Ncvpscoursedescriptionstextbookandtechrequirements

Course Descriptions with Prerequisites,
Textbook, and Tech Requirements

(Updated as of June 2, 2!"#

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students. In this document you will find the course descriptions for each specific course
offered by NCVPS.

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a particular term. Refer to the course catalog for specific course
offerings in each term.
d!anced Placement
P rt "istory #$earlong%
P &iology #$earlong%
P Calculus & #$earlong%
P Calculus &C #$earlong%
P Computer Science #$earlong%
P 'nglish (anguage and Composition #$earlong%
P 'nglish (iterature and Composition #$earlong%
P 'n!ironmental Science #$earlong%
P 'uropean "istory #$earlong%
P )o!ernment and Politics *S #$earlong%
P "uman )eography #$earlong%
P (atin #$earlong%
P Chinese (anguage and Culture #$earlong%
P +acro , +icroeconomics #$earlong%
P +usic Theory #$earlong%
P Physics -
P Psychology #$earlong%
P Statistics #$earlong%
P *S "istory #$earlong%
P .orld "istory #$earlong%
rt and +usic
Visual rts #&eginning%
Visual rts #Intermediate%
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of Photography
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Proficient%: d!anced 0igital Photography
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of )ame 0esign
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of d!ertising
+usic Speciali/ation #&eginning%: +usic ppreciation
+usic Speciali/ation #&eginning%: +usic &usiness and Recording
Visual rts Speciali/ation #&eginning%: Non .estern rt
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of Videography
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: Visual 1ournaling
Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of 2ashion
Credit Reco!ery
Credit Reco!ery merican "istory -
Credit Reco!ery merican "istory II
Credit Reco!ery 'nglish I
Credit Reco!ery 'nglish II
Credit Reco!ery 'nglish III
Credit Reco!ery 'nglish IV
Credit Reco!ery +ath -
Credit Reco!ery +ath 3
Credit Reco!ery lgebra 3
Credit Reco!ery Physical Science
Credit Reco!ery &iology
Credit Reco!ery Ci!ics and 'conomics
Credit Reco!ery *S "istory
Credit Reco!ery .orld "istory
Career and Technical 'ducation
ccounting I
Computer Programming I
e4Commerce I "onors
Personal 2inance #&',+',2CS%
Principles of &usiness and 2inance #&',+'%
'ntrepreneurship I
Computer Science Principles
Strategic +ar5eting
SS6 Programming for "igh School
Computer Programming I
Career +anagement
'lecti!e
Success -7-
+iddle School Success -7-
'nglish
'nglish I cademic
'nglish I "onors
'nglish II cademic
'nglish II "onors
'nglish III cademic
'nglish III "onors
'nglish IV cademic
'nglish IV "onors
1ournalism
"ealth
"ealth 'ducation #8 wee5 course%
+ath
d!anced 2unctions and +odeling
+ath -
+ath 3
+ath 3 "onors
+ath 9
+ath 9 "onors
lgebra II
lgebra II "onors
Calculus "onors
Pre4Calculus "onors
:ccupational Course of Study
(ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e
+ath -
merican "istory -
merican "istory 3
&iology
'nglish I
'nglish II
'nglish III
'nglish IV
Introduction to +athematics
2inancial +anagement
Science
natomy and Physiology "onors
&iology cademic
&iology "onors
Chemistry "onors
'arth and 'n!ironmental Science cademic
'arth and 'n!ironmental Science "onors
Physical Science
Social Studies
frican4merican Studies
merican "istory I cademic
merican "istory I "onors
merican "istory II cademic
merican "istory II "onors
Ci!ics and 'conomics cademic
Ci!ics and 'conomics "onors
(eadership 0e!elopment
+edie!al Studies
Psychology
Psychology "onors
*S "istory cademic
*S "istory "onors
.orld "istory cademic
.orld "istory "onors
Test Prep
CT Prep
ST Prep
.orld (anguages
rabic (anguage and Culture I
rabic (anguage and Culture II
2rench I
2rench II
2rench III "onors
2rench IV "onors
)erman I
)erman II
)erman III "onors
)erman IV "onors
1apanese -
1apanese 3
+andarin Chinese I
+andarin Chinese II
+andarin Chinese III "onors
+andarin Chinese IV "onors
(atin I
(atin II
(atin III "onors
Russian I
Russian II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III "onors
Spanish IV "onors
$d%anced P&acement
$P $rt 'istor( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ ;<<=>?7
Course ,e%e&+ d!anced Placement
Course -fferin*+ $ear4long for - credit
Course Description
This is a year4long course that re@uires a 874minute daily class amount of time. lsoA
students need to spend time wor5ing at home a minimum of 97 minutes daily on the
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. rt is the reflection of the
timeA placeA and people that produced it. The d!anced Placement rt "istory course is
designed to pro!ide the same benefits to you as high school students that are pro!ided by
an introductory college art history courseCthose being an understanding and enDoyment of
architectureA sculptureA and other art forms within their historical and cultural conteBt.
0uring the course we will eBamine maDor forms of artistic eBpression from the past and the
present from a !ariety of cultures. Students will learn to loo5 at wor5s of art criticallyA with
intelligence and sensiti!ityA and to analy/e what you see. ll students successfully
completing the P rt "istory course should gain an in4depth 5nowledge of the subDectA as
well as form disciplined study habits that can contribute to continued success at the college
le!el. The course re@uires a high degree of commitment to academic wor5 and to the
purposes of a program designed to meet the college standards. 2or the latest information
and ser!ices a!ailable go to http:,,www.collegeboard.org,P
Prerequisites
No prior eBperience in art history is re@uired. Students should be strong in academic
courses. Strong studio art s5ills are not necessarily a predictor of success in this course. In
general Duniors and seniors in high school are best suited in terms of breath of educationC
historyA language arts and foreign language depth and success is a good predictor. In order
to be successful in P rt "istoryA students will need general computer 5nowledge and
Internet access.
Textbook (Required#
Tit&e./dition+ $rt 'istor( Combined 0o&ume (1th /dition#
$uthor(s#+ +arilyn Sto5stadA +ichael .. Cothren
23456!: 7437;4=>9<>43
23456!7: 8>=47437;4=>9<>47
8ormat+ lternate &inding
Pub&ished Date+ 1anuary 37-9

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Tit&e./dition+ 9ardner:s $rt Throu*h the $*es+ $ 9&oba& 'istor( (!"th /dition#
$uthor(s#+ 2red S. Eleiner
23456!+ 7<8;8-;<3<
23456!7+ 8>=7<8;8-;<39
8ormat+ "ardbac5
Pub&ished Date+ 37-9

Textbook (Recommended#
Tit&e./dition+ 4arron:s $P $rt 'istor(, 2nd /dition
$uthor(s#+ 1ohn &. NiciA +..
23456!+ 7>F<-<F8-3
23456!7+ 8>=47>F<-<F8-F
8ormat+ Paperbac5
Pub&ished Date+ 2ebruary 37-3

.hile these are the latest editionsA we can actually wor5 with pre!ious editionsA as well.
Contact the rt 0epartment Instructional (eaders for confirmation. &ecause this is a
college4le!el courseA students will not be successful without access to this in4depth
information. The teBt is used eBtensi!ely beginning in .ee5 3. lternati!es are pro!ided for
the first few wee5s in order to gi!e students time to obtain teBtsA but this is a limited option.

