Office Education (COE) Adv. Graphic Imaging Technology Advanced Physics Business Management Advertising Design Advanced Placement Physics 1 Personal Finance Introduction to Video Production Advanced Placement Physics II Computer Application for Seniors Advanced Video Production Environmental Science IB Business Advanced Placement Environmental Science TRANSPORTATION COURSES Geographic Information Systems FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Auto Collision Repair I Individual Development/Independent Living Auto Collision Repair II HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES Life Planning Automotive Service Technology I World Geography Nutrition and Wellness Automotive Service Technology II Advanced Placement Human Geography Family Relations and Parenting World History PERSONAL SERVICES COURSES 1500 AD (C.E.) to Present MARKETING EDUCATION Cosmetology I Advanced Placement World History Introduction to Marketing Cosmetology II Virginia and United States History Marketing Advanced Placement United States History Advanced Marketing ARCHITECTURAL/MECHANICAL Virginia and United States Government Fashion Marketing Advanced Placement United States DRAFTING, DESIGN & CAD Marketing Management Drafting, Design and CAD I Government Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Advanced Placement European History Drafting, Design and CAD II Mechanical Marketing Drafting, Design and CAD II Architectural IB History Economics TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Advanced Placement Psychology METAL TRADES Engineering Exploration I th Psychology Metal Trades I (9 Grade) Manufacturing Technology th Sociology Metal Trades II (10 Grade) Construction Technology African American History Technical Drawing and Design Debate Engineering Drawing and Design FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Criminal Justice Engineering Studies Culinary Arts I 21st Century Global Issues IB Design and Technology Culinary Arts II

Early Childhood Education I COURSES OFFERED .5 CREDIT Early Childhood Education II African American History 14

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HEALTH, MEDICAL & PROTECTIVE historical importance. The Advanced included, although emphasis will be placed English 9, 10, 11 and 12 classes are on expository writing. Students will continue SERVICES designed for students who have to expand development of vocabulary, Introduction to Health and Medical demonstrated the capability and motivation research and presentation skills, and Pathways to perform accelerated work beyond the grammar knowledge. They will also Dental I expected level for the grade. Close study examine, analyze, and produce media Dental II and evaluation of texts and writing of messages. Medical Assistant I critical essays are integral parts of Medical Assistant II advanced courses. Additional attention is Practical Nursing I given to literary theory, rhetoric, and style. ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 10 Practical Nursing DE Course No.: 1140A Credit: 1 Unit ENGLISH GRADE 9 Recommended: Grade 10 ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Course No.: 1130B Prerequisites: English Grade 9 CTC Mentorship Program Credit: 1 Unit This course is designed for students who Independent Study Recommended: Grade 9 demonstrate the capacity and motivation to Mentor Apprenticeship Program Prerequisites: None complete accelerated work beyond the SAT Preparation Class This course is designed for both career- and expected level for the grade. Through the SOL Preparation English college-bound students. A variety of study of literature and use of critical thinking SOL Preparation Mathematics literature will be discussed and analyzed to skills, students will recognize the universality SOL Preparation Social Studies include works of various classic and of literary themes and heighten their SOL Preparation Science contemporary authors. Knowledge of appreciation of well-written works. Students Teachers for Tomorrow literary terms and genres will be applied in are exposed to a wider variety of writing than JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training) the student’s own writing and in the analysis in English 10. They will also expand their I, II, III, and IV of literature. Writing will encompass knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, research narrative, expository, and persuasive forms skills, technology use, and media literacy. for a variety of purposes and audiences. The majority of writing assignments COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Students will expand their knowledge of complement the study of literature. vocabulary, grammar, oral presentations,

Standards of Learning Objectives (SOLs) are the research skills, technology use, and media ENGLISH GRADE 11 foundation for the curriculum in all courses for literacy. Course No.: 1150B which the State Department of Education has Credit: 1 Unit developed SOLs. Locally developed objectives ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 9 Recommended: Grade 11 in curriculum guides reflect, amplify or go Course No.: 1130A Prerequisites: English Grade 10 beyond the objectives developed by the State. Credit: 1 Unit Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL The term “recommended grade” in this catalog is Recommended: Grade 9 This course is designed for both career- and the designation of when a course is normally Prerequisites: Must pass Grade 8 college-bound students. Students will study taken. Eligibility for enrollment is to be Reading & Writing SOL before taking and identify the prevalent themes which are determined by meeting course prerequisites. Advanced English reflective of history, culture, and This course is designed for students who characterizations present in American demonstrate the capacity and motivation to literature. Students will draw conclusions and complete accelerated work beyond the make inferences citing textual support. They ENGLISH expected level for the grade. Writing develop informative and persuasive writings focuses on drafting and revising descriptive, NOTE REGARDING COURSE SELECTION by locating, evaluating, and synthesizing narrative, expository, persuasive, and information. They will continue to expand English courses are designed to strengthen analytical essays. Literature study explores their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and extend the ability to communicate. At themes of various classic and contemporary oral presentations, research skills, technology each grade level, the study of literature and authors. Students learn to analyze fiction use, and media literacy. composition are complemented by activities beyond the literal level, to search for in reading both fiction and nonfiction, in abstract meaning, and to apply the ideas academic and technical writing, and in studied to their own lives. The course ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 11 speaking and listening. English courses in further exposes students to multiple modes Course No.: 1150A grades nine through twelve are required for Credit: 1 Unit graduation and must be completed of communication. Recommended: Grade 11 sequentially. Some elective courses are Prerequisites: English Grade 10 ENGLISH GRADE 10 sequential; others are non-sequential. Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL Course No.: 1140B This course is designed for students who The English 9, 10, 11 and 12 classes are Credit: 1 Unit demonstrate the capacity and motivation to designed to provide a challenging program Recommended: Grade 10 complete accelerated work beyond the by developing the language skills necessary Prerequisites: English Grade 9 expected level for their grade. Emphasis is for continuing educational, professional, and This course is designed for both career- and placed on the development of critical personal progress beyond high school. college-bound students. They will read and thinking skills, the use and evaluation of Curriculum focuses on the areas of critical analyze literary texts from a variety of eras research materials, and the study of literature thinking; speaking and writing of English; and cultures. Attention will be given to the as an art and component of a culture. The collecting, evaluating, and presenting analysis of nonfictions texts. The Advanced English 11 student will write in information from a variety of sources; and development of expository, persuasive, close reading of texts chosen for personal various forms and modes, speak expressively narrative, and descriptive writings will be relevance as well as for cultural and and articulately before a group, and continue 15

COURSE OFFERINGS to develop an extensive and versatile expected level of their grade. Significant role in class discussions. Required IB vocabulary. Literature read will represent time is devoted to the creation, development, assessments include oral activities, written major American authors, genres, movements, and analysis of literary research writing. tasks, an oral commentary, and course-end or stylistic devices. Literature selections include classics of exams that call upon the student to analyze British and world literature. Works studied and compare previously unseen texts as well ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH are representative of major periods, authors, as literacy works that have been read during the course. The course provides the LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 11 styles, genres, themes, or structural elements. possibility of college credit. Course No.: 1196 Class discussion emphasizes the development of abstract reasoning which is Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with appropriate score on AP exam) required for analysis and interpretation of IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Recommended: Grade 11 text. Opportunity is provided for the Course No.: IB1197 & IB1198 Prerequisites: English Grade 10 organization and presentation of group and Credit: 1 Unit Per Course Examination: Reading SOL, Writing SOL, individual assignments. Students will also Recommended: Grade 11-12 and Advanced Placement Exam produce a well-documented major research Prerequisites: Admittance to IB program In this course, students will write about a product by following ethical and legal Examination: Theory of Knowledge exam variety of subjects, with emphasis on guidelines. This course is a requirement for the IB expository, analytical, narrative, and Diploma Programme. In this 2-year course argumentative forms. Additionally, through ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH required for IB Diploma Candidates. It careful reading and critical analysis, students LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 12 includes embedded methodology and guided will examine the rhetorical strategies and Course No.: 1195 practice regarding the other two elements of stylistic choices made by writers. Students Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with the IB Core--Extended Essay (EE) and will learn to read sources carefully, appropriate score on AP exam) Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). This synthesize material from texts in their own Recommended: Grade 12 course is designed to foster in students a compositions, and cite sources. Students Prerequisites: English 11 habit of mind that reflects on human ways participating in Advanced Placement classes Examination: Advanced Placement Test and limits of knowing as well as on the are expected to take the College Board This course involves the study, analysis, and human ability to communicate these ways of Exam, in addition to fulfilling all the practice of both literature and composition. knowing. Students will explore fundamental requirements of the course. Summer The study of literature focuses on questions of epistemology by reflecting upon assignments may be required. challenging works of recognized literary and questioning the basis of knowledge and merit from multiple genres and periods. In- experience, examining cultural and ENGLISH GRADE 12 depth expository, analytical, and ideological bias, and by formulating rational Course No.: 1160B argumentative essays are required. Students arguments and value judgments of their own. Credit: 1 Unit are expected to take the AP College Board Academic disciplines examined include Recommended: Grade 12 Exam, in addition to fulfilling all the language, history, logic, science, Prerequisites: English Grade 11 requirements of the course. Summer mathematics, ethics and aesthetics. The The purpose of this course is to meet the assignments may be required. course includes an externally assessed paper needs of both career- and college-bound and internally assessed oral presentation. students. Students will analyze British IB ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND literature and literature of other cultures by LITERATURE (HL) recognizing major literary forms and their Course No.: IB1150 & IB1160 DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE elements. Additionally, students will analyze Credit: 1 Unit Per Course COMPOSITION (ENG 111-112) and synthesize nonfiction texts to solve Recommended: Grade 11-12 Course No.: 1177 problems. Students will demonstrate Prerequisites: Advanced English 9 & 10; Credit: 1 Unit (also transferable college credit advanced knowledge of grammatical admittance to IB program hours (6) with a grade of 70 or better each conventions through writing, editing, and Examination: Reading/Writing SOL (end of semester) speaking. Students will plan and deliver oral 11 grade); IB English Language and Recommended: Grade 12 presentations as well as choose appropriate Literature exam Prerequisites: English Grade 11 + Germanna tone and language for the audience. They This course is a requirement for the IB entrance requirements will extend their knowledge of vocabulary, Diploma Programme. In this 2-year course, Note: Fee required research skills, technology use, and media students will be challenged to think critically Dual enrollment college composition (ENG literacy. Informational, expository, and about the role of language and interactions 111-112) is a Germanna Community College persuasive/argumentative writing will be between text, context, audience, and purpose. (GCC) course taught in high school. GCC included in this course. Students will also They can expect to develop college-level entrance and tuition requirements must be produce a well-documented major research writing skill. In addition, students will met. Dual Enrollment is designed to develop product by following ethical and legal engage in analysis of literacy works such as the student’s writing ability for further study guidelines. short stories, poetry, plays, non-fiction, and or the workplace. This course emphasizes

novels. In 11th grade, students focus on critical thinking and the fundamentals of ADVANCED ENGLISH GRADE 12 language in mass media and analysis of academic writing as well as the study of Course No.: 1160A poetry, memoir, and plays. In the 12th grade, British literature. Through the writing Credit: 1 Unit students focus on language in cultural process, students refine topics; develop and Recommended: Grade 12 context, as well as a critical and comparative Prerequisites: English Grade 11 study of the novel as a literacy genre. support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and This course is designed for students who Students who take this course should be incorporate appropriate resources; edit for demonstrated the capacity and motivation to prepared to think critically and take an active effective style and usage; and determine complete accelerated work beyond the appropriate approaches for a variety of 16 contexts, audiences, and purposes. In

COURSE OFFERINGS accordance with GCC requirements, 80% of publications, editing work, and formatting Course No.: 1172 the student’s grade will come from writing layouts. Students will continue to improve Credit: 1 Unit assignments. Credits normally transfer to all their journalistic style in concentrating on Recommended: Grades 11-12 Virginia Community Colleges and most written communication for various Prerequisites: Creative Writing I colleges. Summer assignments may be publications. Students enrolled in Journalism This course provides students an opportunity required. IV must be prepared to participate in after- to extend their interests and capabilities as school publication activities imaginative writers. Using the concepts and JOURNALISM I techniques learned in Creative Writing I, students continue to develop and practice Course No.: 1200 YEARBOOK PRODUCTION advanced strategies for composing and Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 1220, 1221, 1222, 1223 revising, to experiment with sophisticated Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit genres and literary techniques, and to Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grades 10-12 develop their own unique voice and style of This course is a study of the newspaper and Prerequisites: Staff approval writing. other forms of technical writing and media. In this course, students learn the publication Styles and types of writing are studied in process while assisting in the production of detail with emphasis upon clarity, the high school yearbook. Computer-assisted HUMANITIES conciseness, and accuracy in communication. layout and writing are integral parts of the Course No.: 1515 Through frequent writing assignments during program. Students are responsible for the Credit: 1 Unit the school year, students will develop development of the yearbook from planning Recommended: Grades 11-12 proficiency in gathering information, to distribution of the completed publication. Prerequisites: None journalistic writing, and editing. The study of Students must be prepared to participate in This course involves students critically and the mechanics and technicalities of after-school publication activities. creatively thinking about, discussing, assembling and producing publications are responding, and connecting to the ideas of also course components. PHOTOJOURNALISM authors, historians, artists, filmmakers, and

Course No.: 1215 philosophers from various eras and cultures. JOURNALISM II Credit: 1 Unit Students develop strategies for expressing Course No.: 1210 Recommended: Grades 10-12 themselves effectively in writing, creative Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None projects, and presentations. Recommended: Grades 10-12 This course is designed for students who Prerequisites: Journalism I wish to study photography and layout as well READING ACROSS THE This course continues the study of as the accompanying styles of technical CURRICULUM publications and various writing styles. writing. Students learn basic camera handling Students participate in an in-depth study of as well as shooting and developing Course No.: 9828 layout and design. Emphasis is placed on the procedures to take correctly exposed and Credit: 1 Unit development of clear and concise written composed photographs. Digital photography, Recommended: Grades 9-12 communication through analysis of computer print processes, and programs will Prerequisites: Teacher/Staff Recommendation information, selection of facts and opinions, be utilized as well. Students should be This course is designed to improve reading and techniques of editing and revision. prepared to provide some supplies, including comprehension, vocabulary, and writing Students enrolled in Journalism II must be film, and pay fees for darkroom materials. skills across the content areas. Students will prepared to participate in after-school Students must have access to a 35 mm SLR receive explicit instruction on strategic publication activities. camera or digital camera that is fully reading of fiction and nonfiction. Strategies adjustable (some cameras may be available). that will receive attention include: predicting, JOURNALISM III Students should contact the school’s Course No.: 1211 photojournalism teacher for specific monitoring understanding, inquiry and Credit: 1 Unit requirements prior to purchasing a camera. reasoning, inferencing, visualizing, Recommended: Grades 11-12 connecting, summarizing, and reflecting. Prerequisites: Journalism II CREATIVE WRITING I Instruction will also include study skills and In this course, students are responsible to Course No.: 1171 strategies for enhancing student writing in a take a leadership role for planning Credit: 1 Unit variety of genres. publications, editing work, and formatting Recommended: Grades 10-12 layouts. Students will continue to improve Prerequisites: None their journalistic style in concentrating on The course is designed for students who INTENSIVE READING ACROSS THE written communication for various enjoy writing imaginatively and have CONTENT AREAS publications. Students enrolled in Journalism demonstrated competence as writers. Course No.: 9840 III must be prepared to participate in after- Imaginative writing is explored to help Credit: 1 Unit school publication activities. develop an original voice and style. Students Recommended: Grades 9-12 learn and practice strategies to create, revise, Prerequisites: Teacher/Staff Recommendation OURNALISM polish, and adjust their writing to their needs J IV This course is designed to specifically Course No.: 1212 and the requirements of various audiences. Credit: 1 Unit This is not a literature course; literature is improve decoding, reading comprehension, Recommended: Grades 11-12 used only as an instructional model to vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will Prerequisites: Journalism II improve writing skills. receive explicit instruction on strategic In this course, students are responsible to reading of fiction and nonfiction. Strategies take a leadership role for planning CREATIVE WRITING II that will receive attention include: predicting, 17

