Prince Edward County High School

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1 Prince Edward County High School Program of Studies

2 School Information Principal Mr. Zoltan Kerestely Assistant Principals Mrs. Ruth Williamson Dr. Maurice Smith Coordinator of Career and Technical/ Adult and Continuing Education Dr. Brad Bryant Director of Athletics / Student Activities Mr. Rodney Kane Guidance Counselors Mrs. Dominique Foster Ms. Emily Kennedy Registrar Ms. Patricia Holcomb Prince Edward County High School 35 Eagle Drive Farmville, Virginia (434)

3 Table of Contents School Information... 2 Diplomas and Graduation Requirements... 4 Graduation Requirements: Advanced Studies Diploma... 6 Graduation Requirements: Standard Diploma... 7 Modified Standard Diploma: Minimum Courses and Credit Requirements..8 Credit for Courses Taken in Middle School SOL Requirements for Transfer Students Special Seals Promotion Requirements Class Rank Dual Enrollment Classes Associates Degree Pathway...18 Advanced Placement Courses...19 Governor s School of Southside Virginia...19 Gifted Services College Course Opportunities Independent Study Abbreviated Schedules...22 Academic Jackets Individual Student Alternative Education Plan Homebound Instruction Special Education Services Virtual Virginia Courses EdOptions Academy Course Offerings 25 English Fine Arts Foreign Languages Health and Physical Education Journalism Mathematics Science Social Studies...39 Career and Technical Education Courses: Agricultural Education Business and Information Technology Jobs for Virginia Graduates Seminar. 45 Health and Medical Sciences Trade and Industrial Education 47 Automotive Technology...47 Building Trades & Carpentry Criminal Justice Drafting.. 48 Electronics & Robotics Family and Consumer Sciences

4 Diplomas and Graduation Requirements 8 VAC : The requirements for a student to earn a diploma and graduate from a Virginia High School shall be those in effect when that student enters the ninth grade for the first time. Students in Prince Edward County Schools, who enter the ninth grade in the school year and later, (graduating classes of 2015 and beyond) may choose between the Standard Diploma and the Advanced Studies Diploma, or if eligible, the Special Diploma. Students are required to complete 22 units of credit, including a career-technical sequence, for the standard diploma and 26 units of credits for the advanced diploma. Seniors are required to meet the minimum requirements for graduation before graduation day in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Any senior who needs to attend alternative programs over the summer to complete course requirements for graduation will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. In accordance with the requirements of the Standards of Quality, students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and do not meet the requirements for other diplomas shall be awarded Special Diplomas. What is a Standard Unit of Credit? A standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student successfully completes the objectives of the course and the equivalent of 140 clock hours of instruction. What is a Verified Credit? Verified Credit = Passing the class and the SOL test A verified unit of credit for graduation is a course credit based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction, successful completion of the requirements of the course, and the achievement by the student of a passing score on the end-of-course SOL (Standards of Learning) test for that course. Students must earn six (6) verified credits in order to receive a Standard Diploma and nine (9) verified credits in order to receive an Advanced Studies Diploma. For further information, please see the explanation of the SOL tests and verified credits at the Virginia Department of Education website: 4

5 Which courses require SOL (Standards of Learning) tests? At this time, 11 SOL tests are given at the end of the course in the following subjects: Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Governor s School Chemistry Social Studies: World History I, World History II, Virginia/US History, DE VA/US History, AP US History English: English 11 Reading, English 11 Writing, DE Composition , AP Language & Composition, Governor s School English 11 Students who: pass the SOL test, pass the SOL course, and meet requirements for attendance will be granted a verified credit. fail the SOL test and fail the course must retake the SOL test and the SOL course in order to receive a verified or standard credit. Students may retake tests needed to earn verified units of credit for graduation. Students who score between on a test are eligible for an expedited retake and may retake a test before the next scheduled test administration. Students who after remediation fail a retake of history/social studies or science test, but achieve a score of 375 or better, may be awarded a verified credit by their local school board, following a review of their class work and/or demonstration of their mastery of the content of the course. Verified credits awarded in this manner are given at the discretion of local school boards and apply only toward a Standard Diploma. Ask your school counselor for more information about locally awarded verified credits. All students in SOL classes will take the end-of-course test, and will not be required to take a final exam. Teachers will average the first and second semester grades to determine the course grade. Two Sequential Electives The Standards of Quality, :4.D.2 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2011, states: The requirements for a standard high school diploma shall, however, include at least two sequential electives chosen from a concentration of courses selected from a variety of options that may be planned to ensure the completion of a focused sequence of elective courses. Students may take such focused sequence of elective courses in consecutive years or any two years of high school. Such focused sequence of elective courses shall provide a foundation for further education or training or preparation for employment, shall be identified in the Academic and Career Plan as described in Board of Education regulations, and shall be developed by the school division, consistent with Board of Education guidelines and as approved by the local school board. 5