$P Test
Students that ta5e the P eBam for this course are as5ed to input the NCVPS Code #7<;%
into the G:nline Pro!ider CodeH found on page -A item ) of the P answer sheet on the day
of testing so that NCVPS may recei!e a copy of the studentIs test score results for our
records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.

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Course Code+ 9-77>?7
Course ,e%e&+ d!anced PlacementJ new guidelines from College &oard for 37-3 year.
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. P &iology is designed to be a
rigorous course e@ui!alent to a two semester college introductory biology course. ll wor5 is
designed to be at the college le!el and students are eBpected to wor5 accordingly. This is a
fast paced course dealing with more content in depth than the regular high school biology.
(ab re@uirements are rigorous. Students will complete -- P &io (abs as described in the
lab manual #if their school can pro!ide the materialsA% or the alternati!e !irtual labs. There
are also se!eral assignments that act as supplemental material to help the students better
understand the labs. Students are eBpected to ta5e responsibility for their learning by
spending the re@uired time in class #F7487 minutes daily% and to also de!ote time out of
class wor5ing on re@uired assignments in order to achie!e mastery in biology.
Prerequisites
Students who sign up for P &iology should ha!e been successful in &iology or "onors
&iologyA and Chemistry or "onors Chemistry. The definition of successful is an a!erage of =7
percent or more in the course and being proficient on the NC ':C for &iology #le!el III,IV%.
Textbook+ In order to try defray the costs of teBtboo5s any P Recommended &iology
TeBtboo5s suggested by the College &oard will suffice. "owe!erA we suggest the =th or 8th
edition of CampbellHs &iology.
Tit&e./dition+ Campbell &iology #8th 'dition%
2345+ 793-;;=39;
23456!7+ 8>=793-;;=39>
Pub&isher+ &enDamin Cummings
Pub&ished Date+ :ctober 37-7
<3RP+ K37=.=7
%ptional Te#t
Tit&e./dition+ P
6
&iology In!estigati!e (abs: n In@uiry4&ased pproach Student +anual
2tem =: -977=;9><
<3RP+ K33.77
Purchase through College&oard .ebsite
2or Re!iew students may want to pic5 up: #$ou do not ha!e to buy new so loo5 at
ma/on.com%
Tit&e./dition+ Student Study )uide for Campbell &iologyA 8th edition #pairs with courseHs
teBtboo5%
23456!+ 793-F38833
23456!7+ 8>=4793-F38837
Pub&isher+ &enDamin Cummings
<3RP+ KF;.F7
Tit&e./dition+ Cliffs P &iology #'nglish%A 37-9 'dition
23456!+ ---=-3>88<
23456!7+ 8>=4---=-3>88;
Pub&isher+ Cliff Notes
<3RP+ K->.88
Tit&e./dition+ Crac5ing the P &iology 'BamA 37-9 'dition #Re!ised%
23456!+ 797>8<F998
23456!7+ 8>=4797>8<F99-
Pub&isher+ Princeton Re!iew
<3RP+ K-=.88
Tit&e./dition+ ; Steps to ; p &iology by +ar5 nestisA 37-3 'dition
23456!+ 77>->;->89
23456!7+ 8>=477>->;->8>
Pub&isher+ +c)raw4"ill
<3RP+ KF=.<;
Individual teachers ay ask students to gain access to additional outside reading
books.

Technica& Requirements
ll the basic +icrosoft office: .ordA PowerpointA PublisherA 'Bel. Re@uires access to
www.eBplorelearning.com #)i/mos 4 :nline (abs% and Shoc5wa!e for online )IL+: labsJ
access to www.sasinschools.com and the re@uired plugins #1a!aA crobat ReaderA 2lash% will
be needed. (ab &enchA risA )logsterA online !ideo li5e animoto along with other online
applications all of which may re@uire shoc5wa!eA Da!aA @uic5 timeA media player etc.
"eadphones are re@uired to !iew !ideos 4 need media playerA Muic5time or V(C to !iew.
.ould be nice to ha!e photo story 9 or !ideo software. +icrophoneA possibility access to
digital camera,!ideo. ny downloadable software #e.g. )oogle 'arth% may be eBpected to
complete 3-st century s5ills assignments. P&ease rea&i>e this is not an exhausti%e &ist
as new web 2?.7? app&ications are bein* created?

-n 3ite ,ab 2nformation
This course comes with -- mandatory P &iology labs. :ur teachers prefer that students
complete these labs as they are described in the lab manual. This will re@uire each school to
ha!e an on site lab facilitator. The facilitator will pro!ide access to lab materialsA lab facilityA
and any lab process or content related @uestion. .e encourage schools to purchase 5its
from a biological supply company. 0epending on the number of studentsA schools could buy
Dust the demo 5its. If it is not possible for students to complete the labs on siteA there are
alternati!e !irtual labs pro!ided in the course.
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This course wi&& not be offered for 2!"62!1 schoo& (ear?
Course Code+ 3;7->?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. P Calculus & is the study of
change. The foundation for this study is limits and function beha!ior. 0eri!ati!es of functions
are interpreted !erballyA graphicallyA numericallyA and algebraically. Numerical and algebraic
antideri!ati!es are used to sol!e problemsA and differential e@uations to model eBponential
growth and decay. P Calculus & eBplores relationships among functionsA deri!ati!esA and
antideri!ati!esA as well as applications of deri!ati!es including mo!ing bodiesA industry and
finance.