COURSE OFFERINGS monitoring understanding, inquiry and FINE ARTS show. Students are expected to be a part of a reasoning, inferencing, visualizing, creative community, engaging in frequent connecting, summarizing, and reflecting. critique and class discussions. Students must The Fine Arts curriculum includes the areas of be self directed in the completion and

art, theater arts and music. The Fine Arts classes mastery of art media and the production of ADVANCED PLACEMENT SEMINAR are for students with either a special ability in a quality work. Students are expected to particular area or a high level of interest in any Course No.: 1516 provide some of their own supplies (such as one of these areas. drawing pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 10-11 and colored pencils) for completing AP Seminar is a foundational course that ART assignments. engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities ART I ART IV of academic and real-world topics and issues Course No.: 9120 Course No.: 9145 Credit: 1 Unit by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 12 an inquiry framework, students practice Recommended: Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: Art III, portfolio audition, reading and analyzing articles, research Note: Lab fee required teacher recommendation studies, and foundational, literacy, and Art I is an exploratory course. Students will Note: Lab fee required philosophical texts; listening to and viewing be exposed to multiple art mediums in order Art IV is an in-depth study of art techniques speeches, broadcasts and personal accounts; to cultivate the appreciation and creation of specifically designed for the student. The emphasis is on the students developing their own and experiencing artistic works and art. Emphasis is placed on learning to draw, on understanding art as a visual language, style, as well as experimentation with different performances. Students learn to synthesize materials and methods. Students are expected to information from multiple sources, develop and on recognizing the relationship of art to other fields. Students are expected to provide provide some of their own supplies (such as their own perspectives in research-based some of their own supplies (such as drawing drawing pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and written essays, and design and deliver oral pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) for completing homework and visual presentations, both individually colored pencils) for completing assignments assignments. and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to ART II ART SEMINAR analyze and evaluate information with Course No.: 9130 Course No.: 9196 Credit: 1 Unit accuracy and precision in order to craft and Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 11-12 communicate evidence-based arguments. Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Art I Prerequisites: Enrollment in Art III or IV (This program is currently available at MHS Note: Lab fee required and teacher recommendation and RHS). Art II provides in-depth experiences in Note: Lab fee required drawing, painting, sculpture and crafts. Art II Art Seminar is intended to allow a motivated art students are expected to be proficient in all student to pursue in-depth art experiences under ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESEARCH art mediums. Emphasis is placed on the the supervision of the teacher. Serious art Course No.: 1518 student developing a personal style and skill students will further complete their portfolio and Credit: 1 Unit in his/her art. Students will explore more in- prepare for post high school art studies. Students Recommended: Grades 10-11 depth topics, including but not limited to, are expected to provide some of their own Prerequisites: Advanced Placement Seminar conveying complex themes in art, studying supplies (such as drawing pencils, erasers, AP Research allows students to deeply figure drawing, demonstrating a broader sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) for explore an academic topic, or issue of color palette, utilizing a wide variety of completing homework assignments. individual interest. Through this exploration, painting techniques and reflecting upon their students design, plan, and conduct a year- evolution as an artist by participating in ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART Course No.: 9149 2-D Design, long research based investigation to address a critique sessions. Continued exposure to various artists and their contributions to the 9150 Drawing Portfolio research question. In the AP Research history of art are examined. Students are Credit: 1 Unit per course (possible college course, students further their skills acquired expected to provide some of their own credit with appropriate score on AP Exam) in the AP Seminar course by understanding supplies (such as drawing pencils, erasers, Recommended: Grade 12 research methodology; employing ethical sharpener, art pads, and colored pencils) for Prerequisites: Art III, teacher research practices; and accessing, analyzing, completing assignments. recommendation, and portfolio evaluation and synthesizing information as they address Examination: Advanced Placement Test Note: Lab fee and portfolio evaluation fee a research question. Students explore their ART III required skill development, document their processes, Course No.: 9140 Credit: 1 Unit Advanced Placement Studio Art is a rigorous and curate the artifacts of the development of Recommended: Grades 11-12 college-level course which requires the their scholarly work in a portfolio. The Prerequisites: Art II, portfolio audition, production of an extensive portfolio. Students course culminates in an academic paper of teacher recommendation who enroll in Advanced Placement Studio Art approximately 4000 -5000 words Note: Lab fee required should do so with the understanding that they plan to participate in Advanced Placement (accompanied by a performance or exhibition Emphasizes the development of a personal evaluation. Students are expected to provide of product where applicable) and a style and a body of work to be used as a portfolio and/or to showcase at an annual art some of their own supplies (such as drawing presentation with an oral defense. pencils, erasers, sharpener, art pads, and colored 18

COURSE OFFERINGS pencils) for completing assignments. THEATRE ARTS III: INTERMEDIATE Contract required. Lab fee MAY be required. Please discuss this with your school’s director. ACTING AND PLAYWRITING

IB VISUAL ARTS (SL) Course No.: 1423 Course No.: IB9194 & IB9195 Credit: 1 Unit IB THEATRE ARTS (SL) Credit: 1 Unit Per Course Recommended: Grades 11-12 Course No.: IB1432 & IB1433 Recommended: Grade 11-12 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and/ Credit: 1 Unit Per Course Prerequisites: Art I & II, admittance to IB or audition Recommended: Grade 11-12 program This course integrates and builds upon concepts Prerequisites: Theatre I & II, admittance to IB Examination: IB Visual Arts exam and skills from Theatre Arts II. Students will be program This two year course is intended for highly scheduled upon receipt of the Theatre Arts Examination: IB Theatre Arts exam motivated students committed to serious study Teacher’s recommendation on the “Audition This two year course aims to help students of art. The aim is to provide opportunities to Request Form.” Through various modes of understand the nature of the theatre; to develop the aesthetic, imaginative, and creative expression and performance, students investigate understand it by studying it. Students will also faculties as well as to train visual, perceptual, acting styles and the process of playwriting, learn the major developments and techniques in and critical awareness of arts of various which includes character development, research, the theatrical history of other cultures. cultures. Students will compare and analyze dramatic structure, conflict and resolution, and Becoming a better performer in front of an artwork and artists, create a portfolio which will develop artistic criteria that will be applied to audience and the ability to interpret and demonstrates intensive concentration in studio performance and directing. Students will study illuminate play scripts and other theatrical texts work and/or research in preparation for their and respond to a variety of theatre experiences analytically and imaginatively is also an exhibition, external assessment. A selection that will refine their collaborative, analytical, important part of this course. Research and the from the exhibition which demonstrates interpretive, and problem-solving skills. Students acquisition of sufficient technical skill are technical skill and personal voice through visual will deepen their artistic abilities and appreciation included. Oral presentations, performing in a communication along with a written curatorial of the theatrical arts. Some of the plays and theatre production, and written work including a rational will be submitted. This culminating IB showcases may require after school rehearsals. portfolio are internally and externally assessed. assessment provides the possibility of college This course culminates with an IB external credit. assessment that provides the possibility of THEATRE ARTS IV: college credit. THEATRE ARTS ADVANCED ACTING AND DIRECTING Course No.: 1426 THEATRE ARTS I: Credit: 1 Unit MUSIC Recommended: Grade 12 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation and/ Course No.: 1410 BAND CLASS or audition Course No.: 9232 Credit: 1 Unit This course is designed to help students refine Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit the concepts and skills from Theatre Arts III. Recommended: Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: None Students will be scheduled upon receipt of the This course is designed to provide students with a Prerequisites: None Theatre Arts Teacher’s recommendation on the survey of theatre arts, allowing students The student must provide his/her own traditional “Audition Request Form.” Through research, opportunities to experience and appreciate concert band instrument and method books. This performance and evaluation, students will dramatic literature and participate in the creative class offers individualized and small group develop artistic criteria that will be applied to processes of performance and production. The instruction on any instrument, except percussion, performance and directing. Students will study course emphasizes skill development and at the student’s ability level. No concerts or and respond to a variety of theatre experiences provides theatrical opportunities that enable events are required of students enrolled in this showcasing their collaborative, analytical, students to determine personal areas of interest. class. interpretive, and problem-solving skills. Some

of the plays and showcases may require after ERCUSSION LASS THEATRE ARTS II: DRAMATIC school rehearsals. P C LITERATURE & THEATRE HISTORY Course No.: 9297 Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 1420 TECHNICAL THEATRE Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 1435 Prerequisites: Middle school band or Recommended: Grades 10-12 Credit: 1 Unit director’s recommendation Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and/ Recommended: Grades 10-12 The student must provide his/her own snare or audition Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I and/or teacher drum, bell kit, and mallets for performing on This course will integrate and build upon approval concepts and skills from Theatre Arts I. Students timpani and mallet instruments, and method Technical Theatre helps students apply and books. This class offers individualized and small will be scheduled upon receipt of the Theatre expand their knowledge of theatre design, group instruction on all traditional percussion Arts Teacher’s recommendation on the production, and management. Students develop instruments. Public performances are at the “Audition Request Form.” Through various problem-solving, communication, discretion of the director. modes of expression and performance, students organizational, and management skills. ONCERT ERFORMANCE AND investigate dramatic literature, theatrical styles, Drawing on fine arts and other disciplines, they C P B I/II and historical periods. Students will study and work individually and collaboratively to explore Course No.: 9233, 9234 respond to a variety of theatre experiences that the interrelated components of design, Credit: 1 Unit (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) will refine their communicative, collaborative, production, and management. Students practice Recommended: Grades 9-12 analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving safe operating procedures, including the care, Prerequisites: Middle School Band or skills. Students will expand their artistic abilities maintenance, and storage of tools, materials, Director’s Recommendation and appreciation of the theatrical arts. and equipment. Notes: Health and Safety

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The enrollment in this class is limited based on a awarded on the basis of class and concert ear training, and note learning. Choral balance, selected instrumentation, which is determined by performance. Thirty minutes of daily practice is diction and phrasing are considered in all work. the total band enrollment in the high school. All expected. Choral students are introduced to various styles students who elect this class are required to play of chorus music from madrigals to rock. all music and participate in all concerts. Grades SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE Movement in music is integrated into the are awarded on the basis of class and concert curriculum at this level. Students are required STRING ORCHESTRA I/II performance. to provide prescribed concert attire and are Course No.: 9238, 9239 required to participate in after school Credit: 1 Unit SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE (one unit of credit is earned each year course is taken) rehearsals and performances.

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

COURSE OFFERINGS concert attire and are required to participate ensembles.) This course prepares students for audiences. Course goals include developing in after school rehearsals and performances. the IB Music Exam, which includes listening, the ability to function in real-life situations written, and performance components. using more complex sentences and language MUSIC THEORY/APPRECIATION structures. Students continue to explore the Course No.: 9222 WORLD LANGUAGE themes of home life, health and wellness, Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course leisure time, and travel.

Recommended: Grades 9-12 By the end of this course, students will Students who elect to study a world language Prerequisites: None perform at the novice-high proficiency level. have access to five years of sequential Music Theory/Appreciation will expose language study, expanding student access to students to the fundamentals of music theory FRENCH III information and to future professional and appreciation. This includes a study of Course No.: 5130 opportunities. intervals, scales, keys, triads, and chords and Credit: 1 Unit their working relation to one another. A survey Recommended: Grades 10-12 Developing communicative proficiency in of music history is incorporated so that a better Prerequisites: French II the language and cultural understanding by understanding and increased reference French III begins with a brief review of French II becoming aware of other people’s unique knowledge may be applied to newly developed material. Students continue to develop skills on a ways of life, are integral parts of meaningful skills. more advanced level in listening, speaking, language use within and outside of the reading and writing French. The study of aspects classroom. ADVANCED PLACEMENT of the cultures of French-speaking people is an important part of the course. By the end of this MUSIC THEORY Success in a world language is supported by course, students will perform at the Course No.: 9226 reliable work and attendance habits, with intermediate-low to intermediate-mid Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with active participation in the classroom. To proficiency levels. appropriate score on AP exam) develop appropriate and sequential skills in

Recommended: Grade 11-12 listening, speaking, reading, and writing, Prerequisites: Music Theory/Appreciation or students should expect a variety of classroom FRENCH IV Teacher recommendation activities designed to facilitate language Course No.: 5140 Examination: Advanced Placement Test acquisition. Credit: 1 Unit In Advanced Placement Music Theory, a Recommended: Grades 11-12 student develops the ability to recognize, Prerequisites: French III or Placement Test FRENCH I understand, and describe the basic materials and Course No.: 5110 processes of music that are heard or presented Students will continue the development of all Credit: 1 Unit in a score. The student studies fundamental communicative skills in French and further Recommended: Grades 9-12 aural, analytical, and compositional skills using develop proficiency in all four language Prerequisites: None both listening and written exercises. Building skills - listening, speaking, reading, and An introduction to the language of French - on this foundation, the course progresses to writing - with emphasis on the ability to speaking people, students begin the more creative tasks, such as the harmonization communicate orally and in writing. development of all communicative skills in of a melody by selecting appropriate chords, Students will use the language for French. The skills of interpersonal composing a musical bass line to provide two- interpersonal communication, interpretation communication, interpretation of language, voice counterpoint, and the realization of of language, as well as presentations to and presentations to audiences begin to be figured-bass notation. Students are expected to audiences. Course goals include developing developed in level one. Students begin to provide their own workbook. Students who the ability to function in real-life situations explore and communicate about themselves enroll in Advanced Placement Music Theory do using more complex sentences and language and their immediate environment through the so with the understanding that they plan to structures on a wide variety of topics, study of the themes of personal and family participate in Advanced Placement evaluation. expressing abstract ideas with reasonable life, school life, and community life. By the fluency. By the end of this course, students end of this course, students will perform at will perform at the intermediate-mid IB MUSIC (SL) the novice-mid to novice-high proficiency proficiency level. Course No.: IB9294, IB9295 levels. A four year sequence of French

Credit: 1 Unit Per Course courses are available in high school. ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH Recommended: Grade 11-12 Prerequisites: enrollment in a music course Course No.: 5170 throughout the IB program FRENCH II Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with Examination: IB Music exam Course No.: 5120 appropriate score on the AP Exam) Students must be concurrently enrolled in a Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 12 performance class. This two year course Recommended: Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: French III / Equivalency includes the study of all music, including Prerequisites: French I or Placement Test Examination: Advanced Placement Test western and world music, and covers the Students will continue to develop This course is designed to develop proficiency in material needed in an entry-level college music communicative skills in French and further French for highly motivated language students. theory, appreciation and history course. develop proficiency in all four language The course seeks to develop all skills Students will be provided with examples of skills - listening, speaking, reading, and emphasizing language for communication representative scores from each period. writing - with emphasis on the ability to using authentic materials in preparation for Students will write musical compositions with communicate orally and in writing. the advanced placement language exam. the Sibelius or Finale Software Program to Students will use the language for Students participating in Advanced clarify musical concepts taught. (Part of the interpersonal communication, interpretation Placement French are expected, in addition requirement for the course is a solo or group of language, as well as presentations to to the requirements of the course, to take the performance recording, in a variety of exam provided by the College Board. By the 21

COURSE OFFERINGS end of this course, students will perform at interpersonal communication, interpretation This course is designed to develop proficiency in the intermediate-high to advanced-low of language, as well as presentations to German for highly motivated language students. proficiency levels. audiences. Course goals include developing The course seeks to develop all skills the ability to function in real-life situations emphasizing language for communication using IB FRENCH (SL) using more complex sentences and language authentic materials in preparation for the Course No.: IB5142 & IB5152 structures. Students continue to explore the advanced placement language exam. Students Credit: 1 Unit Per Course themes of home life, health and wellness, participating in Advanced Placement German are Recommended: Grade 11-12 leisure time, and travel. By the end of this expected, in addition to the requirements of the Prerequisites: French I, II, III, admittance to course, students will perform at the novice- course, to take the exam provided by the College the IB program high proficiency level. Board. Examination: IB French exam This is an advanced-level two-year language GERMAN III IB GERMAN acquisition course designed to strengthen fluency Course No.: 5230 Course No.: IB5242 & IB5252 and proficiency in both oral and written world Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit per course languages to prepare students for the end of Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grade 11-12 course IB Exams. Internally assessed oral exams Prerequisites: German II or Placement Test Prerequisites: German I, II, III, admittance to are a required part of the course. The aim is for Students will continue the development of all the IB program students to be able to speak the language with communicative skills in German and further Examination: IB German exam sufficient accuracy and fluency to participate in develop proficiency in all four language This is an advanced-level two-year language formal and informal conversations with ease. skills - listening, speaking, reading, and acquisition course designed to strengthen fluency Students will work toward appreciating, writing - with emphasis on the ability to and proficiency in both oral and written world discussing, and commenting both orally and in communicate orally and in writing. languages to prepare students for the end of writing, on various literacy forms. This course Students will use the language for course IB Exams. Internally assessed oral exams includes an in-depth study of literacy works and interpersonal communication, interpretation are a required part of the course. The aim is for contemporary articles. Written essays will be on of language, as well as presentations to students to be able to speak the language with literacy and issue-oriented themes. Through oral audiences. Course goals include developing sufficient accuracy and fluency to participate in presentations, individual and group projects, and the ability to function in real-life situations formal and informal conversations with ease. writing assignments, self-expression will be using more complex sentences and language Students will work toward appreciating, encouraged. This course provides the possibility structures on a variety of topics, moving discussing, and commenting both orally and in of college credit. from concrete to more abstract concepts. writing, on various literacy forms. This course Students will explore themes to include includes an in-depth study of literacy works and education and careers, arts and literature, and contemporary articles. Written essays will be on GERMAN I passages of life. By the end of this course, literacy and issue-oriented themes. Through oral Course No.: 5210 students will perform at the intermediate-low presentations, individual and group projects, and Credit: 1 Unit to intermediate-mid proficiency level. writing assignments, self-expression will be Recommended: Grades 9-12 encouraged. This course provides the possibility Prerequisites: None of college credit. An introduction to the language of German- GERMAN IV speaking people, students begin the Course No.: 5240 development of all communicative skills in Credit: 1 Unit LATIN I German. The skills of interpersonal Recommended: Grades 11-12 Course No.: 5310 communication, interpretation of language, Prerequisites: German III or Placement Test Credit: 1 Unit and presentations to audiences begin to be Students will continue the development of all Recommended: Grades 9-12 developed in level one. Students begin to communicative skills in German and further Prerequisites: None explore and communicate about themselves develop proficiency in all four language Latin I is designed to give the students a working and their immediate environment through the skills - listening, speaking, reading, and knowledge of basic Latin vocabulary and study of the themes of personal and family writing - with emphasis on the ability to grammatical structures to enable them to life, school life, and community life. By the communicate orally and in writing. comprehend connected Latin passages. end of this course, students will perform at Students will use the language for Simultaneous study of English derivatives from the novice-mid to novice-high proficiency interpersonal communication, interpretation Latin words and Latin roots in use in English levels. A four-year sequence of German of language, as well as presentations to gives students a powerful tool in increasing their courses is available in high school. audiences. Course goals include developing English vocabulary as well. In addition, aspects the ability to function in real-life situations of Roman life and culture are explored to using more complex sentences and language GERMAN II broaden the students’ awareness of the ancient structures on a wide variety of topics, Course No.: 5220 world and its contributions to their own culture. expressing abstract ideas with reasonable Credit: 1 Unit fluency. By the end of this course, students Recommended: Grades 9-12 LATIN II will perform at the intermediate-mid to Prerequisites: German I or Placement Test Course No.: 5320 intermediate-high proficiency level. Students will continue to develop Credit: 1 Unit communicative skills in German and further ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN Recommended: Grades 9-12 develop proficiency in all four language Course No.: 5270 Prerequisites: Latin I skills - listening, speaking, reading, and Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with Latin II introduces more complicated writing - with emphasis on the ability to appropriate score on the AP exam) grammatical structures within the context of communicate orally and in writing. Recommended: Grade 12 Latin readings and continues to emphasize Students will use the language for Prerequisites: German III / Equivalency acquisition of Latin vocabulary within the same Examination: Advanced Placement Test 22

COURSE OFFERINGS functional framework. Much attention is given to analysis is an integral of the advanced work using more complex sentences and language concurrent study of Latin roots and English in this course. The Advanced Placement structures. Students continue to explore the derivatives to help students to increase their Latin course also includes study of the themes of home life, health and wellness, English vocabulary as well. Aspects of Roman cultural, social, and political context of the leisure time, and travel. By the end of this life and culture are explored to broaden students’ literature. Students are expected to take the course, students will perform at the novice- awareness of the contributions of the Greco- exam provided by the College Board. high proficiency level. Spanish II for Roman world to Western civilization. heritage speakers may be offered.

