High School Course Descriptions for Students and Parents Dickenson County Public Schools

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1 High chool Course Descriptions for tudents and Parents in Dickenson County Public chools 309 Volunteer Avenue, P.O. Box 1127 Clintwood, Virginia 24228

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3 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions TABLE OF CONTENT Definitions 4 Graduation Requirements 5 Diplomas 6 Diploma eals 10 Enriching Your High chool Experience 11 English 12 History 16 Mathematics 21 cience 25 World Languages 29 Business 32 Heath, Physical Education & Drivers Education 36 Career and Technical Education 38 Fine Arts 50 3

4 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions DEFINITION tandard Unit of Credit The standard unit of credit for graduation is based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction and successful completion of the requirements of the course. Verified Unit of Credit A verified unit of credit for graduation is based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction, successful completion of the requirements of the course, and a passing score on the end ofcourse tandards of Learning test for that course. A state approved substitute test may be used for specified OL tests. tudent elected Test A student selected test for verified credit may come from any end of course OL test that is not already satisfying a required verified credit or tests in computer science, technology, or other areas as prescribed by the Virginia tate Board of Education. equential Electives equential electives are defined as study in a focused sequence of elective courses leading to further education or preparation for employment. tudents who are pursuing the tandard Diploma or the Modified tandard Diploma must complete two sequential credits. Weighted Credit Honors courses, advanced placement (AP), and Governor s chool classes provided substantially greater rigor and challenge than other courses, and students that take these courses are rewarded with additional quality points when grade point averages (GPA) are calculated in 12 th grade. 4

5 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions GRADUATION REQUIREMENT The requirements for a student to earn a diploma are those in effect when the student enters ninth grade for the first time. The tandards of Accreditation require that students take tandards of Learning end of course (EOC) tests, or approved substitute tests, in specified courses in English, mathematics, science, and history/social sciences. Courses requiring a tandards of Learning EOC test are identified in the course description section of this handbook. There are three diploma options for students graduating in 2016: tandard (see page 6 7) Advanced (see page 8) Modified tandard (see page 9) Local Math/Numeracy Requirement Dickenson County Public chools requires students to pace the completion of math requirements in their plan of studies so that every student is enrolled in at least one math course each year in the same way that required English courses are taken one each year. The goal of this local requirement is to ensure that all students will have developed strong literacy and numeracy skills upon graduation from Dickenson County Public chools, skills that will enable them to be successful in work and life beyond graduation. This local requirement does not increase diploma requirements but means that students will take an English course and at least one math course each year. In grade 11 or grade 12 students may satisfy the requirement with completion of Economics/Personal Finance (#6120) instead of a course designated as Math (course codes in the 4000 range). Economics/Personal Finance (#6120) is a diploma requirement for students that entered 9 th grade in 2011 and beyond and will meet the local math/numeracy requirement along with a minimum of 3 VDOE approved math courses but does NOT replace any of the math requirements. tudents that meet the minimum graduation requirement for math prior to grade 11 or 12 must still meet this local requirement. (ee NOTE 1 on pages 6 and 8.) 5

6 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions DIPLOMA TANDARD DIPLOMA Discipline Area tandard Credits: effective with first time ninth graders in through tandard Credits: effective with first time ninth graders in and beyond Verified Credits Required English Mathematics Laboratory cience 2 & World History I, II, OR World Geography 3 & U/VA History 3 & U/VA Government 3 & Health and Physical Education 2 2 Fine Arts or Career Technical Education 1 1 of any of these 4 courses Foreign Language, Fine Arts or 2 Career & Technical Education 7 Economics & Personal Finance 1 1 Electives tudent elected Test 5 1 Total Credits NOTE 1 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least two course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of algebra and geometry. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 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. Local math/numeracy requirement: students are required to be enrolled in at least one math course each year. Any math course that meets VDOE graduation requirements may be used to satisfy this requirement each year. In addition, this requirement may be met in grades 11 OR 12 with Economics/Personal Finance. tudents who complete the minimum math requirements for graduation prior to grade 11 or 12 must still enroll in a math course to meet this local requirement. NOTE 2 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry or physics. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 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 through : Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.. and Virginia History, U.. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.. and Virginia History, U.. and Virginia Government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The Board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. 6