Prerequisites
Students ta5ing P Calculus & should ha!e made grades in precalculusA or e@ui!alent
coursewor5 that includes trigonometry and ad!anced study of functions.
Techno&o*( Requirements
TechnologyA TI4=9 plusA TI4=< #or plus%A TI4=FA or TI4=8 calculatorsA will be used regularly to
reinforce and eBtend each concept. They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in
interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of deri!ati!esA limitsA
integrals and polynomial approBimations. These themes are de!eloped through the functions
and relations studied in pre calculus.
Muic5timeA Shoc5wa!e and 2lash need to be installed for !ideos. Need to ha!e &lac5board
Collaborate Rooms setupA &lac5board I+A and a wor5ing headset. 2irefoB is the
recommended browser for +ac users.
Textbook
Calculus of a Single Variable, =th editionA by Ron (arsonA Robert "ostetler and &ruce
'dwards
IS&N: 74F-=4;797<4=
For AP Review - students may want to pick up a personal study guide !"ese are a few
options#
Title,'dition: Calculus A$ and $C %Cliffs AP&
IS&N4-7: 7>F<;=F=9-
IS&N4-9: 8>=47>F<;=F=9;
Publisher: Cliff Notes
2ormat: Paperbac5
Published 0ate: +ay -;A 377-
+SRP: K-F.88
Title,'dition: Cracking t"e AP Calculus A$ ' $C ()amsA 37-7 'dition
IS&N4-9: 8>=79>;<38-;F
IS&N: 79>;<38-;=
Publisher: Princeton Re!iew
+SRP: K-=.77
Title,'dition: * Steps to a * AP Calculus A$ - $CA Second 'dition
IS&N4-7: 77>-<>F38F
IS&N4-9: 8>=477>-<>F38<
Publisher: +c)raw4"ill
+SRP: K-F.8;
$P Test
Students who ta5e this course should be prepared to ta5e the P Calculus & d!anced
Placement 'Bam in +ay. 2or more information go to the College &oard P
site: http:,,apcentral.collegeboard.com,.
Course ;ebsites
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$P Ca&cu&us 4C ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ 3;73>?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. Calculus is the mathematical
subDect which ta5es what has been defined as NstaticO mathematics P which is all that
students learn in pre!ious courses 4 to NdynamicO mathematics which deals with motion and
the results of this motion. P Calculus &CA a is primarily concerned with de!eloping
studentsH understanding of calculus concepts and pro!iding eBperiences in theoryA
fundamentals and applications. This course emphasi/es a multi representational approach to
problem sol!ing. Concepts will be eBplored graphicallyA numericallyA analytically and !erbally.
P Calculus &C re!iews and eBtends concepts from P Calculus & and de!elops the
important concepts from P Calculus &C. The course focuses on all of the topics of
differential and integral calculus and then eBplores polynomial approBimations and series.
VectorsA polar graphs and parametric e@uations will be included in de!eloping the conceptsA
when appropriate.
Prerequisites
&C Calculus co!ers three semesters of college le!el calculus in two semesters. This course is
intended for students who ha!e a strong bac5ground in pre calculus topicsA good reading
s5illsA a desire to learn calculus at a !ery rapid pace and eBceptionally good study habits.
Students who ha!e ta5en & Calculus should be prepared to re!iew concepts from & which
may be presented in a slightly different manner.
Textbook Requirement
Calculus# Single Variable, by "ughes4"allettA <th 'dition
IS&N4-7:7<>-<=<=33
IS&N4-9:8>=7<>-<=<=37
'or () Review# Students may want to pick up a personal study guide !"ese are a few
options#
Title,'dition: Calculus A$ and $C %Cliffs AP&
IS&N4-7: 7>F<;=F=9-
IS&N4-9: 8>=47>F<;=F=9;
Publisher: Cliff Notes
2ormat: Paperbac5
Published 0ate: +ay -;A 377-
+SRP: K-F.88
Title,'dition: Cracking t"e AP Calculus A$ ' $C ()amsA 37-7 'dition
IS&N4-9: 8>=79>;<38-;F
IS&N: 79>;<38-;=
Publisher: Princeton Re!iew
+SRP: K-=.77
Title,'dition: * Steps to a * AP Calculus A$ - $CA Second 'dition
IS&N4-7: 77>-<>F38F
IS&N4-9: 8>=477>-<>F38<
Publisher: +c)raw4"ill
+SRP: K-F.8;
TechnologyA TI4=9 plus or TI4=8 calculatorsA will be used regularly to reinforce and eBtend
each concept. They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results.
Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of deri!ati!esA limitsA integrals and polynomial
approBimations. These themes are de!eloped through the functions and relations studied in
pre calculus.
Students will use word processingA graphing softwareA and other online tools to create
mathematical content in submitting assignments. student should be fluent in using a
word processor and able to sa!e in .doc or .pdf formats.
$P Test
Students who ta5e this course should be prepared to ta5e the P Calculus &C d!anced
site: http:,,apcentral.collegeboard.com,. Students that ta5e the P eBam for this course
are as5ed to input the NCVPS Code #7<;% into the G:nline Pro!ider CodeH found on page -A
item ) of the P answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may recei!e a copy of
the studentIs test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the
accountability piece for NCVPS.
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$P Computer 3cience $ ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ 3;3->?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. This course differs from the
,& class in depthA scopeA and pace. This P Computer Science course is an introductory
course in computer science. &ecause the de!elopment of computer programs to sol!e
problems is a s5ill fundamental to the study of computer scienceA a large part of the course
is built around the de!elopment of computer programs or parts of programs that correctly
sol!e a gi!en problem. The course also emphasi/es the design issues that ma5e programs
understandableA adaptableA andA when appropriateA reusable. t the same timeA the
de!elopment of useful computer programs and classes is used as a conteBt for introducing
other important concepts in computer scienceA including the de!elopment and analysis of
algorithmsA the de!elopment and use of fundamental data structuresA and the study of
standard algorithms and typical applications. Computer Science emphasi/es obDect4
oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem sol!ing and algorithm
de!elopment and is meant to be the e@ui!alent of a first4semester course in computer
science. It also includes the study of data structures and abstractionA but these topics are
not co!ered to the eBtent that they are co!ered in Computer Science &. 2or more
information on the content co!ered by the P course and eBamA please !isit:
http:,,www.collegeboard.org,ap,students,compsci,indeB.html
This class is a!ailable to any student who has completed lgebra I and is interested in
learning to program at the college le!el. This is a college le!el class and will mo!e at a
considerably faster pace than the typical high school class. Students should be prepared to
complete outside readings and spend many hours on the computer. $ou must be willing to
share and help classmates throughout this class with their programming assignments. The
instructor will monitor the support gi!en to students and will inter!ene only when necessary.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of lgebra I. n introductory programming class is not re@uired but
some type of computer programming is generally recommended. Students should also enDoy
problem sol!ing and wor5ing with computers.
Textbooks
Tit&e./dition+ 1a!aA n Introduction to Problem Sol!ing Q ProgrammingA <th 'ditionA 377<
#RecommendedA but not re@uired%
$uthors+ .alter Sa!itch
Pub&isher.0endor+ Pearson,Prentice "all
2345+ 7-9-<83737 , 8>=7-9-<8373=
-rderin* 2nformation+ http:,,www.pearsonhighered.com,R
Rhttp:,,www.pearsonhighered.comR
Price+ K--;.77
3tate $dopted+ No
This teBt is an additional resource that some students find useful. single copy of the teBt
as a library resource is sufficient.
Tit&e./dition+ P Computer Science 37-7 w,cd #RecommendedA but not re@uired%
$uthors+ Roselyn Teu5ols5y
Pub&isher.0endor+ &arronIs 'ducation
2345+ 8>=7>F<-8>7<=
-rderin* 2nformation+ http:,,www.barronseduc.com,
Price+ K38.88
3tate $dopted+ No
This teBt is an eBcellent re!iew for the P Computer Science eBam and is recommended for
students sitting for the P Computer Science 'Bam.
Technica& Requirements.Course <ateria&s.3oftware
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1a!a >.7 update ;- Software
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$P /n*&ish ,an*ua*e and Composition ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ -79;>?7