IB CLASSICAL LANGUAGES (HL/SL) LATIN III Course No.: IB5330 & IB5340 SPANISH III Course No.: 5330 Credit: 1 Unit Per Course Course No.: 5530 Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grade 11-12 Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Latin I, II, III, admittance to the Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Latin II IB program Prerequisites: Spanish II or Placement Latin III completes the student’s introduction to Examination: IB Classical Languages exam Test the essential grammatical structures of the In this two-year course, students will translate, Students will continue the development of all language in the context of more sophisticated and analyze, and interpret selected passages from communicative skills in Spanish and further authentic literature. In-depth study of Roman prescribed authors and topics in Latin. Written develop proficiency in all four language history from the founding of Rome through the assessments will include externally assessed skills - listening, speaking, reading, and Republic serves to illuminate the background of translations of particular passages demonstrating writing - with emphasis on the ability to the literature read. Students will develop an understanding of the author’s intent and style, communicate orally and in writing. increased facility in interpreting Latin with as well as student-chosen topics that reflect an Students will use the language for attention focused on analysis of syntax and awareness of context and connections within and interpersonal communication, interpretation literary devices. Continued acquisition of Latin with other literature and cultures. This course of language, as well as presentations to vocabulary and concurrent study of English culminates in IB examinations and provides the audiences. Course goals include developing derivatives are stressed. possibility of college credit. the ability to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures on a variety of topics, moving LATIN IV SPANISH I from concrete to more abstract concepts. Course No.: 5340 Course No.: 5510 Students will explore themes to include Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit education and careers, arts and literature, and Recommended: Grades 11-12 Recommended: Grades 9-12 passages of life. By the end of this course, Prerequisites: Latin III Prerequisites: None students will perform at the intermediate-low Students in Latin IV will focus on the literature of An introduction to the language of Spanish - to intermediate-mid proficiency level. the late Republic and early Empire with special speaking people, students begin the Spanish III for heritage speakers may be emphasis on the history of the principate of development of all communicative skills in offered. Augustus. Grammar and syntax will be reviewed Spanish. The skills of interpersonal in context as students read authentic texts of communication, interpretation of language, prose and poetry. Analysis of poetic meter and presentations to audiences begin to be SPANISH IV (where applicable), literary devices, and genre are developed in level one. Students begin to Course No.: 5540 major topics of consideration in developing explore and communicate about themselves Credit: 1 Unit student appreciation for and response to Latin and their immediate environment through the Recommended: Grades 11-12 literature. Concurrent acquisition of Latin study of the themes of personal and family Prerequisites: Spanish III or Placement vocabulary and study of English derivatives life, school life, and community life. Test remain integral parts of the course. A four-year sequence of Spanish courses is available in high school.. By the end of this Students will continue the development of all ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN course students will perform at the novice- communicative skills in Spanish and further Course No.: 5370 Vergil mid to novice-high proficiency level. Spanish develop proficiency in all four language Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with I for heritage speakers may be offered. skills - listening, speaking, reading, and appropriate score on the AP exam) writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Recommended: Grade 12 SPANISH II Students will use the language for Prerequisites: Latin III/Latin IV/Equivalency Course No.: 5520 interpersonal communication, interpretation Examination: Advanced Placement Test Credit: 1 Unit of language, as well as presentations to The Advanced Placement Latin course Recommended: Grades 9-12 audiences. Course goals include developing examines selections from Julius Caesar’s De Prerequisites: Spanish I or Placement Test the ability to function in real-life situations Bello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid, and Students will continue to develop using more complex sentences and language emphasizes progress in the reading, communicative skills in Spanish and further structures on a wide variety of topics, understanding, analysis, and interpretation of develop proficiency in all four language expressing abstract ideas with reasonable Latin prose and poetry. These works are skills - listening, speaking, reading, and fluency. By the end of this course, students among the most frequently studied in writing - with emphasis on the ability to will perform at the intermediate-mid to comparable college courses with a focus on communicate orally and in writing. intermediate-high proficiency level. developing the ability to translate accurately Students will use the language for from Latin into English the passages under interpersonal communication, interpretation consideration. In addition to fostering an of language, as well as presentations to ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH understanding of the literary techniques of audiences. Course goals include developing Course No.: 5570 Latin writers and of poetic meter, stylistic the ability to function in real-life situations Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with appropriate score on the AP exam) 23

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Recommended: Grade 12 is one other than English and who have written responses for a range purposes. This Prerequisites: Spanish III/Equivalency limited English proficiency. The ESOL course is for ELs at Level II and/or III. Examination: Advanced Placement Test program will provide the English Learner This course is designed to develop (EL) student with the language skills ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS proficiency in Spanish for highly motivated necessary for academic success and to language students. The course seeks to participate fully in the total school program. OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) IV develop all skills emphasizing language for The courses emphasize application of the Course No.: 5731 communication using authentic materials in WIDA English Language Development Credit: 1 Unit preparation for the advanced placement Standards to content knowledge and skills. A Recommended: Grades 9-12 language exam. Students participating in student may earn credit in World Language Prerequisites: WIDA ACCESS score or Advanced Placement Spanish are expected, for ESOL courses. W-APT screening in addition to the requirements of the course, This course provides for the expansion and refinement of all English language skills. to take the exam provided by the College ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS Board. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking is OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) I emphasized through the skills and knowledge Course No.: 5710 necessary for content courses. Students PANISH IB S Credit: 1 Unit expand their ability to analyze and interpret Course No.: IB5541 & IB5552 Recommended: Grades 9-12 complex texts and refine use of complex Credit: 1 Unit Per Course Prerequisites: WIDA ACCESS score or language structures. Students read a variety Recommended: Grade 11-12 W-APT screening of texts and compose written responses for a Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, III, admittance to This course is designed for students with range purposes. This course is for ELs at the IB program very little to no prior knowledge of English. Levels IV and/or V. Examination: IB Spanish exam Listening, speaking, reading, and writing This is an advanced-level two-year language skills are developed. Academic vocabulary, acquisition course designed to strengthen fluency grammar, and language structures are studied HEALTH & PHYSICAL and proficiency in both oral and written world through the integration of concepts from languages to prepare students for the end of social studies, math, and science. Students at EDUCATION course IB Exams. Internally assessed oral exams the beginner level normally enroll in an are a required part of the course. The aim is for ESOL preparatory course for science and Two units of health and physical education students to be able to speak the language with social studies. ESOL I is recommended for are required for graduation. The two units are sufficient accuracy and fluency to participate in ELs at proficiency Levels I. usually taken in grades nine and ten with at formal and informal conversations with ease. least 40% of instructional time being devoted Students will work toward appreciating, to health in ninth grade and Driver Education ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS discussing, and commenting both orally and in in tenth grade. writing, on various literacy forms. This course OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) II Course No.: 5720 includes an in-depth study of literacy works and HEALTH AND PHYSICAL contemporary articles. Written essays will be on Credit: 1 Unit EDUCATION GRADE 9 literacy and issue-oriented themes. Through oral Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 7300 presentations, individual and group projects, and Prerequisites: WIDA ACCESS score or Credit: 1 Unit writing assignments, self-expression will be W-APT screening Recommended: Grade 9 encouraged. This course provides the possibility This course is designed for students with Prerequisites: None of college credit. emerging English skills. Students use Students in ninth grade Physical Education reading, writing, listening and speaking in English to focus on literacy and the will complete the transition from modified MERICAN IGN ANGUAGE A S L knowledge and skills needed for their versions of movement to more fundamental Course No.: 5990 academic courses. Students expand academic movements, as it relates to lifetime fitness. Credit: 1 unit – Elective Credit vocabulary and their ability to read and Through these activities students will be Recommended: Grades 9-12 respond in English. ESOL II is recommended assessed on process based skills, while Prerequisites: None for ELLs at proficiency Levels I and/or II. demonstrating strategy and content This course introduces the fundamentals of knowledge. Students will also focus on American Sign Language (ASL) used by the personal wellness through goal setting and ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS deaf community. It includes basic to fitness plans. Fitness plans and goals are advanced vocabulary, syntax, linguistic OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) III based upon the five elements of fitness: aspects, finger spelling, conversational Course No.: 5730 cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular competence, and grammatical knowledge. Credit: 1 Unit strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and ASL focuses on communicative competence, Recommended: Grades 9-12 body composition. In Health, students will culture and literature. Prerequisites: WIDA ACCESS score or cover and be assessed on a variety of topics W-APT screening relating to wellness, fitness, health Students continue to develop listening, ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS organizations, nutrition, CPR, disease, speaking, reading, and writing with alcohol, tobacco, drugs and family life. OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) alignment to the knowledge and skills HYSICAL DUCATION AND Course No.: 5710, 5720, 5730, 5731 necessary for their academic courses. P E Credit: 1 Unit Students develop the ability to analyze and DRIVER’S EDUCATON GRADE 10 Recommended: Grades 9-12 interpret increasingly complex texts and Course No.: 7405 Prerequisites: English Language learn to utlize complex language structures. Credit: 1 Unit Evaluation Students read a variety of texts and compose Recommended: Grade 10 English for Speakers of Other Languages is Prerequisites: Health and Physical designed for students whose home language 24

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Education Grade 9 Part 1 will be an elective credit with credit Course No.: 3130 Students in tenth grade Physical Education earned upon completion of Algebra I Part 2 and Credit: 1 Unit will become proficient in all fundamental Geometry Part 2. Recommended: Grades 7-12 movements as it relates to lifetime fitness. For students in high school enrolled in ninth Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math Students will be assessed on process based grade prior to 2010-2011 who earned a 8 SOL and “C” or better in Algebra Topics 8 skills, while demonstrating strategy and mathematics unit of credit for Algebra I Part 1 Algebra I is a study of the real number system content knowledge. Through these activities prior to the 2010-2011 academic year may and its properties. Students study the solution of and fitness goals, students become prepared complete the Algebra I graduation requirements linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, to lead a physically active lifestyle. Fitness by completing Algebra I or an Algebra I Part 2 systems of equations, polynomials, graphing, and plans and goals are based upon the five Course. Students who earn a mathematics unit data analysis. Tables and graphs are used to elements of fitness: cardiorespiratory of credit for Geometry Part 1 prior to entering interpret algebraic expressions, equations, and endurance, muscular strength, muscular the ninth grade in the 2010-2011 academic year inequalities and to analyze functions. endurance, flexibility and body composition. may complete the Geometry graduation Appropriate technology is used as a tool to assist In Driver’s Education, students will cover requirement by completing a Geometry or in problem solving. and be assessed on mental health, family life Geometry Part 2 course. Only one part 1 course and material related to the operation of a may count as a math credit. If a student takes GEOMETRY, PART 1 motor vehicle. both part 1 courses, then one counts as a math Course No.: 3144 credit, while the other one counts as an elective Credit: 1 Unit. Students entering as credit. A student MUST complete Algebra I RECREATION AND WELLNESS Freshmen 2010 – 1 Unit Elective and Geometry to earn a Standard Diploma. Course No.: 7650 Recommended: Grades 10-12

Credit: 1 unit Prerequisites: Successful completion of To receive an Advanced Studies Diploma, a Recommended: Grades 11-12 Algebra I student must earn 4 math credits to include at Prerequisites: None This course is the first part of a two-part least three different course selections from This elective course is designed for Geometry course. It begins with a review of among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or students in eleventh or twelfth grade. In basic geometry and builds on working with other mathematics courses above the level of this class, students participate in a the coordinate plane. Students will Algebra II. Algebra II is the key for the investigate undefined terms, definitions, variety of lifetime activities to build Advanced Studies Diploma. postulates, theorems, and deductive endurance, strength and flexibility. If there are any questions, please contact your reasoning. The Pythagorean Theorem will be Through use of the weight room and school counselor. explored along with various dimensional various individual and team sports, figures. Constructions will be emphasized. students will set goals and assess their ALGEBRA I, PART 1 Appropriate technology will be utilized. progress throughout the year. Students Course No.: 3131DB are assessed based upon their individual Credit: 1 Unit. Students entering as GEOMETRY, PART 2 activity level as well as content based Freshmen 2010 – 1 Unit Elective Recommended: Grades 9-10 Course No.: 3145 assessments. A recommendation from Credit: 1 Unit their ninth or tenth grade Physical Prerequisites: None This course is the first part of a two-part Recommended: Grades 10-12 Education teacher is highly encouraged. Algebra I course that will be taught every day Prerequisites: Geometry Part 1 for one semester. It begins with a review of Examination: SOL mathematical vocabulary, equations, and This course will complete the geometry two- MATHEMATICS inequalities. Students will explore rational year series by reviewing Part 1 concepts and then using algebra skills to identify similarity numbers by solving and graphing linear and proportionality. Additional concepts The mathematics curricular choices provide equations. Statistics will be integrated involving right triangles and trigonometry sequential and non-sequential offerings throughout this course to include a graphing will use the Pythagorean Theorem. Students designed to meet a variety of student calculator. will analyze plane figures and investigate requirements. Thus, the course choices must be surface area and volume. Coordinate and made in accordance with individual student LGEBRA ART A I, P 2 transformational geometry will also be needs, abilities and level of maturity, as well as Course No.: 3132DB studied. Appropriate technology will be course prerequisites. Many of the non- Credit: 1 Unit utilized. sequential choices provide enrichment for the Recommended: Grades 9-10 student enrolled in sequential mathematics Prerequisites: Successful completion of offerings. Such choices expand student Algebra I, Part 1 GEOMETRY knowledge in practical matters, as well as in Examination: SOL Course No.: 3143 mathematical topics. This course will be taught every day for one Credit: 1 Unit semester. It will complete the Algebra two- Recommended: Grades 8-12 EXPLANATION OF MATH CREDITS year series by reviewing Part I concepts and Prerequisites: Algebra I and successful then exploring polynomials and factoring completion of SOL test and “C” or better in To receive a Standard Diploma, students must methods. Students will solve and investigate Algebra I earn 3 credits of Mathematics. For students in quadratic equations and continue with Examination: SOL high school who enrolled in ninth grade during statistics. Students will use appropriate Geometry is offered to students who have 2010-2011 or later only one unit of credit each technology throughout this course to include successfully completed the standards for Algebra may be used to satisfy the mathematics a graphing calculator. I. In this course, students will study angle relationships, parallel lines, polygons, symmetry, graduation requirements by completing Algebra ALGEBRA I I or Geometry. Algebra I Part 1 and Geometry circles, and constructions. Formulas for surface area and volume will be used to solve practical 25

COURSE OFFERINGS problems. Proofs are approached intuitively and This course is designed to help eleventh and all Virginia Community Colleges and most then formally as the student is prepared to twelfth grade students prepare for college or the colleges and universities. Tuition is required for analyze, to synthesize, and to reach conclusions. workplace by enhancing skills in number and this class, and the fee is based on Germanna quantity, functions and algebra, geometry, Community College’s.

ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND DATA statistics and probability; and simultaneously reinforcing readiness skills and dispositions in DUAL ENROLLMENT CALCULUS ANALYSIS adaptability and flexibility, creativity and Course No.: (MTH 173) 3230 Course No.: 3134 innovation, leadership, team work, collaboration Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit and work ethic. Students will research, collect, Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 and analyze data; develop and support ideas and Prerequisites: MTH-163-164, staff Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry conjectures; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate recommendation. Germanna entrance Course must be taken before Algebra II. May appropriate resources; and determines requirement be applied toward an advanced diploma if appropriate problem-solving approaches and Presents analytic geometry and the calculus followed by Algebra II. decision making algorithms in a variety of real- of algebraic and transcendental functions Within the context of mathematical modeling world contents and applied settings. This course including the study of limits, derivatives, and data analysis, students will study functions is designed for students who are interested in differentials, and introduction to integration and their behaviors, systems of inequalities, statistics and discrete mathematics, but do not along with their applications. Designed for probability, experimental design and wish to take an AP statistics class at this time. mathematical, physical, and engineering implementation, and analysis of data. Data will science programs. This weighted course be generated by practical applications arising carries one (1) weighted high school credit from science, business, and finance. Students will MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS Course No.: 3162 and five (5) semester hours of college credit. solve problems that require the formulation of Payment will be required. Dual Enrollment linear, quadratic, or exponential equations or a Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 10-12 Calculus is designed for seniors who are system of equations. The infusion of technology interested in continuing their study of in the course will assist in modeling and Prerequisites: “B” or better in Advanced Algebra II , Applied Mathematics, or mathematics beyond Pre-Calculus. The course investigating functions and data analysis. allows seniors to earn high school credit and recommendation The content of Mathematical Analysis will serve college credit simultaneously and is taught at the ALGEBRA II as appropriate preparation for a calculus course. high school. Dual Enrollment Calculus is Course No.: 3135 It is an in-depth study of functions and their comparable to AP Calculus. Credits transfer to all Credit: 1 Unit characteristics. The study will include, but not be Virginia Community Colleges and most colleges Recommended: Grades 10-12 limited to, polynomial, rational, radical, and universities. Tuition is required for this class, Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry exponential, and piece-wise-defined functions. A and the fee is based on Germanna Community Algebra II is an advanced study of the thorough treatment of trigonometry is provided College’s. following topics within the framework of the through the study of trigonometric definitions, real number system: exponents and radicals, applications, graphing, and solving trigonometric COMPUTER MATHEMATICS polynomial and rational functions, linear and equations. Emphasis is placed on using Course No.: (Visual BASIC) 3184 quadratic functions and relations, exponential connections between right triangle ratios, Credit: 1 Unit and logarithmic functions, and systems. trigonometric functions, and circular functions. Recommended: only for seniors who need Complex numbers are also introduced. Graphing utilities will be used. credit to graduate

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Parts 1 & 2 and ADVANCED ALGEBRA II Geometry, Part 1 Course No.: 3136 DUAL ENROLLMENT PRE-CALCULUS Taking advantage of BASIC’s user-friendly Credit: 1 Unit I & II development environment, this course presents Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: (MTH 163-164) 3161 structured programming principles - such as Prerequisites: “B” or better in Algebra I and Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit (6 hours) with problem solving, top-down modular program Geometry or recommendation a grade of 70 or better each semester) design and programming style - in a format that Examination: SOL Recommended: Grade 12 is ideal for students with no prior programming Advanced Algebra II is the prerequisite for Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra II; staff concepts in general, and to familiarize the recommendation, Germanna entrance requirement Mathematical Analysis and Calculus. Advanced students with the elements of BASIC. Students Algebra II is a more theoretical approach to the Students should not have previously taken Mathematical Analysis or higher level courses. will learn to write readable, reliable and well- study of the following topics within the Pre-Calculus (MTH 163-164) is a Germanna documented programs. framework of the real number system: exponents Community College course that is taught at the and radicals, polynomial and rational functions, high school and presents the concepts and COMPUTER MATHEMATICS linear and quadratic functions and relations, methods necessary for the study of calculus, Course No.: (C++) 3199 exponential and logarithmic functions, systems, including algebra, analytic geometry, and the Credit: 1 Unit matrices, sequences and series. Complex study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and Recommended: Grades 9-12 numbers and analytic geometry are also trigonometric functions. Dual Enrollment Pre- Prerequisites: Geometry introduced. Graphing utilities will be used. Calculus is designed for seniors who are (Recommend grade of “C” or better) interested in continuing their study of The major focus of this course is to provide APPLIED MATHEMATICS: mathematics beyond Advanced Algebra II. The experience in using the computer to solve MODELING & FUNCTIONS course allows seniors to earn high school credit problems set up using mathematical models. Course No.: 3160 and college credit simultaneously and is taught at Programming is a major emphasis of the Credit: 1 Unit the high school. Dual enrollment Pre-Calculus is entire course ranging from simple programs Recommended: Grades 11-12 comparable to Math Analysis. Credits transfer to to the more complex programs written in the Prerequisites: Algebra II C++ language. Students are encouraged to 26

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calculus. The course follows an outline take Computer Math in addition to Algebra Prerequisites: Algebra I with a C or better proposed by the Advanced Placement Board II, Advanced Algebra II, Discrete Examination: Advanced Placement Test Mathematics, Mathematical Analysis, or and is presented at a college level. Graphing Advanced Placement Computer Science Calculus. calculators are used extensively. Students Principals will introduce students to participating in Advanced Placement programming and also give them an Calculus are expected, in addition to STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY understanding of the fundamental concepts requirements of the course, to take the exam of computing, its breadth of application and Course No.: 3190 as provided by the College Board. Credit: 1 Unit its potential for transforming the world we lie Recommended: Grades 11-12 in. It will be rigorous engaging and Prerequisites: Algebra II ADVANCED PLACEMENT accessible. This is a course in introductory, non-calculus CALCULUS BC based statistics. The course will include Course No.: 3178 IB MATHEMATICS (SL) analyzing data graphically and numerically, Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with Course No.: IB3162 & IB3198 designing studies and experiments, and appropriate score on the AP exam) Credit: 1 Unit Per Course introduction to probability, and statistical Recommended: Grade 12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 inference. This course will also focus on Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP Prerequisites: Math Analysis or teacher mathematical writing and analysis skills. A TI-84 Calculus AB recommendation calculator and computer will be used as tools for BC Calculus addresses the theory and Examination: IB Math SL exam learning in this course. practice of differential and integral calculus This two year course is designed for strong of a function of one variable. Topics include math students who are preparing for studies ADVANCED PLACEMENT functional analysis, limits, continuity, the in subjects such as science, engineering, derivative and applications, and solving economics, psychology, and architecture. STATISTICS problems that deal with the rate of change. In The goal of this course is to provide students Course No.: 3192 addition, students in calculus BC will apply with a solid foundation of vectors, matrices, Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with calculus techniques to polar curves, appropriate score on the AP exam) statistics and probability, with expansion in parametric equations, vector function Recommended: Grades 10-12 the second year to concepts, techniques, and sequences and series, and slope fields. The Prerequisites: Algebra II applications of calculus. Students enrolled in content of this course is equivalent to two Examination: Advanced Placement Test this course are also prepared to take the AP Advanced Placement Statistics is a college- semesters of college calculus. Students Calculus AB exam in addition to the IB Math level, non-calculus based course in participating in Advanced Placement SL exam. An important aim of this course is introductory statistics. The course will Calculus BC are expected, in addition to the to enable students to appreciate the include observing patterns and departures requirements of the course, to take the exam multiplicity of cultural and historical from patterns in exploring data, planning as provided by the College Board. perspectives of mathematics. This includes what or how to measure in a study, the internal dimensions of mathematics. anticipating patterns in advance, an ADVANCED PLACEMENT Students will complete two portfolio projects as part of the internal and external introduction to probability and simulation, OMPUTER CIENCE C S – JAVA assessment for this course and completion of and statistical inference. There will be Course No.: 3185 several special problem investigations that this two year course will fulfill the Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with requirement for group 5 (mathematics) for culminate in a written report like a short term appropriate score on the AP exam) the IB Diploma. The course culminates with paper. The Texas Instruments TI-83+ Recommended: Grades 11-12 an IB external assessment that provides the graphing calculator and a computer will be Prerequisites: Algebra II and Computer possibility of college credit. used as tools for learning in this course. Math (C++) Students participating in Advanced Examination: Advanced Placement Test Placement Statistics are expected, in addition Advanced Placement Computer Science IB MATH STUDIES (SL) to the requirements of the course, to take the involves students in programming Course No.: IB3195 & IB3196 exam as provided by the College Board. methodology, algorithms, and data types and Credit: 1 Unit Per Course structure. The course includes applications Recommended: Grades 11-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT of computing and the development of Prerequisites: Successful completion of computing techniques. Java is the Algebra II CALCULUS AB programming language used in this course. Examination: IB Math Studies exam Course No.: 3177 The course follows an outline proposed by This two year course is intended to provide a Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with the Advanced Placement Board and is realistic mathematical course for students appropriate score on the AP exam) presented at a college level. Students with varied backgrounds and abilities. The Recommended: Grades 11-12 participating in Advanced Placement skills needed to cope with the mathematical Prerequisites: “B” or better in Computer Science are expected, in addition demands of a technological society are Mathematical Analysis or to requirements of the course, to take the developed but no greater technical expertise recommendation exam as provided by the College Board. is required. This course builds confidence Examination: Advanced Placement Test and encourages an appreciation of Advanced Placement Calculus is intended for mathematics in students who do not students who have a thorough knowledge of ADVANCED PLACEMENT anticipate a need for mathematics in their college preparatory mathematics, including – COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES future studies. Students who are likely to algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, Course No.: 3202 need to use mathematics in pursuit of a and analytic geometry (rectangular and polar Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with science or mathematics career are advised to coordinates, equations and graphs, lines and appropriate score on the AP exam) consider IB Mathematics SL. An important conics). This course covers both theory and Recommended: Grades 9-12 aim of this course is to enable students to applications of integral and differential 27

COURSE OFFERINGS appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and astronomy and oceanography. They are Advanced Placement Environmental Science historical perspectives of mathematics. required to learn the latest concepts is designed to be the equivalent of a one- Topics include Numbers and Algebra; Sets, developed in explaining the complex natural semester, introductory college course. Logic, and Probability; Functions; Geometry forces controlling the earth in terms of our Scientific principles and analysis are stressed and Trigonometry; Statistics; Introductory weather, the oceans, crustal processes, and and a laboratory component is included. Differential Calculus; and Financial space exploration. Emphasis is placed on the Advanced Placement Environmental Science mathematics. A substantial mathematical students’ inductive reasoning powers to lead is designed to provide students with the investigation in the form of a project is them to a more thorough understanding of scientific principles, concepts, and requires as part of an internal and external the earth sciences. Labs, lab reports, use of methodologies required to understand the assessment in this course and completion of graphs, or projects also challenge the interrelationships of the natural world, to this two year course will fulfill the students and enrich their pursuit of identify and analyze environmental problems requirement for group 5 (mathematics) for knowledge of our dynamic earth. both natural and human-made, to evaluate the IB Diploma. The course culminates with the relative risks associated with these an IB external assessment that provides the EARTH SCIENCE II problems, and to examine alternative possibility of college credit. Course No.: 4220 solutions for resolving and/or preventing Credit: 1 Unit them. The course is intended to enable SCIENCE Recommended: Grades 11-12 students to undertake, as first-year college Prerequisites: Earth Science students, a more advanced study of topics in

Earth Science II is designed to be an in-depth environmental science. Students participating The high school science program in study of the topics of Astronomy and in Advanced Placement Environmental Spotsylvania County is experientially based Meteorology introduced in Earth Science. Science are expected to take the College and offers courses in the areas of biology, Students collect and analyze weather data to Board exam, as well as the Earth Science chemistry, physics and Geosystems. The forecast the weather. Storms and other End-of-Course SOL Test, if not previously integration of technology throughout high related weather phenomena are studied. taken. school science courses allows students to Students investigate thermal, electrical, collect, organize, analyze, and interpret real- optical, and other properties of the BIOLOGY time data; conduct research; design science atmosphere. Astronomy topics include Course No.: 4310B experiments; and explore science concepts methods and tools used to investigate the Credit: 1 Unit through simulation and application software. universe, universal laws, galaxies, stellar Recommended: Grade 10 Our Programs of Study are based on the evolution, the solar system, planetary motion, Prerequisites: None Standards of Learning for Public Schools in and the exploration of space. Students who Examination: SOL the Commonwealth of Virginia and the complete Earth Science II may not enroll in The general Biology course is designed to National Science Education Standards. the ½ unit courses Astronomy or help students develop an understanding and

Meteorology. appreciation of the biological processes that EARTH SCIENCE relate to all organisms. Major topics covered Course No.: 4210B in the course include: cells, genetics, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Credit: 1 Unit ecology, evolution, and the anatomy/ Course No.: 4340 Recommended: Grade 9 physiology of organisms. Laboratory Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None investigations are conducted which reinforce Recommended: Grades 11-12 Examination: SOL principles taught in the classroom. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Earth Science presents a broad overview of four areas: geology, the study of the earth’s Earth Science and Biology ADVANCED BIOLOGY processes; astronomy, the study of space; Environmental Science places emphasis on Course No.: 4310A meteorology, the study of weather; and, the concepts of communities and ecosystems. Credit: 1 Unit oceanography, the study of oceans. Through Using lecture, lab studies, and various Recommended: Grade10 the use of lectures, labs, class activities, and student activities, the cycles and Prerequisites: None audio-visual materials, the students develop a interrelationships of living and non-living Examination: SOL practical knowledge and appreciation of the components of our environment are studied. The Advanced Biology course is designed to forces which shape the earth and affect our Particular focus is upon man’s influence on provide students with the scientific lives. This course is recommended for these systems and the development of background and rigor necessary to prepare students who have scheduled Algebra I, Part necessary attitudes for environmental them for advanced high school courses and 1 or Algebra I, Part II for their freshman stewardship. college. Major topics covered in the course year. include: cells, genetics, ecology, evolution ADVANCED PLACEMENT and the anatomy/physiology of organisms. ADVANCED EARTH SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Laboratory investigations are conducted Course No.: 4210A Course No.: 4270 which reinforce principles taught in the Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with classroom. Recommended: Grade 9 appropriate score on the AP exam) Recommended: Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in BIOLOGY II - SEMINAR Algebra I or a higher level math and a Prerequisites: Successful completion of Course No.: 4320 passing score on the 8th grade Physical Algebra I, and pass advanced on the 8th Credit: 1 Unit Science SOL grade Physical Science SOL, for 9th grade Recommended: Grades 11-12 Examination: SOL students enrolling Prerequisites: Successful completion of In Advanced Earth Science, students explore Examination: Advanced Placement Test and Biology the four areas of geology, meteorology, Earth Science SOL Biology II Seminar is an advanced elective 28

COURSE OFFERINGS that emphasizes research, laboratory function, universality versus diversity, and qualitative and quantitative analysis, activities, data analysis, and class discussion. equilibrium within systems. Students will oxidation reduction, equilibrium, gas laws, The curriculum focuses on specific topics for design and implement their own laboratory and stoichiometry. each 9 week quarter and include: investigations and participate in the entomology, vertebrate anatomy, interdisciplinary Group 4 science research ADVANCED PLACEMENT bacteriology, genetics, and botany. Each project. The second year provides an CHEMISTRY quarter typically includes completion of introduction to advanced anatomy and Course No.: 4470 large, long-term projects such as creating an physiology and plant biology. Laboratory Credit: 1 Unit; (possible college credit with insect collection, conducting several work continues to be an integral part of the appropriate score on the AP exam) dissections, analyzing bacteria cultures, and course and students are required to submit Recommended: Grade 11-12 creating a plant collection. To be successful, written laboratory reports that will be Prerequisites: Successful Completion of students must be able to work independently internally assessed by the classroom teacher Algebra II. as well as cooperatively with classmates, and as well as externally assessed by trained IB Examination: Advanced Placement Test & SOL students must be able to manage their time examiners. The course culminates in IB Note: May be doubled blocked effectively. examinations that provide the possibility of The Advanced Placement Chemistry course college credit. is the equivalent of a college introductory