7 NOTE 4 Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the tandards of Quality. NOTE 5 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career and technical education or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 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 tudents 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 ection :4, Code of Virginia, credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. 7

8 ADVANCED TUDIE DIPLOMA Discipline Area tandard Credits: effective with first time ninth graders in through tandard Credits: effective with first time ninth graders in and beyond Verified Credits Required English Mathematics Laboratory cience World History I, II, OR World Geography U/VA History U/VA Government Health and Physical Education 2 2 Foreign Language Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 2 of any of these 4 courses Economics & Personal Finance 1 1 Electives 4 3 tudent elected Test 5 1 Total Credits NOTE 1 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. The Board may approve additional courses to satisfy this requirement. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in 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. Local math/numeracy requirement: students are required to be enrolled in at least one math course each year. Any math course that meets VDOE graduation requirements may be used to satisfy this requirement each year. In addition, this requirement may be met in grades 11 OR 12 with Economics/Personal Finance. tudents who complete the minimum math requirements for graduation prior to grade 11 or 12 must still enroll in a math course to meet this local requirement. NOTE 2 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : 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. 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. (DCP does not participate in the International Baccalaureate program.) NOTE 3 For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in through : Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.. and Virginia History, U.. and Virginia Government, and two in either world history or geography or both. For students entering the ninth grade for the first time in and beyond: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include U.. and Virginia History, U.. and Virginia Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both. 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 through : A student may utilize additional tests for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, career or technical education or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 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

9 MODIFIED TANDARD DIPLOMA* Discipline Area tandard Credits: effective with first time ninth graders in through English 4 Mathematics 1 3 Laboratory cience 2 2 History & ocial cience 3 2 Health and Physical Education 2 Fine Arts or Career Technical Education 1 Electives 4 6 Total Credits 20 NOTE 1 Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include content from among applications of algebra, geometry, personal finance and statistics in courses that have been approved by the Board. NOTE 2 Courses complete shall include content from at least two of the following: applications of earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics in courses approved by the Board. NOTE 3 Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include one unit of credit in U.. and Virginia History and one unit of credit in U.. 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 tandard Diploma. *NOTE: The Modified tandard Diploma will not be an option for students with disabilities who enter the ninth grade for the first time after Beginning with students entering ninth grade for the first time in , credit accommodations will be provided to allow students with disabilities who previously would have pursued a Modified tandard Diploma to earn a tandard Diploma. Guidelines for credit accommodations have not yet been issued by the Virginia Board of Education. Electives for tandard or Modified tandard Diplomas equential Electives Effective with the graduating class of 2003, students who wish to receive a Modified tandard Diploma must successfully complete two sequential electives. o equential electives may be in any discipline as long as the courses are not specifically required for graduation. o 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. o An exploratory course followed by an introductory course may not be used to satisfy the requirement. o An introductory course followed by another level of the same course of study may be used. o equential electives do not have to be taken in consecutive years. Fine Arts and Career and Technical Education The tandard, Advanced tudies, and Modified tandard Diplomas each contain a requirement for one standard unit of credit in Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education. The tandards 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. 9