Course Description
This is a year4long course that re@uires a ;7487 minute daily class amount of time. lsoA
readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The course teaches students how to
identifyA analy/eA and utili/e the power of rhetoric to persuade an audience. This course is
presented as a chronological sur!ey of merican literature. The genre of the nonfiction
essay is eBplored eBtensi!ely as support to the themes presented in the literature. Students
will learn to analy/e the audienceA purpose and rhetorical strategies used by a wide !ariety
of authorsA and they will also learn how to employ those strategies in their own writing as
they de!elop their purpose and identify their audience.
.ithin each moduleA students will read poemsA short storiesA no!elsA and primarily non
fiction essays that center upon the theme of each module.
This course re@uires a class period #;7487 minutes% daily and at least one hour of
homewor5.
Prerequisites
Success in 'nglish II "onors will assist in preparing students for P 'nglish (anguage and
Composition. Students should also demonstrate s5ills in the following areas: the ability to
read percepti!ely and enthusiasticallyJ the ability and desire to write fluently academicallyJ
mature attitude and recepti!eness to new ideas and constructi!e criticism.
Course Requirements
+icrosoft .ord and PowerPointA dobe crobatA Muic5Time or +edia Player to !iew
embedded !ideosJ "eadset and microphoneJ SS4inSchool Curriculum Pathways. Students
will also use )logster.comA Vo5i.com and nimoto.com to !iew information and create
assignments.
Textbooks 6 -ptiona& Resource for Test Preparation
Title,'dition: * Steps to a *# AP (nglis" +anguage and CompositionA 37-7437--
IS&N 77>-F393=7
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Course Code+ -79F>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. d!anced Placement
(iterature and Composition centers on fostering the ability to read closely and to analy/e
insightfully what the College &oard calls Rimaginati!e literature.R +ost of the content of the
course is designed to pro!ide a college le!el 'nglish eBperience: the readingA writingA and
thin5ing re@uire considerable abilities in literary studiesA concerted effortA and the dedication
necessary to flourish in a demanding academic en!ironment. The literature in the curriculum
draws from merican and &ritish traditions and ranges from the dawn of &ritish literature to
the twentieth century. .hile much of the course is organi/ed according to the chronology of
&ritish literatureA supplemental wor5s and teBts are included to facilitate a proficiency in
literary pursuits. Students will read a comprehensi!e range of short fictionA poetryA eBcerpts
from longer wor5sA playsA and no!els.

The demanding composition regimen in d!anced Placement (iterature and Composition will
allow students to eBperience college le!el assignments and to refine their composition s5ills
to allow for future successes. Composition acti!ities will include a !ariety of d!anced
Placement in class essaysA creati!e assignmentsA and responses to the wor5s and ideas of
the course.

:ther course acti!ities will include a battery of @ui//es and eBamsA class discussion and
debateA maintenance of a comprehensi!e reading DournalA and personal reflection. The year
will culminate with students ta5ing the d!anced Placement (iterature and Composition
'BamA a demanding test of multiple choice @uestions and in class composition.
This course re@uires a class period daily and at least one hour of homewor5.
Prerequisites
Students who fare best in this course ha!e some #or all% of the following: Prior P
eBperienceA especially in P (anguage and CompositionJ the ability to read percepti!ely and
enthusiasticallyJ the ability and desire to write fluently academicallyJ mature attitude and
recepti!eness to new ideas and constructi!e criticism.
Textbooks
Title,'dition: Title,'dition: * Steps to a *# AP (nglis" +iterature and CompositionA 37-74
37--A 79 'dition IS&N: 8>=77>-F3-833 #an( &ater edition is fine%
s I (ay 0ying by .illiam 2aul5ner Nati!e Son by Richard .right

,nvisible -an by Ralph 'llison
Tech Requirements
+icrosoft .ord and PowerpointA dobe crobatA Muic5time or +ediaplayer to !iew embedded
!ideos from $ouTubeA TeacherTubeA Video<(earningA etc.J "eadset and microphoneJ SS4
inSchool Curriculum Pathways. Students will also use )logster.com and nimoto.com to
!iew information and create assignments.
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$P /n%ironmenta& 3cience ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ 9--7>?7

Course Description+
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. This course is a yearlong
course that allows students to study human interactions within the earth system. Topics that
will be co!ered include biogeochemical cyclesA dynamic earthA airA waterA and soil @ualityA
human populationsA the physical and social conteBt of human decisions and policiesA
ecological conceptsA and sustainability of earth systems. The course pro!ides students the
rigors of a college le!el introductory course in en!ironmental science while allowing for
scientific in@uiry that encourages human stewardship of the earth. ssessments will include
laboratory and simulation eBercisesA self4@ui//esA and traditional testing methods such as
multiple choice and free response essays that will allow successful students to ta5e the
d!anced Placement 'Bam in the spring after completing the course.
Students should plan to spend at least 3 -,3 hours daily in order to successfully complete
the course. The eBpectation is 87 minutes of class time plus approBimately an hour daily on
homewor5.

ssignments which are submitted late will be accepted at =7T point !alue up to a wee5.
ny assignment recei!ed more than a wee5 late is not accepted.
ssignments due the last wee5 of each @uarter must be submitted by the due date due.
.or5 recei!ed late will not be accepted. This is due to grade report deadlines that must be
sent to schools.

Prerequisites+
Successful completion of &iology IA lgebra IA and Chemistry I. Successful completion
denotes that student has a (e!el III or IV on &iology IA lgebra IA and Chemistry I ':C
tests.
Textbooks
Tit&e./dition+ (i!ing in the 'n!ironment: PrinciplesA ConnectionsA and SolutionsA -9th
'ditionA 377< #hardcopy%
$uthors+ ). Tyler +iller
Pub&isher.0endor+ &roo5s Cole
2345:74;9<498>8=47
-rderin* 2nformation+ http:,,www.cengagebrain.com,
Price+ @-9>.=8
3tate $dopted+ $'S
Tech Requirements.Course <ateria&s.3oftware
U +icrosoft PowerPoint Q +icrosoft .ord
U Soil testing 5it that tests for phosphorousA nitrogenA p"
U Soil thermometer
U .ater testing 5it that tests for p"A nitratesA phosphatesA dissol!ed oBygen
U Radish seeds
U 0uc5weed
U .heat and grass seeds
U ccess to a drill
U ; empty 3 literA clear soda bottles
Technica& Requirements+ Re@uires access to www.eBplorelearning.com and Shoc5wa!e
for online )IL+: labsJ access to www.sasinschools.com and the re@uired plugins #1a!aA
crobat ReaderA 2lash% will be needed. "eadphones are re@uired to !iew !ideos 4 need
media playerA Muic5time or V(C to !iew. Students should also ha!e access and use
+icrosoft .ord and PowerPoint. .eb site resources re@uiredJ +illers Catalog 4
www.thomsonedu.com,biology,miller 4This is the .eb site that accompanies the teBtboo5
$P 3cience Course Requirin* -n 3ite ,ab+ Students may need access to science lab
materials and a lab facilityA thus a lab facilitator would pro!ide guidance and direction #!erify
with instructor of course during Rsoft startI 4 wee5 before official start of class%.
5ote+ Schools should pro!ide teBtboo5s and lab supplies.
$P Test+ Students that ta5e the P eBam for this course are as5ed to input the NCVPS Code
#7<;% into the G:nline Pro!ider CodeH found on page -A item ) of the P answer sheet on the
day of testing so that NCVPS may recei!e a copy of the studentIs test score results for our

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$P /uropean 'istor( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <973>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. P 'uropean "istory is a
college le!el sur!ey course that co!ers the time period from approBimately -<;7 until the
present. The course will co!er economicA socialA culturalA intellectualA politicalA and
diplomatic themes in 'uropean "istory. Students will be eBpected to de!elop analytical
thin5ing and persuasi!e writing s5ills in dealing with historical e!idence and interpretation.
Students are eBpected to complete the P 'uropean "istory eBam in the spring.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of honors or P le!el .orld "istory