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY general chemistry course. It is designed to Course No.: 4370 CHEMISTRY enable students to attain a depth of Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with Course No.: 4410B understanding of the fundamentals of appropriate score on the AP exam) Credit: 1 Unit chemistry and a reasonable competence in Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 dealing with chemical problems. Upon Prerequisites: Successful completion of Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I successful completion of the course, students Biology and completion or concurrent and concurrent enrollment in or will be able to comprehend the development enrollment in Chemistry completion of Algebra II recommended of principles and concepts, to demonstrate Examination: Advanced Placement Test and Examination: SOL application of principles, to relate fact to SOL General Chemistry is a math intensive course theory and properties to structure, and to Note: May be double-blocked designed to provide a broad, general understand systematic nomenclature. The The Advanced Placement Biology Course is understanding of the fundamental principles course will emphasize chemical calculations designed to be the equivalent of a college of chemistry. Laboratory investigations are and mathematical formulation of principles. introductory biology course. Topics conducted which reinforce principles taught It will focus upon the following areas: discussed in depth include: biochemistry, in the classroom. structure of matter, states of matter, reactions cell energetics, cell composition, molecular and descriptive chemistry. Laboratory genetics, and the systematics, physiology, ADVANCED CHEMISTRY experiences will emphasize experimental and ecology of organisms including humans. Course No.: 4410A procedures, observations of chemical The course is also designed to promote an Credit: 1 Unit substances and reactions, recording of data, understanding and appreciation of scientific Recommended: Grade 11- 12 and calculation and interpretation of results research. Course topics are reinforced with Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I based on quantitative data. The course required laboratory activities. The course and concurrent enrollment in or follows an outline proposed by the Advanced proceeds at a rapid pace following an outline completion of Algebra II recommended Placement Board. Students participating in proposed by the Advanced Placement Board Examination: SOL Advanced Placement Chemistry are expected as well as the Biology End-of-Course Test, if The Advanced Chemistry course is designed to take the College Board exam in addition to not previously taken. In addition to to delve more deeply into the fundamental fulfilling all the requirements of the course, completing the requirements of the course, principles of chemistry than the general as well as the chemistry end-of-course test if students participating in Advanced course. It is recommended for students who not previously taken. Placement Biology are expected to take the plan to take college chemistry or major in a Advanced Placement exam as provided by scientific area or a related field. Recommend IB CHEMISTRY (HL) the College Board. completion of Algebra II prior to class. Course No.: IB4480& IB4490 Credit: 1 Unit per course IB BIOLOGY (HL) CHEMISTRY II Recommended: Grades 11-12 Course No.: IB4380 & IB4390 Course No.: 4420 Prerequisites: Advanced Biology, Credit: 1 unit per course Credit: 1 Unit Advanced Chemistry, admittance to IB Recommended: Grades 11-12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 program Prerequisites: Advanced Biology, Prerequisites: Successful completion Examination: IB Chemistry exam, Advanced Chemistry, admittance to IB of Algebra II and Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry SOL program Chemistry IB Chemistry HL is a two year course that Examination: IB Biology exam, Biology Chemistry II is strongly recommended for all provides a survey of the major principles of SOL students who are college bound and who may chemistry including the structure of matter, IB Biology is a two year course that provides have an interest in a career in chemistry or kinetic theory of gases, chemical an overview of the major principles and any related fields such as biology, equilibrium, chemical kinetics, processes in the areas of molecular and engineering or medicine. This course is thermodynamics, acid-base theory, and cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and designed to provide in-depth and state-of-the organic chemistry. The first year emphasizes organisms. Laboratory work is an integral -art studies for the academically talented problem solving, proficiency in mathematical part of this course and students are required student. Units of study include biochemistry, usage, and improvement and expansion of to submit written laboratory reports. Key chromatography, nuclear chemistry, laboratory techniques as related to points of the first year are structure and contemporary chemistry to include 29

COURSE OFFERINGS experimental design. Students will based, introductory college-level physics Credit: 1 Unit participate in the interdisciplinary Group 4 course that explores topics such as Recommended: Grades: 10-12 science research project. The second year Newtonian mechanics (including rotational Prerequisites: Algebra, Earth Science emphasizes research techniques, advanced motion); work, energy and power; (concurrent) and Geography laboratory techniques, advanced problem mechanical waves and sound; and Introduces the components, capabilities, and solving and synthesis of prior knowledge to introductory, simple circuits. Through functionalities of Geographic Information investigate IB option topics. During both inquiry-based learning, students will develop Systems. In addition to the concepts upon years of this course, laboratory work is scientific critical thinking and reasoning which GIS is based, how it works and what it integral and students are required to submit skills. Students participating in Advanced does, this course introduces cartographic written laboratory reports. Students will Placement Physics I are expected to take the techniques necessary to design and construct design and implement their own laboratory College Board exam in addition to fulfilling effective maps with an emphasis on thematic investigations that will be both internally all the requirements of the course. mapping. This is a pilot program available at assessed by the classroom teacher as well as ChHS only. externally assessed by trained IB examiners. ADVANCED PLACEMENT The end of course IB examinations provide PHYSICS II the possibility of college credit. Course No.: 4574 ISTORY OCIAL Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with H & S PHYSICS appropriate score on the AP exam) SCIENCE Course No.: 4510B Recommended: Grades 11-12

Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: Successful completion of AP Recommended: Grades 11-12 Physics I and have taken or be WORLD GEOGRAPHY Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I concurrently taking Pre-Calculus or an Course No.: 2210 and Geometry. Current enrollment in equivalent course. Credit: 1 Unit Algebra II or a higher-level math course. Advanced Placement Physics II is an algebra Recommended: Grade 9 Physics is designed to explore physical -based, introductory college-level physics Prerequisites: None phenomena observed in our everyday world. course that explores topics such as fluid Examination: SOL Emphasis is placed on the study of motion, statics and synamics; thermodynamics with World Geography examines the forces, energy, optics, and electricity and kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; environmental and cultural patterns of the magnetism. Laboratory work with proper electrostatics; electrical circuits with major world regions. Critical thinking skills collection and analysis of data is stressed. capacitors; magnetic fields; are developed and applied as students Physics is recommended for students who are electromagnetism; physical and geometric examine demographic and economic data interested in math, engineering, technology optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear and investigate the causes, effects, and or science. An understanding of basic physics. Through inquiry-based learning, possible solutions to current international mathematical concepts is an integral part of students will develop scientific critical conflicts, problems, and environmental this class. thinking and reasoning skills. Students concerns. Map skills are extended as participating in Advanced Placement Physics students use an atlas and varied types of maps in regional studies, build spatial ADVANCED PHYSICS II are expected to take the College Board perceptions, and develop a mental map of the Course No.: 4510A exam in addition to fulfilling the world. Democratic values and citizenship Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with requirements of the course. appropriate score on the AP exam) are reinforced as students develop an appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Recommended: Grades 11-12 HUMAN ANATOMY AND Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I world, learn to work cooperatively with HYSIOLOGY and Geometry. Current enrollment in P classmates, and build an appreciation and Algebra II or a higher-level math course. Course No.: 4330 concern for the environment. Students are Advanced Physics is designed to examine the Credit: 1 Unit expected, in addition to the requirements of fundamental laws that are basic to all Recommended: Grades 11-12 the course, to take the World Geography End sciences. Major emphasis is given to the Prerequisites: Successful completion of -of-Course Test, if not previously taken and quantitative applications of classical Biology and completion or concurrent passed. mechanics and conservation laws. Advanced enrollment in Chemistry Physics is recommended for students who are Human Anatomy and Physiology provides ADVANCED PLACEMENT college-bound students with an in-depth interested in science, mathematics, computer HUMAN GEOGRAPHY understanding and working knowledge of the science, technology or engineering. Because Course No.: 2212 structure and function of the human body. It of the emphasis on quantitative analysis, Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with covers the eleven systems of the human body students must have a strong foundation in appropriate score on the AP exam) with emphasis on the mechanisms that advanced level mathematics. Recommended: Grades 9-12 maintain homeostasis. Laboratory and Prerequisites: None clinical case studies are used to illustrate Examination: Advanced Placement Test & ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS I anatomical and physiological concepts. SOLS Course No.: 4570 Careers in the medical sciences are explored. This Advanced Placement class introduces Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. students to the systematic study of patterns and appropriate score on the AP exam) Recommended: Grades 11-12 processes that have shaped human Prerequisites: Successful completion or GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s concurrent enrollment in Algebra II SYSTEMS surface. Students employ spatial concepts and Examination: Advanced Placement Test Course No: 4610 landscape analysis to examine human social Advanced Placement Physics I is an algebra- organization and its environmental 30

COURSE OFFERINGS consequences. They also learn about the Recommended: Grade 11 United States political and economic systems methods and tools geographers use in their Prerequisites: None are compared to those of other nations, with science and practice. The course is presented at Examination: SOL emphasis on the relationships between the college level and follows an outline Virginia and United States History chronicles economic and political freedoms. Economic proposed by the Advanced Placement College the history of the United States from the first content includes the United States market Board. Students should be prepared for a European colonization of the Americas to the system, supply and demand, and the role of the rigorous workload above that of standard present. Individuals and groups that contributed government in the economy. Democratic values advanced classes. All students enrolled in this to the unique evolution of the United States are and citizen participation are stressed throughout class are expected to take the exam provided by studied. Both domestic and foreign policies are the course. the College Board, as well as the World examined at various points in time as the United Geography End-of-Course Test, if not States developed into a democratic world ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED previously taken and passed. power. While focusing on political and STATES GOVERNMENT economic history, this course includes a study Course No.: 2445 of the American culture. Students are expected, WORLD HISTORY: Credit: 1 Unit in addition to the requirements of the course, to Recommended: Grade 12 1500 AD (C.E.) TO PRESENT take the Virginia and United States History End Prerequisites: None Course No.: 2221 -of-Course Test, if not previously taken and Examination: Advanced Placement Test Credit: 1 Unit passed. Advanced Placement United States Recommended: Grade 10 Prerequisites: None Government gives students an analytical ADVANCED PLACEMENT Examination: SOL perspective on government and politics in the World History and Geography: 1500AD (C.E.) UNITED STATES HISTORY United States. Students learn basic facts, to the Present explores the diversity of culture Course No.: 2319 concepts and theories pertaining to United and the evolution of human history from the Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with States government and politics, understand Renaissance to the present. Students examine appropriate score on the AP exam) typical patterns of political processes and the development of the world’s major political, Recommended: Grade 11 behavior and their consequences, and analyze economic, and legal systems; artistic and Prerequisites: None and interpret basic data. The course is literary movements; technological changes; Examination: Advanced Placement Test & presented at the college level and follows an trade patterns; religions; and the influential SOL outline proposed by the Advanced Placement people of history. Students are expected, in Advanced Placement United States History is College Board. Students are expected, in addition to the requirements of the course, to designed to provide students with the analytic addition to the requirements of the course, to take the World History and Geography: 1500 skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal take the exam provided by the College AD (C.E.) to the Present SOL Test, if not critically with issues and problems in United Board. previously taken and passed. States history. This course includes an in-depth analysis of major developments and DVANCED LACEMENT assessments of historical materials, evidence, A P ADVANCED PLACEMENT and interpretations. Students learn to assess EUROPEAN HISTORY WORLD HISTORY historical materials, develop the skills necessary Course No.: 2399 Course No.: 2380 to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with informed judgment, and to present reasons and appropriate score on the AP exam) appropriate score on the AP exam) evidence clearly and persuasively in essay Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grades 10-12 format. The course is presented at the college Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None level and follows an outline proposed by the Examination: Advanced Placement Test Examination: Advanced Placement Test Advanced Placement College Board. Students Advanced Placement European History & World History SOL are expected, in addition to the requirements of surveys the major events, movements, and Note: It is recommended that students take the course, to take the exam provided by the personalities in European History from the Advanced English with this course. College Board, as well as, the Virginia and late Middle Ages to the present. Students will Advanced Placement World History provides a United States History End-of-Course Test, if develop an understanding of the principle rigorous, thematic survey of global history from not previously taken and passed. themes in modern and historical 8,000 BCE to the present. Students examine interpretation, and an ability to express historical understanding in writing. The and analyze the broad themes of cross-cultural VIRGINIA AND UNITED STATES interaction that have shaped human history. course is presented at the college level and OVERNMENT The course is presented at the college level and G follows an outline proposed by the Advanced follows an outline proposed by the Advanced Course No.: 2440 Placement College Board. Students are Placement College Board. Students are Credit: 1 Unit expected, in addition to requirements of the expected, in addition to the requirements of the Recommended: Grade 12 course, to take the exam provided by the course, to take the exam provided by the Prerequisites: None College Board. College Board, as well as the World History Examination: None Virginia and United States Government and Geography: 1500 AD to the Present End- IB HISTORY (HL) examine the structure and functions of our of-Course Test, if not previously taken and Course No.: IB2360 & IB2361 federal form of government. The decision- passed. Credit: 1 Unit per course making processes at the local, state, and Recommended: Grades 11-12 national levels are emphasized. The foundations Prerequisites: AP Human Geography, AP VIRGINIA AND UNITED STATES of American government, the politics of Government, admittance to IB program HISTORY American democracy, and constitutional rights Examination: VA US History SOL (11th Course No.: 2360 and responsibilities are explored in depth. grade), IB History exam (12th grade) Credit: 1 Unit 31

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This is a two year course of study. During the operation of markets and the interconnection Recommended: Grades 9-12 first year, students will study “History of the of the global economy. Prerequisites: None Americas, “ a survey of U.S., Canadian, and African American History examines the role Latin American history from early European ADVANCED PLACEMENT African Americans have played in American contacts with American Indians and the history and promotes cultural awareness. PSYCHOLOGY people of the First Nations through the 20th Critical thinking, through the lens of power, Course No.: 2902 Century including analysis of independence politics, economics, and geography, is Credit: 1 Unit (possible college credit with movements, the U.S. Civil War, developed. Students trace the trials, appropriate score on the AP exam) industrialization, expansion, and the Latin tribulations, and triumphs of race relations in Recommended: Grades 10-12 American dictatorships. The first year the United States. Prerequisites: None focuses on the American region’s historical Examination: Advanced Placement Test experience, as well as political, economic, Advanced Placement Psychology introduces DEBATE and social systems. Students will students to the systematic and scientific study Course No.: 2996 demonstrate historical analysis by discussion, of the behavior and mental processes of Credit: .5 Unit presentation, and written work including and human beings and other animals. Students Recommended: Grades 9-12 internally assessed research paper. During are exposed to the psychological facts, Prerequisites: None the second year, students study “Twentieth principles and phenomena associated with Students learn the fundamentals of debating. Century Topics” of World History with a each of the major subfields within Topics include researching a subject in order document based emphasis on the Rights and psychology. They also learn about the to debate the pros and cons of the subject, as Protests Movements including the Civil methods psychologists use in their science well as, preparing a presentation that is Rights Movement in the United States and and practice. The course covers such topics timely and includes poise, articulation, Apartheid in South Africa. Students will also as: biological bases of behavior; sensation complex vocabulary and other desirable evaluate the impact of the formation and and perception; states of consciousness; public speaking characteristics. Students emergence of Democratic States in the learning cognition; motivation and emotion; engage in debates within class and with other twentieth century with a focus on India, developmental psychology; personality; county schools. Poland, and Argentina. The study of testing and individual differences; abnormal Authoritarian States and dictatorships will psychology; treatment of psychological CRIMINAL JUSTICE also be covered in world history topics. disorders and social psychology. The course Course No.: 2420 Students will examine the rule of Saddam is presented at the college level and follows Credit: .5 Unit Hussein (Iraq), Fidel Castro (Cuba), and Mao an outline proposed by the Advanced Recommended: Grades 11-12 Zedong (China). The second year continues Placement College Board. Students Prerequisites: None to stress political, economic, and social participating in Advanced Placement Students study the problem of crime in systems as well as requiring students to Psychology are expected, in addition to the America and the legislative and judicial further develop their skills of interpretation requirements of the course, to take the exam responses to it. Topics include crime and analysis through historiography. The provided by the College Board. statistics, law enforcement procedures, the course culminates in a series of external judicial process, and appropriate legislation. assessments that include document-based questions, short essay response and an PSYCHOLOGY internally assessed research paper which Course No.: 2900 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL ISSUES provide the possibility of college credit. Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course Course No.: 2999 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grades 10-12 ECONOMICS/PERSONAL FINANCE Psychology introduces students to the study Prerequisites: None Course No. 6120 of individual human behavior. Students are The 21st Century Global Issues course is Credit: 1 Unit given the opportunity to explore subjects designed to introduce students to current Recommended: Grades 10-12 studied by behavioral scientists and apply world issues through the perspectives of Prerequisites: None psychological concepts to everyday human history, science, statistics an media. The Economics introduces students to the basic problems and life. course will focus on the issues facing the theory of scarcity, different economic modern world, such as terrorism, population structures used by world societies, the roles growth, environmental damage, and nuclear of individuals and government in the SOCIOLOGY proliferation. In order to best analyze these operation of markets and the interconnection Course No.: 2500 issues, the class will draw strongly on the of the global economy. Students learn how to Credit: .5 Unit Elective Course Virginia Standards of Learning for English navigate the financial decisions they must Recommended: Grades 10-12 (9012), World Geography, World History face and to make informed decisions related Prerequisites: None and Geography I & II, Probability & to career exploration, budgeting, banking, Sociology is focused upon the causes and Statistics, and Earth Science. The course will credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, consequences of the various human rely on several forms of media, such as investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living relationships. It is designed to promote an newspapers, magazines, and Internet independently, and inheritance. Development awareness of basic human needs and the broadcasts. The purpose of this course is to of financial literacy skills and an development of skills and attitudes that prepare students with the knowledge, understanding of economic principles will enable individuals to contribute positively understandings, and skills necessary to provide the basis for responsible citizenship. toward improved human relations in the engage with a diverse audience around these Economics introduces students to the basic family, school, and community. global issues. theory of scarcity, different economic AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Note: This is a pilot program available at structures used by world societies, the roles Course No.: 2371 RHS only. of individuals and government in the Credit: .5 Unit 32

