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James Monroe High School 2015-2016


Fredericksburg City Public Schools

MISSION STATEMENT

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will provide a quality education that assures opportunity and

equity for each student. Our motto “Excellence in Education” embodies a commitment to empower

students to develop personal responsibility for meeting high academic standards and to become

productive citizens in a global society.

Dr. David G. Melton Superintendent

Marceline R. Catlett

Deputy Superintendent

James Monroe High School Administration Dr. Taneshia H. Rachal

Principal

Pamela W. Diggs Assistant Principal

Justin S. Woodside Assistant Principal

School Board Members

Jarvis E. Bailey Patricia B. Green

Jannan W. Holmes Barbara A. Miller-Richards

Elizabeth R. Rehm Malvina Rollins Kay

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students


James Monroe High School

Table of Contents

Course of Studies

2015 - 2016

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Athletic Eligibility ………………………………………………………………………………………4

Schedule Changes ………………………………………………………………………………………4

Final Examinations ………………………………………………………………………………………4

Grade Classification ………………………………………………………………………………………4

Grading Scale ………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Quality Credit Points ………………………………………………………………………………………4

Level I Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………5

Level II Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………5

Level III Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………5

Graduation Requirements 2016 ………………………………………………………………………7

Graduation Requirements 2017 and Beyond ………………………………………………………………9

Early Graduation Program of Studies ………………………………………………………………………10

Supplemental Course Offerings ………………………………………………………………………11

Homebound ………………………………………………………………………………………………11

Honor Graduates ………………………………………………………………………………………11

Monroe Scholars ………………………………………………………………………………………11

Valedictorian/Salutatorian ………………………………………………………………………………11

Virtual Advanced Placement ………………………………………………………………………………12

College Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………13

Access to Student Records ………………………………………………………………………………13

National Honor Society ………………………………………………………………………………14

English ………………………………………………………………………………………………15

English as a Second Language ………………………………………………………………………17

Mathematics Recommended Sequences ………………………………………………………………18

Mathematics ………………………………………………………………………………………………19

Science Recommended Sequences ………………………………………………………………………22

Science ………………………………………………………………………………………………23

Social Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………………25

World Language ………………………………………………………………………………………27

Health and Physical Education ………………………………………………………………………29

Fine Arts ………………………………………………………………………………………………30

Career and Technical Education ………………………………………………………………………34

Marketing Education ………………………………………………………………………………………36

Trades and Industry ………………………………………………………………………………………38

Technology Education ………………………………………………………………………………41

Special Education ………………………………………………………………………………………41

Alternative Education Program ………………………………………………………………………45

Additional Offerings ………………………………………………………………………………………45

Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………46


INTRODUCTION

This Course of Studies has been prepared to

aid students and their parents in decision-

making concerning the course offerings that

are best suited to the student’s interests and

abilities. To ensure the greatest possible

success and enjoyment of school, it is

imperative for each student to carefully

assess aptitudes and future plans in

conjunction with the course selection

process. In the event that more information

or further discussion is required concerning

course selection, college admission, or

employment demands, students and parents

should arrange to consult a school

counselor.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Any questions or concerns about athletic

eligibility should be immediately addressed

to the James Monroe High School Athletic

Director, Mary Crismon, at 540-372-1100.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER FOR

COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES

Students who plan to participate as college

freshmen in Division I or II athletic programs

must register and be certified by the NCAA

(National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Eligibility Center at the end of their junior

year. To register, go to

www.eligibilitycenter.org and click on

Prospective Student Athletes or call (877)

262-1492. NCAA eligibility requirements

may change annually; therefore, it is

imperative that future college athletes read

current NCAA materials. Students should

specifically review core course requirements,

SAT requirements, recruiting rules, and

amateur status.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

All written requests for schedule changes

will be considered on a case-by-case basis

by the student, parent, counselor, and all

appropriate teachers and administrators.*

Students are encouraged to carefully select

their courses in the spring and make as few

changes as possible during the school year.

Contingent upon class availability and

parental permission, students may change

a course within 5 school days for term

classes and within 10 school days for level

II or III A/B classes.

Schedules may not be changed at the

beginning of the second term unless

adjustments are necessary due to a first

term course failure or a level change

within a course. All schedule changes

must be made during the first term

add/drop period.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Each final examination will last a maximum

of two hours and will count a maximum of

20% of the final grade for the semester. All

students are expected to participate in the

end of course examination. DUE TO THE

IMPORTANCE OF AN EXAMINATION,

A STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE A MEDICAL EXCUSE FOR

ANY ABSENCE FROM AN EXAM.

Parents are asked to insist on student

attendance during examination days.

GRADING SCALE

The Fredericksburg City Public Schools

grading scale for high school students is:

A+ = 100-97 C+ = 79-77

A = 96-94 C = 76-74

A- = 93-90 C- = 73-70

B+ = 89-87 D+ = 69-67

B = 86-84 D = 66-64

B- = 83-80 D- = 63-60

F = 59-0

QUALITY CREDIT POINTS

Effective 2006-2007, James Monroe High

School implemented a three tier grading

scale. All courses marked with a pound (#)

are Advanced Placement Courses and are

weighted as Level I courses. Please note:

Students are not allowed to drop Level 1

courses after July 10, 2015. Level 1

courses that do not require summer work

may be added until the add/drop deadline

in September. All courses marked with an

asterisk (*) are considered to be advanced

and are weighted as Level II courses. All

regular courses are considered Level III

courses and are non-weighted.

Level I Courses

A+ 5.25

A 5.0

A- 4.75

B+ 4.25

B 4.0

B- 3.75

C+ 3.25

C 3.0

C- 2.75

D+ 2.25

D 2.0

D- 1.75

F 0

Level II Courses

A+ 4.75

A 4.5

A- 4.25

B+ 3.75

B 3.50

B- 3.25

C+ 2.75

C 2.50

C- 2.25

D+ 1.75

D 1.50

D- 1.25

F 0

Level III Courses

A+ 4.25

A 4.0

A- 3.75

B+ 3.25

B 3.0

B- 2.75

C+ 2.25

C 2.0

C- 1.75

D+ 1.25

D 1.0

D- 0.75

F 0

GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS

Grade 10 5 Credits

Grade 11 11 Credits

Grade 12 16 Credits

Graduate 22 Credits

http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/


Level I Courses

Career/Technical Education

Automotive Technician

Automotive Diagnostician

English

AP English

Honors English 9

Honors English 10

Honors English 11

Fine Arts

AP Art

World Language

AP Spanish

AP French

AP Latin

Mathematics

AP Calculus

AP Statistics

Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

DE Physics

Social Studies

AP VA/US Government

AP VA/US History

AP Virtual/Keystone Courses

Level II Courses


Computer Systems Tech I

Computer Systems Tech II

Computer Networking/Hardware Ops. I

Computer Networking/Hardware Ops. II

Computer Networking/Hardware Ops. III

Computer Networking/Hardware Ops. IV

English

Advanced English 9

Advanced English 10

Advanced English 11

Advanced English 12

Journalism III – ECHO

Journalism IV – ECHO

Journalism III – Spotlight

Journalism IV – Spotlight

Fine Arts

Advanced Art (Art III)

Advanced Orchestra

Advanced Women’s Chorus

Drama III

Drama IV

Jazz Ensemble

Monroe Singers

Music Theory

Symphonic Band

World Language

French III

French IV

French V

French VI

Latin III – Prose

Latin IV/V – Poetry

Spanish III

Spanish IV

Mathematics

Advanced Algebra II

Advanced Geometry

Advanced Trigonometry

Discrete Math

Functions/Trig. w/ Analytic Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Science

Advanced Biology

Advanced Chemistry

Advanced Earth Science

Biology II: Human Anatomy/Physiology

Physics

Social Studies

Advanced VA/US Government

Advanced VA/US History

Advanced WHI/Geography

Advanced WHII/Geography

International Relations

Level III Courses


Accounting I

Advanced Accounting

Advanced Computer Information Systems

Advanced Design Multimedia Web Tech.

Advanced Fashion Marketing

Advanced Marketing Education III

Advanced Sports, Entertainment and

Recreation Marketing

Business Administration

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking I

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking II

Cooperative Office Education – Work

Release for Credit

Computer Information Systems

Cosmetology I

Cosmetology II

Digital Visualizations

Economics & Personal Finance

Fashion Marketing

Introduction to Leadership

Introduction to Robotics

Keyboarding/Computer Info. Systems

Marketing Work Release

Marketing Education II

Principles of Business & Marketing

Sports, Entertainment/Recreation Marketing

Supervised Independent Study

Technical Drawing/Design

English

English 9

English 10

English 11

English 12

Introduction to High School English

Journalism I – ECHO

Journalism I – SPOTLIGHT

Journalism II – ECHO

Journalism II – SPOTLIGHT

SAT Prep

English as a Second Language

ESL 1

ESL 2

ESL 3

ESL Literacy

ESL Reading

ESL Resource

Fine Arts

Advanced Percussion

Art I Foundations

Art II – Drawing and Printmaking

Art II – Painting

Beginning Musical Keyboard

Beginning Percussion

Black & White Photography

Colorguard

Drama I

Drama II

G/T Art Foundations

Intermediate Musical Keyboarding

Men’s Chorus

Orchestra

Technical Theatre

Three Dimensional Art – Art II

Women’s Chorus

World Language

French I

French II

Latin I

Latin II

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese II

Spanish I

Spanish II


Health/Physical Education

Advanced Physical Education I

Advanced Physical Education II

Health/PE 9

Health/PE10/Driver’s ED

Mathematics

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

Algebra I

Algebra II

Algebra III

Foundations of Algebra

Geometry

Geometry Part I

Geometry Part II

Introduction to High School Math

Science

Astronomy

Biology

Biology II – Ecology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Social Studies

Introduction to Modern Life

Psychology

VA/US Government

VA/US History

World History I/Geography

World History II/Geography

Special Education

Adaptive Music (S)

Adaptive Physical Education (S)

Foundations of Algebra (I)

Foundations of Algebra (S)

Algebra I (S)

Algebra I (I)

Algebra II (I)

Biology (I)

Biology (S)

Biology II/Ecology (I)

Biology II/Ecology (S)

Building Maintenance I

Earth Science (I)

Earth Science (S)

English 9 (I)

English 9 (S)

English 10 (I)

English 10 (S)

English 11 (I)

English 11 (S)

English 12 (I)

English 12 (S)

Geometry Part I (I)

Geometry Part I (S)

Geometry Part II (I)

Geometry Part II (S)

Multi-Disabled English (S)

Multi-Disabled Life Skills (S)

Multi-Disabled History (S)

Multi-Disabled Math (S)

Multi-Disabled Science (S)

Multi-Handicapped (S)

Office Specialist

Personal Finance

Resource (S)

Social Skills (S)

VA/US Government (I)

VA/US Government (S)

VA/US History (I)

VA/US History (S)

World History I (I)

World History II (I)

World History II (S)


Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE CLASS OF 2016

English……………………...…………….4

Mathematics………………...……………3

Courses completed to satisfy this

requirement shall include at least two of the

following: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,

or other mathematics courses above the level

of Algebra and Geometry. The Board of

Education may approve additional courses

to satisfy this requirement.

Laboratory Science………………………3


requirement must include two different

sciences from the following: Earth Science,

Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The Board

of Education may approve additional

courses to satisfy this requirement.

History & Social Sciences……...………...3


requirement shall include VA/US History

(required) VA/US Government (required),

and one World History/Geography course.

The Board of Education may approve

additional courses to satisfy this

requirement.

Health and Physical Education…...…….2

World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE...…2

Economics & Personal Finance…………1

Electives………….……………..…...........4

Two of the courses completed to satisfy this

requirement must be sequential from the fine

or practical arts (e.g. Drama I & Drama II).

Total Credits…………………………….22

Verified Credit Requirements

for Standard Diploma

In order to earn a Standard Diploma, a

student must earn 6 verified credits: 2 in

English, 1 in mathematics, 1 in science, 1 in

history/social studies and 1 student selected.

A verified credit is earned by passing the

course and passing an SOL End-of-Course

Test in:

English 11 Writing

English 11 Reading, Literature, Research

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry

World Geography

World History I

World History II

VA/US History

Additionally, there are other tests whose

scores may substitute for the SOL to earn a

verified credit. Please see your school

counselor for complete information.

Locally Awarded Verified

Credits for a Standard Diploma

A Locally Awarded Verified Credit may be

awarded in science or social studies under

defined guidelines for students who pass the

course, but have failed the subject SOL End-

of-Course Test three times. At least one

score must be in the 375 to 399 range.

Locally Awarded Verified Credits may only

be used towards a Standard Diploma. For

more information about qualifications and

eligibility, contact your school counselor.

Special Recognitions

Any graduate who satisfies the above

requirements and has achieved an average of

“A” will receive a Board of Education Seal.

Graduates with an average of 3.5 or better

will receive a Superintendent’s Seal.

Any graduate who satisfies completer

requirements in a Career and Technical

Education Program shall receive a Career

and Technical Seal. This requires 4-6

credits.

James Monroe High School offers

four types of diplomas: a Standard

Diploma, an Advanced Studies

Diploma, a Modified Standard

Diploma, and a Special Diploma.

Additionally, we are offering an

Early Graduation Program of

Studies for the class of 2015 and

beyond. You will find information

related to each diploma type and/or

program in the following pages.

Please contact your child’s school

counselor for information about

qualifications and eligibility for

these diplomas.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. To graduate from James Monroe High

School, a student must accumulate a

minimum of 22 credits.

2. Credit will be issued at the

conclusion of each term for each

successfully completed course.

3. Courses and activities at James

Monroe High School are open to all

students.

4. No disabled student will be

denied access to any curricular

offering at James Monroe High

School. Specific questions on

situations, which may require

alteration of current practices in order

to accommodate disabled

students, should be directed to the


Counseling Center.

5. Students are required to earn specific

verified credits for the Standard and

Advanced Studies diploma. A

verified credit is earned by successful

completion of the requirements for

the course and a passing score on the

End-of Course SOL test or

additional test for the course as

approved by the Board of Education.

STANDARD DIPLOMA


English…………………………...……….4

Mathematics……………………………...4


requirement shall be at the level of Algebra

and shall include at least three course

selections from the following: Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics

courses above the level of Algebra II.


Four science credits must be earned from at

least three science areas. Earth Science and

Biology provide the foundation for upper

level sciences including Chemistry and

Physics. Students may choose Chemistry or

Physics to complete the science area

requirement and select courses from among

AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP

Chemistry, Earth Science II and Biology II

to complete the fourth required course in

science.

History/Social Sciences…………….…….4

World Geography, World History I, World

History II, VA/US History (required), and

VA/US Government (required).

World Language…………...…….….…3-4

Three years of one language or two years

each of two languages.

Health and Physical Education….........…2

Fine Arts or CTE…...………………....…1

Economics & Personal Finance…………1

Electives………………………………......3


Verified Credit Requirement for

Advanced Studies Diploma

A student must earn 9 verified credits to

receive an Advanced Studies Diploma: 2 in


history/social science, and 1 student

selected. No Locally Awarded Verified

Credits may be earned to satisfy graduation

requirements for the Advanced Studies

Diploma.

A Verified Credit is earned by passing the


Test in:

English 11 Writing


Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry

World Geography

World History I

World History II

VA/US History


Any graduate who satisfies all of the course

requirements with the most challenging

courses offered in the subject areas denoted

as Advanced/Honors/Advanced Placement

with a minimum of 25 credits will receive an

Enriched Advanced Studies Seal. Graduates

with an average of 3.5 or better will receive

a Superintendent’s Seal.

Any graduate who satisfies the diploma

requirements, successfully completes at least

one Advanced Placement course (AP) or one

college-level course for credit, and has

achieved an average of a “B” or better will

receive a Governor’s Seal. The Board of

Education Seal can be awarded to students

who complete the requirements with an “A”

average. Graduates with an average of 3.5

or better will receive a Superintendent’s

Seal.





credits.

A Modified Standard Diploma will be

granted to each special needs student who

does not meet state requirements for

graduation under the Standard Diploma.

The student must meet the criteria below.

No verified credits are required to earn this

diploma. The student’s Individual

Education Plan (IEP) team will determine

eligibility for the Modified Standard

Diploma.

English………...………………………….4

Mathematics……………………...………3

Laboratory Science……………...……….2

History & Social Science…………...….....2

Health & PE………………………………2

Fine Arts or Practical Arts………………1

Electives…………………………………...6

Math 8 or higher

English 8 SOLs passed


A Special Diploma will be granted to each

special needs student who does not meet

state requirements for graduation, but

successfully completes the requirements set

forth in his/her IEP.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA MODIFIED STANDARD

DIPLOMA

Class of 2016

SPECIAL DIPLOMA


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR

THE CLASS OF 2017 AND BEYOND

English…………………………………….4

Mathematics………………...……….……3


requirement shall be at or above the level of

Algebra and shall include at least two course



courses above the level of Algebra and

Geometry. The Board of Education may

approve additional courses to satisfy this

requirement.



requirement must include two different

sciences from the following: Earth Science,

Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The Board

of Education may approve additional

courses to satisfy this requirement.

History & Social Sciences……...………...3


requirement shall include VA/US History

(required), VA/US Government (required),

and one World History/Geography course.

The Board of Education may approve

additional courses to satisfy this

requirement.

Health and Physical Education…....…….2

World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE...…2

Economics/Personal Finance…….………1

Electives………….……………..…...........4

Two of the courses completed to satisfy this

requirement must be sequential from the fine

or practical arts (e.g. Drama I & Drama II).