Textbooks
NCVPS recommends using one the following:
-. "istory of the +odern .orld #PalmerA ColtonA Eramer% 8th 'dition
IS&N4-9: 8>=479>;<-98==
3. The .estern 'Bperience Paperbac5+ c)raw4"illC=th 'dition
IS&N4-7: 77>3<89>>-
9. The .estern "eritage #Eagen% -7th 'ditionA Prentice "all #3778%
<. +odern 'uropean "istory #&irdsall Viault% +c)raw4"illCRe!iew Paperbac5
;. "istory of .estern Society #1ohn +cEay% &oston: "oughton +ifflin. 377F
F. .estern Ci!ili/ation: SourcesA ImagesA and Interpretations #0ennis Sherman%
>th 'dition &oston:+c)raw "illA 377=
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$P 9o%ernment and Po&itics U3 ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <373>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. P )o!ernment and Politics
*S includes general concepts used to interpret *S politics #specific eBamples will be
analy/ed%. Students in this course will confront critical @uestions about the merican
political landscape and their roles as citi/ens. .e will @uestion the compatibility of capitalism
and democracyA the balance between security and libertyA and the relationship between
rights and responsibilities. :ur attention will focus on Constitutional principlesA the political
processA policy ma5ing institutionsA rights and libertiesA and the politics of national policy.
.e will analy/e such important concepts as social capitalA immigrationA ine@ualityA racismA
educationA 2irst mendment rightsA and the media. Students will not only read their
teBtboo5 and numerous outside readings in one semesterA but they should anticipate an
a!erage of one hour of homewor5 per night. Students will complete wor5 on challenging
proDects and sophisticated tests and will be eBpected to contribute to critical discussion.
Students will complete wee5ly Dournal re!iews of political e!ents.

Prerequisites
foundation of go!ernment met by ta5ing Ci!ics and 'conomics.

Textbook
.overnment by t"e People by &urns and Peltason #Prentice "all% is the re@uired teBtboo5.
There are a number of !ersions of this teBtboo5 out there.
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$P 'uman 9eo*raph( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <;73>?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The purpose of the P course
in "uman )eography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and
processes that ha!e shaped human understandingA useA and alteration of 'arthIs surface.
Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to eBamine human social
organi/ation and its en!ironmental conse@uences. They also learn about the methods and
tools geographers use in their science and practice.
The general themes of P "uman )eography are as follows:
)eography is fundamentally concerned with the ways in which patterns on 'arthHs
surface reflect and influence physical and human processes.
)eography loo5s at the world from a spatial perspecti!eCsee5ing to understand the
changing spatial organi/ation and material character of 'arthHs surface.
)eographical analysis re@uires a sensiti!ity to scaleCnot Dust a spatial category but
as a framewor5 for understanding how e!ents and processes at different scales
influence one another.
)eography is concerned not simply with describing patternsA but with analy/ing how
they came about and what they mean.
)eography is concerned with the ways in which e!ents and processes operating in
one place can influence those operating at other places. The o!erall goal of P
"uman )eography is to introduce students to the study of geography as a social
science by emphasi/ing the rele!ance of geographic concepts to human problems.
Course <ateria&s
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of an honors or P le!el social studies or 'nglish course.
strong bac5ground in science is also encouraged.
Textbook
The Cultural (andscape: n Introduction to "uman )eographyA 1ames
RubensteinA =th 'ditionA Prentice "allA 377< #other editions are acceptable%
IS&N4-7: 74-94-<38984F
IS&N4-9: 8>=474-94-<389847
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$P ,atin ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ -3<<>?7
Course ,e%e&+ d!anced PlacementJ new re@uirements from College &oard for 37-3 year
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. This course will follow the
syllabus for the Vergil d!anced Placement 'Bam as outlined by T"' C:((')' &:R0
#apcentral.collegeboard.com%. The aim of this course is in general conformity with college
(atin studies in the fourth through siBth semesters. s in all such courses at this le!elA the
basic obDecti!e is progress in readingA translatingA understandingA analy/ingA and
interpreting (atin in the original.
The content of ad!anced (atin courses contains literary wor5s of surprising beauty and
eBcitementA which often also carry an element of surprise since we tend to read only )ree5
literature in translationA and ha!e as a culture often lost touch with (atin authors. :ur set
teBts are 1ulius CaesarHs field noteboo5s on his wars in )aul and selections from VergilHs epic
poem !"e Aeneid. range of additional authors in both prose and poetry will be assessed
as you de!elop s5ills in sight translation44i.e. reading (atin using the tool5it you already
ha!e at greater and greater speed and ease.
The fact that youH!e honored a < year commitment to a course of study will always be a
tribute to your sense of academic completion at graduation. The lifelong learner is better off
with not only a foundation in a discipline but also with a 5nowledge that has seen fulfillment
at the higher le!els of the discipline. The successful career candidate ta5es with him the
eBperience of ha!ing been there at the ad!anced le!els of accomplishment.
:n a more practical le!elA the most selecti!e colleges and uni!ersities ha!e a strong
preference for candidates who demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language rather than
stopping at a no!ice le!el. P coursewor5 in foreign languages is an eBcellent distincti!e for
the transcripts of students aiming at NstretchO colleges.
&lac5board Collaborate session attendance re@uired.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of (atin III or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS
world languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate
students. Suggested summer reading: CaesarHs The )allic .ars and VergilHs eneid.
Textbooks+
Mueller, Hans-Friedrich. (2012). Caesar: Selections from e !ello "allico. #llinois: !olcha$%-
Carducci &u'lishers, #nc. #S!( )*+-0-+,-1,-*-2-0
!o%d, !ar'ara .eiden (2012). /er0il1s 2eneid: Selected 3eadin0s
from !oo4s 1, 2, 5, and ,. #llinois: !olcha$%-Carducci &u'lishers, #nc.
#S!( )*+-0-+,-1,-*,5-6
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$P Chinese ,an*ua*e and Cu&ture ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ --3;>?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The P Chinese (anguage and
Culture course is designed to be comparable to
fourth semester #or the e@ui!alent% college,uni!ersity courses in +andarin Chinese.
These college coursesA which deepen studentsH immersion into the language and
culture of the Chinese4spea5ing worldA typically represent the point at which students
complete approBimately 3;7 hours of college4le!el classroom instruction. Course wor5
pro!ides students with opportunities to perform Intermediate4 to d!anced4le!el tas5sA
and students are eBpected to achie!e proficiencies throughoutA and sometimes beyondA
the Intermediate rangeA as described in the merican Council on the Teaching of
2oreign (anguages #CT2(% Proficiency .uidelines.
The P course prepares students to demonstrate their le!el of Chinese proficiency
across the three communicati!e modes #InterpersonalA Interpreti!eA and
Presentational% and the fi!e goal areas #CommunicationA CulturesA ConnectionsA
ComparisonsA and Communities% as outlined in the Standards for Foreign +anguage
+earning in t"e /0st Century.3 Its aim is to pro!ide students with ongoing and !aried
opportunities to further de!elop their proficiencies across the full range of language
s5ills within a cultural frame of reference reflecti!e of the richness of Chinese
language and culture. P Chinese (anguage and Culture teachers plan and implement
a course that focuses on language proficiency while interwea!ing le!el4 and age appropriate
cultural content throughout the course and pro!iding for fre@uent formati!e assessment of
studentsH de!eloping proficiencies within the conteBt of their learning. Instructional materials
and acti!ities are carefully and strategically adapted.
Textbooks
Tit&e: The +oon Is lways &eautiful #Readings in Chinese Culture: Intermediate "igh%
#Chinese 'dition%
23456!7: 8>=7==>3>F9>=
23456!: 7==>3>F9>>
$uthor: Mun o
4indin*: Paperbac5
Pub&isher: Cheng Q Tsui
Pub&ished: +ay 377=
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$P <acro . <icroeconomics ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <F73>?7,<F79>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The purpose of
microeconomics is to gi!e students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics
that apply to the functions of indi!idual decision ma5ersA both consumers and producersA
within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of
product mar5ets and includes the study of factor mar5ets and of the role of go!ernment in
promoting greater efficiency and e@uity in the economy. The purpose of macroeconomics is
to gi!e students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an
economic system as a whole. .ithin the course particular emphasis is placed on the study
of national income and price4le!el determination and also de!elops studentsH familiarity with
economic performance measuresA the financial sectorA stabili/ation policiesA economic
growth and international economics.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of lgebra II and Ci!ics and 'conomics courses.