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Introduction to Animal Science and Recommended: Grade 11-12 Technology is a one year, single block course CAREER & TECHNICAL Prerequisites: Agri-Science & Technology in developing agricultural career skills or Advanced Agri-Science & Technology EDUCATION pertaining to animal science and technology. The Agriculture Cooperative Education Program Career skills include breeding, nutrition, is a one year, one credit course which is to be The career and technical curriculum provides health and management of large animals. On- taken in addition to a higher level agriculture classes with a wide variety of interests and site laboratories provide students with animal course. This program links classroom instruction talents. There are both sequential courses and shop skills including welding, to real life, supervised on the job training. The (i.e., the two-year block programs) and non- woodworking, electricity, plumbing, and teacher-coordinator works directly with the on- sequential courses contained in the course small engines. Emphasis is placed on site supervisor to develop individual training offerings. Particular attention should be leadership development through participation plans that are compatible with the students career focus. given to the prerequisites and length of time in the co-curricular student organization, the for completion of programs in the career and National FFA Organization. technical curriculum. The student should COMPANION ANIMAL CARE Course No.: 8083 carefully consider his/her skills, physical AGRI-SCIENCE AND stamina and interest before enrolling in a two Credit: 1 Unit TECHNOLOGY -year program. Recommended: Grades 9-12 Course No.: 8022 Students who complete a CTE Program are Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit eligible to take and Industry Certification or Companion Animal Care is a one year, single Recommended: Grades 11-12 Credentialing Exam. block course which introduces the student to Prerequisites: Successful completion of common small animals which directly Veterinary Science or Greenhouse, Co-curricular Organizations - Students are influence our everyday life. Focus is on the Landscaping and Turf Management expected to participate in the co-curricular extensive development of entry-level skills Agri-Science and Technology is a one year, organizations for each career and technical related to the pet care industry. Students will single block course which emphasizes area. The organizations are: FFA, FBLA, take a lab based approach to pet handling, developing business concepts related to FCCLA, HOSA, DECA, TSA and feeding and habitat maintenance. Emphasis is mechanics, technology, and plant or animal SkillsUSA. Organizational dues are required. placed on leadership development through science with advanced projects. Students will NOTE: Some of the programs require the participation in the co-curricular student use on site laboratories to further enhance organization, the National FFA Organization. purchase of workbooks, specified practical knowledge in the agricultural equipment or materials and/or charge a industry. Emphasis is place on leadership lab fee. development through participation in the co- VETERINARY SCIENCE

curricular student organization, the National Course No.: 8088 Credit: 1 Unit AGRICULTURAL FFA Organization. Students who meet the early release requirements may participate in Recommended: Grades 11-12 EDUCATION the agricultural cooperative education Prerequisites: Successful completion of program. Intro to Animal Science & Technology, Biology, and Companion Animal Care INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE Veterinary Science is a one year, single block DVANCED GRI CIENCE AND AND TECHNOLOGY A A –S course which provides students with the Course No.: 8007 TECHNOLOGY employability and technical skills needed to Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 8024 succeed in a post-secondary education and a Recommended: Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 Unit career in veterinary medicine or related Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grade 11-12 occupation. This course integrates Introduction to Plant Science and Prerequisites: Successful completion of academics, real life career skills and Technology is a one year, single block course Agri-Science and Technology laboratory based instruction within the in developing agricultural career skills Advanced Agri-Science and Technology is a one veterinary industry. Emphasis is placed on pertaining to plant systems. Career skills year, single block course which enhances leadership development through participation include growing and reproduction of plants, agricultural business opportunities from the in the co-curricular student organization, the floral and landscaping design, along with perspective of the owner/operator. Classroom National FFA Organization. Students who greenhouse management. On site laboratories activities stimulate entrepreneurial activities. In meet the early release requirements may provide students with plant and shop skills this course, the student is able to apply theories participate in the Agricultural Cooperative including welding, woodworking, electricity, and competencies learned in prior agricultural Education Program. plumbing and small engines. Emphasis is courses as related to plant, animal or mechanical placed on leadership development through sciences and technology. Emphasis is placed on GREENHOUSE, LANDSCAPING, AND participation in the co-curricular student leadership development through participation in URF ANAGEMENT organization, the National FFA Organization. the co-curricular student organization, the T M National FFA Organization. Students who meet Course No.: 8034 Credit: 1 Unit the early release requirements may participate in the agricultural cooperative education program. Recommended: Grades 10 -12 INTRODUCTION TO Prerequisites: Successful completion of ANIMAL SCIENCE AND Introduction to Plant Science & Technology AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE TECHNOLOGY Greenhouse, Landscaping, and Turf EDUCATION Course No. 8008 Management is a one year, single block Course No.: 8023, 8025, 8089 Credit: 1 Unit course that advances agricultural career skills Credit: 1 Unit per course (Supervised on-the- in plant science. It is recommended that Recommended: Grades 9-12 job training) Prerequisites: None students take introduction to Plant Science and Technology prior to this course. Students 33

COURSE OFFERINGS will receive extensive development in crop ADVANCED ACCOUNTING develop web sites and multimedia production through the use of on-site Course No.: 6321 presentations. The complexity and rapidly laboratories. General focuses for the course Credit: 1 Unit expanding usage of multimedia is placed on floral and landscaping design, Recommended: Grades 11-12 presentations. The complexity and rapidly greenhouse management and introduction to Prerequisites: Accounting expanding usage of multimedia presentations the turf-grass industry. Emphasis is placed on Note: Lab fee required in many organizations make this portion of leadership development through participation Students gain in-depth knowledge of the course very important for students in the co-curricular student organization, the accounting procedures and techniques planning to pursue business or further National FFA Organization. Students who utilized in solving business problems and education opportunities. This course will meet the early release requirements may making financial decisions. Specialized prepare a student for Microsoft Office participate in the agricultural cooperative accounting software is used to analyze and Specialist (MOS) certification. education program. interpret business applications. ADVANCED DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, Business & COMPUTER INFORMATION AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES SYSTEMS Course No.: 6633 Information Course No.: 6612 Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit Recommended: Grades 11-12 Technology Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Design, Multimedia and Web Prerequisites: Information Technology Technologies The business program offerings are designed Fundamentals Note: Lab fee required to meet two widely recognized goals: Note: Lab fee required Students develop advanced skills in creating 1. Attainment of business skills and Students refine and develop skills learned in interactive media, web sites, and publications for knowledge, including career IT Fundamentals. Students apply problem- print and electronic distribution. Students work exploration for all. solving skills to real life situations through with sophisticated hardware and software, 2. Preparation for entering business database, spreadsheet, and word processing applying skills learned to real-world projects. occupations and for pursuing software. This course also includes an Completion of this course may prepare students additional education. introduction to the Internet and for industry certifications. This course will The completion of Information Technology telecommunications. prepare a student for Microsoft Office Specialist Fundamentals plus one or more other (MOS) certification. occupational courses results in becoming a ADVANCED COMPUTER program completer. USINESS ANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS B M Course No.: 6135 Course No.: 6613 I.T. FUNDAMENTALS Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 6670 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grades 11-12 Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: Computer Information Recommended: Grades 9-10 In Business Management, students study Systems Prerequisites: None basic management concepts and leadership Note: Lab fee required Note: Lab fee required styles as they explore business ownership, Students develop advanced skills in word This course introduces students to a wide planning, economics, international business, processing, database management, and range of basic computer topics including: and human relations issues such as employee spreadsheets. Networking, integrated learning or improving upon touch typing motivation and conflict resolution. software, and multimedia applications are skills, an introduction to the Microsoft Office also covered. Use of the Internet is an package (MS Word, Access, PowerPoint and integral part of the course, to include Web IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (SL) Excel), computer networking, maintenance page development. This course will prepare Course No.: IB6135 & IB6136 and troubleshooting, computer hardware, students for Microsoft Office User Specialist Credit: 1 Unit per course internet research (including usage and (MOS) certification. This course will prepare Recommended: Grades 11-12 safety), basic web page creation (html a student for Microsoft Office Specialist Prerequisites: None programming), fundamental technology (MOS) certification. Examination: IB Business Management skills, and exploration of career opportunities exam within the Information Technology field. This two year course is designed to develop DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA This course is a prerequisite for all business students’ knowledge and understanding of occupational courses. AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES business management theories. Students Course No.: 6630 learn to analyze, discuss, and evaluate ACCOUNTING Credit: 1 Unit business activities at local, national, and Course No.: 6320 Recommended: Grades 10-12 international levels. The course covers a Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: IT Fundamentals with range of organizations from all sectors. In Recommended: Grades 10-12 teacher recommendation addition, students will explore the socio- Prerequisites: None Note: Lab fee required cultural and economic contexts in which Note: Lab fee required This is a course in which students develop those organizations operate. The course Students study the basic principles, concepts, proficiency in using desktop publishing covers the key characteristics of business and and practices of the accounting cycle. software to create a variety of printed and environment and the business functions of Students learn fundamental accounting electronic publications. Students will human resource management, finance and procedures using a manual and an automated incorporate journalistic principles in design accounting, marketing, and operations system. This course does require the and layout of publications. Students will use management. Links among the topics are purchase of a workbook. sophisticated hardware and software to central to the course. Through the 34

COURSE OFFERINGS exploration of six underpinning concepts achieving career goals, enhancing family and action. The significance of families, (change, culture, ethics, globalization, peer relationships, and managing conflict. In nurturing human development, building innovation and strategy), the course allows addition, the course focuses on the practical healthy family relationships, managing work students to develop a holistic understanding problems related to managing human and and family roles are examined. Also included of today’s complex and dynamic business material resources, making consumer is content related to parenting skills, meeting environment. The conceptual learning is decisions related to clothing and housing the development needs of children throughout firmly anchored in business management family. The course also offers laboratory the life cycle, and building positive parent- theories, tools, and techniques and placed in experiences in preparing healthy foods for child relationships. the context of real world examples and case the family. studies. The course encourages the MARKETING appreciation of ethical concerns at both a LIFE PLANNING local and global level. It aims to develop Course No.: 8227 NTRODUCTION TO ARKETING such relevant and transferable skills as: I M Credit: 1 Unit Course No.: 8110 critical thinking; making ethically sound and Recommended: Grades 10-12 well-informed decisions; appreciating the Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: Individual Development Recommended: Grades 9-11 pace, nature, and significance of change; Life Planning is a single period, one year th thinking strategically; and undertaking long (preference given to 10 graders) elective course which expands the Prerequisites: None term planning, analysis and evaluation. knowledge and skills acquired in Individual Fundamentals of Marketing provides students Development. The course focuses on using with the competencies needed for successful ECONOMICS/PERSONAL FINANCE practical problem solving to set goals entry-level employment in marketing Courses No.: 6120 regarding life choices in the areas of career, occupations. Students learn social, economic, Credit: 1 Unit personal and family relationships, wellness and marketing skills necessary for employment Recommended: Grades 10-12 and use of resources. In addition, students in marketing occupations including retail, Prerequisites: None explore ways of building and maintaining wholesale, and service businesses. Specific strong, functional families and cooking skills learned include interviewing, resume- Economics introduces students to the basic nutritious meals in the lab. writing, selling, marketing, math and business theory of scarcity, different economic communications. structures used by world societies, the roles of individuals and government in the NUTRITION AND WELLNESS ARKETING WITH O PERATIVE operation of markets and the interconnection M C -O Course No.: 8229 of the global economy. Students learn how to Course No.: 8120 Credit: 1 Unit navigate the financial decisions they must Credit: 2 Units Recommended: Grades 11-12 (Meets 1 block plus supervised on-the-job face and to make informed decisions related Prerequisites: None training) to career exploration, budgeting, banking, Nutrition and Wellness is a single period, one Recommended: Grades 11-12 credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, year elective course based on an in-depth Prerequisites: Introduction to Marketing investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living study of good nutrition and physical and (waived with staff approval) independently, and inheritance. Development mental wellness. The course focuses on three Marketing provides students with competencies of financial literacy skills and an practical problems: What should I do that enable them to obtain and succeed in their understanding of economic principles will regarding ensuring wellness? What should I chosen marketing occupation. Students develop provide the basis for responsible citizenship. do regarding food choices? What should I do skills in selling, communications, product Economics introduces students to the basic regarding preparing food? Laboratory development, promotion, interviewing and theory of scarcity, different economic experiences, an essential component of the human relations. Skills learned in this course structures used by world societies, the roles course, are centered around those three can be applied to a wide range of career options. of individuals and government in the questions. Content includes: promoting Students combine classroom instruction with operation of markets and the interconnection wellness and good health, relating food supervised on-the-job training in a local of the global economy. choices to wellness, planning food choices, marketing business – an average of 11 hours obtaining and storing food, preparing and per week for 36 weeks. serving food, and selecting and using FAMILY & CONSUMER equipment. MARKETING Course No.: 8121 INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT/ FAMILY RELATIONS AND Credit: 1 Units Recommended: Grades 11-12 INDEPENDENT LIVING PARENTING Course No.: 8225 Prerequisites: Introduction to Marketing Course No.: 8210 (waived with staff approval) Credit: 1 Unit Credit: 1 Unit Marketing provides students with competencies Recommended: Grades 11-12 Recommended: Grades 9-12 that enable them to obtain and succeed in their Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None chosen marketing occupation. Students develop Family Relations and Parenting is a single Individual Development / Independent Living is skills in selling, communications, product period, one year elective course. The course a single period, one year elective course. Units development, promotion, interviewing, and focuses on two questions: What should I do are based on individual interests, and the needs human relations. Skills learned in this course to build a strong family? What should I do and concerns of students. The course focuses on can be applied to a wide range of career options. about parenting? The problems are posed the practical problems faced by adolescents at this critical stage of their development. through case studies and shared experiences, DVANCED ARKETING Emphasis is placed on enhancing personal and examined using critical questions that A M development and self-esteem, managing stress, will lead to ethical decisions and reasoned Course No.: 8130 35

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Credit: 2 Units completion of this course, students will be contractors, masons, design engineers and a (meets 1 period plus supervised on-the-job eligible to take the College Level variety of other construction careers. training) Examination Program (CLEP) which can be Recommend taking Manufacturing Recommended: Grade 12 recognized for college credit. Technology prior to Construction Prerequisites: Marketing Advanced Marketing is designed to provide SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN students with in-depth knowledge of the Course No.: 8435 marketing functions and prepare them for AND RECREATION MARKETING Credit: 1 Unit employment in supervisory and / or Course No.: 8175 Recommended: Grades 9-12 management positions. Competencies Credit: 1 Unit Prerequisites: None learned include supervision, human resource Recommended: Grades 10-12 Technical Drawing and Design is a development, purchasing and inventory Prerequisites: None foundation course for students to experience control, distribution, market planning and Students develop skills in the areas of the basic language of industry and sales promotion. Students combine marketing analysis, event marketing, technology. Students design, sketch, and classroom instruction with supervised on-the- communication, and human relations, along make technical drawings. The course is job training in a local marketing business – with a thorough understanding of the sports, especially recommended for future an average of 11 hours per week for 36 entertainment, and recreation industry and engineering and architecture students. weeks. career options available. Academic skills

(mathematics, science, English, and history/ social science) related to the content are a IB DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (SL) FASHION MARKETING part of this course. Computer and technology Course No.: IB4585 & IB4586 Course No.: 8140 applications supporting this course are Credit: 1 Unit per course Credit: 1 Unit studied. Recommended: Grades 11-12 Recommended: Grades 10-12 Prerequisites: Technical Drawing & Prerequisites: None Design Fashion Marketing provides students with a TECHNOLOGY Examination: IB Design Tech Exam basic knowledge of the apparel and This two year course requires the use of the accessories industry and the skills necessary DUCATION E design cycle as a tool, which provides the for successful entry-level employment in methodology used to structure the inquiry fashion marketing careers. Students learn The goal of the technology program is to and analysis of problems, the development of how apparel and accessories are designed, assist students with the application of feasible solutions, and the testing and manufactured, distributed, and promoted. advances in science and math in solving evaluation of the solution can be defined as a Students learn how trends develop, how everyday problems in the fields of model, prototype, product or system that buyers select merchandise for retail stores, engineering, construction, drafting, students have developed independently. DP and how the basic marketing functions of communication, environmental studies, and Design Technology achieves a high level of planning, pricing, promoting and distributing manufacturing. Electronic advances in the design literacy by enabling students to work in the fashion industry. Students also fields of computers, CD-ROMS, videodiscs, develop critical thinking and design skills, learn basic human relations, math and and video enable students to explore options which they can apply in a practical context. economics skills as they apply to this fast- previously not available in the classroom. While designing may take various forms, it paced industry. These same electronic advances enable will involve the selective application of students to experiment with robotics and knowledge within an ethical framework. computer-controlled machinery. MARKETING MANAGEMENT Students will complete a design project and

Course No.: 8132 two external assessments at the conclusion of Credit: 1 Unit MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY the course. Recommended: Grade 12 Course No.: 8425 Prerequisites: None Credit: 1 Unit ENGINEERING DRAWING Note: College credit with an appropriate Recommended: Grades 9-12 score on the CLEP Exam. Prerequisites: None AND DESIGN Marketing Management is a specialized Students organize and operate a Course No.: 8436 course for seniors with a career interest in manufacturing company to explore careers Credit: 1 Unit marketing, management or business who and work habits typical of the American Recommended: Grades 10-12 plan to attend college. It is also industry’s free enterprise system. Students Recommended Prerequisites: C or better in recommended for students majoring in make projects or products in the “company” Technical Drawing and Design medicine, law, engineering or other fields which can be sold. Students experience the Engineering Drawing and Design is an who will be responsible for the operation of a work of planners, designers, engineers, advanced drawing and design course which practice or business. The course is designed machine operators, personnel managers, and enables students to use a graphic language to provide students with an understanding of a variety of other manufacturing careers. for product design, technical illustration and