*It is a VA Department of Education

requirement that students obtaining a

standard diploma must pass a virtual

(online) course. This will be done through

the Economics/Personal Finance Course.

Students striving for a standard diploma

must also pass a career/technical

education certification exam, which will

be given after completion of the

Economics/Personal Finance course.

Verified Credit Requirements

for Standard Diploma

In order to earn a Standard Diploma, a

student must earn 6 verified credits: 2 in


history/social studies and 1 student selected.

A verified credit is earned by passing the


Test in:

English 11 Writing


Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry

World Geography

World History I

World History II

VA/US History

Additionally, there are other tests whose

Scores may substitute for the SOL to earn a

verified credit. Please see your school

counselor for complete information.

Locally Awarded Verified

Credits for a Standard Diploma

A Locally Awarded Verified Credit may be

awarded in science or social studies under

defined guidelines for students who pass the

course, but have failed the subject SOL End-

of-Course Test three times. At least one

score must be in the 375 to 399 range.

Locally Awarded Verified Credits may only

be used towards a Standard Diploma. For

more information about qualifications and

eligibility, contact the school counselor.


Any graduate who satisfies the above

requirements and has achieved an average of

“A” will receive a Board of Education Seal.

Graduates with an average of 3.5 or better

will receive a Superintendent’s Seal.





Credits.

STANDARD DIPLOMA


English…………………………...……….4

Mathematics……………………………...4


requirement shall be at the level of Algebra

and shall include at least three course



courses above the level of Algebra II.


Four science credits must be earned from at

least three science areas. Earth Science and

Biology provide the foundation for upper

level sciences including Chemistry and

Physics. Students may choose Chemistry or

Physics to complete the science area

requirement and select courses from among

AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP

Chemistry, Earth Science II and Biology II

to complete the fourth required course in

science.

History/Social Sciences………………….4

World Geography, World History, VA/US

History (required), and VA/US Government

(required).

World Language…………..…………3-4

Three years of one language or two years

each of two languages.

Economics/Personal Finance……..…….1

Health and Physical Education…..….…2

Fine Arts or CTE…...…………….......…1

Electives…………………………...…......3

Virtual Course Taken

Total Credits………………..………….26

Verified Credit Requirements for

Advanced Studies Diploma

A student must earn 9 verified credits to

receive an Advanced Studies Diploma: 2 in


history/social science, and 1 student

selected. No Locally Awarded Verified

Credits may be earned to satisfy graduation

requirements for the Advanced Studies

Diploma.

A Verified Credit is earned by passing the


Test in:

English 11 Writing


Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Earth Science

Biology

Chemistry

World Geography

World History I

World History II

VA/US History


Any graduate who satisfies all of the course

requirements with the most challenging

courses offered in the subject areas denoted

as Advanced/Honors/Advanced Placement

with a minimum of 25 credits will receive an

Enriched Advanced Studies Seal. Graduates

with an average of 3.5 or better will receive

a Superintendent’s Seal.

Any graduate who satisfies the diploma

requirements, successfully completes at least

one Advanced Placement course (AP) or one

college-level course for credit, and has

achieved an average of a “B” or better will

receive a Governor’s Seal. The Board of

Education Seal can be awarded to students

who complete the requirements with an “A”

average.





credits.

EARLY GRADUATION PROGRAM

OF STUDIES

Students that are interested in completing

their high school graduation requirements

by the end of their junior year or third year

of high school, must adhere to the

following guidelines:

1) Students must declare their intent

to graduate early by the end of

the first term (semester) of

their freshman year. The

parents of the student must

submit a letter to the Principal.

The letter will then be approved

by the James Monroe

Administration, and parents will

receive an acceptance or denial

letter in writing. If a student is

denied admission to the Early

Graduation Program of Studies,

parents may submit a letter of

appeal to the Principal within

five business days. The Appeal

Committee will then review the

student’s credentials and make a

decision. The decision of the

Appeal Committee is final.

2) Students must have at least four

verified credits by the end of

their freshman year. This will

include any verified credits

earned while the student was in

middle school.

3) Students must have at least nine

verified credits by graduation.

4) Students must graduate with an

Advanced Diploma.

5) Students that transfer into The

James Monroe High School after

their freshman year must have

earned four verified credits by

the end of their freshman year. If

these students are interested in

graduating early, their parents

must submit a letter to the

Principal by the end of the first

term (semester) of their

sophomore year.

6) Student classification will be

determined at the beginning of

each school year. Classification

will be determined by the

number of credits obtained

before the beginning of each

school year.

The Early Graduation Program of Studies

will place students on a rigorous academic

program that will guarantee that students

take their core courses of English, Math,

Science, and Social Studies during specific

terms. Students must complete English 12

and Virginia and United States

Government during summer school or a

corresponding course at the collegiate

level.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA


A Special Diploma will be granted to each

special needs student who does not meet

state requirements for graduation, but

successfully completes the requirements set

forth in his/her Individualized Education

Plan (IEP).

SUPPLEMENTAL HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE OFFERINGS

Keystone National High School can provide

solutions to many of our student’s

challenges through iSchool, eSchool, and

correspondence courses. Keystone can

assist in:

Resolving scheduling conflicts;

Providing an educational

alternative for students with

physical conditions or health

issues who cannot attend school;

Earning credits needed to graduate

on time;

Offering expelled students and

drop outs an option to complete

high school;

Addressing remediation needs

Parents are responsible for any and all

payments to Keystone. Students must get

prior administrative approval before

participation. For more information, call

(800) 255-4937 or visit

www.keystonehighschool.com.

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

Homebound instruction is provided as a

temporary instructional service by teachers

and is assigned by Fredericksburg City

Public Schools when medical determination

is made that a student is unable to attend

classes for an extended period of time. A

doctor’s written recommendation is

necessary and requests for homebound

should be made to the school counselor.

HONOR GRADUATES

To be considered as an Honor Graduate

from The James Monroe High School a

student must achieve a 3.5 grade point

average at the time of graduation.

MONROE SCHOLARS

To be considered a Monroe Scholar, a

student must achieve a 3.5 grade point

average through the first three reporting

periods of the current school year. No grade

may be below a “C”.

VALEDICTORIAN AND

SALUTATORIAN

The valedictorian and salutatorian of The

James Monroe High School are selected on

the basis of their cumulative grade point

average. The valedictorian and salutatorian

must have been enrolled at The James

Monroe High School during their junior and

senior years. The valedictorian and

salutatorian of The James Monroe High

School are presented with a monetary award

and a trophy provided by a public service

organization.

NOTE: Transfer students will have their

grades averaged at their point of entry into

The James Monroe High School.

SPECIAL DIPLOMA

http://www.keystonehighschool.com/


VIRTUAL ADVANCED PLACEMENT

SCHOOL

Visit the Virginia Department of Education

website at www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE to

learn more about the Virtual Advanced

Placement School which provides a variety

of college level courses for Virginia students

to earn college credit regardless of the home

high school’s ability to offer college level

courses and Governor Mark R. Warner’s

Early College Scholars Program. An Early

College Scholars agreement has to be signed

by both the parent and the student or a fee

will be charged to the parent. See your

school counselor for more information.

Classes may be added until August 7, 2015.

Once a student is enrolled in the course,

the student may not withdraw from the

course. Classes are not offered during the

summer at James Monroe High School.

Available courses for 2015-2016 (subject to

change):

Online Courses (Full Year):

AP Art History

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP Chinese Language and Culture

AP Computer Science A

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition


AP European History

AP French Language

AP Government and Politics: Comp

AP Government and Politics: US

AP Human Geography

AP Latin: Vergil

AP Physics B

AP Psychology

AP Spanish Language

AP Statistics

AP US History

AP World History

Arabic I

Arabic II

Chemistry (Honors)

Chinese I

Chinese II

Chinese III

Chinese IV

Creative Writing

Earth Science

Economics

Economics and Personal Finance

French I

French II

Latin I

Latin II

Latin III

Latin IV

Physics (Honors)

Pre-Calculus/Mathematical Analysis

Psychology

Spanish I

Spanish II

Spanish IV

Survey of World Language and Culture

World History and Geography I

World Mythology

Online Courses (4x4 Semester Block):

Fall and Spring Semesters

AP Art History

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition


AP European History

AP Government and Politics: Comp

AP Government and Politics: US

AP Human Geography

AP Latin: Vergil

AP Macroeconomics (1/2 credit)

AP Microeconomics (1/2 credit)

AP Physics B

AP Psychology

AP Spanish Language

AP Statistics

AP US History

AP World History

Chemistry (Honors)

Creative Writing

Earth Science

Economics

Physics (Honors)

Pre-Calculus/Mathematical Analysis

Psychology

World History and Geography I

World Mythology

Online Courses (4x4 Semester Block):

Spring Semester Only

Earth Science II – Astronomy


COLLEGE COURSES

James Monroe High School students may

request permission to enroll in classes at the

University of Mary Washington or

Germanna Community College. Any

student who wishes to participate in a

college course must be recommended by

their counselor. James Monroe High School

students who elect to take college courses

while they are in high school will receive

Level I credit, except for non-academic

courses, which will be given Level II credit.

Parents/students are responsible for all

fees.

ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA) is a federal law that governs

the maintenance of student records. Under

that law, parents of students, or students

who are 18, have the right to inspect records

kept by the school about the student and the

right to correct inaccuracies in the records.

Access to the records by persons other than

the parent(s) or the student is limited. In

most cases prior consent by the parent(s) or

the student is required.

A cumulative record shall be maintained for

each student enrolled. Records shall include

cumulative and confidential information and

shall be the student’s official school record.

These records are maintained in the school

at which the student is attending and in the

School Board office at 817 Princess Anne

Street following the student’s graduation.

The individual responsible for your

student’s records is:

Dr. Taneshia H. Rachal


2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg,

VA 22401 • (540) 372-1100

School Board Policy and Regulation JO

(revised August 2010) govern the

maintenance of student records. Copies of

this policy may be obtained from each

school, the School Board office or the

Central Rappahannock Regional Library.

Parents of students who are or have been in

attendance in the system shall have the right

to inspect, review, and copy, without

unnecessary delay, the scholastic records

directly relating to their children. Eligible

students shall also have the right, without

unnecessary delay, to inspect and review,

and copy the scholastic records directly

relating to them. When a written request for

access is made, the request shall be

immediately granted if practical, but in no

case more than five administrative working

days after the receipt of the request. If it is

impossible to meet that date, the requesting

party shall be informed and seven additional

administrative working days shall be added.

The parent(s) may request copies of items in

the scholastic records provided the parent(s)

shall be charged for all copies except for

copies of IEPs, and the amount charged shall

not exceed the actual cost to the system of

reproducing such copies.

Parents of students or eligible students who

are or have been in attendance in the system

who believe that information contained in

the scholastic records is inaccurate or

misleading or violated the privacy or other

rights may request the principal of the

school or the manager of the office which

maintains that child’s records to amend

those records. The principal or manager

shall make a decision on whether to amend

the scholastic records and notify the parents

of said decision in writing within a

reasonable time from the receipt of the

request, not to exceed fifteen administrative

working days. The parent(s) shall be

informed of said decision and that they have

a right to a hearing to challenge the content

of the records provided they file a written

request for a hearing with the

Superintendent.

Complaints about failures of the

Fredericksburg City Public Schools to

comply with the Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act may be made in writing to

FERPA Office, Department of Education,

Washington, D.C. 20201.

Categories of information which have been

designated as directory information may be

released without prior consent of the parent

or student unless the parents of the student

have requested in writing that directory

information on their child not be released.

Directory information relating to a student

includes any or all of the following: the

student’s name, address, telephone listing,

date and place of birth, participation in

officially recognized activities and sports,

weight and height of members of athletic

teams, dates of attendance, degrees and

awards received, and the most recent

previous educational agency or institution

attended by the student.

If you do not wish for directory information

on your child to be released, please notify

the principal of the school, in writing, of

your desire by February 10.

It is the policy of the system to forward

scholastic records of a student on request to

another school or school system in which a

student seeks or intends to enroll.

Parents are provided the right to have a

representative inspect and review the

scholastic records. In addition, parents and

eligible students have a right, upon request,

to inspect and review the scholastic record

relating to their children without

unnecessary delay before any meeting

regarding an IEP or hearing involving

identification, evaluation, or placement.

Parents have the right to request

Fredericksburg City Public Schools to

provide copies of the scholastic record if

failure to provide would effectively prevent

the parent(s) from exercising their right to

inspect and review records, and they have

the right to inspect and review only

information pertaining to their child should

the Fredericksburg City Public Schools

maintain records on more than one child.


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Membership in the National Honor Society

is one of the highest honors that can be

awarded to a high school student. The

society’s four ideals will be considered as

the basis for candidacy. More detailed

information is contained in the NHS By-

Laws, available thru our online blog at http://www.cityschools.com/nationalhonorsociety/

No student is inducted simply because of a

high academic average. The standards used

for selection will include:

-Academic A 3.5 cumulative GPA (unrounded) is

required for acceptance and must be

maintained throughout membership.

-Service 10 hours over the summer prior to

consideration for induction, and 10 hours

each semester of membership (3 different

activities; due dates are announced well in

advance).

-Leadership 30 activity points from at least three

different activities are submitted with the

application. 20 of these points must come

from JMHS-related activities/organizations.

No more than 10 points total may come

from outside activities not sponsored by

JMHS, and no more than 5 points are

allowable per individual outside activity per

year.

-Character Any honor infractions, placement in

ISS/OSS, a history of administrative

detentions, or concerns from faculty/staff,

will be evaluated by the faculty committee.

Prospective candidates must have no history

of honor code violations, and must have

received no ISS/OSS in the previous school

year for any reason. Members may be

subject to dismissal for similar infractions.

Membership Selection Process

To be eligible for membership, the candidate

must be a rising member of the junior or

senior class. In the early summer after the

sophomore and junior years, NHS advisors

will obtain a list of students with a

cumulative GPA of 3.5 (unrounded) or

higher. All such students will receive letters

inviting them to submit activity and service

records by specified dates in preparation for

an early September selection meeting of the

Faculty Council. It is the sole responsibility

of the prospective candidate to submit all

materials on time. No prospective candidate

should anticipate selection for membership

based on an invitation to submit materials

for evaluation. After the established date for

submission of all documentation, NHS

advisors will present faculty/staff with a list

of candidates for any concerns of

character/leadership. NHS advisors will

verify the candidates’ service hours, activity

points, any disciplinary history, and any

responses from the faculty/staff. A list of

prospective candidates, and all

documentation related to their candidacy,

will be prepared for submission to the NHS

Faculty Council for consideration.

A September meeting of the Faculty Council

will be scheduled. An invitation of NHS

membership will be extended to an

individual candidate only by majority vote

of the Faculty Council. Letters will be

mailed to those candidates not selected for

membership. Induction invitations will be

hand-delivered to those candidates selected

for membership. One induction ceremony is

held each year during the month of October.

A prospective candidate who is not offered

membership in the NHS has limited avenues

for grievance, as a non-member has no

“property rights” under the law, and no

eligibility is implied, or should be assumed,

as a result of being invited to submit

verification of activities and service.

However, a candidate not selected for

membership may ask the school principal to

review his/her case if he/she believes there

was a procedural error that resulted in non-

selection. NHS members who fail to

maintain the standards for which they were

selected may be subject to disciplinary

action ranging from being placed on

probation and assigned additional service

hours, to being dismissed from the NHS.

Appeal procedures are explained in the By-

Laws.

National Honor Society --- Leadership

Activity Points

Credit is only given for James Monroe High

School-related activities except as noted at

the end of this list. Actual points within

range are assigned by coaches/sponsors

based on level of participation.

1-5 Points:

Member in one or more of the following:

French Club International

Skills USA Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Art Club

Spanish Club

Latin Club

Amnesty International

LEO Club

Play Cast (minor part) or chorus for play

Key Club

DECA

FBLA

SCA

James Farmer Scholars

JM-MAC

Drama Club

League of Extraordinary Young Women

School-level winner for contest in:

Vice-President, treasurer, or secretary for

Class/SCA/Club

Art Competition

Latin Competition

Math Competition (local or district)

FBLA/DECA/Skills USA

Forensics

Play/concert usher (one point per event)

Production crew

Delegate to district or state conference or

Convention

6-10 Points:

Marching band, jazz band, drum line,

orchestra, etc.

Monroe Singers/Adv. Chorus

District/regional competition winner in

band, Amnesty orchestra, Monroe

Singers

School store manager (at least 1 semester)

Rocketry/Robotics

Technical assistant for a play

Player on school sports team (full season)

Manager of a team

Colorguard

Cheerleader

Student director/stage manager of a play

Regional band, orchestra, or chorus

Play cast (major role)

Battle of the Brains team/Academic Quiz

Team

Club president

Editorial board of Spotlight or Yearbook

Certamen Team (Latin)

Boys State/Girls State

Leadership Team

JUMP Mentor

11-15 Points:

Class president, SCA president

State or national elected officer

School team captain or co-captain

All-Virginia band, chorus, or orchestra

National competition winner

Non-JMHS Activity: (5 points max)

You may use one outside activity (total, not

per year) for a maximum credit of 5 points.

**Points are given only for activities

completed, not for things the student plans

to do next year.

**No points are awarded for recognitions

such as Monroe Scholars or end-of-year

Merit and Outstanding Student awards, as

these are simply based on GPAs.

**New school clubs/organizations are

periodically added to JMHS’s offerings.