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$P <usic Theor( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ ;3-;>?7
Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. P6 +usic Theory is intended
for ad!anced high school students who ha!e an interest in performingA writing A and
analy/ing music. Through this courseA students will further their understanding of musical
harmonyA form and structureA and the elemental building bloc5s of composition. The
principal concentration in the course is in the se!enteenth4 and eighteenth4century stylistic
practiceA howe!erA musical style through the twentieth century will also be studied.
This year4long course will be administered !ia an online setting through the North Carolina
Virtual Public "igh School. &ecause of the nature of online learning and the ad!ancements in
writing and performing musicA the use of music technology will be used principally
throughout.
The )eneral and 'Bpanded Course Content has been based upon the 'Bpanded Course
Specifications posted at P Central +usic Theory. The course will meet and eBceed the
curriculum described in the AP -usic !"eory Course 1escription and will co!er the content
found on the P +usic Theory 'Bam. :ther topics such as +I0IA compositionA se@uencingA
transpositionA arrangingA and ad!anced harmonic analysis will be included to reinforce the
primary concept of +usic Theory.

Prerequisites
There are no prere@uisite classes for P +usic Theory. Students who ha!e studied music
formally may be more familiar with some musical topics in the courseA and because of thisA
P +usic Theory may not be suitable for middle school students.

Required Textbook
Tit&e./dition+ Re@uired: Tonal "armonyA 377=.
$uthors+ Stefan Eost5a and 0orothy Payne
Pub&isher.0endor+ +c)raw4"ill CompaniesA Fth edition
2345+ IS&N -7: >9<7-9;=A IS&N -9: 8>=77>9<7-9;;
+any additional resources from 0r. Payne will be supplemented throughout the course. The
teBt isolates functional harmony with analysis through Roman numerals.

:nline materials are also a!ailable at http:,,highered.mcgraw4
hill.com,sites,77>9<7-9;=,studentV!iew7,
-rderin* 2nformation+ http:,,www.glencoe.com,catalog,indeB.php,programW
cX-F>-QsX33-3-QpX;<=FQtX3
Price+ K>>.>; #eteBt a!ailable K<=.>;%
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Course <ateria&s.3oftware.Technica& Requirements
Requirements+
$ssessments
To help prepare for the P 'BamA the +usic Theory course pro!ides se!eral full4
length P +usic Theory practice eBams. These tests will be graded as part of the
course assignments and it is recommend that the student ta5e them in conditions as
close to the P 'Bam conditions as possible #i.e.: timedA in one sitting%. '(s will be
made aware of these assignments !ia the syllabus and email communications.
5otation 3oftware
#R'M*IR'0% !ersion of 2inale is re@uired. If you ha!e the full !ersion of 2inale that
is fine. t a minimumA 2inale Notepad is re@uired. 2or a nominal feeA you can get a
!ersion of Notepad at http:,,www.finalemusic.com,notepad,. There may be some
free !ersionsA from pre!ious !ersions of Notepad a!ailable on the internet. If you do
not ha!e 2inale +usic Notation Software or 2inale NotepadA you will be re@uired to
ha!e an account with Note2light #http:,,www.noteflight.com,% and this will re@uire
you to re4notate all assignments.
'eadset and <icrophone
#R'M*IR'0% $ou will need a headset and mic to be able to record your !oice in
&lac5board I+ and on Voiceboards. Some computers ha!e a mic built inside and that
is fine to use also.
;2<4$ ;ednesda(
dditionallyA students are strongly encouraged to attend .imba .ednesday sessions
#.ednesday times T& and will be announced in the course wee5ly%. lthough this is
not a re@uired part of the classA there will be assignments and test @uestions
associated with these sessions. If li!e attendance is impossibleA !iewing the archi!es
will be necessary to obtain the information needed for these assignments.
ttendance is also recommended as this is a li!e opportunity to as5 @uestions and
ha!e !isual clarification on course concepts.
;ebsite+ College &oard
#http:,,www.collegeboard.com,student,testing,ap,subVmusic.html%.
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$P Ph(sics !
Course Code+ 9-F3>?7

Course Description
This course pro!ides a systematic introduction to the principles of Newtonian mechanics and
an introduction to electrodynamics through electric circuits. 'mphasi/ing the de!elopment
of conceptual understanding and problem4sol!ing ability using algebra and some
trigonometryA it pro!ides a foundation in physics and see5s to be representati!e of topics
co!ered in similar college courses.
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The P Physics - curriculum
is for students who are interested in studying physics as part of the basis for more ad!anced
wor5 in college in the life sciencesA medicineA geologyA or related areas. hands4on
laboratory component is included. Students will perform laboratory eBperiments. 2or some
of the eBperimentsA students will ta5e their own data at home or in the classroomA while for
others students will obtain the data from analysis of !ideo clips that are pro!ided.
The P Physics - curriculum co!ers topics li5e 5inematicsA NewtonHs lawsA circular motionA
wor5A energy and powerA linear momentumA gra!itational fieldA harmonic motion and wa!esA
electric circuits and :hmHs and EirchhoffHs laws.
The primary goals of the course are to pro!ide a broad o!er!iew of introductory physics at
the le!el and with the scope of the P Physics - curriculum and to de!elop the associated
s5ills in problem sol!ing and laboratory wor5. chie!ing these goals in an online course is
more challenging than in a traditional courseA because students must use the teBtboo5 and
associated online materials as the primary resources for content and problem4sol!ing
strategies. +oreo!erA students need to be able to 5eep to a fast4paced schedule with less
direct in!ol!ement from the instructor than in a traditional course. The instructor will set
goals and pro!ide instructions for completing wee5ly assignmentsA e!aluate the studentIs
wor5A and pro!ide feedbac5.
Required <ateria&s
TeBtboo5: Physics: 3nd edA by 1ames .al5erA IS&N S: 74-94-7-<-F4-. It is an older
edition and the newer ones are a!ailable. They are Dust as good. &ut this is the same boo5
that has been used by NCVPS.
$ou will ha!e a few labs where NhouseholdO items are neededA such as a meter stic5.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a algebra courses and are proficient in sol!ing linear e@uationsA
wor5ing with ratios and proportionsA and using basic trigonometry.
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$P Ps(cho&o*( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <<7F>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. Psychology is the study of
beha!ior and mental processes. It is a science with roots in the fields of biologyA philosophy
and physiology. The philosophical bac5ground causes psychologists to wonder about the
beha!ior and thin5ing of humansA and the more science4based 5nowledge allows us to test
our hypotheses. This introductory course will eBpose students to many of the fields of
interest within Psychology.
Topics co!ered will be the more familiar Personality 0e!elopmentA ltered States of
Consciousness #sleepA dreamsA and hypnosis%A (earningA +emoryA and bnormal
&eha!ior. Students will also study the &iological &asis of &eha!iorA +oti!ationA
SensationA PerceptionA "ealth Psychology and Social Psychology. The methodsA
including statisticsA for completing psychological research will also be introduced in
P Psychology. Students will complete approBimately < chapters each nine wee5s.
ssignments will include the completion of study guidesA web based simulationsA out
of class acti!itiesA group discussions and eBperiments. It is eBpected that the
reading and assignments for P Psychology will ta5e approBimately 87 minutes per
dayA which includes class time. +ore time will need to be budgeted for special
proDects or eBams.