6 ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA: MINIMUM COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS To graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must earn at least 24 or 26 standard units of credit, depending on when he or she entered ninth grade, and at least nine verified units of credit: Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in , a student must successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing, to graduate with an Advanced Studies Diploma. Please note: Your school counselor can tell you which courses are offered by your school to fulfill the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. NOTE1:For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 2: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages. NOTE 5: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education, economics or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC Electives Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement. Foreign Language -- The Advanced Studies Diploma contains a requirement for either three years of one foreign language or two years of two languages. In March 1998, the Board of Education approved the provision of three years of instruction in American Sign Language (ASL) for foreign language credit toward an Advanced Studies Diploma; other foreign languages will satisfy this requirement as well. Details of this action are available in: Superintendent's Memo, Interpretive, #1, June 12,

7 STANDARD DIPLOMA: MINIMUM COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS To graduate with a standard diploma, a student must earn at least 22 standard units of credit by passing required courses and electives, and earn at least six verified credits by passing end-of-course sol tests or other assessments approved by the board of education. Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in , a student must also: earn a boardapproved career and technical education credential to graduate with a standard diploma; and successfully complete one virtual course, which may be non-credit bearing. The school counselor can advise on available courses to fulfill the requirements for a standard diploma. Note: the modified standard diploma will not be an option for students with disabilities who enter the ninth grade for the first time beginning in Credit accommodations allow students with disabilities who previously would have pursued a modified standard diploma to earn a standard diploma. NOTE 1: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis; Algebra II, or other Mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 2: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or completion of the sequence of science courses required for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 3: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and one course in either World History or Geography or both. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. NOTE 4: Courses to 7

8 satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the standards of quality. NOTE 5: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: a student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in Computer Science, Technology, Career and Technical Education, Economics or other areas as prescribed by the board in 8 vac NOTE 6: Students who complete a Career and Technical Education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assessment in a Career and Technical Education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association or acquires a professional license in a Career and Technical Education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competency credential or license for (1) the student selected verified credit and (2) either a Science or History and Social Science verified credit when the certification, license or credential confers more than one verified credit. The examination or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the board of education as an additional test to verify student achievement. NOTE 7: For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: pursuant to section :4, Code of Virginia, credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in Fine or Performing Arts or Career and Technical Education. MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA: MINIMUM COURSE & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS The Modified Standard Diploma is intended for certain students at the secondary level who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for a Standard Diploma. Eligibility and participation in the program are determined by the student's IEP team and the student, when appropriate. Decisions of eligibility and participation may be made at any point after the student's eighth grade year. Written consent from parent/guardian must be obtained for a student to choose this diploma program. The student must: be allowed to pursue a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma at any time throughout his or her high school career; not be excluded from courses and tests required to earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma; and pass literacy and numeracy competency assessments as prescribed by the Board: For students who entered the ninth grade prior to , the literacy and numeracy competency assessments were the reading and mathematics subtests of the LPT. For students who entered the ninth grade in and beyond, the literacy and numeracy competency assessments are the eighth-grade English Reading test and the eighth-grade Mathematics SOL test (Board action November 30, 2000). The Board also approved four additional substitute assessments to satisfy the literacy and numeracy requirements for students pursuing a Modified Standard Diploma. 8