Please contact an NHS advisor if you have

questions about participation in an activity

not listed.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Standards of Learning (SOL) Objectives are

the foundation for the curriculum in all

courses for which the State Department of

Education has developed SOLs. Locally

developed objectives and curriculum guides

reflect, amplify or go beyond the objectives

developed by the State.

Note:

# indicates an Advanced Placement (AP)

class.

* indicates a weighted class

Intro to High School English (1181)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9

Prerequisite:

-Students in this course will be selected by

administration.

This course is comprised of a basic study of

spelling and grammar techniques, with a

focus on reading comprehension and writing

skills. Students will develop the necessary

skills to establish a solid English foundation

for all high school English courses. Students

will learn new vocabulary, develop public

speaking skills, and learn strategies to

improve scores on the Virginia SOL tests.

#Honors English 9 (1130L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisites:

-“A” average in Advanced English 8

-“B” average or better in Honors/Gifted

English 8 course

-Recommendation of instructor

-Pass Advanced score on 8th grade SOLs

(students coming from out-of-state or non-

public institutions will be required to

submit a portfolio demonstrating abilities)

This course is comprised of a rigorous study

of various literary genres and an in-depth

analysis of grammar and writing techniques.

Media literacy and communication skills are

also strongly emphasized. The honors course

covers the literary and writing curriculum of

Grade 9 at a greater depth, scope, sequence,

pacing, and reflection than the advanced

course. Critical analysis, research,

application, synthesis, and constructive

criticism are greatly utilized in this course.

Summer reading and a summer writing

assignment are required.

*Advanced English 9 (1130L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in English 8

-“C” average or better in Advanced

English 8


-Pass Proficient on 8th grade SOLs

This course is comprised of an advanced

study of various literary genres, an in-depth

analysis of grammar techniques, and an

introduction to narrative, expository, and

persuasive writing. Media literacy and

communication skills are also emphasized.

English 9 (1130)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9


grammar techniques, various literary genres

and writing skills. Activities to increase

reading comprehension, vocabulary, media

literacy, and communication skills are also

included.


Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisites:


-“B” average or better in Honors English 9



of various literary genres and an in-depth





Grade 10 at a greater depth, scope,

sequence, pacing, and reflection than the

advanced course. Critical analysis, research,






Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisites:


-“C” average or better in Adv. English 9


This course is comprised of an advanced

study of various literary genres and analysis

of grammar techniques. Emphasis is also

placed on small-group communication,

vocabulary development, and media literacy.

English 10 (1140)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisite:

-Successful completion of English 9


grammar techniques, literary forms, and

composition skills. Particular emphasis will

be placed on vocabulary development, oral

communication, and reading comprehension.


Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisites:




An advanced study of both classic and

contemporary American literature will be the

primary focus of this course. A strong

emphasis will be placed upon writing skills and

styles, particularly persuasion. Enhancement of

vocabulary and communication skills will occur

through reading, class discussions and

presentations. Students will be encouraged to

take an active role in the class to become critical

readers, writers, and thinkers.


Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisites:


-“B” average or better in Honors English

10

-Recommendation of Instructor


of American Literature and an in-depth





Grade 11 at a greater depth, scope,

sequence, pacing, and reflection than the

advanced course. Critical analysis, research,





ENGLISH


English 11 (1150)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisite:


This course consists of a survey of

American literature from 1607 to the

modern period and a study of basic

vocabulary, grammar, composition, and

reading comprehension skills. Media

literacy and persuasion are emphasized as

well.

#Advanced Placement English (1195AP)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in Adv. English 11

-Permission of instructor

Advanced Placement English is a college

level course emphasizing the analysis of

form, style, and meaning in poetry and prose

fiction. This writing intensive course

requires students to write several multi-page

essays, many short essays, and various

response pieces. The course is geared

toward preparing the student for the

Advanced Placement Literature and

Composition exam, for which he or she may

receive college credit. Summer reading and

a summer writing assignment are required.

All students are encouraged to take the AP

exam.


Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:




Advanced English 12 is comprised of a

comprehensive study of the major ideas and

works in British and world literature in

preparation for college. Techniques of

expository, creative, and persuasive writing

will be emphasized. A well-documented

research product and presentation must be

produced.

English 12 (1160)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite:


This course consists of a survey of the major

ideas and works of British and world

literature and the development of the

English language. It also includes a review

of grammatical conventions through writing,

editing, and speaking. Demonstration of

media literacy and research are emphasized.

Journalism I – Spotlight (1200)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in English

-Approved application by Spotlight teacher

This course is devoted exclusively to the

exploration of the mass media and the

various journalistic writing forms – news

story, feature, editorial, and advertising

copy, and hands on desktop publishing

experience. Students will also learn copy

reading skills, headline writing,

proofreading skills, and interviewing

techniques. The Spotlight, our student

newspaper, will be prepared in conjunction

with this course. Students may be required

to do sales in the form of procuring

advertisements for the school newspaper as

part of their grade.

Journalism II – Spotlight (1210)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:



-Successful completion of Journalism I

Not only will the students in Journalism II

be responsible for all aspects mentioned

above in Journalism I, but also for the

production, advertising, and

editing/proofreading of the Spotlight.

*Journalism III (1211L2) and IV

(1212L2) – Spotlight Editors

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11 and 12

Prerequisites:



-Successful completion of Journalism II or

Journalism III

This class is coupled with Journalism II or

III and requires responsibility beyond those

classes. This class will be comprised of

editors who will be selected by the

instructor. Editors should expect to spend

additional hours outside of class to meet

deadlines.

Journalism I – Echo (1215)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:


-Approved application by Echo teacher

The student will develop skills such as

publication, layout, photography, and

copy/caption writing. These skills will be

used in actual production of the yearbook;

therefore, students will be required to cover

school events, sell advertisements

(fundraising) and assist with the production

of assigned pages. After completion of the

book, students will begin editorial plans for

the next yearbook. They will prepare the

spring supplement, which will also be

included in the current year’s book. This is

a workshop class and, as such, requires

cooperation, positive attitudes,

responsibility, and dependability; all of

which are important in evaluating student

performance in the class.

Journalism II – Echo (1216)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:


-“B” average or better for a final grade in

Journalism I


The student will continue with all of the

above aspects for the production of the

yearbook.

*Journalism III (1217L2) and IV

(1220L2) – Echo Editors

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11 and 12

Prerequisites:


-“A” average for a final grade in

Journalism II


This class is coupled with Journalism II or

III and requires responsibility above and

beyond those classes. Students are required

to attend weekend deadline sessions, and

oversee Journalism I and II students. This

class is comprised of editors who will be

selected by the instructor. Editors will

receive advanced credit.


The purpose of English as a Second

Language (ESL) programs in Virginia is

to help limited English proficient (LEP)

students learn English as quickly as

possible through specific ESL instruction

and to help them be successful in their

school programs.

All LEP students attending James Monroe

High School will be required to participate

in WIDA testing in the spring of each year.

The WIDA test is used to determine

placement within the ESL program offered

at James Monroe High School. See your

school counselor or ESL Coordinator for

more information.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-ACCESS score, SELP score, or other

Standardized English Language

Proficiency Assessment Instrument -

Recommendation of ESL teacher

ESL Literacy (5711)

Credit: 1 English credit per year

Course content focuses on development of

literacy skills, development of vocabulary

(both recognition and production), and

developmental grammar. Reading skills

developed through use of highly

contextualized, mainly informational texts.

ESL 1 (5710-1)

Credit: 1 ESL/Elective

In conjunction with ESL Literacy,

Elementary English learners will develop

oral/aural communication skills, acquire

cultural knowledge, and learn skills

necessary to adapt to the English language

and American (school) culture.

ESL 2 (5720-2)


In Conjunction with ESL Reading

Students will augment reading skills and

vocabulary through guided reading of more

complex works. Writing development

focuses on complex sentences, organized

short paragraphs and short essays. Further

communication skills and cultural

knowledge is gained through research and

class presentations and creative projects.

ESL 3 (5730-3)


Intermediate English language learners

focus on honing reading skills through

literary study. Higher-level

academic/literary vocabulary acquisition is

an integral part of this course. Writing

development continues with organized

journaling and short-essay projects which

focus on the writing process. Students study

higher-order grammatical constructions of

English.

ESL Reading (5712)

Credit: 1 English Credit per year

Course content focuses on the continued

development of literacy skills, vocabulary,

and grammar. Reading skills are developed

through use of various informational texts.

ESL Resource (5713)


The class will focus on the development of

English language skills using various

methodologies. It will also provide direct

academic support to students needing

assistance with their regular educational

program. This will include remediation,

supplemental instruction, assistance in study

skills, organizational skills, time

management, and goal setting.

ENGLISH AS A

SECOND LANGUAGE


Math Offerings - Recommended Sequences

Geometry

Part I

Geometry

Part II

Geometry

8th Grade

Math

Foundations

of Algebra

Intro to High

School Math

Algebra Functions

and Data Analysis

Algebra II

Algebra III

Algebra I

Advanced Algebra II

Discrete Math

Functions/Trig with

Analytical Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Advanced

Trigonometry

Advanced Geometry

Advanced

Placement

Calculus

Advanced

Placement

Statistics


Intro to High School Math (3200)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9

Prerequisite:

- Students in this course will be selected by

administration.


mathematical concepts to provide students

with a foundation for Algebra I. Students

will review addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division methods.

Students will be introduced to variables,

rationale numbers, and simple equations.

Students will become familiar with the TI-

83 or TI-84 calculators and their usage to

solve equations and to compose graphs.

Students will learn strategies to improve

scores on the Virginia Standards of Learning

tests.

Foundations of Algebra (3199AL3)

Credit: 1 Elective Unit

Grades: 9

This course is a foundational mathematics

course to prepare students for the rigors of

high school mathematics. The focus of the

course is to develop a solid understanding of

the mathematical concepts and algebraic

processes that will serve as the foundation

for the continued study of algebra. Emphasis

will be placed on patterns, structure, and the

properties of real numbers in the modeling

and solution of real-world problems.

Extensive instruction will be provided in the

representation and solution of linear

equations and inequalities. Understanding of

linear relationships as expressed

analytically, graphically, and numerically

will also be a major focus of this course.

Students who successfully complete

Foundations of Algebra will then be

prepared to enroll in Algebra I.

Algebra I (3130)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in Math 8, a passing

score on the 8th grade SOL test, and

teacher recommendation In this course, students will study the basic

concepts and properties of real numbers and

apply them to polynomials. Techniques in

solving linear equations and inequalities in

one variable and quadratic equations in one

variable are developed and applied to

problem solving. Students will learn to

graph and analyze linear and quadratic

functions. Data sets will be studied, graphed,

and compared using functions, variations,

and statistical techniques including measures

of central tendency. Students will study

statistics to include line & curve of bet fit,

box & whisker plots, normal distribution,

mean absolute deviation, standard deviation,

and z-scores. Systems of linear equations

will be solved, both graphically and

algebraically, and applied to problem

solving. Square roots and other radical

expressions will be evaluated and simplified.

TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculators will be

used to support and verify many

mathematical and algebraic concepts

throughout the term.

Geometry, Part I (3144)


Grades: 9, 10, 11

This course is the first part of a two-part

geometry course. It begins with a review of

the coordinate plane, in order to make a

logical transition from algebra to geometry.

The first term of this course covers

undefined terms, definitions, postulates,

theorems and deductive reasoning. The

Pythagorean Theorem, as well as other

theorems, will be discussed. Students will

examine the relationships among points,

lines, angles, planes, and spheres. Students

will learn about classifying triangles, which

will lead to the coverage of triangle

congruence. Compass and straightedge

constructions will be emphasized. Students

will end the term discussing quadrilaterals

and their properties to solve problems.

Geometry, Part II (3145)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-Successful Completion of Geometry Part I

This course will complete the geometry two-

term series and will begin with a review of

the previous term. Students will use their

algebra skills to identify similar figures and

solve problems using proportions. Students

will continue using the Pythagorean

Theorem to solve problems involving right

triangles and trigonometry. Students will

analyze circles and polygons. In addition,

students will investigate surface area and

volume. Students will continue studying

coordinate geometry. Students will end the

term discussing transformations.

Geometry (3143)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10, 11

Prerequisites:

-“C” average or better in Algebra I, or a

“B” in Algebra I Pt. II

-Passing score on the Algebra I SOL test

This course introduces undefined terms,

definitions, postulates and deductive

reasoning. Basic straight edge and compass

constructions will be done throughout the

course. Formal proofs and reasoning will be

introduced through a study of lines, angles,

polygons, congruency and similarity of

triangles. The Pythagorean Theorem and

basic Trigonometry and its applications are

discussed. Areas, volumes and properties of

circles as well as solids are studied.

*Advanced Geometry (3143L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Algebra I or an

“A” in Algebra I Pt. II

This course consists of an enriched

geometry curriculum with greater emphasis

on proofs and the application of theorems

than is covered in geometry. This course is

taught in a more rigorous manner and at an

accelerated pace. Students enrolled in this

course will take the Standards of Learning

Geometry test. This course is a prerequisite

course for Advanced Algebra II which

should be taken the term following the

completion of Advanced Geometry.

MATHEMATICS


Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

(3134)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite:

-Successful completion of Algebra I and

Geometry

-Course must be taken before Algebra II

and may not be applied toward an

advanced diploma

This course is comprised of the investigation

of mathematical modeling and data analysis.

Students will study functions and their

behaviors, systems of inequalities,

probability, experimental design and

implementation, and analysis of data. Data

will be generated from real life situations

arising from science, business, and finance.

Students will solve problems that require the

formulation of linear, quadratic, or

exponential equations. Through the

investigation of mathematical models and

interpretation/analysis of data from real life

situations, students will strengthen

conceptual understandings of mathematics

and further develop connections between

algebra and statistics. Students will use the

language and symbols of mathematics in

representations and communications

throughout the course. The infusion of

technology in the course will assist in

modeling and investigating functions and

data analysis. TI–83/TI–84 graphing

calculators will be used throughout the

course.

Algebra II (3135)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or above in Algebra I or “A”

or “B” in Algebra I, Part 2

In this course, students will review the basic

properties of real numbers and equality.

Algebraic expressions will be simplified,

combined, multiplied, or factored. This will

include polynomials, rational and radical

expressions, as well as complex numbers.

Students will solve equations and inequalities

in one and two variables, including those that

are linear, absolute value, rational, radical,

quadratic, and polynomial. Students will

graph and analyze functions. These will

include linear and quadratic, as well as an

introduction to polynomial, exponential, and

logarithmic functions. Data sets will be

studied, graphed, and compared using

functions, and variations. Systems of linear

and quadratic equations will be solved, both

graphically and algebraically, and applied to

problem solving. Students will also study

statistics to include, normal distribution, z-

scores and probabilities. Additionally,

students will develop an understanding of

permutations and combinations. TI-83 or TI-

84 graphing calculators will be used to

support and verify many mathematical and

algebraic concepts throughout the term.

*Advanced Algebra II (3135L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10, 11

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Advanced

Geometry

This course consists of a more enriched

Algebra II curriculum with a greater

emphasis on critical thinking skills and is

taught in a more rigorous manner and at an

accelerated pace. In addition to the Algebra

II curriculum, students will cover the

trigonometric functions and their

relationships using both the circular and the

triangular approach. Students enrolled in

this course will take the Standards of

Learning Algebra II test. This course is a

prerequisite for Advanced Trigonometry.

Algebra III (3137)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Any student with a “C” or lower in

Algebra II must take this course before

taking Functions/Trigonometry with

Analytic Geometry

Algebra III reviews and extends the

concepts taught in Algebra II and Geometry

in preparation for the SAT and Math

Achievement tests. It includes topics on

triangular and circular trigonometric

functions, study of polynomials, exponential

and logarithmic functions.

*Functions/Trigonometry with Analytic

Geometry (3176L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in Algebra II

-Successful completion of Algebra III or

Advanced Algebra II

The student will review, reinforce, and

extend his knowledge of the concepts

studied in Algebra while undertaking the

study of trigonometry. Throughout the

course, emphasis is placed on the study of

functions (algebraic and transcendental).

The student will solve problems both with

and without the use of a graphics calculator.

Major topics that will be covered include

algebraic functions, exponential functions,

logarithmic functions, trigonometric

functions, conic sections, trigonometric

identities, and practical applications and

modeling using both Trigonometry and

Algebra Translations, rotations of axes,

parametric equations, the polar coordinate

system, and probability will be covered as

time permits.

*Advanced Trigonometry (3161L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11

Prerequisite:


Algebra II or an “A” average in Algebra II

This course begins with a review of some to

the concepts learned in Advanced Algebra

II, and continues with a thorough study of

Trigonometry extended into topics covered

in Pre-calculus. Throughout the course,

emphasis is placed on the study of functions

(algebraic and transcendental). The student

will solve problems both with and without

the use of a graphics calculator. Major

topics that will be covered include algebraic

functions, exponential functions, logarithmic

functions, trigonometric functions,

trigonometric identities, and practical

applications and modeling using both

Trigonometry and Algebra, vectors,

matrices, conic sections. Translations,

rotations of axes, parametric equations, the

polar coordinate system, and probability will

be covered as time permits.

*Pre-Calculus (3178L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:


Trigonometry or an “A” in regular

Trigonometry w/ teacher recommendation

This course begins with a review of

Trigonometry, but the main emphasis is on

the limit concept, the study of derivatives

and other introductory calculus topics.

Limits are introduced using sequences and

this is extended to the limits of functions and

the study of derivatives. In addition to the

algebraic functions, trigonometric,


exponential and logarithmic functions will

be studied. Additional topics from analytic

geometry will be covered including the

study and application of right triangles.