Prerequisites
There are no prere@uisites classes for P PsychologyA though students who ha!e ta5en
regular or "onors Psychology may find themsel!es slightly more familiar with some topics in
P Psychology. Students must ha!e eBcellent critical reading s5ills and a willingness to
de!elop time management strategies. 0ue to some course material this course may not be
suitable for middle school students.

Textbook
)sychologyA =th edition by 0a!id ). +yers. .orth PublishersA 377>. #It is also o5ay to use
the >th or 8th editions% 2345+ A!BAB"2CCD 23456!7+ EACA!BAB"2C!
The study guide that accompanies the teBtboo5 is recommendedA but not re@uired.

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$P 3tatistics ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ 3;-->?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The course is designed to
prepare students to collectA analy/e and draw conclusions from data. Students will learn
how to !iew data through a discriminatory eye to determine !alidity and be able to interpret
data and analysis that is !alid. Teaching the course is somewhat different than other
traditional mathematics courses because it pro!ides an answer to the age old mathematics
student @uestion ofA N.hen are we going to use thisWO Students will use real dataA whether
self collected or from a primary sourceA to perform analysis or to test hypotheses. Students
will conduct simulations and studies to help anchor topics throughout the course. 0ata will
come from a !ariety of sources ranging from national newspapers to organi/ation websites.
Students will be prepared to successfully ta5e the P Statistics eBam in +ay.
Prerequisites
lgebra II or e@ui!alent

Textbook+
$atesA 0.SA +ooreA 0.S.A Q StarnesA 0.S. The Practice of StatisticsA 3
nd
'dition. ..".
2reeman and CompanyA New $or5. 3779 IS&N: 74>-F>4 <>>94- -R
$atesA 0.SA +ooreA 0.S.A Q StarnesA 0.S. The Practice of StatisticsA 9rd 'dition. ..".
2reeman and CompanyA New $or5. 377= IS&N4-7: 74>-F>4 >978 P 7J IS&N4-9: 8>=474
>-F>4>97843
**!e accoodate both of these books in the class. +ou only need one version,
and neither one is recoended over the other.
5-T/+ There is also an e6book %ersion of the 7
rd
edition boo5. It is the same as the
regular 9
rd
edition boo5 only in electronic form and not hardcopy. It may be preferable to
purchase that !ersion or a site license instead of the hardcopy. The IS&N is listed below:
IS&N4-7: -4<3843973F4F
IS&N4-9: 8>=4-4<3843973F4-
$dditiona& Required 3upp&ements+
T26 C7 or C" graphing calculator. It is also acceptable to use a T26CE.
+S.ord and +S'Bcel 377> or higher !ersion
Computer 0is5 or 2lash 0ri!e #to sa!e wor5,ma5e bac5ups%

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Students who ta5e this course should be prepared to ta5e the P Statistics d!anced
site: http:,,apcentral.collegeboard.com,. Students that ta5e the P eBam for this course
are as5ed to input the NCVPS Code #7<;% into the G:nline Pro!ider CodeH found on page -A
item ) of the P answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may recei!e a copy of
the studentIs test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the
accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course ;ebsites
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$P U3 'istor( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <97>>?7

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. d!anced Placement *nited
States history is a college4le!el history course that re@uires students to de!elop mastery
o!er the assigned content while de!eloping the ability to practice the s5ills of a historian.
Students will learn to de!elop their critical thin5ing s5ills by analy/ing and interpreting both
primary documents and writings by respected historians. The course will co!er first contact
to current times. This course is writing4intensi!e and aligns with re@uirements of both the
North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the College &oard P *S "istory eBpectations.
Students will ta5e the NC ':C eBam at the close of the course and many students also ta5e
the P 'Bam in +ay.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of "onors Ci!ics and 'conomics.
Textbooks+
$n( $P &e%e& U3 'istor( book is acceptab&e? There is no specific one required, but
the most used one is 4ai&e(Fs $merican Pa*eant, !7th or !"th edition?
$P Test

;eb Requirements
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$P ;or&d 'istor( ()ear&on*#
Course Code+ <9-7>?7
Course ,e%e&+ d!anced PlacementJ new re@uirements from College &oard for 37-- year

Course Description
teBtboo5 readingsA class discussionsA assignmentsA and tests. The P .orld "istory course
re@uires students to engage with the dynamics of continuity and change across historical
periods that are included in the course. Students will be taught to analy/e the process and
causes in!ol!ed in these continuities and change. In order to do soA students will be taught
to focus on o!erarching themes which ser!e throughout the course as unifying threadsA
helping students to put what is particular about each period or society into a larger
framewor5. The themes also pro!ide ways to ma5e comparisons o!er time and facilitate
cross4period @uestions. Students will wor5 with a college le!el teBtboo5
throughout the course in preparation for the P .orld "istory eBam in +ay.

Prerequisites
Success in ad!anced or honors le!el wor5

Textbooks+
World Civilizations: The Global Experience AP*Edition, Peter Stearns, et al. The 4
th
or 5
th
edition is
acceptable for this course.
4
th
Edition: ISBN 10: 011!!"#0
ISBN 1: !#$011!!"#1
5
th
Edition: ISBN 10: 01""0%!!4
ISBN 1: !#$01""0%!!0
(optional) Docuents in World !istor": #olue $: The Great Traditions: %ro Ancient Ties to
$&''( 4
th
or 5
th
Editions, Peter Stearns, Stephen &osch, and Er'in &rieshaber
4
th
Edition: ISBN 10: 0"10544
ISBN 1: !#$0"1054
5
th
Edition: ISBN 10: 0"05%1#$!1
ISBN 1: !#$0"05%1#$!0
(optional) Docuents in World !istor": #olue ): The *odern Centries: %ro $&'' to the
Present( 4
th
or 5
th
Editions, Peter Stearns, Stephen &osch, and Er'in &rieshaber
4
th
Edition: ISBN 10: 0"1"5$(
ISBN 1: !#$0"1"5$5
5
th
Edition: ISBN 1: !#$0"05%1!4#4
$P Test
;eb Requirements
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$rt and <usic
0isua& $rts (4e*innin*#
Course Code+ ;<-;3?7
Course -fferin*+ Semester for - credit
Course Description
This is an introductory course for students interested in ta5ing art. It pro!ides intensi!e
wor5 with !arious drawing s5ills and media while introducing students to the basic
!ocabulary of art and design. Specific topics co!ered include drawingA colorA architectureA
paintingA photographyA graphicsA printma5ing and sculpture. Careers in art are also
eBplored. It should be noted that this course is as academically rigorous as core subDects
and should only be ta5en by students who are prepared to spend a minimum of > Y hours
each wee5 on assignments and proDects.
Prerequsities
None
5-T/+ This course or its face6to6face equi%a&ent is the prerequisite for Di*ita&
Photo ! G 2, the $rt of 9ame Desi*n, 0isua& Journa&in*, $rt of Persuasion, and
0ideo*raph(.
Course +aterials Needed
+icrosoft .ord
dobe crobat Reader
Photo editing software #such as dobe Photoshop%
dobe Shoc5wa!e Player
Muic5Time
)oogle S5etchup
S5etchboo5A at least 8O B -3OA spiral bound with -77 pages P
Construction paper
Can!as or can!as board #can be purchased at .al4+art or anywhere that
sells art supplies%
+ar5ers
.atercolors
ssorted paintbrushes
F B 8 pleBiglass #can be purchased at a hardware store%
Sandpaper
Se!eral sheets of thic5A artist @uality paper #can be purchased at any store
that sells art supplies%
(arge eraser #as opposed to the one on the end of a pencil%
-3O ruler
)lue stic5#s%
Scissors
"and pencil sharpener