10 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions DIPLOMA EAL tudents who demonstrate academic excellence and/or outstanding achievement may be eligible for one (or more) of the following awards: Governor s eal for Advanced tudies Diploma The Governor s eal for Advanced tudies is awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced tudies Diploma with an average grade of B or better and successfully complete collegelevel coursework to earn 9 transferable college credits in Advanced Placement or dual enrollment. Virginia Board of Education eal for tandard Diploma The Board of Education eal is awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced tudies or a tandard Diploma with an average grade of A. Board of Education's Career & Technical Education eal The Board of Education s Career & Technical Education eal is awarded to students who earn a tandard or Advanced tudies 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. Virginia Board of Education s eal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology The Board of Education s eal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology is awarded to students who complete the requirements for either a tandard or Advanced tudies Diploma, satisfy all of the mathematics requirements for the Advanced tudies Diploma (four units of credit including Algebra II; two verified units of credit) with a B average or better, and either (a) pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association; (b) acquire professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia; or (c) pass an examination approved by the Board that confers collegelevel credit in a technology or computer science area. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements. Virginia Board of Education s eal for Excellence in Civics Education The Board of Education s eal for Excellence in Civics Education is awarded to students who complete the requirements for either a tandard or Advanced tudies Diploma, (1) complete Virginia and United tates History and Virginia and United tates Government courses with a grade of B or higher, and (2) have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies and, (3) and complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. 10

11 Enriching Your High chool Experience To encourage students to enrich their high school educational experience and to increase the rigor of the high school program the following choices are available: The Advanced Placement (AP) program, offered by the College Board, enables students to pursue college level studies while still in high school. AP offers students the opportunity to participate in a rigorous curriculum that exposes students to high academic intensity and quality. Based on their performance on AP Examinations, students may earn college credit. tudents in the AP track should take advantage of pre AP/Honors courses; both AP and Honors courses are weighted because of academic rigor. tudents in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam. The exam fee is approximately $85 per test. Financial assistance is available for economically disadvantaged students. ee a school counselor for more information. Dual Credit may be earned for courses taken on the college campus. Credit appears on both the high school and college transcript. tudents who pursue this option do so in order to add an enriching and rigorous course to their high school program of study that is not available at the high school or have a special circumstance. tudents must obtain permission from the school principal/designee, prior to enrollment, to ensure appropriate high school credit for the college course. The student is responsible for the expenses associated with any course. Dual Enrollment offers the student credit through either outhwest Virginia Community College or Mountain Empire Community College, as well as high school credit, for courses offered during the regular school day at the high school. The student must complete the necessary entrance requirements for WCC or MECC and have principal approval. Course offerings vary from year to year. ee your school counselor for more information. Most Dual Enrollment/Credit courses taken follow the grading scale of the college and do not accrue weighted credit for GPA calculation. tudents are responsible for 10% of the cost of tuition for dual enrollment/dual credit courses. tudents pay a small share of the tuition for these courses, currently 10%.. Elite Learning is a program of online courses serving the students of southwestern Virginia. Elite Learning is a part of the outhwest Virginia Education and Training Network (VETN), and provides a variety of asynchronous dual enrollment course allowing students to receive both high school and college credits from the same coursework. The courses are challenging, demanding, and exciting! Linwood Holton Governor s chool uses sophisticated distance learning and Internet based telecommunications technologies to deliver an advanced curriculum especially designed for gifted and talented students in their home schools and fills a unique need in a very innovative way. tudents from 42 high schools use "state of the art" LearnLinc software to attend classes, listen to lectures, participate in discussions, complete lab activities, etc. from their school, home, or almost anywhere. Virtual Advanced Placement chool (Virtual Virginia) is facilitated by the Virginia Department of Education. This school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, enabling students to earn college credit, regardless of their high school s ability to offer college level courses. Courses are available through satellite and Internet video streaming or online. There is a tuition charge for some courses. High schools must have a facilitator on hand to proctor tests, provide help and support to students, and forward information to the instructor. Courses pursued through this method are those courses that are not offered at the high school. Information on specific course offerings can be found at Governor s enior Year Plus: Early College cholars Agreement This is an agreement in which students can qualify for the Early College cholars program. The student must: Have a "B" average or better; Be pursuing an Advanced tudies Diploma or an Advanced Technical Diploma; and Take and complete college level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement, or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 9 transferable college credits. Early College cholars are supported by Virtual Virginia and the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative. Virginia Virtual chool provides statewide access to college level courses while the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative defines the subjects high school students can complete and receive college degree credit from participating public and private colleges and universities. 11