*Discrete Mathematics (3154L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Successful completion of Functions/Trig,

Advanced Trig/Pre-Calculus

In this course students will practice real world

applications of skills that they have acquired

from previous math classes. The class is

intended for the college bound liberal arts

student who will not necessarily major in a

math related field of study but who will

encounter mathematics requirements in

college. Topics include voting theory,

mathematics of social choice, networking and

communications, population growth and

symmetry, and probability and statistics.

#Advanced Placement Calculus AB (3177)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of Pre-Calculus

This course focuses on a comprehensive

treatment of both derivatives and integrals of

functions of one variable. In quarter I,

students will study limits, develop the

definition of the derivative and theorems on

differentiation and then apply the derivative

to graphing, related rate problems, and

extrema problems. In quarter II, emphasis is

on integration techniques, applications of

integrals, and the transcendental functions,

Graphing calculators will be required in this

course. All students are encouraged to take

the AP exam.

Advanced Placement Statistics (3192)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of Functions/Trig,

Advanced Trig/Pre-Calculus and/or

Discrete Math and/or AP Calculus

In this course the student will focus on the

major concepts involved in collecting,

analyzing, and drawing conclusions from

data. The course will include four broad

themes: exploring data by observing patterns

and departures from patterns; planning a

study by deciding what and how to measure;

anticipating patterns by producing models

using probability and simulation; and

statistical inference. This course will be a

non-calculus based course equivalent to a

one-semester college level statistics course.

All students are encouraged to take the AP

Exam.


Science Offerings – Recommended Sequence

8th Grade

Physical Science

Earth Science Advanced Earth Science

Chemistry

Earth Science:

Astronomy

Biology II:

Ecology Biology Advanced Biology

Biology II: Anatomy &

Physiology

Advanced Chemistry Physics

Advanced

Placement

Biology

Advanced

Placement

Chemistry

Advanced

Placement

Environmental

Science

Dual

Enrollment

Physics


*Advanced Earth Science (4210L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Physical Science

and 8th grade math

This is an academically challenging course for

the serious science student. Problem solving

and decision-making are the important parts of

the course emphasizing Earth’s resources, the

use of technology and skills in scientific

investigation. Key topics include interpretation

of maps, characteristics of Earth, geologic

processes involving plate tectonics, the rock

cycle, Earth history, the oceans, the atmosphere,

weather and climate, and the solar system and

universe. Environmental issues, Virginia

geology and freshwater resources are also

covered.

Earth Science (4210)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisite:

-Physical Science

This general level Earth Science course

focuses on meteorology, oceanography,

geology and astronomy. The student will

plan and conduct investigations,

demonstrate scientific reasoning and

interpret maps, globes, charts, and imagery.

Connections to Virginia’s geologic

processes, climate, and resources will be

made.

*Biology II: Human Anatomy and

Physiology (4330L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Advanced Biology

and Chemistry

(Chemistry may be taken concurrently with

the consent of the instructor)

This course is intended especially for those

interested in entering the health related

fields for both humans and animals. The

course includes an introduction to the

structure and function of cells, tissues, and

organs of the human body and how they are

interrelated to maintain homeostasis.

Systems covered include muscoskeletal,

central and peripheral nervous,

cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive,

excretory, endocrine, reproductive, and

integumentary. Dissection will be included.

Astronomy (4260)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Geometry, Earth Science, Biology

The objective of this lab based science class

is to allow students to study some of the

more fascinating aspects of astronomical

science beyond those which are normally

studied in an Earth Science class. Students

will investigate early astronomical history,

development of observational technology,

various scientific theories of origins of the

universe, forces of gravity between

astronomical objects, solar and stellar

phenomena, constellations, galaxies, black

holes, planetary science, space exploration,

and the future of humans in space. Students

will be required to attend evening

observation sessions(s).

#Advanced Placement Environmental

Science (4270)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry (may be

taken concurrently with the consent of the

instructor)

-Teacher recommendation required

-Completion of the summer assignment is

required

The goal of the AP Environmental Science

course is to provide students with the

scientific principles, concepts, and

methodologies required to understand the

interrelationships of the natural world, to

identify and analyze environmental

problems both natural and human-made, to

evaluate the relative risks associated with

these problems, and to examine alternative

solutions for resolving and/or preventing

them. All students are encouraged to take

the AP exam.

*Advanced Biology (4310L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisites:

-“C” average or better in Advanced Earth

Science

-“B” average or better in Earth Science

Special note: may be taken concurrently

during sophomore year with Advanced

Chemistry with teacher recommendation

and “B” or higher average in Advanced

Earth Science and “B” or higher average

in Advanced math courses. This track is

recommended for advanced and motivated

students who wish to take an intensive

science-rich, college-prep track during

their junior and senior years including 2 or

more AP Science courses and upper level

science electives.

This is an academically challenging course

for the serious science student. Students learn

about the structure and biochemical processes

of the cell, the fundamentals of genetics,

change and diversity of life forms through

evolution, and ecological relationships of

organisms and their environment. The course

focuses on the modern classification system

through the study of the anatomy and

physiology of organisms including

observations of local flora and fauna. With

emphasis on discovery and inquiry, students

conduct laboratory experiments using the

scientific method.

Biology (4310)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisite:

-Earth Science

This general level Biology course

emphasizes the understanding of living

systems and the scientific methods used to

study these systems. Key concepts include

the history of biological thought and the

evidence that supports scientific theories,

biochemical life processes, cellular

organization, mechanisms of inheritance,

dynamic relationships among organisms,

and the change in organisms through time.

By observing local organisms and

environmental situations, this course

emphasizes why biology is important.

SCIENCE


Biology II – Ecology (4340)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Earth Science and Biology

This general level course emphasizes the

integration of the core subjects with the

sciences. The course will investigate the

complexity of the world we live in and our

impact on its sustainability. A considerable

amount of time will be spent studying the

principles of ecology including such

concepts as scientific methods, evolution,

biodiversity, energy in ecosystems,

population ecology, community ecology,

and ecological relationships. Other topics

include the effect of the human population

of the environment including discussions of

events relevant to Virginia and the

Chesapeake Bay.

#Advanced Placement Biology (4370)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“B” average or better in Advanced Biology

and Advanced Chemistry



required

Advanced Placement Biology (AP Biology)

is a college-level course that focuses on

three broad content areas: molecules and

cells, heredity and evolution, and organisms

and populations. Major topics of study

include the structure and biochemical

processes of cells; the cellular energetics of

respiration and photosynthesis; DNA and

molecular genetics; population dynamics,

and plants. It features a comparative study

of the organisms of the five kingdoms with

emphasis on the human’s body systems and

how they work. Students observe, record

and interpret data, and reach conclusions in

performing the required AP labs as well as

fetal pig dissection. Students are prepared to

take the Advanced Placement Biology exam

for college credit. All students are

encouraged to take the AP exam.

Chemistry (4410)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“C” average or better in both Algebra I

and Biology


Mathematical relationships are applied to

chemical and physical concepts, using unit

analysis, significant digits, scientific

notation and uncertainty of measurement.

The mole concept is developed with its

relationship to mass, molecular weight, and

gas volume. Application of the kinetic

molecular theory to the states of matter is

made. Additional topics include ionic

solutions, molarity, atomic structure using

the quantum mechanical model, bonding

theories, reaction kinetics and equilibrium,

oxidation/reduction reactions, acid/base

theories, and the concept of pH. The

laboratory emphasizes qualitative and

quantitative observations and the graphing

of relationships.

*Advanced Chemistry (4410L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“C” average or better in both Algebra 2

and Advanced Biology (Advanced Biology

may be taken concurrently with consent the

instructor)


In this science/engineering-oriented course,

topics include using mathematical relationships

for stoichiometry, gas laws, first and second

laws of thermodynamics, solution

concentrations, reaction kinetics, equilibrium

systems, and electrochemistry. The quantum

mechanical model of the atom is developed

and its relationship to the periodic table is

shown. There is an introduction to nuclear and

organic chemistry. Lab experiments provide

reinforcement of the concepts and an intro to

chemical instrumentation for analysis.

#Advanced Placement Chemistry

(4470L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

- “C” average or better in Advanced

Chemistry or permission of instructor

-Students should have taken upper level

math higher than Algebra 2 (may be taken

concurrently with AP Chemistry)



required

Advanced Placement Chemistry (AP

Chemistry) is a college-level course that

focuses on topics which include using

mathematical relationships for stoichiometry,

gas laws, first and second laws of

thermodynamics, solution concentrations,

reaction kinetics, equilibrium systems, and

electrochemistry. The quantum mechanical

model of the atom is developed and its

relationship to the periodic table is shown.

There is an introduction to nuclear and organic

chemistry. Laboratory experiments provide

reinforcement of the concepts and an

introduction to chemical instrumentation for

analysis. Students are prepared to take the

Advanced Placement Chemistry exam for

college credit. All students are encouraged

to take the AP exam.

*Physics (4510L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“C+” average or better in Algebra I,

Algebra II, and Geometry

-At minimum, concurrent in Trigonometry

is required

After an introduction in the use of scientific

calculators, lab procedures, and the metric

system, the students will study velocity and

acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion,

gravitational force, and the composition and

resolution of forces using vectors. More

complex types of motion including

projectile and harmonic will be introduced

to the student. The relationships of force,

work, energy, and power will be examined.

The application of the kinetic molecular

theory to thermal effects and changes of

state will be discussed. A general study of

magnetism and electricity will be conducted.

The topics include electrostatic charges,

electric fields and potential, and Ohm’s

Law. Wave motion and sound are related to

frequency, resonance, and beats. The dual


nature of light, reflection, diffraction and

polarization will be discussed. This course

involves a significant amount of

mathematics.

#Dual Enrollment Physics (4520DEL1)

This course is a Dual Enrollment course

with Germanna Community College

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Chemistry

-At minimum, concurrent in Trigonometry

is required

Dual Enrollment Physics is a college level

course that teaches fundamental principles

of physics. The course covers mechanics,

thermodynamics, wave phenomena,

electricity and magnetism, and selected

topics in modern physics. The objectives of

the course are to provide an understanding

of the fundamental physical phenomena

associated with each of the above topics and

to develop an appreciation for and a

curiosity about the universe, its processes,

and mysteries.

International Relations (2810L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Advanced World History and Geography

II and Advanced or AP VA/US History

-Teacher recommendation

This course examines the historical

development of relevant topics in

international relations. Students will gain an

understanding of the international system

including the role of economics, ideology,

and conflict.

Intro to Modern Life (2996)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisites:

- Students in this course will be selected by

administration.

This course is developed exclusively to

prepare students for the transition into high

school including organizational skills, study

habits, and techniques to assist students with

employment, career exploration, and

preparation for life after high school.

Students will learn the importance of

decision making skills, economics and

personal finance, responsible citizenship,

and the process for completing college

applications.

*Advanced World History I and

Geography (2215L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisites:

-Gifted/Talented recommendation


-Parent referral

-“B+” average or better in World

Geography

The World History I course is a survey of

predominately Western civilization that

encompasses the study of man’s beginnings

in Africa, the development of the river

civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the

Indus Valley, and China, the rise and fall of

Greek and Roman civilizations, and the

Renaissance period in Europe. Included with

this survey, will be basic developments in

Asia, Africa, and the Americas that impacted

Western civilization. Also included in this

course will be the development of skills in

historical research and an understanding of

the impact of geography on history. The

advanced course is designed to engage

student’s upper level thinking skills in regard

to the inter relationship of the four aspects of

social studies - geography, economics,

politics and history. Students will develop a

structural overview of social studies in the

first weeks of the semester that will be drawn

upon and refined as the course proceeds.

Subjective reasoning (essay and discussion

topics) will be utilized to advance student’s

abilities to relate seemingly unrelated topics

in history to modern situations.

Chronologically, the course will proceed

from the earliest beginnings of man to the

year 1500 A.D.

World History I and Geography (2215)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

The early part of this course will cover the

rise of man from a nomadic wanderer

through the development of urban centers in

the Mediterranean area. Students will study

civilizations of the four river valleys of

Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China as

well as the rise of the early empires in

Rome, Greece, Africa, Byzantium, Latin

America, and Asia. They will learn why the

collapse of this ancient world led to a major

restructuring of economic and social

philosophies. Later they will examine the

political, economic, and cultural

development of geographic areas which

differ radically in their way of life from our

expectations. Special emphasis is placed on

the mixture of peoples, their differing

cultures, and the impact religion has on their

daily lives. Geography is emphasized

throughout the unit to make students aware

of the impact geography has on man, as well

as to become familiar with major geographic

areas around the world. Study skills are also

emphasized throughout the semester.

*Advanced World History II and

Geography (2216L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisites:



-Parent referral

-“B+” average or better in World History I

The World History II course is a survey of

predominately Western civilization that

begins with the year 1500 A.D. and ends

with the present. Included in this SOL

based course will be a survey of mainly 19th

and 20th century scientific and technological

changes that had major effects on society

and culture. Emphasis will be placed on

Western Europe and the ongoing study of

the four major aspects of social studies -

geography, economics, politics and history.

The advanced course is designed to engage

student’s upper level thinking skills in

regard to the four aspects listed above.

Students will develop or refine their

understanding of the medium of human

nature as the basis for understanding the

way in which lessons are learned from

history. Also included in this study will be

the role of the spiritual side of human nature

as it has developed in the form of the five

major religions of the world. Finally,

students will learn how the conflicts of the

physical and spiritual have produced

relatively predictable results. The course

will utilize technology to allow students to

develop skills in that area while adding to

their understanding of the inter relationship

of all cultures for all time. The course will

SOCIAL STUDIES


also feature subjective inquiries (essays) into

the reasoning behind the actions of countries

in an attempt to establish patterns of

behavior that have remained constant, and as

a result, form the basis of “history lessons.”

World History II and Geography (2216)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of World History I

This course will follow World History I with

the study of the Renaissance, the

Reformation, and the Age of Exploration.

The study of turmoil of the Age of

Revolutions will follow when discontent

with absolutism and “divine right” flared

into a variety of revolutions with the

eventual triumph of the “rights of man.”

Students will gain an appreciation for the

Bill of Rights as they study the evolution of

democracy. The political changes will be

followed by major industrial changes as the

Industrial Revolution is studied from the

perspective of its early beginnings to the

effect it has on our way of life and

environment of today. The latter part of the

course deals with the emergence of Italy and

Germany as independent nations, the causes

and effects of major wars of the modern era:

Spanish American; World War I; World

War II; Korea; and Vietnam. Included will

be a study of dictatorships, fascism, Cold

War, the race for space, containment, and

perspectives on the nuclear issue both as a

power source and nuclear versus

conventional forces. The course will

conclude with a look at the changing global

situation and the global interdependence

among nations in a modern world. Again,

geography will be an integral part of study

during this semester. Study skills will

continue to be emphasized. Oral classroom

presentations and other research based

assignments are routinely done during this

semester.

Virginia and U.S. History (2360)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisites:

-World Geography and World History

This is a survey of United States history

from the colonial period to the present. Over

the course of the school year, the social,

political, intellectual and economic

developments that have made the United

States the nation it is today will be explored.

*Advanced Virginia and U.S. History

(2360L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisites:

- World History I & II

-“B” average or better in World History I

& II is recommended

This course is designed to provide the

student, with a survey of the history of the

United States beginning with Pre-Colombian

America, and ending with the international

affairs and domestic changes in the present

modern world. This course will provide a

comprehensive overview of U.S. history and

provide students with the analytical

historical thinking skills and factual

knowledge necessary to understand issues of

U.S. history. This class emphasizes the same

skill development as the Advanced

Placement courses in order to prepare

students for success at collegiate social

studies level. Essay writing is required.

#Advanced Placement Virginia and U.S.

History (2319L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisites:

-Advanced World History I and II

-Honors or Advanced English 9 & 10

-“B” average or better in the above classes

is recommended


-Completion of pre-enrollment essay quiz

(taken in current 10th grade social studies

class) and summer reading and writing

assignment is required by the due date

The Advanced Placement U.S. History

course is designed to provide students with

the analytical skills, writing skills, and

factual knowledge necessary to deal

critically with the problems and materials in

United States History. The course will

develop historical thinking skills

(chronological reasoning, comparing and

contextualizing, crafting historical

arguments using historical evidence, and

interpreting and synthesizing historical

narrative) necessary to arrive at conclusions

on the basis of an informed judgment and

present reasons and evidence clearly and

persuasively in essay format. This class

requires extensive college level reading,

writing, and documentary synthesis and an

understanding of content learning

objectives. The AP U.S. History course

expands on the history of the Americas from

1491 to the present. All students are required

to take the US History SOL in the spring

and are encouraged to take the AP exam in

May.

Virginia and U.S. Government (2440)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of World

Geography /World History and VA/US

History

This course concentrates on the differences

in the power structure of government and

the development and content of the U. S.

Constitution. The political party system and

elections are studied with emphasis on the

importance of the media and political

opinion. The Judicial Branch, Legislative

Branch, and Executive Branch of the

Federal and State governments are studied in

depth. Emphasis is on civil liberties and

civil rights and the importance of the

Supreme Court’s landmark cases in these

areas. The powers of the Executive Branch

in both domestic and foreign policy

complete the year. Current news is

emphasized throughout the year to relate the

study of government to the happenings in

the world today.