9 Substitute Numeracy and Literacy Tests for the Modified Standard Diploma Superintendent's Memo Informational #53, March 5, 2004 Approved Courses: Approved Courses Effective for Students Who Entered Ninth Grade for the First Time in and Beyond (PDF) Approved Courses Effective for Students Who Entered Ninth Grade for the First Time in through (PDF) NOTE: The Modified Standard Diploma will not be an option for students with disabilities who enter the ninth grade for the first time beginning in Credit accommodations allow students with disabilities who previously would have pursued a Modified Standard Diploma to earn a Standard Diploma. Modified Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC D) Discipline Area Standard Credits English 4 Mathematics [Note 1] 3 Laboratory Science [Note 2] 2 History & Social Sciences [Note 3] 2 Health & Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Electives [Note 4] 6 Total 20 9

10 NOTE 1: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include content from among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance and statistics in courses that have been approved by the Board. NOTE 2: Courses complete shall include content from at least two of the following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics in courses approved by the Board. NOTE 3: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia History and one unit of credit in U.S. and Virginia Government in courses approved by the Board. NOTE 4: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include a least two sequential electives in the same manner required for the Standard Diploma. Electives Sequential Electives Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Standard or Modified Standard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. On February 5, 2002, the Board of Education approved Guidelines for Sequential Electives for the Standard and Modified Standard Diploma (PDF). Sequential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation. Courses used to satisfy the one unit of credit in a fine arts or career and technical education course may be used to partially satisfy this requirement. For career and technical education electives, check with the Office of Career and Technical Education at (804) An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement. An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used. Sequential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years. Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The Standard, Advanced Studies, and Modified Standard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The Standards of Accreditation do not require that courses used to satisfy the requirement of Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education be approved by the Board. Therefore, local school officials should use their own judgment in determining which courses students take to satisfy this requirement. 10

11 Credit for Courses Taken in Middle School Students who enter Grade 9 having completed courses in Spanish I, Algebra I, Geometry and/or Keyboarding may have the GPA computed to include these courses. NOTE: In any high school credit-bearing course taken in the middle school, parents may request that grades be omitted from the student s transcript, and the student will not earn high school credit for the course. Parents MUST notify the middle school IN WRITING by the end of first semester of the 9th grade year if they choose to have a grade omitted from the high school transcript. 11

12 SOL Requirements for First Time Transfer Students to a Virginia School How many verified credits do students who transfer into Virginia high schools from other states or private schools need to earn a Standard Diploma? Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the tenth grade or at the beginning of the eleventh grade must earn a minimum of four verified units of credit, including one each in English, mathematics, history/social science, and science to receive a Standard Diploma. These students are eligible for locally awarded verified credits in science and history/social science and are also eligible for verified credits earned through career and technical education. Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the eleventh grade or at the beginning of the twelfth grade must earn a minimum of two verified credits, including one in English and one in a subject of their own choosing to receive a Standard Diploma. How many verified credits do students who transfer into Virginia high schools from other states or private schools need to earn an Advanced Studies Diploma? Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the tenth grade or at the beginning of the eleventh grade must earn a minimum of six verified credits, including two in English, one each in mathematics, history/social science, and science, and one in a subject of their own choosing to receive an Advanced Studies Diploma. Students entering a Virginia public high school for the first time during the eleventh grade or at the beginning of the twelfth grade must earn a minimum of four verified units of credit, including one in English and three in subjects of their own choosing to receive an Advanced Studies Diploma. What about students who transfer to a Virginia public high school during their senior year? Students transferring after 20 instructional hours per course of their senior year shall be given every opportunity to earn a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma. If it is not possible for the student to meet the requirements for a Virginia Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma, arrangements should be made for the student's previous school to award the diploma. If these arrangements cannot be made, the school division can submit a waiver of the verified unit of credit requirements to the Virginia Department of Education. Your school counselor can tell you more about this waiver. May end-of-course assessments taken in other states be substituted for SOL tests in the awarding of verified credits? The Board of Education accepts content-based high school end-of-course tests administered as a part of another state's accountability system for the purpose of awarding verified credit to students who transfer to Virginia public schools. When students transfer to a Virginia public school from a state that requires such high school end-ofcourse tests, the local school division may automatically accept the student's passing score on the test and the corresponding course for the purposes of awarding verified credit. 12