12 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions ENGLIH COURE AND CREDIT D C P E N G L I H C O U R E Grade 9 English 9 Honors English 9 Grade 10 English 10 Honors English 10 Grade 11 English 11 (EOC) Honors English 11 (EOC) + AP Language & Composition *DE English (does not replace English 11) Grade 12 AP Literature & Composition English 12 Dual Enrollment (DE) English A variety of dual enrollment and AP Options are available through Virginia Virtual chool (AP only), Elite Learning, and Holton Governor s chool Elective Options Creative Writing* peech Fundamentals Advanced peech Fundamentals Theatre * DE Creative Writing (Elite)* *Also counts as a Fine Arts course English Required for ALL Diploma Types (minimum of 4 units of English to include the course options below at each grade level. English 9 or Honors English 9 English 10 or Honors English 10 English 11 or Honors English 11 + AP Language & Composition English 12 or AP Literature and Composition or DE English To earn either the tandard or Advanced tudies Diploma, students must pass the EOC writing test and EOC reading test for 2 verified credits in English. To insure that all students have the best possible chance to be earn a diploma, our English department provides courses specifically designed to provide extra instruction and support. tudents that pass 8 th grade English but are not successful on the 8 th grade writing test will be placed in Intervention Writing along with regular English 9. tudents who pass English 11 but are not successful on the EOC writing test will be placed in High chool Writing either in grade 11 or

13 ENGLIH Course #: 1130 Course Name: English 9 Grade Levels: 9 Diploma: tandard Instruction for students in English 9 will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 9 covering oral language, reading and writing. Writing instruction will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Course #: H1130 Course Name: Honors English 9 (Pre AP) Credits: 1 (weighted 0.5) Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation Grade Levels: 9 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Brief Description Instruction for students in Honors English 9 will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 9 covering oral language, reading and writing. Writing instruction will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Expectations for students in honors classes exceed those for students in non honors classes of the same title, and as a result of the higher expectations, students in honors courses receive the equivalent of 0.5 quality points in final GPA calculation. Course #: 1135 Course Name: Intervention Writing Credits: 1 Prerequisites: OL Grade 8 Writing cores <400 Grade Levels: 9 Diploma: tandard tudents whose performance on the Grade 8 OL Writing test indicates significant weakness in writing skills will be assigned to this course as an intervention and preparation for the EOC writing test, which is required for graduation. Course #: 1140 Course Name: English 10 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English 9 Grade Levels: 10, 11 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Instruction for students in English 10 will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 10 covering oral language, reading and writing. Writing instruction will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Course #: H1140 Course Name: Honors English 10 (Pre AP) Credits: 1 (weighted 0.5) Prerequisites: English 9 or Honors English 9 Grade Levels: 10, 11 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Instruction for students in Honors English 10 (or pre AP English 10) will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 10 covering oral language, reading and writing and will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Expectations for students in honors classes exceed those for students in non honors classes of the same title, and as a result of the higher expectations, students in honors courses receive the equivalent of 0.5 quality points in final GPA calculation. Course #: 1145 Course Name: High chool Writing Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English 9, 10 and teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard Instruction in High chool Writing will take the next step in preparing students for written communication in real world settings including the workplace. The goal of this course is to ensure that all students not only meet the requirements to pass the EOC Writing test but also meet employers expectations for written communication. tudents may also take this course as remediation if the student has taken and failed to pass the EOC Writing test. 13