*Advanced Virginia and U.S Government

(2440L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:

-Virginia and U. S. History or Advanced

Virginia and U.S. History

-“B” average or better in either Virginia

and U.S. History or Advanced Virginia and

U.S. History


student with a survey of the government of

the United States beginning with

foundations of our system of government,

and ending with the international affairs and

domestic changes in the modern world. One

of the major goals of this class will be to

examine the functions of American politics

and government in such detail as to provide

a better understanding of what being an

American really means. This course is

designed for highly motivated students. The

curriculum is enriched to provide students

with material that is more challenging and

thoughtful than a regular level American

history class but not as demanding as AP


classes. This course will provide a

comprehensive overview of U.S.

government and provide students with the

analytical skills and factual knowledge

necessary to deal with the problems and

issues of U.S. politics, citizenship, and

government. The students will learn to

assess materials, their relevance to a given

interpretive problem, their reliability, and

their importance- and to weigh the evidence

and interpretations presented in political

science scholarship. This class will help

develop the skills necessary to arrive at

conclusions on the basis of an informed

judgment and to present reasons and

evidence clearly and persuasively in an

academic essay format. Therefore, students

will do more writing than a typical

government class. Research paper required.

#Advanced Placement Virginia and U.S.

Government (2445L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:

-3.0 average in Advanced Placement

United States History or permission of the

instructor.



-Parent referral


required

Advanced Placement Government is an

intensive study of the development and

content of the U.S. Constitution, the

structure of the Federal and State

governments, and the overall policies and

politics of government. Current issues are

stressed to relate the study of government to

today’s world. The mechanisms of political

participation are studied as well. Class

discussion including analysis and criticism

of various government policies is

emphasized. Students are responsible for

debates, several written and oral reports, and

a position paper. All students are


Psychology (2900)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

In this course, students examine patterns and

variations of human behavior and the

process of individual human development.

They identify and examine the emotional,

intellectual, and physical factors which

influence the development of the individual

human being. Students distinguish among

the major schools and systems of

psychology and methods of investigation.

Strong reading ability, high interest in the

subject, and willingness to actively

participate in class discussions are expected.

Latin I (5310) Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-8th grade students must have earned a

grade of “B” or higher in English

In this course students will be introduced to

the language of the ancient Romans.

Emphasis is placed on translating from Latin

to English and writing English sentences in

Latin along with the study of various aspects

of Roman life and history. Latin I will be

offered second semester only.

Latin II (5320)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in Latin I

A thorough review of grammatical forms

and vocabulary will serve as the introduction

to Latin II. Attention will be given to

development in vocabulary and the

presentation of more complex grammatical

constructions: deponent verbs, participles,

infinitives, indirect discourse, and the

subjunctive mood.

*Latin III – Prose (5330L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Two units of Latin

-“B” average or better in Latin II

The students will complete their study of

Latin grammar as needed. Then, the

students will be introduced to the works of

major Latin prose authors. Attention will be

given to the history of Rome leading up to

the last days of the Roman Republic and the

first century of the Roman Empire. The

works of Latin Prose Authors which will be

translated from Latin into English include

selections from Cicero’s In Catilinam I,

Epistulae, and De Officiis; Livy’s Ab Urbe

Condita; and Pliny’s Epistulae.

*Latin IV/V – Poetry (5380L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Three units of Latin

-“B” average or better in Latin III - Prose

This course in Latin poetry is based on

selected works of major Latin poets. The

works which will be translated from Latin

into English include selections from

Catullus’s Carmina, Horace’s Odes and

Satires, Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Juvenal’s

Satires, and Martial’s Epigrammata.

Emphasis will be placed on translation,

critical analysis, scansion, and figures of

speech employed by the poets. This course

is designed to prepare students for the

Advanced Placement Latin course.

#Advanced Placement Latin (5370VL1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Four units of Latin

-“B” average or higher in Latin – Poetry

or permission of instructor

In this course, students will translate from

Latin into English selections from Latin

Literature which appear on the AP Latin

syllabus. Major readings will include

selections from Vergil’s Aeneid Caesar’s

Commentarii de Bello Gallico. Emphasis

will be placed on translation, critical

analysis, scansion, and figures of speech

employed by the author(s). Summer

assignments will be a part of this class. All

AP Latin students are encouraged to take the

AP exam.

Spanish I (5510)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:


grade of “B” or higher in English; high

school students must have earned a grade

of “C” or higher in English class

Students will develop beginning

communication competencies in listening,

reading, writing and speaking Spanish and

study Hispanic culture and history. Students

will demonstrate skills necessary to carry

out basic survival needs, deliver oral and

written presentations, and read simple

narrations and comprehend messages.

Students will acquire a working vocabulary

for everyday use, understand basic elements

WORLD LANGUAGE


of language structure (to include present and

past tenses) and pronunciation. This course

will present a balance of grammar and

communication proficiency through the

classroom use of audiovisual technology and

interactive tasks.

Spanish II (5520)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in Spanish I

Students will continue their study of the

Spanish language and culture of the Spanish

speaking countries. Students will

understand more complex grammar topics

and learn to talk about events in the present,

past, and future. These topics are presented

in the context of everyday situations –

travel, food recreation, telecommunications

– that provide real meaning and purpose to

the acquisition of language skills.

*Spanish III (5530L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in Spanish II

This is an advanced level course taught in

Spanish. Students will acquire extensive

vocabulary, study advanced grammar,

including all tenses of the indicative and the

subjunctive, make progress and achieve

greater accuracy in oral and written

expressions, and read short selections from

well-known authors of the Hispanic world.

Oral communication in Spanish is a primary

goal, and students are expected to carry out

conversational needs in Spanish.

*Spanish IV (5540L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in Spanish III

Spanish IV is a literature class. Students

will read selections from Spanish and Latin

American authors. Emphasis will be on

reading comprehension and writing skills.

Grammar will be reviewed in the writing

assignments. Vocabulary will be chosen

from the reading selections. At the end of

the year the students will read a short novel.

Class discussions will be in Spanish.

Spanish IV is a weighted class.

#Advanced Placement Spanish (5570L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

AP Spanish will follow the guidelines set for

the Advanced Placement Spanish Language

and Culture course. The class stresses oral

and auditory skills, reading comprehension,

composition, grammar, and culture. Summer

assignments are a part of AP Spanish.

Students are encouraged to take the AP

exam.

French I (5110)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:


grade of “B” or higher in English; high

school students must have earned a grade

of “C” or higher in English class

Students are introduced to written and

spoken French. Students will learn basic

grammar and vocabulary. They will develop

listening and speaking skills through class

participation. Students will explore various

aspects of the French culture.

French II (5120)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in French I

Students continue to develop the skills of

listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

They review basic vocabulary while

learning more advanced grammatical

concepts. Additional vocabulary is acquired

through listening and reading to improve

basic conversational skills. This course

includes the study of Francophone cultures.

*French III (5130L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in French II

Students will continue to increase

proficiency in the four skill areas of

listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Speaking and understanding functional

French will be heavily emphasized. By the

end of the year students should be familiar

with all verb tenses. They will expand their

knowledge of French culture and study an

overview of history from Gaule to the

Middle Ages.

*French IV (5140L2) / *French V (5150L2)

#Advanced Placement French (5170L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in French III

-“C” average or better in French IV for

French V or AP

The language of instruction is French. Major

components of the course are oral

expression, creative writing, and intensive

grammar review. Readings include major

literature works as well as current magazines

and newspapers. Class discussions will be

in French. Summer assignments are part of

AP French. All AP French students are


*French VI – 20th Century French Voices

(Supervised Independent Study) (5160L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in French V or

Advanced Placement French

The twentieth century was a time of great

change in France. The country experienced

two world wars, battles fought on French

soil, and enemy occupation. The decades

following WWII brought peace and relative

prosperity to the county itself, while

France’s remaining colonies were struggling

toward their independence. The end of the

century brought into focus an increasingly

diverse population struggling to live

together. Into these turbulent times came a

variety of different voices, each mirroring

and trying to make sense of the period. The

voices which form this course are classics in

their own fields of literature, film, music,

and children’s literature. Each has a

message to share. Although they are by no

means the only voices of the century, taken

together, they will give an overview of the

recent past. Students produce a final

product which incorporates all of the works

studied.


*French VI – The Renaissance in France

(Supervised Independent Study) (5161L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in French V or

Advanced Placement French

The Renaissance came to France one

hundred years after it arrived in Italy.

During this time of peace and prosperity,

philosophy and the arts flourished, the

classical works of Greece and Rome were

rediscovered, and focus changed from the

religious to the secular. This survey course

will study the philosophy, literature, music,

art, and architecture that formed the

Renaissance in France. Students will

produce a final product that reflects this

period in its entirety.

Mandarin Chinese I (5810)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Learning a foreign language can be a

challenge for many of us. Traditional

approaches to language learning do not

always meet the needs of today’s modern

learner. Students today have access to things

their parents never did, such as video games,

the Internet, social networks, etc. This

onslaught of technology has changed the

way this generation of students participates

in learning. This is why TCG Global

developed myChinese360, a robust and well

rounded (i.e.360 degree) approach to

learning that meets students at their interest

level. Today’s students live in a hyper-

connected world, which requires a level of

stimulation and variety of choices to meet

their learning needs. Why should learning

take place strictly in a 45 minute classroom

block? Imagine having the ability to learn

24 hours a day, seven days a week! That is

what all myChinese360 students’

experience. If they wish to speak with a

tutor at 3 AM, they simply go online and get

help from an experienced tutor direct from

China. It does not stop there. By offering a

multitude of resources under one

comprehensive turnkey umbrella,

myChinese360 is delivering the type of

instruction that motivates, excites and

inspires. Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese II (5820)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-Mandarin Chinese I

The myChinese 360 curriculum is aligned to

state and national standards.

The Health Education Standards of Learning

delineate the concepts, processes, and skills

for health education. The intent of health

education is to help students understand how

to achieve and maintain good health for a

lifetime. The three learning goals focus on

key health concepts and skills needed to

facilitate the formation of healthy behaviors

and practices. They are Knowledge and

Skills, Information Access and Use and

Community Health and Wellness.

The purpose of health education is to help

students acquire an understanding of health

concepts and skills and to apply them in

making healthy decisions to improve,

sustain, and promote personal, family, and

community health. As a result of health

education instruction, the student will be

able to do the following:

1. Act with skill and reason to

demonstrate an understanding of the

concepts and behaviors that reduce

health risks and enhance the health

of self and others. (Knowledge and

Skills)

2. Demonstrate the ability to access,

evaluate, and use health information,

products, and services that influence

health and well-being in a positive

manner. (Information Access and

Use)

3. Demonstrate the use of appropriate

health practices and behaviors to

promote a safe and healthy

community when alone, with family,

at school, and in other group settings.

(Community Health and Wellness)

The Physical Education Standards of

Learning identify concepts, processes, and

skills for physical education. The intent of

physical education is to help students learn

the skills necessary for performing a variety

of physical activities and understand the

benefits of achieving and maintaining a

physically active lifestyle. The five strands

for physical education are Skillful

Movement, Movement Principles and

Concepts, Personal Fitness and Responsible

Behaviors, and Physically Active Lifestyle.

The process of participating regularly in a

physically active lifestyle will lead to

personal enjoyment, challenge, satisfaction,

and a health-enhancing level of personal

fitness. As a result of physical education

instruction, the student will be able to do the

following:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in all

fundamental movement skills and

patterns and competence in several

specialized movement forms.

(Skilled Movement)

2. Apply movement principles and

concepts to learning and developing

motor skills and specialized

movement forms. (Movement

Principles and Concepts)

3. Achieve and maintain a health-

enhancing level of personal fitness.

(Personal Fitness)

4. Demonstrate responsible personal

and social behaviors in physical

activity setting. (Responsible

Behavior)

5. Demonstrate a physical active

lifestyle, including activity within

and outside of the physical education

setting. (Physically Active Lifestyle)

Proper attire is required for all physical

education classes. Proper attire should

include tennis shoes, shorts with elastic

waist or sweat pants and a t-shirt. A set of

physical education wear (shirt and shorts)

must be purchased from a physical

education teacher for $20.00.

9th Grade Health and Physical Education

(7300)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

UNIFORM PURCHASE FEE $20.00

10th Grade Health and Physical

Education (7405)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisite:

-Completion of 9th grade Health and

Physical Education

- UNIFORM PURCHASE FEE $20.00

HEALTH/PE

HEALTH/PE


Driver Education Classroom Instruction

Prerequisite:

-Completion of 9th grade health and

physical education

The State of Virginia requires a minimum of

36 hours of classroom instruction. Students

who miss more than 5 classes will not

receive credit. Students must earn a grade

of “C” or higher in order to receive credit

for this section of drivers’ education.

Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of Driver

Education Classroom

-Virginia State Learner’s permit

-Payment of fee $200

-Completion of 9th grade health and

physical education

-Recommendation by classroom instructor

-45 hour driving log

Students are scheduled for behind the wheel

after they have met the above requirements

and in the order in which they pay the fee.

The driver education “in car” component

will be taught when student schedule

permits, after school hours and on

weekends. Students must submit the

required $200.00 fee to be placed on the

driver education list.

Advanced Physical Education I (7640)

and II (7650)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-“C” average or better in 9th and 10th grade

Health and Physical Education

-May not take if enrolled in a

Weight/Conditioning class

-UNIFORM PURCHASE FEE $20.00

This class will focus on health and skill

related components of fitness. Students will

learn training techniques and training

programs to work on the items listed below.

The health related components are

flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscle

strength, muscle endurance, and body

composition. Skill related components to be

worked on are: agility, balance, power,

reaction time, coordination, and speed.

Adaptive Physical Education (7700)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-Recommendation of Guidance

Counselor/Nurse

The Adaptive Physical Education Program

is designed to assist students who require

individualized instruction because of any or

all of the following problems:

1. The student is educationally unable

to meet the minimum requirements

of a regular classroom environment.

2. The student requires small group

instruction due to reading problems

or other learning problems.

3. The student is physically unable to

participate because of handicapping

conditions (i.e. vision, hearing,

muscular condition, asthma, or heart

conditions).

The guidance counselors/nurse will be

responsible for screening students for

participation in this program.

Beginning Musical Keyboarding (9240C)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Students learn basic piano skills on an

electronic keyboard in this course. This

course is designed to encourage further

individualized instruction. Grading for this

course will include performance quizzes and

tests, classroom participation and brief

music theory written assignments. Students

will work in a wide repertoire of musical

styles including popular, classical, and

holiday music. Enrollment in beginning

piano will be on a first come first served

basis and limited to the number of

musical keyboards available.

Men’s Chorus (9285M)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

This course is for men who are beginners

who wish to become better singers or

experienced singers who want a limited

performance schedule. Students will study

music theory, music history, and sight-

reading, but will mainly focus on the

performance aspect. Students will be graded

on participation, theory tests, singing, and

correct stage presence, including concert

attire, posture, and behavior. Participation

in quarterly concerts is mandatory. Students

are eligible to audition for VA Honor Choir,

District Chorus, and All-State Chorus. There

will be a fundraiser commitment to offset

the cost of uniforms, trips and other choral

department expenses.

Women’s Chorus (9285W)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

This course is for women who are beginners

who wish to become better singers or

experienced singers who want a limited

performance schedule. Students will study

music theory, music history, sight-reading,

but will mainly focus on the performance

aspect. Students will be graded on

participation, theory tests, singing, and



in quarterly concerts is mandatory. Students

are eligible to audition for VA Honor Choir,

District Chorus, and All-State Chorus. There

will be a fundraiser commitment to offset

the cost of uniforms, trips and other choral

department expenses.

*Advanced Women’s Chorus (9289L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Audition/Contract

This course is for advanced ladies with an

expanded performance schedule involving

more advanced music literature. Students

will study music theory, music history, and

sight-reading. Students will be graded on

participation, theory tests, singing, and



in quarterly concerts is mandatory.

Students are eligible to audition for VA

Honor Choir, District Chorus, and All-State

Chorus. There will be a fundraiser

commitment to offset the cost of uniforms,

trips and other choral department expenses.

Note: This class has a heavy performance

schedule. Educational performance trips

occur periodically.

FINE ARTS


*Monroe Singers (9296L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Audition/Contract

The Monroe Singers is a small, specialized

group of musically talented students.

Students develop skills in working with

harmonies without the use of music. Ear

training and sight-reading are stressed.

Performance is one of the main goals of the

class. The students try to achieve the

highest degree of professionalism in

performance. They are graded on various

tests, concert attire, class participation, and

on their participation in all of the required

concerts. Students are strongly urged to

audition for District and All Virginia

Chorus. There will be a fundraiser

commitment to offset the cost of uniforms,

trips and other choral department expenses.



occur periodically.

Drama I (1410)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

This beginning acting course introduces

students to live theater. Through

improvisation games and short scripted

scene work presented to the class, the

students will become more confident as live

performers. The class will focus intensely

on vocal projection and clarity of speech in

front of an audience. This course also

incorporates the concepts of the actor

bringing physical life to the text, sensory

awareness, memory, relaxation techniques,

and concentration. Grading for the course is

broken into categories: Classwork, Quizzes,

Rehearsal Discipline, Memorization,

Performance, and Critique.

Drama II (1420)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Drama I

This course continues and enhances the

students’ physical and vocal training begun

in Drama I. Through more advanced

improvisation games and performance

exercises, the students will strengthen their

skills in vocal projection, memorization and

character work. Students will perform

scenes from published plays and also write

original work. The students will

occasionally engage in rehearsals running a

week or longer that will focus on the process

of developing an appropriate character for a

scene. This course also continues to

incorporate the concepts of sensory

awareness, relaxation, focus, and

strengthening the actor’s comfort on stage.