13 When students transfer to a Virginia public school from a state that requires a comprehensive subject area examination as a prerequisite for graduation from high school, VDOE at the request of the division superintendent will review the examination to determine its suitability for use to award verified credit. In order for a test to be deemed suitable for use, the test must be approved as part of another state's accountability system and approved through the federal standards and assessment peer review process. Such requests shall be submitted by the division superintendent within 30 days of receipt of the student's record. What are "standard units of credit" and "verified units of credit"? A standard unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student successfully completes the objectives of the course and the equivalent of 140 clock hours of instruction. A verified unit of credit is awarded for a course in which the student earns a standard unit of credit and achieves a passing score on a corresponding end-of-course SOL test or a substitute assessment approved by the Board of Education. Are students who fail end-of-course tests permitted to retake the tests? Students may retake end-of-course tests as often as a school division's testing schedule permits. Students who score within 25 points of passing or have extenuating circumstances may be eligible to retake a test before the next scheduled administration. What happens if a student passes a course but fails the corresponding end-of-course test? As mentioned above, students may retake tests needed to earn verified units of credit for graduation. Students who score between on a test are eligible for an expedited retake and may retake a test before the next scheduled test administration. Students who after remediation fail a retake of history/social studies or science test, but achieve a score of 375 or better, may be awarded a verified credit by their local school board, following a review of their class work and/or demonstration of their mastery of the content of the course. Verified credits awarded in this manner are given at the discretion of local school boards and apply only toward a Standard Diploma. Ask your school counselor for more information about locally awarded verified credits. May tests of equal or greater rigor be substituted for SOL tests for the awarding of verified credits? Yes. The Board of Education has approved a number of tests that students may take to earn verified credits toward graduation. The Board also has approved a schedule of career and technical examinations for licensure or certification that may be substituted for SOL tests to earn student-selected verified units of credit. Tests for licensure or certification that require the demonstration of knowledge and skills beyond what is associated with a single course may result in the awarding of two units of verified credit. Your school counselor and career and technical education teacher can provide more information about these examinations. 13

14 GRADUATION (DIPLOMA) SEALS OF ACHIEVEMENT Students meeting specific requirements for graduation and demonstrating exemplary performance may receive diploma seals for recognition. VDOE makes available to local school divisions the following seals: Governor's Seal Awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "B" or better, and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, or dual enrollment courses. Board of Education Seal Awarded to students who complete the requirements for a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "A" beginning with the ninth-grade class of and beyond. Board of Education's Career & Technical Education Seal Awarded to students who: earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that they choose and maintain a "B" or better average in those courses OR pass an examination or an occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that confers certification or occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, trade or professional association OR acquire a professional license in that career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements. Board of Education's Advanced Mathematics & Technology Seal Awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and satisfy all of the mathematics requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma (four units of credit including Algebra II; two verified units of credit) with a "B" average or better; and either pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association OR acquire a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia OR pass an examination approved by the board that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements. 14

15 Board of Education's Excellence in Civics Education Seal Awarded to students who meet each of the following four criteria: Satisfy the requirement to earn a Modified Standard Diploma, a Standard Diploma or an Advanced Studies Diploma Complete Virginia & United States History and Virginia & United States Government courses with a grade of "B" or higher Complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities, such as volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate; participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or similar youth organizations; participating in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); participating in political campaigns, government internships, Boys State, Girls State or Model General Assembly; and participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. Any student who enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community service requirement. Have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies. Local school divisions may award other diploma seals or awards for exceptional academic, CTE, citizenship or other exemplary performance in accordance with criteria defined by the local school board. The design, production and use of those seals are the responsibility of the local school boards awarding the seal. 15