14 Course #: 1150 Course Name: English 11 (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English 9, 10 Grade Levels: 11, 12 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Instruction for students in English 11 will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 11 covering oral language, reading and writing. Writing instruction will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Course #: H1150 Course Name: Honor English 11 Credits: 1 (weighted 0.5) Prerequisites: English 9, 10, AP Lang./Comp. Grade Levels: 11 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Honors English 11 is more rigorous than English 11, going beyond the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 11 and includes heavy emphasis on American literature and writing in preparation for AP Literature & Composition. Expectations for students in honors classes exceed those for students in nonhonors classes of the same title, and as a result of the higher expectations, students in honors courses receive the equivalent of 0.5 quality points in final GPA calculation. Course #: 1160 Course Name: English 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English 9, 10, 11 Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Instruction for students in English 12 will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for English 12 covering oral language, reading and writing. Writing instruction will include additional standards established by the DCP writing curriculum. Course #: 1171 Course Name: Creative Writing Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced Creative Writing is a writing intensive elective English course geared to students with a strong interest in creative writing. Course #: 1195 Course Name: AP Literature & Composition Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: English 11 (Honors English recommended) AP Lang./Comp. Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. AP Literature & Composition conforms to the guidelines established for this course by the College Board. tudents are expected to take the AP Lit/Comp exam. Course #: 1196 Course Name: AP Language & Composition Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Honor English 11 (1151) Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: Advanced The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. AP Literature & Composition conforms to the guidelines established for this course by the College Board. AP Language students are expected to take the AP exam for either AP Lit/Comp or AP Lang./Comp 14

15 Course #: 1300 Course Name: peech Fundamentals Grade Levels: 9, 10, Diploma: tandard or Advanced peech Fundamentals is an elective English course in which students learn the principles of public speaking and critical listening. Course #: 1302 Course Name: Advanced peech Credits: 1 Prerequisites: peech Fundamentals, teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced Advanced peech is an elective English course in which students expand and develop their skills in public speaking and critical listening. This course prepares students to compete in forensics (although not required). Course #: DE 1600 Course Name: DE English (Elite) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: English 11, Teacher recommendation, principal approval, minimum score on college placement test Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment English will earn 6 hours of college credit through the local community college for college composition (English 111 and 112) in addition to high school credit for English 12. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: DE 1602 Course Name: DE Creative Writing (Elite or HG) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ENG 111/112, Teacher recommendation, principal approval, minimum score on college placement test Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment Creative Writing will earn 3 hours of college credit through the local community college for Creative Writing (ENG 211 or ENG 211/212) in addition to high school credit for Creative Writing. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course through Elite follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation, while the HG course is weighted in GPA calculation. 15

16 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions HITORY/OCIAL CIENCE COURE AND CREDIT D C P H I T O R Y C O U R E Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Honors World History I (EOC) World History I (EOC) World Geography (EOC) World History II (EOC) AP Human Geography (Virtual Virginia) VA & U History or AP U History (EOC) VA & U Government or AP U Government or DE Government Elective Options for Grades Psychology ociology 20 th Century history Current Affairs treet Law A variety of AP Options are available through Virtual Virginia as well as dual enrollment options through Elite Learning and Holton Governor s chool History Required for tandard Diploma (minimum of 3 units of History/ocial ciences to include) World History I, or World History II, or World Geography VA & U History or AP U History VA & U Government or AP U Government or DE Government tudents must earn a minimum of 1 verified unit of credit by passing the end of course test in one of the 4 tested courses. History Required for Advanced Diploma (minimum of 4 units of History/ocial ciences to include) Honors World History I (recommended), or World History II, or World Geography VA & U History or AP U History VA & U Government or AP U Government or DE Government tudents must earn a minimum of 2 verified units of credit by passing the end of course (EOC) test in two of the 4 tested courses. 16

17 HITORY Course #: 2210 Course Name: World Geography (EOC) Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced The focus of this course is the study of the world s peoples, places, and environments, with an emphasis on world regions. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 1131 Course Name: Honors World History I (EOC) (pre AP) Credits: 1 (weighted 0.5) Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation Grade Levels: 9 Diploma: tandard, Advanced Brief Description Instruction for students in Honors World History I will follow the Virginia tandards of Learning for World History, a focus on the study of the world s peoples, places, and environments, with an emphasis on world regions. Expectations for students in honors classes exceed those for students in non honors classes of the same title, and as a result of the higher expectations, students in honors courses receive the equivalent of 0.5 quality points in final GPA calculation. Course #: 2215 Course Name: World History I (EOC) Grade Levels: 9, 10,11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course will enable students to explore the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from ancient times until 1500 A.D. (C.E.) in terms of the impact on Western civilization. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 2216 Course Name: World History II (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: none Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course will enable students to examine history and geography from 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the present, with emphasis on Western Europe. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 2319 Course Name: Advanced Placement U.. History (EOC) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 10,11,12 Diploma: Advanced In this course students develop the factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal with the issues and problems of American History. They do in depth analysis of major developments; become familiar with primary sources; assess historical materials, evidence, and interpretations; and learn to write research papers. AP U.. History conforms to the guidelines established for this course by the College Board. and students are expected to take the AP U.. History exam. AP courses are weighted for GPA. Course #: DE 2351 Course Name: DE Western Civilization Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 11, 12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment Western Civilization will earn 6 hours of college credit through the local community college for Western Civilization (HI ) in addition to high school credit for Western Civilization. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. HG courses are currently weighted. 17