Grading for the course is broken into the

following categories: Classwork, Quizzes,

Rehearsal Discipline, Memorization,

Performance, and Critique.

*Drama III (1430L2)

*Drama IV (1440L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Permission of instructor, Drama II, or an

intense background in theater arts.

This course is generally taught in a

combined class format. The students are

expected to have a functional vocabulary of

the stage and basic acting terms before

entering the class. The class will explore

acting exercises based on the work of Boal,

Stanislavski, Meisner, and others. Through

intense improvisation activities and

rehearsal exercises, the students will

improve their ability to bring emotional

range to a character. The students will

improve their physical health and stamina

through warm-up exercises, movement

exercises and Stage Combat. To broaden the

students’ knowledge of Dramatic Literature,

each member of the class will read and

report on a different play each month. Each

student will have the opportunity to perform

and direct both published and original work.

Grading is based on a student’s ability to be

self-motivated, show a clear progression in

skill, participate fully in class exercises and

attend class regularly.

Technical Theatre (1435)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10-12

This course studies theatrical design and

construction. The students will learn

through hands-on projects about the process

behind Scenic Design, Lighting Design,

Costume Design, Make-up Design,

Properties, and Stage Management. The

class will study the progression of theatre

technology through history from Ancient

Greek to Contemporary. The students will

study and practice safe scenic painting,

carpentry, and electrical work. Through

this course, the students will be trained to

use many types of hand and power tools,

creatively implement various construction

materials and create designs for a successful

theatrical production. The students in this

class will build scenery and props, organize

costumes, and implement the lighting design

for the Upperclassmen Musical and Spring

Play.

*Symphonic Band (9233L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Previous band experience

-SmartMusic software ($40 student fee)

-Instrumental Rental Fee ($50 if

applicable)

This advanced ensemble will focus on music

literature at the VBODA grade IV-VI level.

Emphasis in this class includes mastery of

all musical scales, the application of

advanced music theory, leadership, the study

of varying musical styles, and the study of

music history. These students are required

to attend all performances and after school

rehearsals. Grading is based on SmartMusic

assignments, attendance, class participation,

playing tests and performances. The student

must supply an instrument, however some

larger instruments are available to rent.

Concert attire is provided by the band.

Participation in Marching Band is highly

encouraged.



occur periodically.

Beginning Percussion (9232BP)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Interested students are required to meet

with the instructor prior to registration

-Students are required to purchase

classroom equipment from instructor.

- Fee $25.00

This appreciation course will introduce

students to the fundamentals of percussion

performance. No musical experience is

necessary. The students will learn

techniques on snare drum, mallet


instruments and other auxiliary percussion

instruments. The students will also learn to

read music and explore the areas of writing

musical notation, music theory and music

history. This course also qualifies as a

prerequisite for additional instrumental

courses (i.e. – Marching Yellow Jackets, JM

Indoor Drumline, Jazz Band, Symphonic

Band, Concert Band).

Advanced Percussion (9297)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Permission of the instructor

-The student must have a mallet bag with

snare drum sticks, keyboard mallets, and

tympani mallets

-Instrumental Rental Fee ($50)

Students in this class will continue to

develop techniques on snare drum, mallet

instruments, tympani and other auxiliary

percussion instruments. The students will

also enhance their music reading skills,

explore the areas of writing musical

notation, and delve into advanced music

theory and music history. This course is

designed to prepare students for the

requirements for participating in other

instrumental activities as a percussionist at

James Monroe High School (i.e. – Marching

Yellow Jackets, JM Indoor Drumline, Jazz

Band, Symphonic Band). This is a

performance based course. Outside

performances and rehearsals are mandatory.

Grading will be based on class participation,

playing tests, and performances.

*Jazz Ensemble (9250)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Audition required

-SmartMusic software ($40 student fee)

-Instrumental Rental Fee ($50 if

applicable)

The Jazz Ensemble is a small, specialized

group of musically talented students.

Students in Jazz Ensemble will have

demonstrated superior capability on their

respective instrument or voice. Jazz

Listening and sight-reading are stressed.

Performance is one of the main goals of the

class. The students try to achieve the

highest degree of professionalism in

performance. Grading is based on class

participation, participation in all required

concerts and SmartMusic assignments.

Colorguard (9321)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: Meet with instructor

There is a marching band fee that applies

to members that must be paid at band

camp. The fee covers all materials,

equipment, clothing, and other applicable

fees for the marching season. Fee: $150

The colorguard class is a block class 1st term

only. The colorguard provides the visual

impact of the James Monroe High School

Marching Band. Colorguard members will

be required to participate in a number of

afterschool events including rehearsals,

football games, parades, competitions, trips,

and the Winter Concert. All colorguard

class members must come to band camp

prior to the start of school to be eligible

for class.

Beginning Orchestra (9237 )

Credit: 1 unit

Grades: 9-12 No musical experience is necessary!

This course is designed for any student with

an interest in developing fundamental skills

on the violin, viola, cello, or double bass.

Students will receive instruction that will

enhance music reading, instrumental

technique, and overall musicality. The

curriculum will focus on music reading

skills, bowing, left hand technique, and

finger patterns. The students will enhance

their ensemble performance skills through

quarterly concert performances. Grading for

this course is based on playing/written

quizzes/tests, and class participation, and

concert attendance. All Students with

musical interest are welcome.

Orchestra (9238)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Previous Orchestra experience

This course is designed to continue to

develop fundamental skills of performing on

the violin, viola, cello, or double bass.

Technical skills will continue to be

developed based on the material that the

instructor presents in class which includes

but is not limited to: performance pieces,

scales, and method materials. The student

will also continue to foster his/her ensemble

performance skills through a vigorous

concert schedule. Grading for this course is

based on playing/written tests/quizzes, class

participation and behavior, concert dress

rehearsals, concert performances, practice

logs, and other assignments designated by

the instructor that will help enhance the

student’s knowledge of music, his/her

instrument, and performance skills.

Students are required to participate in ALL

concert dress rehearsals and concert

performances. There will be a fundraiser

commitment to offset the costs incurred by

the Orchestra.

*Advanced Orchestra (9239L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Successfully passed one year of Orchestra

(9238) at a high school level with a grade

of B- or higher

This course is designed for students who

have attained a certain degree of proficiency

and have demonstrated a superior capability

on their respective instrument from the

violin family. Musicality, performance,

perfecting technical skills and

professionalism will be honed in on as the

focal points for this course. The student will

also continue to foster his/her ensemble

performance skills through a vigorous

concert schedule with more challenging

music. Grading for this course is based on

playing/written tests/quizzes, class

participation and behavior, concert dress

rehearsals, concert performances, practice

logs, and other assignments designated by

the instructor that will help enhance the

student’s knowledge of music, his/her

instrument, and performance skills.

Students are required to participate in ALL

concert dress rehearsals and concert

performances. Students are encouraged to

audition for regional orchestra. There will be

a fundraiser commitment to offset the costs

incurred by the Orchestra.

*Music Theory (9225L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Pass the entrance exam

-Proper documentation of two years prior

study of an instrument or voice

Music Theory is designed to develop a

student’s ability to recognize, understand

and describe the basic process and materials

used in music. Emphasis is on basic

components in the creation of what is heard

or presented in a musical score. Students


will be required to read, notate, compose,

perform, and listen to music of varied

periods and cultures. Aural, analytical and

compositional skills will be emphasized

using both listening and written exercises

and through the use of the piano keyboard.

Music history, the relationship of the history

of music to the other arts, historical

perspective of music, and world events will

also be stressed throughout the year.

Art I Foundations (9120)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

This course is designed to present beginning

art students with fundamental art vocabulary

and art making skills. Students will explore

the elements of art and principles of design

and apply the elements and principles to a

variety of artworks. Art history, art

criticism and art appreciation are all

incorporated into this course. Students will

explore a wide range of art history spanning

from Classical art to Modern and

Contemporary art. Students will have an

opportunity to work with several techniques

and art processes ranging from drawing and

painting to collage and ceramics.

Art II - Black and White/Digital

Photography (9193)

Credit: 1 unit

Grades: 11, 12, limited to 16 students

Prerequisite: Art I OR Technical Drawing

OR Journalism/Yearbook

Requirements: students strongly

encouraged to supply their own 35mm film

camera with manual capabilities, and a

digital camera or phone.

Materials: a 3-ring 1” binder, flash drive,

drawing pencils.

Students will learn fine art photographic

skills such as staging a variety of pictures,

calculating exposure, developing and

enlarging black and white images in the

darkroom, creating non-traditional

photographic images, preparing finished

photographs, and evaluating work and

maintaining a portfolio. Students will use

photographic digital technology and

Photoshop, related graphic arts, and explore

careers in photography.

Students will also explore and research the

history of fine art photography with an

emphasis on modernism. Students in this

class must be self-motivated to create many

of their images outside of class.

G/T Art Foundations (9120GT)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10, 11

Prerequisite:


This course is designed for identified G/T

art students who want to be on a high school

portfolio track with the idea of advancing to

Advanced Placement Art by their senior

year. The course presents a more advanced

study of the basic elements and principles of

design. The student will participate in art

activities that involve the use of a wide

variety of art materials that include two- and

three-dimensional projects. The course also

explores the many uses of color in drawing,

painting, and printmaking. Art history,

aesthetics, and art appreciation are also

explored in depth in this course.

Art II – Drawing and Painting (9130)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Completion of Art Foundations with a

“C-” average or higher

Students will develop their skills in both

abstract and realistic drawing techniques. A

variety of art media such as pencil, pen and

ink, pastel, oil pastel, charcoal, colored

pencil, and mixed media will be presented.

Additionally, this course is designed to

introduce students to painting with acrylics,

tempera, and watercolor, as well as, work

with mixed media. Students will gain

knowledge about the materials, techniques

and tools used by painters and by drawing.

Experimentation is encouraged. The work

of famous artists will be examined with an

emphasis on contemporary art.

Three Dimensional Art (Art II) (9122)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

MATERIALS FEE $15

Prerequisite:

-Completion of Art Foundations I with a

“C-” average or higher

Students will create three-dimensional art

works, study architecture, crafts and

sculpture throughout history. Students will

explore various sculpture building materials

including, but not limited to wood, wire,

clay, paper, plaster and paper mache.

Students will experiment with functional,

non-functional, representational and

abstracted sculptural forms.

Note: Enrollment in Three Dimensional Art

will be on a first come first served basis and

limited to 18 student

*Advanced Art (Art III) (9145L2)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Art Foundations and one Art II class with

a “B-” average or higher

This course offers students the opportunity

to work independently and in depth on an

advanced level. A variety of art media will

be used in the production of art, which

reflects a personal approach to visual

problem solving. A portfolio for reference,

recording observations, and presenting

samples of work will be maintained, as well

as a sketchbook journal.

#Advanced Placement Art (Art IV)

(9149L1)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Two previous high school art classes with

a “B” average or higher

In this course, students prepare a portfolio,

which may be submitted to apply for college

credit. Students must demonstrate

proficiency in a variety of art media, submit

digital slides of their work, and maintain a

journal that records progress of self-

evaluation of their work upon completing

the course. Independent work and

structured assignments will be completed

during class time and as homework.

Students are encouraged to take the AP Test

at the end of the course.


Keyboarding/Computer Information

Systems (6151)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-Only students who have not earned a high

school credit for Keyboarding in middle

school or high school can enroll in this

course.

-All students are strongly encouraged to be

active participating members in FBLA.

In Keyboarding (9 weeks) students develop

touch skills for entering alphabetic, numeric,

and symbol information on a keyboard.

Students apply keyboarding skills to

produce a variety of personal and business

documents. Keyboarding is a prerequisite

for many of the other business courses.

In Computer Information Systems (9 weeks)

students will be taught the fundamentals of

Microsoft Office 2010 including Word,

Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will learn

the proper procedures to create documents,

spreadsheets, and presentations suitable for

high school and college coursework,

professional purposes, and personal use.

Completion of this course will prepare

students for the Microsoft Office Specialist

Industry certification. FBLA activities and

leadership skills are provided through this

course. Work Release Credit Available – see

Cooperative Office Education (6799)

Introduction to Leadership (9091)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

Supplies Needed: 1” 3-ring binder, 8GB

Flash Drive


active participating members in DECA.

This course equips students with individual

and group leadership skills and offers an

exploration of career opportunities in

various business/technical areas. Course

content includes leadership principles,

teamwork skills, emotional intelligence,

effective listening skills, parliamentary law,

public speaking, effective communication,

and positive public relations skills. Several

guest speakers from the community will

share information with students on how to

be effective and active citizens in the

community. Students are encouraged to be

active members of a community or school

organization. DECA activities and


course.

Principles of Business & Marketing

(6115)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10



This course is designed to provide an

approach to the business world as needed for

life management skills. Students will study

the effects of business on the economy and

be introduced to the different economic

systems. Instruction will include how to use

banks and banking services, how to shop

wisely and how to handle credit. Students

will also be given the opportunity to explore

careers of their choices. FBLA activities, as

well as leadership skills, are provided

through this course.

Accounting I (6320)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

-Prerequisite:

-Grade of “B” or better in a second level

math course.



Students study the basic principles,

concepts, and practices of the accounting

cycle. Students learn fundamental

accounting procedures using a manual and

an electronic system. FBLA activities and


course. Completion of this course will

prepare students for the Workplace

Readiness Skills certification exam. (Work

Release Credit Available – see Cooperative

Office Education 6799)

Advanced Accounting (6321)

Credit: 1 Unit (This is not a weighted

course)

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Grade of “C” or better in Accounting I



Students gain in-depth knowledge of

accounting procedures and techniques used

to solve business problems and make

financial decisions. Students use

computerized accounting software to

analyze and interpret business applications.

Management of financial records through

CAREER &

TECHNICAL

EDUCATION

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

is designed for all students - vocational

and college-bound, males and females.

The CTE program offers job entry

skills for students who wish to find a

job after graduation and is excellent

background training for college-bound

students. Every executive in any

business or profession needs to know

how to run his/her own office.

Requirements for a Career &

Technical Seal in Business and

Information Technology:

-Keyboarding

-Occupational Courses (Two 36-week

courses. More may be recommended)

– Accounting

– Advanced Accounting

– Business Administration

– Computer Information Systems

– Advanced Computer Information

Systems

– Advanced Design, Multimedia,

and Web Technologies

– Economics and Personal Finance

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF

AMERICA

(FBLA) is the vocational student

organization for all individuals enrolled

in business courses. The activities of

FBLA are an integral part of the

business education program. They are

designed to enhance and enrich the

business course offerings. The

activities are specifically related to the

development of personal employability

skills. Through participation in the

organization, business students learn to

engage in individual and group

business enterprises, to hold office and

direct the affairs of a group, to work

with representatives or other student

organizations, and to compete

honorably with their colleagues.

National and State FBLA Dues are $10

a year – subject to change.


various business activities, partnership and

corporate accounting, general ledger and

cost accounting are also included. This

course offers job entry level skills for

students. FBLA activities and leadership

skills are provided through this course.

(Work Release Credit Available – see

Cooperative Office Education (6799)

Computer Information Systems (6612)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

*Students previously completing

Keyboarding/Computer Information

Systems are not eligible to take this course

again.

Prerequisites:

-Keyboarding or teacher recommendation

-Demonstrated touch keyboarding skills.



This class is the first part of Computer

Information Systems. Improve your

computer skills for the workplace or for

college by exploring the fundamentals of

Microsoft Office 2010/2013 including

Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Students will learn the proper procedures to

create documents, spreadsheets, databases,

and presentations suitable for high school

and college coursework, professional

purposes, and personal use. Career

Exploration is an integral part of this course-

exploring student’s interests and matching

them to compatible career choices, as well

as, exploring colleges and majors. Students

will prepare personal resumes and learn job

interviewing skills. Completion of this

course will prepare students for the

Microsoft Office Specialist Industry

certification. FBLA activities and


course. Students will take the Workplace

Readiness Skills Test.

Advanced Computer Information

Systems (6613)


course)


Prerequisite:

-Grade of “C” or better in Computer

Information Systems -All students are strongly encouraged to be


This class is the second part of Computer

Information Systems. It is not a weighted

course. Students apply problem-solving

skills to real-life situations through

advanced integrated software applications,

which include the use of word processing,

spreadsheets, databases, and graphic

presentations using Microsoft Office

2010/2013 (Word, Access, Excel, and Power

Point). Desktop Publishing using Publisher,

and Voice Recognition. Completion of this

course will prepare students for the

Microsoft Office Specialist Industry

certification. FBLA activities and


course. Students will take the Microsoft

Office Specialist (MOS) for Industry

Certification.

Advanced Design, Multimedia, and Web

Technologies (6631)


course)


Prerequisite:

-Grade of “C” or better in Design,

Multimedia, and Web Technologies



Students develop advanced skill and apply

journalistic principles in graphic design of

written and electronic publications.

Students work with sophisticated hardware

and software to develop advanced-level

Web sites and multimedia presentations.

Software use includes Photoshop,

Fireworks, and FrontPage. Completion of

this course may prepare students for industry

certifications. FBLA activities and






Office Education (6799)

Office Specialist I (6740S)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Enrollment must be approved by Special

Education Department chair

Students develop skills in areas including

keyboarding, word processing, office

procedures, and records management.

FBLA activities and leadership skills are

provided through this course.