16 Promotion Requirements 9th to 10th Grade A minimum of 5 credits (including one unit of English); 1 Verified Credit 10th to 11th Grade A minimum of 11 credits (including two English, one math, one science, one history); 3 Verified Credits 11th to 12th Grade A minimum of 17 credits (including three English, two math, two science, two history); 4 Verified Credits Class Rank Student class rank is determined by assigning point values to grades. Certain academic courses, because of their academic difficulty, receive additional grade value. Weighted grades are given for successful completion of honors courses, dual enrollment courses, Advanced Placement courses and four-year college courses. Successful completion of an AP course is defined as passing the class and taking the corresponding Advanced Placement exam. Honors and dual enrollment courses are given an additional.5 weighting. When industry certification is achieved, the grade is given an additional.5 weighting. Advanced Placement and off-campus four-year college courses are given an additional 1.0 weighting. Certain on-line college classes may be considered for honors or Advanced Placement weighting upon review by the school administration. Students who enter ninth grade and who have completed courses in a foreign language, Algebra or Geometry, will have the GPA computed to include these courses unless a written request is received FROM A PARENT to omit the course grade in the GPA. Grading Scale Standard Honors/DE/and AP with less than a 3 on the AP Exam AP with 3,4, or 5 on the AP Exam; Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College A B C D F 65 and below *Grades given in Dual Enrollment courses must reflect the grade scale of Southside Virginia Community College. 16

17 Dual Enrollment Classes College Credits: The School Board pays the full tuition for dual enrollment courses at the high school and the cost of college textbooks used by students. To be enrolled in any dual enrollment course, students must take a college placement test given by Southside Virginia Community College and pass to take core academic courses. To receive college credit, students must achieve a C or better in the dual enrollment course. Orientation College Success Skills (SDV 100) English College Composition I and II (ENG ) English Literature I and II (ENG ) Public Speaking I (CST 100) Foreign Language Spanish Health and PE Concepts of Personal and Community Health (HLT 110) Mathematics Pre-Calculus I and II (MTH ) Music Music Appreciation (MUS ) Science General Biology I and II (BIO ) Chemistry (CHEM ) Social Studies Western Civilization II (HIS 102) US Government I and II (PLS ) US History I and II (HIS ) Career and Technical Education Computer Information Systems (ITE 115) Advanced Computer Information Systems (ITE 215) Electronics II (ETR 113) Electronics III (ETR 168) Drafting II (CAD 151 and 152) Drafting III (CAD 231 and 232) Nurse Aide I (NUR 120) Nurse Aide II (NUR 195 and 196) Criminal Justice I (ADJ 100 and ADJ 105) Criminal Justice II (ADJ 140 and ADJ 171) Agribusiness (AGR 142) 17

18 AA&S DEGREE COMPLETION INFORMATION FOR PRINCE EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SVCC Catalog Credit Hours Prince Edward H.S. Course Offerings Frist Year SDV Orientation 1 College Success Skills ITE Basic Comp Lit 4 Intro to Comp Apps & Concepts Health/ PE 3 HLT Concepts of Personal & Community Health Second Year Humanities Approved Elective 4 SPA 101-Beginning Spanish I Humanities Approved Elective 4 SPA 102-Beginning Spanish II History or Social Science 3 HIS Western Civ II Elective (Elective) Elective 4 ITE Advanced Computer Applications & Integration Third Year ENG College Composition I 3 ENG Composition I ENG College 3 ENG Composition II Composition II College Mathematics I 3 MTH Pre-Cal I College Mathematics II 3 MTH Pre-Cal II History or Social Science 3 HIS U.S. History I Elective History or Social Science 3 HIS U.S. History II Elective Elective 3 PSY, SOC, ART Fourth Year ENG English Literature 3 ENG English Literature I ENG English Literature 3 ENG 244-English Literature II Social Science Approved Elective 3 PLS U.S. Government II Social Science Approved 3 PLS U.S. Government I Elective Science w/ laboratory 4 BIO General Biology I Science w/ laboratory 4 BIO General Biology II Total Hours 64 18