ONSTRUCTION ECHNOLOGY C T assembly. Students use computers, Course No.: 8431 planning, implementing and controlling calculators, and descriptive geometry and Credit: 1 Unit adhere to established standards to solve marketing activities. These activities include Recommended: Grades 10-12 designing products/services to meet customer design problems. Prerequisites: None needs, designing pricing strategies to achieve Students design, build and test scale model profitable use of resources, implementing structures and work with projects that help ENGINEERING EXPLORATIONS I distribution procedures, and evaluating them to understand the jobs of architects, Course No.: 8450 personal selling and sales promotion carpenters, electricians, plumbers, surveyors, Credit: 1 Unit activities to assure users have sound basis for Recommended: Grades 9-12 their buying choices. Upon successful 36

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Recommended Prerequisites: Technical year which lead to a program completion variety of building materials, proper use of Drawing & Design certificate will be given to Grade 11 students. tools, leveling and layout. The class covers In Engineering Explorations I, students Seniors are allowed to enroll in first year building plans, reading building examine technology and engineering courses or Career Pathways courses only on specifications, codes, and footings of fundamentals in relation to solving real- a space available basis. Metal Trades is foundations, forms and roofing. Students world problems. Students investigate offered to Grade 9 and Grade 10 students learn about shop safety and OSHA engineering history, including major only (refer to the Metal Trades descriptions standards on the job. House construction is engineering achievements, and they examine for prerequisites). Nursing is offered to the main line of study with commercial the principle engineering specialty fields and seniors only (refer to the Practical Nursing building construction mixed in. A their related careers. Students practice descriptions for prerequisites). background in technical drawing, math, and engineering fundamentals, using Each course is a two or four-period block. general shop procedures is recommended. mathematical and scientific concepts, and Seniors can participate in various work-based they apply the engineering design process learning opportunities. Students who select CARPENTRY II through participation in hands-on these courses should understand that Course No.: 8602 engineering projects. Students communicate participation in co-curricular student Credit: 2 Units project-related information through team- organizations is strongly encouraged. Recommended: Grade 12 based presentations, proposals, and technical Students also participate in local, state, and Prerequisites: Carpentry I reports. national skills competitions. All Career and In Carpentry II, the installation of windows Technical Center students are expected to and doors, exterior finishing, insulation, ENGINEERING STUDIES join and participate in their trade-related interior finishing, and trim are covered. Course No.: 8491 student organizations. Students are introduced to stair construction, Credit: 1 Unit cabinet making, and installation of Recommended: Grades 10-12 insulation, drywall, and trim. Other forms of Prerequisites: C or better in Engineering TRADE & INDUSTRY optional construction are also covered. Explorations I Classroom instruction is supplemented with a Designed for students who intend to pursue PROGRAM COURSES variety of laboratory projects. Occasionally, engineering studies in college. Engineering Carpentry II students go outside of school to Studies prepares students by emphasizing CONSTRUCTION/MECHANICAL work on small local construction jobs. A integration of mathematics, science, and senior work experience program is available English concepts and skills into engineering TRADES to qualified students. problems in a curriculum demanding rigorous study habits and other college-level CONSTRUCTION AND MECHANICAL ELECTRICITY I skills. Students are encouraged to become TRADES CAREER PATHWAYS (RESIDENTIAL WIRING) routinely inquisitive through brainstorming Course No.: 9070 Course No.: 8533 and prototyping. Students practice basic Credit: 2 Units Credit: 4 Units engineering skills and communication of Recommended: Grades 10-12 Recommended: Grade 11 technical information while applying the (preference for enrollment will be given Prerequisites: None engineering design process to complete an th to10 graders) In Electricity I, students are taught different engineering project. Prerequisites: None types of circuits along with the basics of

Students will be exposed to four areas of residential and commercial wiring. Students TECHNICAL CENTER home construction via nine-week use a variety of hands-on classroom activities exploratory classes in Masonry, Carpentry, to master wiring concepts and test electrical PROGRAMS Electricity and Heating, Ventilation, and appliances. The cause and effect of Air-conditioning (HVAC). During the electricity and electronics are studied. A course of the year, students will learn Courses listed in this section are taught at good background in mathematics, basic appropriate safety procedures, tool usage, the Spotsylvania Career & Technical technical drawing, and physical science is construction and mechanical theory. Center. Programs are divided into three very helpful. Students will have opportunities to perform areas: a) Trade and Industry, b) Family and hands-on procedures in each area of the Consumer Science, and c) Health and construction trades. A combination of labs, ELECTRICITY II Medical/Protective Services. Students ride a shop work, projects and tests will be used (RESIDENTIAL WIRING) bus to the Center and back to their home to evaluate student performance. This is a Course No.: 8534 school for these classes. great introductory course for any student Credit: 2 Units

who is interested in an overview of the Recommended: Grade 12 There is an application process in place building trades industry or who may want Prerequisites: Electricity I for admittance to many of these classes. to specialize in a particular construction or Students in Electricity II study basic Students should see their school counselor mechanical area. electronics, electrical procedures for for application materials. Career Pathways maintenance, and the service and repair of classes are offered to students in grades 10, CARPENTRY I AC and DC electric motors. Students learn 11 and 12. Preference for enrollment to the the theory of electricity and electronics, Career Pathways classes will be given to Course No.: 8601 Credit: 4 Units mathematics as it applies to electricity and Grade 10 students. It is recommended that wiring, along with the reading of schematics classes, which are offered in a two-year Recommended: Grade 11 Prerequisites: None and other scientific principles. Class work sequence, begin in Grade 11. Preference for includes a variety of wiring projects both in st nd In Carpentry I, students learn about a enrollment to classes that have a 1 and 2 the classroom and occasionally outside the classroom. 37

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HEATING, VENTILATION, opportunity to earn the 10 hour OSHA card. SkillsUSA. Additionally, students are encouraged to join AIR CONDITIONING AND the student co-curricular organization, COMPUTER SYSTEMS REFRIGERATION (HVAC/R) I SkillsUSA and participate in student TECHNOLOGY I Course No.: 8503 competitions at the district, state and national Course No.: 8622 Credit: 4 Units levels. Credit: 2 Units Recommended: Grade 11 Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grades 11 RICKLAYING ASONRY This class provides the student with a solid B /M II Prerequisites: None foundation in basic knowledge and skills for Course No.: 8513 This program follows the Cisco IT entering the HVAC/R field. Instruction Credit: 2 Units Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Recommended: Grade 12 includes lab and trade safety, hand tool curriculum. This course is a foundation usage, principles of thermodynamics, Prerequisites: Masonry I Students further refine and expand their course for students who are interested in refrigeration cycle, compressors, piping and skills in the use of hand and power tools, as Computer Networking with advanced tubing instruction, soldering and brazing, well as machinery and equipment, to rigor and pacing. Students learn to mathematics for HVAC/R, electrical construct masonry wall systems typical of construct, troubleshoot, service, and fundamentals and customer relation skills. the 21st century. Students may have the Students will learn EPA laws and regulations repair computer systems, related opportunity to experience work-based pertaining to proper refrigeration handling. components, operating systems and learning. Students will learn to read plans Students will have the opportunity to receive applications and maintain local area and blueprints, and estimate material costs/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) networks (LAN’s). Students will explore needs. Additionally, students will be Certification for refrigerant recovery. contemporary Information Technology constructing more advanced projects such as fireplace, steps, stoops, backsplashes, and issues such as virus, worm, bomb, and HEATING, VENTILATION, shower enclosures. Additionally, students Trojan horse identification and removal; AIR CONDITIONING AND will be given the opportunity to join the issues of computer-related business REFRIGERATION (HVAC/R) II student co-curricular organization, ethics; copyright ownership and Course No.: 8504 SkillsUSA and participate in student infringement and computer related Credit: 2 Units competitions at the district, state and national privacy; functions of firewalls; network Recommended: Grade 12 levels. security issues; identity theft and Prerequisites: Air Conditioning and harassment issues involving computer Refrigeration I INFORMATION use; and employer-employee issues of Provides students with opportunities to TECHNOLOGIES COURSES electronic documentation ownership and further their knowledge and skills in the field intellectual property. of HVAC/R. Instruction includes troubleshooting electrical circuits, residential IT & ENGINEERING CAREER COMPUTER SYSTEMS and commercial systems, heat pumps, and PATHWAYS gas and oil furnaces. Coverage specific to Course No.: 9071 TECHNOLOGY II refrigeration in the food service industry is Credit: 2 Units Course No.: 8623 emphasized, with practical applications and Recommended: Grades 10-12 Credit: 2 Units lab activities. Emphasis will continue on Prerequisites: None Recommended: Grade 12 EPA laws and regulations pertaining to (Preference for enrollment will be given to Prerequisites: Computer Systems proper refrigeration handling. Students will 10th graders) Technology I have the opportunity to receive This two-credit class is an exploratory course Building on the knowledge obtained in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for students interested in pursuing a career in Computer Systems Technology I, students Certification for refrigerant recovery and Engineering or Engineering Technology. The will move on to Cisco’s CCNA Routing & additional credentials. students are also introduced to the basic Switching: Introduction to Networks curriculum to complete the state standards BRICKLAYING/MASONRY I for Computer Systems Technology. This will Course No.: 8512 electronic theory, electronics assembly, be followed by an intense cycle of CompTIA Credit: 4 Units mechanical systems, and the engineering A+ certification preparation with the goal of Recommended: Grade 11 design process. Through hands-on activities taking and passing the A+ exam by the end Prerequisites: None and labs, students will learn to assemble and of the course. The final piece of instruction Students develop the basic skills to use both configure various controllers, develop an will be determined by individual student hand and power tools, as well as machinery understanding of the science behind various interest for various paths within the IT field. and equipment, related to brick and block technologies, learn practical skills associated Independent study, mini-course modules masonry construction. Students focus on with engineering design and prototyping, and include: basic computer programming, cyber/ problem-solving and employability skills develop skills for working in effective teams. cloud security, entrepreneurship, Internet of while performing entry-level brick masonry Students are introduced to the basics of Everything, VOIP, Smart Grid and/or Linux tasks. Projects highlights include: kitchen computer hardware, software, and Essentials. and bathroom tile techniques; exposure to networking and the use of the computer as an stone/granite and dry scarping such as Engineering tool. This course includes a ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS cobblestone drives, and stone techniques for capstone project where students choose a INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE I exterior fireplaces and pool surrounds. Safety problem and design, develop, and prototype Course No.: 8650 is emphasized and students will have the a solution. Students also participate in the Credit: 2 Units student professional organization, 38

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Recommended: Grades 11 placed on mobile robotic systems. design, layout, print and bind various Prerequisites: None products using basic duplication equipment. This course focuses on commercial Students will have an opportunity to perform electronic systems including voice and data MASS COMMUNICATION production work, and learning basic networks, video and television distribution management and maintenance techniques systems, security systems, and the COURSES necessary for the operation of a small technology behind each of these. Students graphics company. Students who will learn about the technological and GRAPHIC ARTS/VIDEO successfully complete both years of the competitive advances now transforming the PRODUCTION CAREER PATHWAYS course will be able to enter some phase of the communications industry. Topics will Course No.: 9072 graphics industry after graduation from high include an introduction to signal Credit: 2 Units school. transmissions, attenuation, distortion, and Recommended: Grades 10-12 signal propagation over cables, fiber, and air. Prerequisites: None ADVERTISING DESIGN User-premises based telecommunications (Preference for enrollment will be given to Course No.: 8570 platforms, switching, wiring, and 10th graders) Credit: 2 Units networking, as well as facilities that provide Students will explore careers in: Mass Recommended: Grade 11-12 and support telecommunications systems will Media Studies, Graphic Imaging Prerequisites: None be studied. Technology and audio and video Students explore the skills and principles production. Students will be introduced to involved in the Advertising Design Industry. ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY I the inter-connectedness of all This course includes the development and Course No.: 8547 communication media from basic graphic function of advertising and the production Credit: 2 Units design, computer graphic art, print, radio, process. In this course students apply Recommended: Grade 11 and video production. This class will aesthetic theories and technical skills to Prerequisite: Recommended completed or provide an overview of careers in each of graphics design objectives. Elements covered enrolled in Algebra II these areas and demonstrate how they include principles of design and illustration, This course provides an introduction to robotics relate to one another. Students will have typography, photography, computer operation and the various technologies that are the opportunity to explore each industry to graphics, and pre-press theory. integrated into robot design. Students will learn include hands-on projects using state of the basic computer programming, electronics, art equipment. This is an exploratory INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO motor control, and feedback systems used in course for students interested in Video PRODUCTION robotics. In addition, students learn how to Production and Graphic Arts. Course No.: 8688 design and assemble basic robots and learn how Credits: 2 Units to program a microcontroller for robotic INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC Recommended: Grade 11-12 manipulation. They will learn to take IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Prerequisites: None schematics, technical drawings, and Course No.: 8660 Students will learn to think and work like specification sheets to design and build robots Credit: 2 Units media producers by engaging in hands-on that will accomplish various tasks. Students will Recommended: Grade 11-12 production projects. Students will also use learn to analyze, design, breadboard, and Prerequisites: None theoretical and hands on experiences to troubleshoot simple electronic circuits, as well This class is designed to provide the student understand the media production process as as, use of common electronic test equipment. with technical skills relating specifically to they learn industry-standard tools. They will Student will also learn to assemble basic the graphic arts industry. Through applied explore jobs and careers in the dynamic and electronic circuits including soldering activities, students will learn layout and growing industry of television and media components and assembling electrical design techniques, electronic imaging which production and understand the impact of connectors. Particular emphasis is placed on includes working with current computer media and its function as entertainment, industrial robotic systems. technology, digital photography, and persuasion, information, and instruction. scanners. Students will be introduced to print OBOTICS ECHNOLOGY production topics such as plate making, R T II ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION Course No.: 8558 offset press techniques and bindery and Course No.: 8689 Credit: 2 Units finishing procedures. Students will have an Credit: 2 Units Recommended: Grade: 12 opportunity to acquire various certifications. Recommended: Grade 12 Prerequisite: Robotic Tech I Prerequisites: Video Production I Building on the knowledge obtained in ADVANCED GRAPHIC IMAGING Students will become media producers as Robotics I students will continue their study TECHNOLOGY they take real-world projects from of power systems and explore practical uses Course No.: 8661 conception to production. They will continue

Credit: 2 Units to develop and master skills that are essential for robotics. Students will work and train on Recommended: Grade 12 to the industry as they function in various solid state digital circuitry as it applies to Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic professional roles. This course will provide robotics. Students will become familiar with Imaging Technology the groundwork needed as students prepare how robots operate studying complex This class provides the student with for two or four year college level mechanical systems, electric motor control, additional opportunities to gain advanced communication classes. Students will and electromechanical systems. Pneumatic skills in layout and design, electronic develop plans and portfolios to help them and hydraulic systems and controls will also imaging, digital press operations, and achieve their goals following high school be explored. Systems analysis will include bindery operations. At completion of this graduation. developing an understanding of the Physics course the student will be able to safely involved in both mechanical and electric/ electronic systems. Particular emphasis is 39