18 Course #: 2360 Course Name: U.. History (EOC) Grade Levels: 10,11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced While focusing on political and economic history, this course provides students with a basic knowledge of American culture through a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in United tates and Virginia history. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: DE 2375 Course Name: DE World Civilization (HG) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment World Civilization will earn 3 hours of college credit through the local community college for World History (HI ) in addition to high school credit for World Civilization. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. HG courses are currently weighted. Course #: 2387 Course Name: 20 th Century History Grade Levels: 10,.11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course is a survey of History from 1900 to the present time. Course #: 2388 Course Name: Current Affairs Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course is an examination of events in the present day. Course #: 2399 Course Name: AP European History (Virtual Virginia) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: World History I or II; Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced In this course students will study European History in global context from c (high Renaissance) to the Contemporary Age. AP U.. History conforms to the guidelines established for this course by the College Board. tudents are expected to take the AP European History exam. Course #: 2420 Course Name: treet Law Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course covers law related topics. Course #: 2440 Course Name: Virginia & U Government Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced In this course students will examine fundamental constitutional principles, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, the political culture, the policy making process at each level of government, and the operation of the United tates market economy. 18

19 Course #: DE 2440 Course Name: DE U Government I & II Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment government will earn 6 hours of college credit through the local community college political science (PL ) in addition to high school credit for government. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: 2445 Course Name: AP Government & Politics (Virtual Virginia) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced Career Cluster Brief Descriptions This Advanced Placement course in government and politics makes demands on a student equivalent to an introductory college course. The course covers the basic concepts, principles, and institutions of American government. students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Government & Politics exam. Course #: 2500 Course Name: ociology Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced The study of sociology is designed to examine the ways people interact with one another. ociology involves learning about relationships within groups, such as the social class; relationships within social institutions such as the family and the organization of societies. Course #: DE 2500 Course Name: DE ociology (Elite) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment ociology will earn 3 hours of college credit through the local community college Principles of ociology (OC 200) in addition to high school credit for ociology. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: 2803 Course Name: AP Macro Economics (Virtual Virginia) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: Advanced This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the economic principles which apply to an economic system as a whole. students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics exam. Course #: 2900 Course Name: Psychology Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the concepts, theories, and applications of psychology. Topics covered include theories of learning, memory, sensation, perception, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, and current issues in psychology. 19

20 Course #: DE 2900 Course Name: DE Psychology (Elite) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 11,12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment ociology will earn 3 hours of college credit through the local community college for Principles of Psychology (PY 200) in addition to high school credit for Psychology. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follow the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: 2902 Course Name: Advanced Placement Psychology I (Virtual Virginia) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced This course provides an introduction to the psychological topics and principles taught in an introductory psychology class at the college level. students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Psychology I exam. Course #: DE 2950 Course Name: DE U History (Elite) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test & U History OL Test Grade Levels: 12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment U History will earn 6 hours of college credit through the local community college for U.. History (HI ) The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: DE 2951 Course Name: DE Civil War & Reconstruction /Gilded Age Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, minimum score on college placement reading test Grade Levels: 11, 12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete dual enrollment Civil War will earn 6 hours of college credit through the local community college for Civil War & Reconstruction/America in the Gilded Age (HI ) in addition to high school credit for Civil War & Reconstruction/Gilded Age. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. This dual enrollment course follows the 10 point college grading scale and is not otherwise weighted in GPA calculation. Course #: 2996 Course Name: Appalachian tudies Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard This course addresses the history of the Appalachian region (from Pre Columbian period through the early 21st century) with a focus on southern Appalachia. Emphasis will be placed on such skills as historical research, use of primary documents, oral history, archival work, and preservation. Course #: DE 2996 Course Name: DE Appalachian History (HG) Credits: 1 (weighted 1.0) Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, college placement Grade Levels: 11, 12 Diploma: Advanced tudents that successfully complete this course will earn 3 hours of college credit through the local community college for Appalachian History (HI 205) in addition to high school credit. The level of rigor for this course is the same as at the college and follows a syllabus approved by the college. 20