19 Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement (AP) courses are recognized nationally and internationally as college level courses for high school students. After students complete rigorous course requirements, they take the end of the year Advanced Placement test in May. Students can earn scores from 1 to 5, with 3 being a qualifying score according to the College Board. Credit is awarded at the discretion of the college or university. AP coursework is viewed favorably by colleges, both within and beyond Virginia. The College Board administers all policies and procedures related to Advanced Placement. AP classes and the opportunity to take AP tests are available to students in grades 10 through 12. The school board pays for the cost of the test. The following courses are offered. Please see the course listings for specific prerequisites and requirements. AP Biology AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Statistics AP US History The Governor s School of Southside Virginia The mission of The Governor s School is to provide gifted, highly motivated juniors and seniors a challenging, interdisciplinary program of studies that develops leaders who possess the skills, global perspective, and vision needed to address the challenges of a rapidly changing society. The Governor s School of Southside Virginia (GSSV) is a half-day academic year program for gifted and highly motivated juniors and seniors in Southside Virginia. GSSV offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum in science, math, English, and research courses. Leadership skills are developed and community service projects are encouraged. Admission to GSSV is based on a competitive selection process. Two program tracks are available, Pre-Engineering or Humanities, and students have the opportunity to earn an Associate s Degree upon completion of the two year program. Further information regarding application requirements and course descriptions can be located at the Governor s School of Southside Virginia s website: Juniors Humanities 1 st Semester 19 Seniors CHM 111 College Chemistry (4) PSY 230 Developmental Psychology (3) EDU 199 Fundamentals of Research (3) EDU 299 Research Applications (3) ENG 111 College Composition I (3) ENG 211 Creative Writing I (3) ITE 115 Computer Applications (3) ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I (3) MTH 163 Precalculus I (3) MTH 273 Calculus I (4) SDV 100 College Success Skills (1) HLT (1) Humanities 2 nd Semester Juniors Seniors

20 - College Chemistry (cont d) EDU 299 Research Applications (cont d) EDU 199 Fundamentals or Research (cont d) ENG 212 Creative Writing II (3) ENG 112 College Composition II (3) ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II (3) ITE 115 Computer Applications (cont d) BIO 101 Biology (4) MTH 168 Precalculus II (3) MTH 273 Calculus I (cont d) STEM 1 st Semester Juniors Seniors CHM 111 College Chemistry I (4) EGR 126 Computer Programming (3) (Keysville) EGR 120 HLT 215 Intro to Engineering (2) (Alberta) Health (Keysville) Stress Mgmt. HLT 230 MTH 163 Precalculus I (3) MTH 173 Calculus I (5) SDV 100 College Success Skills (1) PHY 101 Physics I (4) ENG 111 College Composition I (3) ELEC (3) Juniors STEM 2 nd Semester Health (Alberta ) Principles of Nutrition and Human Development Seniors CHM 112 College Chemistry II (4) EGR 126 Computer Programming (3) (Alberta) EGR 120 Intro to Engineering (2) (Keysville) HLT 115 Intro to Health (1) (Keysville) MTH 168 Precalculus II (3) MTH 174 Calculus II (5) ENG 112 College Composition II (3) PHY 102 Physics II (4) Respiratory 1 st Semester Se Seniors BIO 231 Anatomy and Physiology I (4) Psych 230 Developmental Psychology (3) Respiratory 2 nd Semester Seniors BIO 232 Anatomy and Physiology II (4) SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology (3) RTH 121 Cardio Pulmonary Science (3) For further information, consult the high school guidance counselor or visit the GSSV web site: 20