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RANSPORTATION well as a brief introduction to manual Prerequisites: Cosmetology I T transmissions and drive lines. The student is In this advanced course, students build on COURSES exposed to the automotive service industry their theoretical foundation of general through classroom lectures, audio-visual sciences and practices in cosmetology to AUTO COLLISION REPAIR I media, shop demonstrations, and hands-on increase proficiency in hair cutting and Courses No.: 8676 experience using components, donated cars styling on live models, with attention to Credit: 4 Units and trucks, and customer motor vehicles. professionalism, client consultation, safety, Recommended: Grade 11 Students are eligible to participate in the and infection control. Students are trained in Prerequisites: None Automotive Youth Services Program safe chemical processes related to permanent The Auto Collision Repair Program is based on (AYES), which involves interning, and job waves, relaxers, soft-curl permanent waves, an I-CAR and NATEF program of instruction shadowing opportunities. lightening, and coloring hair. They also in the repair of automobile collision damage. develop artistic skills with wigs and hair additions. In addition, students learn to care The student, through a variety of classroom and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE hands-on shop activities, is prepared in the for skin, hands, and feet, developing TECHNOLOGY II experience in providing facials, manicures, basics of non-structural analysis and damage Course No.: 8507 repair, structural analysis and damage repair, pedicures, and nail enhancements. A Credit: 4 Units business management unit focuses on and refinishing. Experiences in Applied Science Recommended: Grade 12 and Technology and especially in sheet metal managing the salon. Competency Prerequisites: Automotive Service Technology I complexion prepares the student for the work are helpful to the student. The student Automotive Service Technology II continues should have a strong interest in automobiles and Virginia State Licensing Exam. with the National Automotive Technician a creative ability with metals and plastics. Educational Foundations (NATEF) Students are eligible to take various ASE tests ARCHITECTURAL/ in Collision Repair. MECHANICAL DRAFTING, Curriculum and includes the theory of AUTO COLLISION REPAIR II operation and service of the suspension and DESIGN & CAD Course No.: 8677 steering systems and fuel, ignition and emission systems. Limited instruction is also Credit: 4 Units DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD I given in automotive air conditioning. Recommended: Grade 12 Course No.: 8530 Students are encouraged to take various Prerequisites: Auto Collision Repair I Credit: 2 Units Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests, In Auto Collision Repair II, the student will Recommended: Grade 11 as well as participate in the Automotive improve upon competencies learned in Auto Prerequisites: None Youth Services Program (AYES), which Collision Repair I, including the areas of Students explore drafting careers and are involves interning and cooperative education structural repair and non-structural damage introduced to the theory and the manipulative experiences. repair. Advanced topics, such as frame skills necessary to produce and complete inspection and repair, plastic repair and accurate drawings based on the ideas and adhesives, will be covered. Refinishing PERSONAL SERVICES sketches of engineers, architects, and designers. techniques will be improved, as well as, solving Students focus on performing mechanical paint application problems and learning the COURSES drafting and design operations, geometric operation of a computerized paint-mixing drawings, dimensions and tolerances, using the system. Body shop management skills are COSMETOLOGY I drafting board and CAD. developed, and the student will be introduced to Course No.: 8527 estimating repair damage. In the second Credit: 4 Units DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD II semester, the student may be eligible for the Recommended: Grade 11 MECHANICAL senior work experience program. Prerequisites: None In this introductory course, students study Course No.: 8531 Credit: 2 Units AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE hair, skin, and nails and their related care. Students are grounded in theory as they Recommended: Grade 12 TECHNOLOGY I prepare to practice procedures in a clinical Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and Course No.: 8506 lab setting or classroom, using manikins for CAD I Credit: 4 Units Students can specialize in mechanical manipulative skill practice. Theory includes Recommended: Grade 11 engineering aspect of drafting and design. Both study of bacteriology, chemistry, math and Prerequisites: None board and Computer Assisted Design are taught terminology related to the cosmetology field. In Automotive Service Technology, students and utilized in class. Students learn various The first-year course emphasizes personal are introduced to selective theories and skills thread types and patterns used in industry, CAD safety, professionalism, and sanitation and required of an Automotive Service terminology and construction, spur, bevel, and disinfection of equipment and facilities. Excellence (ASE) certified automotive worm gear terminology and construction; Students develop skills in shampooing and technician. Automotive Service Technology conditioning hair, as well as styling and I uses the National Automotive Technician prism, cylinder, pyramid and cone line cutting hair and develop skills in manicure Educational Foundations (NATEF) development and construction to make line, bar and pedicure procedures. Curriculum and includes instruction in career and die charts; basic shop processes, and opportunities, safety, tool and equipment use, machine shop layout, full working drawing sets and general shop practices. In-depth theory, COSMETOLOGY II and solving various engineering design diagnosis and repair of the automotive Course No.: 8528 problems. Upon completion of the course, electrical and brake systems are covered, as Credit: 4 Units students are eligible for the American Drafting Recommended: Grade 12 and Design Association (ADDA) “Certified 40 Drafter” test. Students may enroll in both

COURSE OFFERINGS classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) for a Trades portion of the program will build on the end of the year. This certification allows for four credit option. many of the areas covered in the Metal articulation with various post-secondary Trades (9th Grade) program, including culinary training institutions.

DRAFTING, DESIGN AND CAD II advanced types of arc welding. Students will also be introduced to blueprint reading, weld EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I ARCHITECTURAL inspection, and metallurgy. During the spring Course No.: 8285 Course No.: 8532 semester, students will be given the Credit: 4 Units Credit: 2 Units opportunity to explore other vocational areas. Recommended: Grade 11 Recommended: Grade 12 A student need not have taken Metal Trades Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: 8530 Drafting, Design and in 9th grade to take the 10th grade class. Examination: A certification exam is given CAD I to students in this work study program Students can specialize in architectural design Students prepare to be primary providers of aspect of drafting and design, residential and home, family, or institution-based childcare commercial. Both board and Computer FAMLY AND CONSUMER services by focusing on lesson planning, Assisted Design are taught and utilized in class. organizing, conducting meaningful play and Students learn foundation construction, symbols SCIENCES CLUSTER learning activities, guidance techniques, facility and terminology; various wall sections; stair design, child monitoring and supervision, layouts, wall sections with windows illustrated; CULINARY ARTS I childcare ethics, record keeping, and referral plot layouts including house style and Course No.: 8275 procedures. Critical thinking, practical problem orientation; the rules for architectural Credit: 4 Units solving, and entrepreneurship opportunities dimensioning; how to identify roof types used; Recommended: Grade 11 within the field of early childhood education are how to draw a complete set of house plans Prerequisites: None emphasized. Practical experiences (e.g., on-site including foundation, HVAC layout, electrical Students participate in the National lab, local daycare centers, elementary schools, and plumbing layout, elevations, plot layout Restaurant Association PROSTART Year 1 other institutions) under the supervision of the and artist rendering. Upon completion of the Program of Studies. Students learn hands-on instructor are required. Students also prepare for course, students are eligible for the American restaurant training and sanitation, and continuing education leading to careers in early Drafting and Design Association (ADDA) acquire skills as waiter staff and kitchen childhood fields (e.g., medical, social services, “Certified Drafter” test. Students may enroll in staff. The fundamentals of baking and pastry and education). Work-based learning methods both classes (course numbers 8531 and 8532) making, as well as food preparation of instruction are encouraged for this course. for a four credit option. techniques, equipment identification, meal Students combine classroom instruction and presentation, menu planning, and time management are also taught. Students supervised on-the-job training in an approved METAL TRADES receive instruction in microbiology of food position with continuing supervision throughout spoilage, nutrition, storage preparation, food the school year. TH METAL TRADES I (9 GRADE) handling, and cost accounting. Life Course No.: 8672 Management Skills provide students with EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II Credit: 2 Units basic skills for success in Culinary Arts. Course No.: 8286 Recommended: Grade 9 Students will spend a major portion of their Credit: 4 Units Prerequisites: Recommendation by home class time in kitchen production. Students are Recommended: Grade 12 school personnel for first time ninth graders eligible for the PROSTART 1 certification at Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education I. Students will focus on the importance of the end of the year. Examination: A certification exam is given safety in using hand tools and power to students in this work study program machines. Students will learn how to CULINARY ARTS II Students focus on occupational skills needed recondition tools, layout and form sheet Course No.: 8276 by personnel employed in early childhood- related fields, such as education, medical/ metal projects. Students will study welding Credit: 4 Units health care, social services, counseling, theory and metallurgy. In addition, students Recommended: Grade 12 will learn how to cut plate steel with the Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I psychology, and entrepreneurship. Work- plasma arc cutting process and weld the Students participate in the National Restaurant based learning experiences (e.g., on-site lab, metal using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Association PROSTART Year 2 program of local daycare centers, elementary schools, and Gas Metal Arc Welding processes. studies. Students will participate in the National other institutions) under the supervision of Restaurant Association ServSafe program of the instructor are required. Critical thinking, TH METAL TRADES II (10 GRADE) studies for national certification. Instruction practical problem solving, and Course No.: 8673 includes the preparation of special dishes and entrepreneurship opportunities within the Credit: 2 Units salads, methods of broiling, deep fat frying, field of early childhood education are Recommended: Grade 10 steaming, menu planning, commercial food emphasized. Work-based learning methods Prerequisites: Recommendation by home management, and management of food service of instruction are encouraged for this course. school personnel personnel, waiter and waitress training, along Please note: Students working in local The Metal Trades (10th Grade) program is a with laboratory and food operation. Instruction daycare centers are required to pay for two-credit program. This program is also includes advanced baking and pastry background checks and TB tests, as well as, especially appropriate for students thinking techniques, commercial food management, provide their own transportation. about a construction or transportation career management of food service personnel, and technical program for their 11th and 12th catering, menu design, and product pricing. HEALTH AND MEDICAL grade years. Many of the skills and Students will spend a major portion of their procedures used in these classes are class time in kitchen production. Students are CLUSTER introduced in Metal Trades. The Metal eligible for the PROSTART 2 certification at

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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND Radiation an Safety Exam certifying them to Course is due at the end of the first semester take dental x-rays in the Commonwealth of for high school students. All students will MEDICAL PATHWAYS Virginia. have the following out-of-pocket expenses Course No.: 8302 during the first 10 months of the program: Credit: 2 Units Textbooks, uniform to include lab coat and Recommended: Grades 10-12 MEDICAL ASSISTANT I shoes, physical exam, immunizations, (Preference given to 10th graders) Course No.: 8345 criminal background check, CPR Prerequisites: None Credit: 2 Units certification, urine drug screen, dental exam, This course introduces students to a variety Recommended: Grade 11 watch and stethoscope. of health care careers and develops basic Prerequisites: recommended Introduction skills required in all health and medical to Health and Medical Sciences 8302 Students admitted to the Practical Nursing sciences. It is designed to help students Students gain foundational knowledge in program will be required to take additional understand the key elements of the U.S. basic anatomy and physiology, medical classes at GCC in order to transition to the health care system and to learn basic health ethics, medical asepsis, terminology, medical Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered care terminology, anatomy and physiology mathematics, and legal responsibilities. Nursing Program at GCC following high for each body system, form an understanding Students also develop basic skills and school graduation. Tuition rates for GCC of diseases and disorders associated with techniques to assist the healthcare provider classes are published prior to the start of each these body systems, therapeutic and/or other medical professionals in patient semester. interventions, and the fundamentals of both examinations, basic emergency care, simple basic emergency and trauma care. laboratory tests, and administrative duties. Practical Nursing emphasizes the study of Throughout the course, instruction Additionally, students explore medical nursing occupations as related to the health emphasizes safety, cleanliness, asepsis, assisting career pathways through Health care system. Students study normal growth professionalism, accountability, and Occupations Student Association (HOSA) and development, simple body structure and efficiency within the health care and potential on-the-job clinical instruction function, and medical terminology and are environment. Students also begin gaining job and0or observation in a healthcare facility. introduced to microbes and disease. They -seeking skills for entry into the health and receive elementary skill training in patient- medical sciences field. MEDICAL ASSISTANT II nursing assistant relationships; taking and Course No.: 8346 recording of vital signs; and bathing, feeding, Credit: 2 Units DENTAL ASSISTANT I dressing, and transporting of patients in Recommended: Grade 12 Course No.: 8328 hospitals and nursing homes. This course can Prerequisites: Successful completion of Credit: 4 Units be used as an introduction to practical Medical Assistant I Recommended: Grade 11 nursing or to prepare the student for Nurse Students will apply and implement medical- Prerequisites: None Aide II so that all competencies for a assisting skills and techniques learned in Students are introduced to the careers in certified nursing assistant are met. dentistry, including dental (general and Medical Assistant I. They also learn management of health records; specialists), hygienist, dental assistant, dental * The second semester of practical nursing laboratory technician, and dental cardiopulmonary resuscitation; care and use emphasizes advanced skill training in areas receptionist. of equipment; collection and analysis of such as catheter care, range of motion, bowel Students practice and learn about many of laboratory specimens; special diagnostic and bladder training, care of the dying, the skills utilized in these professions while testing related to basic diseases and selected procedures for maternal and infant attaining all the skills necessary to become a disorders, treatment, and medication; and job care, and admission and discharge dental assistant. Study includes infection preparedness skills. Successful completion of control and OSHA standards, anatomy and procedures. Students learn diseases and body the program may lead to employment in a physiology, tooth morphology, oral systems as related to advanced clinical care healthcare setting. Additionally, students histology, preventive dentistry, applied of the acute medical-surgical patient, the explore career pathways through Health psychology, effective communication, office chronically ill, and the elderly. On-the-job administration and management, use of Occupations Student Organization (HOSA). instruction in a licensed nursing home is part dental software, operative dentistry of the course. Upon successful completion, techniques, and dental materials/laboratory PRACTICAL NURSING skills. the student is eligible to take the nurse aide Course No.: 8357 DE certification exam that leads to employment Credit: 2 Units as a certified nurse aide in hospitals and DENTAL ASSISTANT II Grade 12 Course No.: 8329 nursing homes. Employment: Areas of Prerequisites: recommended Introduction employment for LPN’s include nursing Credit: 4 Units to Health and Medical Sciences 8302 Recommended: Grade 12 homes, doctors’ offices, clinics, public Prerequisites: REQUIRED, 2.5 overall health, home health, mental health agencies, Prerequisites: Successful completion of GPA, successful completion with a C or Dental Assistant I some hospitals and correctional institutions better in Algebra I, Biology, and Students will build on curriculum covered in Chemistry, completed Germanna Dental Assistant I; units of study include Community College on-line applications, ADDITIONAL medical emergencies, cotonal polishing, Passage of Germanna Placement Tests in dental radiology, nutrition and advanced OPPORTUNITIES English and Mathematics, passage of laboratory techniques. Students will also Nursing Admittance exam, completion of have the opportunity to participate in Nursing Application Packet for SCTC INDEPENDENT STUDY internships in local private dental offices and COSTS: There are fees for the GCC Course No.: 0115 public health facilities where they participate placement tests and Nursing Admittance Credit: 1 Unit in all phases of dental care delivery. Students Exam, dual enrollment fee for PART 2 of Recommended: Grades 10-12 are eligible to take the Virginia Dental 42

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Prerequisites: Committee Approval appearance standards. the department of defense and teach skills. The Independent Study Course (ISC) allows The national endowment for Financial the students the opportunity to pursue a topic JROTC II Education Program is also presented. of interest that is not currently offered within Course No.: 7916 the school curriculum. Prior to the school Credit: 1 Unit year, students must have met with a Recommended: Grades 10-11 committee to review the written proposal. If Prerequisites: Student must complete a approved, the student will be engaged in return application. Completion of JROTC research and activities which will lead to a I. Students must have the approval of their minimum of one major product, two oral principal and the Senior Army Instructor presentations, and two minor products. A to enroll. The student must be able to limited number of proposals will be participate in the physical training accepted. The course is counted as an program. elective and graded on a regular basis. This course builds upon the skills and Student will receive a grade for the course knowledge taught in level I. Students that will be included in the GPA. For more continue their study of citizenship by information, see your Gifted Coordinator or examining ethical dual behavior and the school counselor for an ISC brochure. principles of participatory democracy. They

develop team building skills while

developing their skills in drill. Students learn

MENTOR APPRENTICESHIP leadership and management qualities, first

aid skills, intermediate map reading skills, PROGRAM American history, and different aspects of Course No.: 0029 technology and communication. Wearing of Credit: .5 Unit the supplied Army uniform is required on a Recommended: Grade 12 weekly basis, as well as, minimum personal Prerequisites: None appearance standards. The Mentor Apprenticeship Program consists of independent research, group seminars, and off-site real world experience within the JROTC III mentor’s career field. The student is matched Course No.: 7918 with an adult in a professional field or in an area Credit: 1 Unit which the learner has interest. The student will Recommended: Grades 11-12 maintain a log of activities, complete an Prerequisites: Student must complete a individual project, conduct interviews, and return application. Completion of JROTC critique readings in the field of study. Student II (LET-1) Students must have the will receive a grade for the course that will be approval of their principal and the Senior included in the GPA. For more information, Army Instructor to enroll. The student must see your Gifted coordinator. be able to participate in the physical training program. JROTC I This course builds upon the skills and Course No.: 7913 knowledge taught in level II. This course Credit: 1 Unit focuses on Advanced Leadership and Recommended: Grades 9-10 Principles of Management, Advanced Life Prerequisites: All interested students are Skills, Orienteering and History. Wearing of required to complete an application and the supplied Army uniform is required on a submit it to their counselor and the weekly basis, as well as minimum personal appropriate Senior Army Instructor. Total appearance standards. The National unit endorsement is restricted by the Endowment for Financial Education Program United States Army. The student must be is also presented. Select students will get to able to participate in the physical training lead in the development of Level I students. program. This course is the first in a sequence that JROTC IV combines the development of critical thinking, Course No.: 7919 planning, communication, and organizational Credit: 1 Unit skills with the study of the fundamental aspects Recommended: Grade 12 of American citizenship, physical fitness, and Prerequisites: Student must complete a an overview of American history. Students return application. Completion of JROTC learn the dangers of substance abuse and the I, II and III. The student must be able to importance of personal goal setting. participate in the physical training Additionally, students study Army customs, program. consumer education and budgeting, ceremonial This course builds upon the skills and drill, first aid and map reading. Wearing of the knowledge taught in Levels II and III. The supplied Army uniform is required on a weekly curriculum focuses on advanced leadership basis, as well as minimum personal principles and application, organization of 43

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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 Engineering Studies 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 Technical Theatre IB Music IB Visual Arts IB Theatre Arts 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 IB Business Management 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) IB Business Management

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 Biology II Seminar Consider Taking: Human Anatomy & Physiology *Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences Dental Assistant *Practical Nursing DE Health Sciences CTE Cluster Physical Education

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 I and II Cabling/Telecommunications Computer Networking AP Computer Science Principals 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 IB Business Management 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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PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE

Diploma Type: ____ Advanced Studies ____ Standard ____ Standard with Accommodations

School Year ______Grade 9 School Year ______Grade 10

Name of Name of Course Type Course Taken Credits / Verified Course Type Course Taken Credits / Verified

Total Number of Credits: Total Number of Credits:

School Year ______Grade 11 School Year ______Grade 12

Name of Name of Course Type Course Taken Credits / Verified Course Type Course Taken Credits / Verified

Total Number of Credits: Total Number of Credits: 64

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. Clifton Conway

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 – Dr. Amanda Hester Chancellor District

Dr. James A. Meyer Courtland District

Mrs. Amanda Blalock Lee Hill District

Mr. Kirk Twigg 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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