21 Dickenson County Public chools High chool Course Descriptions MATHEMATIC COURE AND CREDIT D C P M A T H C O U R E Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Algebra I or Algebra IA & IB Geometry Algebra II Geometry Algebra I or Algebra II Calculator/Computer Math Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis (AFDA) Algebra II Math Analysis/Pre Calculus (DE option)* tatistics (HG or Elite)* Calculator/Computer Math Algebra, Functions, & Data Analysis (AFDA) Algebra II Math Analysis/Pre Calculus* tatistics (HG or Elite)* AP Calculus* *Algebra II is a prerequisite for these classes Math Required for tandard Diploma (minimum of 3 units of math to include Algebra I, Geometry, and 1 additional course at or above the level of Algebra I) Algebra I Geometry Options: Algebra II or AFDA or Calculator/Computer Math Math Required for Advanced tudies Diploma (minimum of 4 units of math to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 1 additional course at or above the level of Algebra I) Algebra I Geometry Options: AFDA, Physics, Math Analysis/Pre Calculus, tatistics, AP Calculus There are also additional AP and dual enrollment math courses available to students. These courses must be in addition to the prerequisite courses that will meet the graduation requirements. tudents seeking a tandard diploma must be enrolled in a math class each year, but Economics/Personal Finance (a required CTE course with a math emphasis) may be taken in either the junior or senior in lieu of a math class. tudents seeking an Advanced tudies diploma must be enrolled in a minimum of one math credit per year. (ee page 5 for information regarding the local numeracy credit.) 21

22 MATHEMATIC Course #: 3130 Course Name: Algebra I (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: none Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced Algebra I develops the properties and structure of the real number system. Content includes linear equations, functions, inequalities, polynomials, special products, graphs, and quadratic equations. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 3131 Course Name: Algebra I 2 Part equence, Pt.1 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: none Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard Topics include arithmetic operations, problem solving techniques, linear equations and linear functions, quadratic equations, factoring, and statistics. Course #: 3132 Course Name: Algebra I 2 Part equence, Pt. 2 (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Algebra I Pt. 1 equence Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard tudents will explore topics from ALGEBRA 1 PART 1 as well as systems of equations; linear, exponential, and quadratic functions; polynomials; factoring. NOTE: tudents are required to take both Algebra I, Part I, and Algebra I, Part II, to satisfy the Algebra I graduation requirement. tudents are required to take the tandards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 3134 Course Name: Algebra Functions & Data Analysis Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Algebra I Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced tudents will study functions and their behaviors, systems of inequalities, probability, experimental design and implementation, and analysis of data. Course #: 3135 Course Name: Algebra II (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Algebra I Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced The development of the topics of Algebra I is continued in greater depth in Algebra II. The course also includes irrational numbers, properties of radicals, systems of linear equations and linear inequalities. tudents are required to take the standards of Learning End of Course Test. Course #: 3143 Course Name: Geometry (EOC) Credits: 1 Prerequisites: Algebra I Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma: tandard or Advanced tudents learn constructions; logical and deductive reasoning; angle relationships; parallel and perpendicular line relationships; congruence and similarity of polygons; triangle relationships and inequalities; and attributes and properties of quadrilaterals. tudents are required to take the standards of Learning End of Course Test. 22