21 Gifted Services Prince Edward County Public Schools provides gifted services for students identified in the following areas: General Intellectual Aptitude, Specific Academic Aptitude-English and Math, and Visual Arts Aptitude. Students are offered a full range of challenging courses, including Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment. In addition, eligible students can participate in the academic Governor s School of Southside Virginia, the Summer Regional Governor s School, and the Summer Residential Governor s Schools. Please contact the guidance department for further information regarding the gifted referral process or for additional information on gifted services. Hampden Sydney College Course Opportunities Students in Grades 11 and 12 may enroll in college classes at Hampden-Sydney College. Only courses taken at Hampden-Sydney College will be paid for by the college. Only courses not offered at the high school may be taken at the college level. Any exceptions must be approved by the Division Superintendent. A college registration form must be completed at the time of pre-registration. Students can obtain a registration form from the Director of Guidance. Times of courses at the college and PECHS must be compatible. Students must state first, second, and third choices. Written parental permission must be given prior to enrollment. Final registration will be approved if there is a reasonable fit between the college and high school schedule. Additional guidelines for college courses include: 1. Fifteen (15) slots are available to juniors and seniors at Hampden Sydney College, with preference given to seniors. There are no slots reserved for students as Longwood University or Southside Virginia Community College. 2. All students must have a 3.0 GPA to register in a college course. 3. PECHS will encourage diversity of students in enrollment at the college. 4. Registration, to include college registration form, must be done through the PECHS School Counseling Department, with students providing first, second and third class choices. 5. Written parental permission must be given prior to enrollment. 6. Priority is given as follows: a. First to those with no college credits. b. Second to those who have 12 college credits and have exhausted all classes in a certain area. c. Third to those who wish to take the college level course, even though the high school course is offered, if slots are available. 7. Final registration will be approved by PECHS, if the time of the course at the college is compatible with the PECHS schedule. 8. All college courses must be at least 3 semester hours. 9. No more than 2 classes may be taken per semester. 10. All college grades must be counted in the GPA for Honors/Honor Roll. 11. PECHS will inform the college of its procedures and policies regarding enrollment at the college. Longwood University Course Opportunities Students in Grades 11 and 12 may enroll in college classes at Longwood University. Longwood University courses will not be paid for by PECHS or the college. Only courses not offered at the high school may be taken at the college level. A college registration form must be completed at the time of pre-registration. Students can obtain a registration form from the Director of Guidance. Times of courses at the college and PECHS must be compatible. Students must state first, second, and third choices. Written parental permission must be given prior to enrollment. Final registration will be approved if there is a reasonable fit between the college and high school schedule. 21

22 Southside Virginia Community College Course Opportunities Students in Grades 11 and 12 may enroll in college classes at Southside Virginia Community College. Southside Virginia Community College courses will not be paid for by PECHS or the college. Only courses not offered at the high school may be taken at the college level. A college registration form must be completed at the time of preregistration. Students can obtain a registration form from the Director of Guidance. Times of courses at the college and PECHS must be compatible. Students must state first, second, and third choices. Written parental permission must be given prior to enrollment. Final registration will be approved if there is a reasonable fit between the college and high school schedule. Independent Study The Independent Study Program is an excellent opportunity for conscientious seniors to schedule a supervised activity/study during a period of the school day. This area of study offers students educational experiences not provided through regular classes at the high school. Sponsors might include the following: hospitals, law firms, schools, or nonprofit organizations. The Independent Study carries a Pass/Fail grade and one Carnegie Unit of high school credit. The grade is determined by the site supervisor and school administrator. Independent Study applications may be secured through Guidance. As a part of the application process: 1. The student must obtain written permission to engage in an independent study from an organization and site supervisor; 2. The student must submit a letter from his or her parent or guardian agreeing to let the student participate in the program; 3. The student must develop a plan of action or a proposal for the study. The program is limited to 20 students per year. NOTE: The proposal must be submitted to the Principal between April 1 and April 15 of the candidate s junior year. Applicants will receive written notification of approval or denial by May 15. Students may only apply for one Independent Study. Students completing the application for an Independent Study are not required to complete an application for an Abbreviated Schedule. Abbreviated Schedules Abbreviated schedules are granted to seniors on a limited basis. Seniors must have completed at least 18 credits required for graduation. Requests for an abbreviated schedule will be reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by the Guidance Department, the Principal, and the Superintendent during the spring scheduling process. The following restrictions apply to abbreviated schedules: 1) The student must be a senior; 2) The abbreviated schedule should be designed so a student can leave school in the afternoon; 3) The student must include proof of employment, volunteer work, continuing education, or other useful activities in the application for an abbreviated schedule. The deadline to apply for an abbreviated schedule is May 15. Students who are enrolled in an Independent Study are not required to apply for an abbreviated schedule. NOTE: Abbreviated schedules are not automatically granted to students. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of opportunities at the high school, rather than apply for an abbreviated schedule. See a guidance counselor for an abbreviated schedule request form. Academic Jackets Students who maintain a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (GPA) through their junior year in high school will receive a school academic jacket, honoring them for their effort. In order to qualify for the academic jacket, a student must be enrolled in the academic courses at Prince Edward County High School and have met requirements for on-time graduation. The jacket will be presented by the end of the first semester of the senior year. Juniors who are eligible for graduation in their junior year may qualify. 22