Economics and Personal Finance (6120)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade Levels: 9-12 (recommended 10-12)

IMPORTANT:

-All students must enroll in this course in

order to meet graduation requirements



Students learn how to navigate the financial

decisions they must face and to make

informed decisions related to career

exploration, budgeting, banking, credit,

insurance, spending, taxes, saving,

investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living

independently, inheritance, and planning for

retirement. Development of financial

literacy skills and an understanding of

economic principles will provide the basis

for responsible citizenship and career

success. In addition to developing personal

finance skills, students in this course will

also study basic occupational skills and

concepts in preparation for entry-level

employment in the field of finance. The

course incorporates all economics and

financial literacy objectives included in the

Code of Virginia §22.1-200-03B. DECA

activities are provided through this course.

Completion of this course will prepare

students for the WISE Financial Literacy

certification exam.

Business Administration (6621)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Keyboarding or teacher-approved

-Demonstrated touch keyboarding skills



Students enhance word processing and

communication skills as they develop

competencies needed by administrative

support professionals. Students study office

procedures such as records management,

business etiquette, checking accounts,

payroll taxes, resumes/job hunting

skills/interviewing skills, meeting & travel

arrangements, appointment scheduling using

MS Outlook, time management, and human

relations skills, etc. FBLA activities and






Office Education 6799)


Cooperative Office Education – Work

Release for Credit (COE) (6799)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Only Juniors and Seniors who are

enrolled in a business class either first or

second semester are eligible



Cooperative Office Education (COE) is a

teaching method used in each occupational

preparation program. It includes supervised,

on-the-job instruction. Students attend

classes part of the day and work in an

approved office part of the day (student

must provide their own transportation). The

teacher-coordinator develops with the on-

the-job training sponsor and the student an

individualized training plan identifying

learning experiences according to the

student’s occupational objective. The on-

the-job instruction is an extension of the

classroom instruction coordinated by the in-

class teacher into a single learning package.

For a student to meet the objectives of COE,

a minimum of 396 hours of on-the-job

instruction is required. COE students are

required to become a member of the Future

Business Leaders of America. COE dues

are $20 a year. Dues are used to pay State

and National membership in FBLA and to

pay for the Employer Appreciation

Luncheon that is held in the Spring. COE

WORK RELEASE 3rd and 4th Block or 4th

Block.

The student should have a career interest in

the field of management and marketing for

which he/she would be employable. DECA

co-curricular activities and projects are

included throughout the year. The program

offers job entry skills for students while

enrolled and training for college-bound

students.

Marketing Work Release is available in

8120, 8130, 8140 and 8145Students receive

a combination of classroom instruction and a

minimum of 396 hours of continuous

supervised on-the-job training throughout

the school year. This training, which takes

place in local marketing businesses, is

planned, supervised, and documented by the

marketing education teacher/coordinator.

Students work an average of 10-15 hours per

week for 36 weeks. On-the-job training that

takes place in the summer months may be

counted toward the 396 hours, if

documented by a training plan and

supervised by the marketing

teacher/coordinator. DECA co-curricular

activities and projects are included

throughout the year.

Marketing Education II (Co-op Optional)

(8120)

Credit: 1 or 2 Units

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Recommended Principles of Business &

Marketing

-Supplies Needed: 1” 3-ring binder and

8GB Flash Drive



Marketing Education II is the second-year

course in the General Marketing program.

The course is designed to instill knowledge

of the functions involved in the marketing of

goods and services, and to provide students

with the competencies necessary for

successful marketing employment. The

development of social and economic

competencies in conjunction with marketing

competencies in the areas of personal

selling, advertising, visual merchandising,

physical distribution, purchasing, market

planning, product/service technology, and

marketing mathematics enable students to

become well-rounded marketing employees

who contribute to the success of the

marketing businesses.

MARKETING EDUCATION

Requirements for a Career & Technical

Seal:

-Any of the following two: 8120 or 8130

-8175 plus one of the following: 8120,

8130 (not 8140), 8177

-8140 plus one of the following: 8120,

8130, 8145 (not 8175 or 8177)

Distributive Education Clubs of America

(DECA) is a career and leadership

organization for all students enrolled in

marketing education classes. The activities of

DECA are an integral part of the marketing

education program. They are designed to

enhance and enrich the marketing class

objectives. The activities are specifically

related to the development of leadership,

marketing and personal employability skills.

Through participation in the organization,

marketing students learn to engage in

individual and group community and

marketing based projects, to hold office and

direct the affairs of a group, to work with

representatives of the business community,

and to compete honorably with their

colleagues. Local, state and national DECA

dues are $20.00 per year – subject to change.


Advanced Marketing Education III (Co-

op Optional) (8130)

Credit: 1 or 2 Units (This is not a weighted

course.)

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-Completion of Marketing 8120, 8140 or

8175

-Approval of the Marketing Coordinator



Advanced Marketing is the third-year course

in the General Marketing program. The

course is designed to provide students with

(a) in-depth knowledge of the marketing

functions and the supervisory and

management responsibilities for those

functions, and (b) competencies important

for successful supervisory management

employment and advancement to other

management positions. Students develop

advanced marketing competencies in

professional selling, marketing planning,

marketing mathematics, purchasing,

physical distribution, advertising, and visual

merchandising, as well as economic and

social competencies related to the

supervision of marketing employees. They

will also explore entrepreneurship and

international marketing through the

development of their own business

enterprise.

Sports, Entertainment and Recreation

Marketing (8175)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

Supplies Needed: 8GB Flash Drive and 1”

3-ring binder



This course is designed to offer students an

opportunity to gain knowledge and develop

skills related to the growing sports and

entertainment industry. Areas this course

will cover are facility design,

merchandising, advertising, public relations,

event marketing, sponsorship, ticket

distribution, and careers in the sports and

entertainment industry. Field trips, DECA

leadership functions, team work activities,

and classroom projects will enhance the

course throughout the year.

Advanced Sports, Entertainment and

Recreation Marketing (8177)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Grade of “C” or better in Sports and

Entertainment Marketing

Supplies Needed: Flash Drive and 1” 3-

ring binder



This course is designed for students

interested in an advanced study of sports,

entertainment, and event marketing.

Emphasis is placed on the following

principles as they apply to the industry:

Business management, career development

options, client relations, ethics, events

management, facilities management,

promotion, and sponsorships. Skills in

communications, human relations,

psychology, and technical writing are

reinforced in this course. Classroom

projects, marketing simulations, field trips,

teamwork, DECA leadership activities,

meetings, conferences, and competitions

provide many opportunities for application

of instructional competencies.

Fashion Marketing (Co-op Optional)

(8140)

Credit: 1 or 2 Units

Grades: 10, 11 or 12

Prerequisite:



In this specialized course, students gain

basic knowledge of the apparel and

accessories industry and skills necessary for

successful employment in apparel

businesses. Students develop general

marketing skills necessary for successful

employment in fashion marketing, general

marketing skills applicable to the apparel

and accessories industry, and specialized

skills unique to fashion marketing. Topics

include an overview of the fashion industry,

risk management, promotion, and fashion

show production. Skills in research,

mathematics, textile chemistry, and

technical writing are reinforced in this

course through the development of a student

produced fashion magazine.

Marketing simulations, projects, field trips

to fashion centers, DECA leadership

activities and competitions provide many

opportunities for application of instructional

competencies.

Advanced Fashion Marketing (Co-op

Optional) (8145)

Credit: 1 or 2 Units (This is not a weighted

course.)

Grades: 10, 11 or 12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in Fashion Marketing

(8140)




serious fashion student with in-depth

knowledge of the apparel and accessories

industry and skills that are important for

supervisory-management employment in the

industry. They develop advanced skills

unique to fashion marketing and advanced

general marketing skills applied to the

apparel and accessories industry. Topics

include entrepreneurship, professional

selling, sales promotion, buying,

merchandising, marketing research,

international marketing, and supervision.

Marketing simulations, projects, field trips

to fashion centers, DECA leadership

activities, and a student developed fashion

show will provide many opportunities for

application of instructional competencies.

Marketing Work Release (8199)

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Enrollment in 8120, 8130, 8140, or 8145

in the Marketing Education Program.

Students are placed in employment with the

mutual approval of parents, school, and

employers at a salary consistent with

customary entrance pay for the occupation.

WORK RELEASE 3rd & 4th Block or 4th

Block.


Recommended Program Sequence

Transportation, Distribution and

Logistics

Automotive Technician (8506)

Automotive Diagnostician (8507)

Communications & Graphics Courses

*CISCO Discovery I (8542) –

Suggested for Grades 10-11

*CISCO Discovery II (8543)


*CISCO Discovery III (8544)

Suggested for Grade 12

*CISCO Discovery IV (8545)

Suggested for Grade 12

-or-

Computer Systems Technology I (8622)


Computer Systems Technology II (8623)


Construction

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking I


Carpentry/Cabinetmaking II


Personal Services

Cosmetology I


Cosmetology II


#Automotive Technician - Career Studies

Certificate Program with Germanna

Community College (8506)



Credit: 24 GCC Credits; 4 high school

credits

Grades: 11, 12

This course will be held at GCC

Automotive Facility in Stafford County

Prerequisites:

-General Admission to GCC

-Passing scores on math, writing and

reading placement tests

-Completion of first course AUT100 on-

line during the summer prior to school year

-Students are required to pay for this

online course. Cost will be based on

Germanna Community College’s summer

2013 tuition rate per credit hour

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to

meet the need for trained automotive

technicians. The student will learn skills in

the areas of engine repair, suspension and

steering, brakes, and electrical systems.

This certificate program provides knowledge

and skills in four Automotive Service

Excellence (ASE) areas of certification,

recognized by the automotive industry. The

student must complete satisfactory work

experience and pass the ASE certification

examinations to receive the official ASE

certification.

Occupational Objectives: Automotive

technician, state safety inspector, parts clerk,

service writer and service advisor.

Note: Seven courses totaling 24 credits are

required for completion of the Automotive

Technician Certificate. Courses would be

completed during the afternoons at GCC.

Core subject courses would be completed in

the mornings at JMHS.

#Automotive Diagnostician - Career

Studies Certificate Program with

Germanna Community College (8507)



Credits: 24 GCC Credits; 4 high school

credits

Grades: Grade 12 only

This course will be held at GCC

Automotive Facility in Stafford County

Prerequisites:

-General Admission to GCC

-Passing scores on math, writing and

reading placement tests

-Successful completion of Automotive

Technician Career Studies Certificate

Program

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to

meet the need for trained automotive

diagnosticians. The student will learn skills

in the areas of automotive transmission,

manual drive train, climate control, and

engine performance. This certificate

program provides knowledge and skills in

four Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

areas of certification, recognized by the

automotive industry. The student must

complete satisfactory work experience and

pass the ASE certification examinations to

receive the official ASE certification.

Occupational Objectives: Automotive

technician, state safety inspector, parts clerk,

service writer and service advisor.

Note: Seven courses totaling 24 credits are

required for completion of the Automotive

Diagnostician Certificate. Courses would be

completed during the afternoons at GCC.

Core subject courses would be completed in

the mornings at JMHS.

Carpentry I (8601)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in English and Math


active participating members in Skills USA.

Carpentry 1 provides an overview of the

materials, methods, tools, and techniques

used in residential construction today. Unlike

a shop class that focuses on basic

woodworking skills at the hobbyist level, this

course focuses on the skills and knowledge

base needed for an entry level position in the

construction field. Emphasis is placed on

measuring and marking skills, job-site safety,

basic tool operation, coupled with a mastery

of terms and core concepts foundational to

the building industry.

The class will be conducted in such a way as

to incorporate as many similarities to the

atmosphere of a construction company as

possible in order to facilitate the teaching of

common workplace skills. Opportunities to

implement acquired knowledge will be

presented through a range of projects from

small ones designed to reinforce basic skills

to fabrication of shed kits to demonstrate

mastery of the essential skills required to

build any structure.

Note: Students will be required to cover the

cost of any project not assigned by the

instructor.

TRADES &

INDUSTRY


Carpentry II (8602)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in Carpentry I



Carpentry II reinforces the material covered

in Carpentry I and elaborates upon it. Areas

receiving additional coverage include stair

construction, specialty roof framing, and the

finer details of finish carpentry and mill

work. An introduction to cabinetmaking

along with the rudimentary principles of the

electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades will

be included to give a more complete picture

of the entirety of the residential home

construction process. If time permits, a

module on the basics of business will be

taught to encourage entrepreneurial spirit

and open doors for promotions to

management positions.

Projects will be similar to those in Carpentry

I, but more complex and completed to a

higher standard.

Note: Students will be required to cover the

cost of any project not assigned by the

instructor.

Note: Students will absorb cost of all

projects except small structures. In addition,

students will have to furnish all of their own

project material if they do other projects that

are not assigned by the teacher.

Cosmetology I (8527)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10 -12

Prerequisites:

-Students are expected to continue with

Cosmetology II upon successful completion

of Cosmetology I

Supplies Needed:

- All participants must purchase a

cosmetology kit ($90 – subject to change)



Cosmetology II (8528- 2 credit course)

Credit: 2 Units

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites:

-Students are required to take the

Cosmetology State Board License Exam

-2.5 Minimum Cumulative Grade Point

Average in Cosmetology I (Limited Space)



The first year of Cosmetology introduces

students to the basics of shampooing and

hairstyling, scalp treatments, hair cutting,

finger waving, pin curling, roller techniques,

chemical relaxing, permanent waving, hair

coloring, facials, make-up, wig care, and

manicures. Related subjects include public

health, personal hygiene, bacteriology, and

salon management. Regular attendance is

essential for success in this course.

Students are required to purchase a

cosmetology kit which includes lab coat,

shears, manikin, and other necessary

supplies for the two-year program.

During the second year of Cosmetology

students are taught the advanced skills

necessary in developing job entry

requirements as a cosmetologist. Students

pursue their study by performing such

services as hair and scalp treatments,

shampooing and styling, pressing, tinting,

bleaching, frosting, lightening, temporary

rinses, permanent waving, chemical

relaxing, finger waving, thermal waving,

manicuring, and hair-cutting. Students

attain advanced training in salesmanship,

salon management and ownership, product

knowledge, and public relations.

Regular attendance is essential for

completion of the required competencies.

In order to take the State Board of

Cosmetology Licensing Examination, a

student must successfully complete the

program and perform a required number

of competencies in the lab. Passing the

State Board Examination is required to

be employed as a licensed cosmetologist.

*Computer Systems Technology I (8622)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in English and Math or



Instructor’s permission

Supplies Needed:

- 3-ring Binder w/ tabs This advanced course provides students with

training in procedures for optimizing and

troubleshooting concepts for computer

systems and subsystems. Students explore

wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-

Fi) and create and configure a network.

Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency,

skill-building, and workplace readiness. The

course prepares students for postsecondary

education and training and a successful

career in information technology. Upon

successful completion of the course,

students may qualify to take the CompTIA

A+ certification exam.

*Computer Systems Technology II (8623)

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in *Computer Systems

Technology I (8622) or Instructor’s

Permission



Supplies Needed:

3-ring Binder with tabs

The Microsoft IT Academy institutions

allows students to gain certifications on

fundamental technology skills via digital

curriculum – as well as courses critical for

students to be successful in today’s

technologically evolving world.

Microsoft Technology Associate

certification (MTA) was designed

specifically for high school students as a

recommended entry point into IT

certification and job preparation. Providing

students with the MTA curriculum and the

chance to earn certifications allows them to

take their first step toward a career in

technology. MTA is an industry-recognized

certification for those pursuing a career path

in IT infrastructure, database design, or

software development using Microsoft

technologies.


This curriculum covers four areas of study:

Windows Operating System Fundamentals

(Exam 98-349), Windows Server

Administration Fundamentals (Exam 98-

365), Networking Fundamentals (Exam 98-

366), and Security Fundamentals (Exam 98-

367).

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY

Students will be prepared to take the Cisco

Certified Entry-Level Network

Technician (CCENT) certification exam

after completing the first two courses in the

Academy. After completing the final two

courses the student will be prepared to pass

the Cisco Certified Network Associate

(CCNA) certification exam.

*Computer Networking Hardware

Operations I (8542L2)

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in *Computer Systems

Technology I (8622)



Supplies Needed:

-3 ring binder with tabs.

Introduction to Cisco Networks: Introduces

the architecture, structure, functions,

components, and models of the Internet and

computer networks. The principles of IP

addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet

concepts, media, and operations are

introduced to provide a foundation for the

curriculum. By the end of the course,

students will be able to build simple LANs,

perform basic configurations for routers and

switches, and implement IP addressing

schemes.


Operations II (8543L2)

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites:

-“C” or better in *Computer Networking

Hardware Operations I (8542L2)



Supplies Needed:


Routing and Switching Essentials:

Describes the architecture, components, and

operations of routers and switches in a small

network. Students learn how to configure a

router and a switch for basic functionality.

By the end of the course, students will be

able to configure and troubleshoot routers

and switches and resolve common issues

with Ripv1, Ripv2, single area and multi-

area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN

routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.


Operations III (8544L2)

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites:


Hardware Operations II (8543L2)



Supplies Needed:

-3 ring binder with tabs Scaling Networks: Describes the

architecture, components, and operations of

routers and switches in large and complex

networks. Students learn how to configure a

router and a switch for advanced

functionality. By the end of the course,

students will be able to configure and

troubleshoot routers and switches and

resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP,

STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6

networks. Students will also develop the

knowledge and skills needed to implement

DHCP and DNS operations in a network.


Operations IV (8545L2)

Grade: 12

Prerequisites:


Hardware Operations III (8544L2)

-All students are strongly encouraged to

be active participating members in Skills

USA.