23 Individual Student Alternative Education Plan The Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) is a Commonwealth of Virginia initiative designed for those students ages 16 to 18 enrolled in high school programs who are having difficulty finding success in a regular classroom environment and are at risk of dropping out. Students must be at least one full year behind in credits compared to his/her 9th grade cohort, or over-age and have not yet reached the 9th grade, and capable of passing the GED tests. Students may be referred by teachers, guidance counselors, parents or administrators. Eligibility requirements for the ISAEP program include: Enrolled in a public education facility Initial Principal-Parent Student (PPS) meeting Student evaluation /assessment 7.5 grade equivalent or higher on a recognized standardized measure of reading achievement Achievement of the cut score or higher on each of the subtests of the Official GED Practice Test (OPT) Enrollment requirements include: Career guidance counseling Mandatory enrollment in a GED preparation program Career and technical education, work-based, or career transition education Legislation passed in the 2012 General Assembly session requires that all students enrolled in ISAEP must also be enrolled in or have completed a Board of Education-approved career and technical education credential, and the Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course. The student will also have an opportunity to re-enroll in a regular classroom environment at any time. Students under the age of 18 who choose to discontinue involvement in ISAEP and drop out of school are subject to court involvement under compulsory school attendance laws. Each student enrolled in ISAEP will spend no fewer than 15 hours per week on academic preparation and no fewer than 10 hours per week on CTE skills development, and a minimum of three hours per day on academic content. A career assessment must be administered to each student enrolled. Completion Requirements Students will be enrolled in the program until they have met the measurable academic and CTE education goals outlined in the ISAEP plan and all other requirements for program completion. This includes passing the GED test. J.V.G. Requirement (Jobs for Virginia Graduates): Students are required to complete a Job Skill Development program along with the successful completion of all five practice tests. Students must complete 37 competencies pertaining to: personal finance, banking, resumés, cover letters, insurance and job exploration. The J.V.G. program is a state recognized curriculum ending with the student receiving a certificate of completion. Once students have completed the J.V.G. curriculum and passed all GED practice tests and the CTEC credentialing exam, they are eligible for the final GED examination. 23

24 Homebound Instruction The School Board shall maintain a program of homebound instruction for students who are confined for periods that would prevent normal school attendance based upon certification of need by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or clinical psychologist. Upon request of the student s parent or guardian, and provided such request is certified, the Homebound Coordinator shall furnish a teacher to instruct the student at home. Any credits earned shall be considered a part of the student s regular school work and recorded as such on the cumulative record. Credit for the work shall be awarded when it is done under the supervision of a certified teacher, a person eligible to hold a Virginia certificate, or other appropriately licensed professional, employed by the local School Board. Applicants for homebound instruction shall be approved by the superintendent or appointed designee. Medical forms must be maintained on file. There are several categories of courses that cannot be provided through homebound instruction. These include all Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes and most of the vocational courses. Special Education Services Prince Edward County Public Schools provides specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with an identified disability. Students with special needs are ensured access to the general curriculum, to ensure that the child has an opportunity to meet or exceed the educational standards. A child may be found eligible for special education services in the following areas: autism, deafness, deaf-blindness, developmental delay, emotional disability, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment. Please contact the guidance department or school psychologist for further information regarding the special education referral process and special education services. Virtual Virginia Courses Prince Edward County Public Schools provides students with an opportunity to participate in distance learning through courses offered by Virtual Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education s Virtual Virginia program offers classes designed to meet the needs of students who otherwise would be unable to take these courses due to a lack of availability or scheduling conflicts within their school. Eligible students enroll in Virtual Virginia through their local school ( Students may enroll in any course for which they meet all prerequisites. EdOptions Academy EdOptions Academy is a fully-accredited virtual school program that may be available to students on long- term outof-school suspension from Prince Edward County Public Schools. Suspended students may be allowed to complete core content coursework for credit while remaining off site. Students must be approved to participate in this program by the Director of Support Services and must be enrolled through Prince Edward County Public Schools. Students will be required to take and pass the associated Standards of Learning assessment in order to receive a verified credit for courses completed through this program. 24