Supplies Needed:


Connecting Networks: Discusses the

WAN technologies and network services

required by converged applications in a

complex network. The course enables

students to understand the selection criteria

of network devices and WAN technologies

to meet network requirements. Students

learn how to configure and troubleshoot

network devices and resolve common

issues with data link protocols. Students

will develop the knowledge and skills

needed to implement IPSec and virtual

private network (VPN) operations in a

complex network.

How Do I Earn a Career and Technical

Education Seal?

1. Fulfill the requirements for either a

standard or advanced studies

diploma.

2. Complete prescribed sequence of

courses in a CTE concentration or

specialization.

3. Meet one of the following conditions:

Maintain a B or better average in

CTE courses.

Pass an exam that confers

certification from a recognized

industry, trade, or professional

association. Example: A+ exam for

computer hardware installation and

maintenance

Acquire a professional license in a

career and technical field. Example:

Licensed Practical Nurse


Technology Education actively engages

students in learning through higher order of

thinking skills, performing, making by

applying knowledge, creativity, and

resources to solve problems and extend

human potential.

Recommended Program Sequence

Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics – Engineering and

Technology

Introduction to Robotics (8403)

Technical Drawing/Design (8435)

Digital Visualization (8459)

Introduction to Robotics (8403)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9 & 10

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in math

Supplies needed:

-TSA dues $15.00, 3 ring binder with tabs,

mechanical pencils

Students will explore the worlds of

technology, design, and engineering using

3D Modeling Software and Lego

Mindstorms Robotics Kits. Challenged by

laboratory activities, students create new

ideas and innovations; building systems and

robots to learn how and why technology

works. Students will be introduced to a

variety of software throughout this course;

Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Robotics

programming software such as LabView.

Technical Drawing/Design (8435)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite:

-“B” average or better in Algebra or

Digital Visualizations

Supplies:

-TSA Dues $15.00, 3 ring binder with tabs,

mechanical pencils

In this foundation course, students learn the

basic language of technical drawings and

design. Students will plan, sketch, and make

technical drawings using basic drawing

equipment. The course is especially

recommended for future engineering and

architecture students. Current technology

such as computer-aided drawing (CAD)

software from Autodesk® will be

introduced in this class as a primer toward

advanced drawing classes. The course is part

of a sequence with Digital Visualizations.

Digital Visualizations (8459)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite:

- “B” average or better in Algebra I or

Technical Drawing

Supplies:

-TSA Dues $15.00, 3 ring binder with tabs,

mechanical pencils

Students gain experiences related to computer

animation by using graphics and design

concepts and study the history of animation.

Students solve problems involving 3-D object

manipulation, storyboarding,

texturing/mapping, lighting concepts, and

environmental geometry. Students create a

variety of animations that reflect real-world

applications and are introduced to interactive

and 3-D animation software. Production of a

portfolio showcasing examples of original

student work is required. This course is part

of a sequence with Technical

Drawing/Design.

Special Education

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites:

-Evaluation and placement by the Eligibility

Committee

-Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Classes in academic areas are provided for

students with special needs. These classes

provide, depending on the individual

student, the following services: remediation,

tutorial support, differentiated instruction

and life skills training.

Students in special education have several

options based on their area of disability:

1. Taking all academic classes in the

special education program

2. Taking 1 to 4 academic classes in the

special education program and the

remainder of their classes in the

general program

3. Inclusion- taking a class taught by a

general education teacher and by the

special education teacher

4. Taking all regular classes – receiving

assistance/instruction in the

Resource Center

5. Taking all regular classes on a

monitor status

The main goal of the program is to prepare

students for employment immediately after

graduation or for further education and

training.

These classes prepare the students for the

mainstream by expanding academic and

behavioral skills. The subjects include

English 9 (S), English 10 (S), English 11

(S), English 12 (S), World History II (S),

U.S. and Virginia History (S), Government

(S), Earth Science (S), Biology (S), Biology

II Ecology (S), Personal Finance (S),

Algebra I, Part I (S), Algebra I, Part II (S),

Geometry I, Part I (S), Geometry I, Part II

(S), and Resource (S). These courses are

offered in an inclusive setting as well.

English 9 (S) (1130S)

English 9 (I) (1130SI)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

This course is comprised of a study of

various literary genres and writing skills.

Activities to increase reading

comprehension, vocabulary, and oral

communication skills are also included.


English 10 (I) (1140i)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisite:


This course is comprised of a study of

literary forms, and composition skills.

Particular emphasis will be placed on

vocabulary development, oral

communication, and reading comprehension.


English 11 (I) (1150-I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

Prerequisite:


This course consists of a chronological

survey of American literature from the pre-

colonial period to the modern period and a

study of vocabulary, grammar, composition

skills, and reading comprehension skills.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

PROGRAM

TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION



English 12 (I) (1160i)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades 12

Prerequisite:


This course consists of a survey of the major

ideas and works of British literature and the

development of the English language. It

also includes a review of basic usage and

mechanics, grammar, writing essays, critical

analysis, and writing a research paper.

Foundations of Algebra (S) (3199ASL3)

Foundations of Algebra (I) (3199AIL3)


Grades: 9

This course is a foundational mathematics

course to prepare students for the rigors of

high school mathematics. The focus of the

course is to develop a solid understanding of

the mathematical concepts and algebraic

processes that will serve as the foundation

for the continued study of algebra. Emphasis

will be placed on patterns, structure, and the

properties of real numbers in the modeling

and solution of real-world problems.

Extensive instruction will be provided in the

representation and solution of linear

equations and inequalities. Understanding of

linear relationships as expressed

analytically, graphically, and numerically

will also be a major focus of this course.

Students who successfully complete

Foundations of Algebra will then be

prepared to enroll in Algebra I.

Algebra I (S) (3132S)

Algebra I (I) (3132i)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9

Prerequisites:

-Successful completion of Foundations of

Algebra In this course, students will study the basic

concepts and properties of real numbers and

apply them to polynomials. Techniques in

solving linear equations and inequalities in

one variable and quadratic equations in one

variable are developed and applied to

problem solving. Students will learn to

graph and analyze linear and quadratic

functions. Data sets will be studied, graphed,

and compared using functions, variations,

and statistical techniques including measures

of central tendency. Students will study

statistics to include line & curve of bet fit,

box & whisker plots, normal distribution,

mean absolute deviation, standard deviation,

and z-scores. Systems of linear equations

will be solved, both graphically and

algebraically, and applied to problem

solving. Square roots and other radical

expressions will be evaluated and simplified.

TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculators will be

used to support and verify many

mathematical and algebraic concepts

throughout the term.

Algebra II (I) (3135I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite:

-Algebra I and Geometry

In this course, students will review the basic

properties of real numbers and equality.

Algebraic expressions will be simplified,

combined, multiplied, or factored. This will

include polynomials, rational and radical

expressions, as well as complex numbers.

Students will solve equations and inequalities

in one and two variables, including those that

are linear, absolute value, rational, radical,

quadratic, and polynomial. Students will

graph and analyze functions. These will

include linear and quadratic, as well as an

introduction to polynomial, exponential, and

logarithmic functions. Students will also

graph and analyze conic sections (circles,

parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas). Data sets

will be studied, graphed, and compared using

matrices, functions, and variations. Systems

of linear and quadratic equations will be

solved, both graphically and algebraically,

and applied to problem solving. TI-83 or TI-

84 graphing calculators will be used to

support and verify many mathematical and

algebraic concepts throughout the term.

Geometry Part I (S) (3144S)

Geometry Part I (I) (3144i)

Credit: I Elective Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Successful completion of Algebra I, Part

II or Algebra I

This course will begin with a review of the

coordinate plane, in order to make a logical

transition from algebra to geometry. The

first term of this course covers undefined

terms, definitions, postulates, theorems, and

deductive reasoning. The Pythagorean

Theorem, as well as others, will be

discussed. Students will examine the

relationship between point, lines, angles,

planes and spheres. Students will learn

about classifying triangles, which will lead

to the coverage of triangle congruence.

Compass and straightedge constructions will

be emphasized. Students will end the term

discussing quadrilaterals and their properties

to solve problems.

Geometry Part II (S) (3145S)

Geometry Part II (I) (3145I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

The second year of this course will begin

with a review of the previous term. Students

will use their algebra skills to identify

similar figures and solve problems using

proportions. Students will continue using

Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems

involving right triangles and trigonometry.

Students will analyze circles and polygons.

In addition, students will investigate surface

area and volume. Students will continue

studying coordinate geometry. Students will

end the term discussing transformations.

This is an SOL End of Course class.

World History I (I) (2215-I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

The early part of this course will cover the

rise of man from a nomadic wanderer

through the development of urban centers in

the Mediterranean area. Students will study

civilizations of the four river valleys of

Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China as

well as the rise of the early empires in

Rome, Greece, Africa, Byzantium, Latin

America, and Asia. They will learn why the

collapse of this ancient world led to a major

restructuring of economic and social

philosophies. Later they will examine the

political, economic, and cultural

development of geographic areas which

differ radically in their way of life from our

expectations. Special emphasis is placed on

the mixture of peoples, their differing

cultures, and the impact religion has on their

daily lives. Geography is emphasized

throughout the unit to make students aware

of the impact geography has on man, as well

as to become familiar with major geographic

areas around the world. Study skills are also

emphasized throughout the term.


World History II (S) (2342S)

World History II (I) (2342-I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

This course will follow World History I with

the study of the Renaissance, the

Reformation, and the Age of Exploration.

The study of turmoil of the Age of

Revolutions will follow when discontent

with absolutism and “divine right” flared

into a variety of revolutions with the

eventual triumph of the “rights of man.”

Students will gain an appreciation for the

Bill of Rights as they study democracy. The

political changes will be followed by major

industrial changes as the Industrial

Revolution is studied from the perspective

of its early beginnings to the effect it has on

our way of life and environment today. The

later part of the course deals with the

emergence of Italy and Germany as

independent nations, the causes and effects

of major wars of the modern era: Spanish

American; World War I: World War II;

Korea; and Vietnam. Included will be a

study of dictatorships, fascism, Cold War,

the race for space, containment, and

perspectives on the nuclear issue both as a

power source and nuclear versus

conventional forces. The course will

conclude with a look at the changing global

situation and the global interdependence

among nations in a modern world.

Geography will be an integral part of study

during the term. Study skills will continue

to be emphasized.

Virginia and U.S. History (S) (2360S)

Virginia and U.S. History (I) (2360i)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 11

-World Geography and World History

This is a survey of United States history

from the colonial period to the present.

Over the course of the school year, the

social, political, intellectual and economic

developments that have made the United

States the nation it is today will be explored.

Virginia and U.S Government (S) (2440S)

Virginia and U.S Government (I) (2440i)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade 12

The first section of government concentrates

on the differences in the power structure of

government and the development and

content of the US Constitution. The

political party system and elections are

studied with emphasis on the importance of

the media and political opinion. Next, the

student will study the Legislative Branch of

government through a Mock Congress. The

Judicial branch and Executive Branch of the

Federal and State governments are studied

next. Emphasis is on civil liberties and civil

rights and the importance of the Supreme

Court’s landmark cases in these areas. The

powers of the Executive Branch in both

domestic and foreign policy completes this

term. Current news is emphasized

throughout the term to relate the study of

government to the happenings in the world

today.

Earth Science (S) (4210S)

Earth Science (I) (4210SI)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 9

This general level Earth Science course

focuses on meteorology, oceanography,

geology and astronomy. The student will

plan and conduct investigations,

demonstrate scientific reasoning and

interpret maps, globes, charts, and imagery.

Connections to Virginia’s geologic

processes, climate, and resources will be

made.

Biology (S) (4310S)

Biology (I) (4310SI)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

Prerequisite:

-Earth Science

This general level Biology course

emphasizes the understanding of living

systems and the scientific methods used to

study these systems. Key concepts include

the history of biological thought and the

evidence that supports scientific theories,

biochemical life processes, cellular

organization, mechanisms of inheritance,

dynamic relationships among organisms,

and the change in organisms through time.

By observing local organisms and

environmental situations, this course

emphasizes why biology is important.

Biology II - Ecology (S) (4341S)

Biology II - Ecology (I) (4341I)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Earth Science and Biology

This general level course emphasizes the

integration of the core subjects with the

sciences. The course will investigate the

complexity of the world we live in and our

impact on its sustainability. A considerable

amount of time will be spent studying the

principles of ecology including such

concepts as scientific methods, evolution,

biodiversity, energy in ecosystems,

population ecology, community ecology,

and ecological relationships. Other topics

include the effect of the human population

of the environment including discussions of

events relevant to Virginia and the

Chesapeake Bay.

Social Skills (S) (9003933)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades 9-12

The students will learn problem-solving

techniques to assist them in making

appropriate decisions during adverse

situations. The course also emphasizes

stress reduction through various scenarios,

role playing, exercise and ignoring and

moving away from adverse situations. Self-

discovery will be studied so that the students

will learn at least ten things they do well and

can think about the type of person they

would like to become.

Office Specialist (S) (6740S)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Students will develop skills and participate

in simulated activities in areas including

keyboarding, word processing, office

procedures, records management, databases,

spreadsheets, communications, and

telecommunications.

Personal Finance (3120)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12 (recommended 10-12)

Prerequisites:

-Algebra I and Geometry credit for a

modified standard diploma

-Elective course for standard diploma

This class is designed for those students

working toward a modified standard

diploma to finish their math credits or as an


elective course for those special education

students working toward a standard diploma.

In this class, students will learn skills

necessary to handle personal business and

finances. Skills/topics include banking, loan

applications, insurance, consumer rights and

responsibilities, budgeting, taxes, contracts,

and job related skills.

Building Maintenance I (8590)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grade: 10

This course is designed as a yearlong

program for special education students.

Students will learn basic safety, cleaning,

and general building maintenance,

maintaining interior and exterior upkeep and

maintaining grounds.

Resource (S) (9003813)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades 9-12

This class period is provided to give direct

academic support to students needing

assistance with their regular educational

program. This includes reading instruction

in Read 180, remediation, supplemental

instruction and assistance in study skills,

organizational skills, time management, and

goal setting from the special education

teacher. All students will be given a reading

test to determine if they need reading

instruction. If the student has not passed an

SOL, the student will also be provided

reading instruction.

Multi-Handicapped (S) (7810S)

Multi-Disabled English (S) (7810ENG)

Multi-Disabled Life Skills (S)

(7810LIFSKLS)

Multi-Disabled Math (S) (7810MATH)

Multi-Disabled History (S) (7810HIST)

Multi-Disabled Science (S) (7810SCI)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

The primary goal of the Multi-handicapped

program is to enable each student to become

as independent as possible. The curriculum

involves daily self-help and pre-vocational

skills, social and community experiences,

functional academics and support services

that include speech, physical therapy and

occupational therapy. An emphasis is

placed upon treating students with dignity

while encouraging them to express their

individuality and creativity. Students’ grades

will be based on progress towards IEP goals.

Adaptive Physical Education (S) (7700S)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9, 10

The Adaptive Physical Education Program

is designed to assist students who require

individualized instruction because of any or

all of the following problems:

1. The student is educationally unable

to meet the minimum requirements

of a regular classroom environment.

2. The student requires small group

instruction due to reading problems

or other learning problems.

3. The student is physically unable to

participate because of handicapping

conditions (i.e. vision, hearing,

muscular condition, asthma, or heart

conditions).

4. The guidance counselors/nurse will

be responsible for screening students

for participation in this program.

Adaptive Music Education (S) (9296SL3)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 9-12

The Adaptive Music Education course is

designed for students who want to build an

understanding and appreciation of music.

Students will participate through singing,

eurhythmics, and the development of basic

musical skills. Students will learn about the

different parts of music, play instruments,

and illustrate these concepts through

movement and song.


PLATO

PLATO Learning is geared towards 10th -

12th grade students and affords them the

opportunity to regain lost credits. The

PLATO curriculum gives students a needed

alternative to learn online and be challenged

by rigorous, standards-driven content.

Learning is self-paced and put in real world

context and coupled with offline activities

and Internet resources that reinforce learning

in areas of greatest weakness.

General Education Development

Program

This program is for students who qualify to

be considered for preparation for a General

Education Diploma in lieu of a Regular

High School Diploma. Students may also

enter the program who do not qualify for the

G.E.D. but wish to pursue school-to-work

preparation. Interested students and parents

must schedule an appointment with the

school counselor to discuss qualifications.

R.I.S.E. Program

Students will be selected for inclusion in the

alternative classes after extensive review of

individual performance, behavior, and

attitude development. The final placement

decision will be collaborative involving the

individual student, parent(s), and a

committee comprising administrators,

teachers, and the counselor.

Supervised Independent Study

Independent Study (0112)

Credit: 1 Unit

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:

-Identified G/T or 3.5 or higher grade point

average.

This program is designed for qualified

students in grades 11 and 12 who wish to do

exploratory research or gain practical

experience in a field of study not formally

offered at James Monroe High School.

Students in the James Monroe Gifted

Program and other students who carry a 3.5

or higher grade point average are

encouraged to apply.

Students who want to complete an

independent study will be matched with a

mentor, and, with his or her guidance, will

engage in research and/or practical

experiences in their chosen field of study.

The Independent Study program is

structured so that students who select to

participate will have their last class of the

day scheduled as an independent study

period. This will allow participating students

the flexibility to leave the school grounds to

meet and work with their mentors. Upon

successful completion of the program,

students will receive 1/2 –weighted credit

per semester.

A full period presentation will be required at

the end of the semester before a committee.

The committee is made up of teachers,

administrators, counselors, parents, and

peers.

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS ALTERNATIVE

EDUCATION PROGRAM


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