/quipment required
ccess to:
U digital cameraA ideally with 9 or more megapiBel resolution.
U memory storage system for the camera.
U The cable #or other deli!ery system% for transferring the images from the camera to
the computer youIll be using.
U The computer you will be using to access the course.
U flash or Dump dri!e on which you can sa!e your images :R
U C04R. dri!e that will allow you to sa!e images to a C0 :R
U Space in a file on your schoolIs ser!er.
:R
(argeA flatbed high @uality scanner

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts (2ntermediate#
Course Code+ ;<-F3?7
Course Description
rt II builds on the studentIs technical s5ills and foundation of 5nowledge de!eloped in rt I.
The study of the elements of art and principles of designA color theoryA !ocabularyA and art
history continues in rt II in a less teacher4directed situation. Various art processesA
proceduresA and theories are presented in a problem4sol!ing manner which allows for
independent choices and personal solutions to problems. The approach to art eBperiences is
less eBperimental and based more on informed choices. Student research of art and artists
is a maDor source for gaining 5nowledge and understanding of past and present art forms.
greater fleBible and fluent use of the elements of art and principles of designA colorA theoryA
and !ocabulary is stressed in rt II.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Visual rts #&eginning%A formerly rt I is R/HU2R/D
Course <ateria&s 5eeded
0igital Camera or Scanner
S5etchboo5
Pencils #number 3 with good erasers%
+ar5ers or Crayons
crylic Paint
crylic &rushes
Can!as or Can!as &oard at least = B --
.atercolor Set
.atercolor PaperA one large sheet or two smaller sheets
Crayola +odel +agic modeling clay
Cardboard
Paper Plate or Styrofoam Plate
)lue
Sheet of luminum 2oil
9 or more colors of yarn

/quipment required
ccess to:
the computer youIll be using.
U The computer you will be using to access the course.
:R
(argeA flatbed high @uality scanner

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (2ntermediate#+ $rt of
Photo*raph(
Course Code+ ;<F33?7
Course -fferin*: Semester for - credit

Course Description
'Bplore digital photography techni@ues and learn to enhance your images with photo editing
software in this studio4based class. Through wee5ly photography proDects combined with
criti@ues and class discussionsA you will eBamine the technical aspects of your wor5 and
discuss your wor5 in personal and meaningful ways. Course topics will include compositionA
the elements and principles of designA and art history. This course has been created in
collaboration with the North Carolina +useum of rtA with funding pro!ided by a .ells 2argo
)rant.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Visual rts #&eginning%A formerly rt I is R/HU2R/DJ please note
4 the basic s5ills learned and practiced in Visual rts #&eginning% are essential to the success
of students enrolled in this course.

Required <ateria&s
Computer with Internet access
Storage medium #-Fg or larger memory cardA eBternal hard dri!eA and,or sufficient
space on computer hard dri!e,school ser!er%
0igital camera or scanner
ccess to +icrosoft :ffice .ord and Powerpoint or freeA open4source :pen :ffice
http:,,www.openoffice.org,
2irefoB http:,,www.mo/illa.org,en4*S,firefoB,fB, or Safari
http:,,www.apple.com,safari, .eb browser

Required 3oftware+
dobe Photoshop or dobe Photoshop 'lements
2reeA open4source software such as )I+P #lin5s pro!ided in the course%
)raphic 0esign software: dobe In0esignA +S PublisherA or freeA open4source
SCRI&*S www.scribus.net,Z

ZZPlease note that no matter what software a student chooses to useA the student
should get to 5now the help features with the software to search for and find answers
to photo4editing @uestions. This should be one of the first goals a student achie!es in
the course.

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (Proficient#+ $d%anced Di*ita&
Photo*raph(
Course Code: ;<F9;?7
Course Description
This course is for students who are interested in pursuing a more ad!anced study of digital
photography. Through a series of proDects and criti@uesA students will eBpand their technical
abilities and eBplore their own personal aesthetic. ContentA formA aestheticsA technical issues
around processingA file formatsA controlling eBposureA and special effects techni@ues will be
co!ered. 0igital Photography II students will eBplore in4depth the techni@ues and
applications of ac@uiringA manipulating and outputting digiti/ed photographic images
utili/ing dobe PhotoshopA )I+P Photo4editor #free application that students can download
from the internet%A or similar program. The study of the elements of art and principles of
designA color theoryA !ocabularyA and art history continues in this ad!anced le!el course.
Through wee5ly criti@ues and presentations students will eBamine the technical aspects of
their wor5 including compositionA lighting and shadow.
Prerequisites
Visual rts #&eginning% N0 Visual rts Speciali/ation #Intermediate%: rt of 0igital
Photography
Required <ateria&s
the computer youIll be using to access the course.
U ccess to the use of digital4editing software #there are many free sites online%
U ccess to +icrosoft Powerpoint
U ccess to &lac5board CollaborateA &lac5board I+A N0 use of 2irefoB as browser for
correct photo uploading.

Di*ita& Photoeditin* 3u**estions
I www.ebay.com P consider buying used software at a deep discount from an e4 bay
seller[
I www.craigslist.com P consider buying used software from a local seller at a deep
discount[
I dobe Photoshop
I dobe Photoshop 'lements
I www.gimp.org 4 free
I www.in5scape.org 4 free
I http:,,www.photopos.com, 4 free
I http:,,www.picni5.com, 4 free
I http:,,www.lunapic.com,editor, 4 free
I http:,,www.ultimatepaint.com,P free download or free trial
I http:,,mugtug.com, 4 free
I https:,,www.photoshop.com,4 photo storage with photo editing Paintshop Pro P free
I Trail Photoshop 'lements > P free trial
I Can!as -- P free trail http:,,photobuc5et.com, 4 free digital photo storage and
editing software
I http:,,photobuc5et.com,4 free
I http:,,www.nga.go!,5ids,/one,photoop.htm 4 free
I http:,,www.psy5opaint.com, 4 free

ZZPlease note that no matter what software a student chooses to useA the student
should get to 5now the help features with the software to search for and find answers
to photo4editing @uestions. This should be one of the first goals a student achie!es in
the course.

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (2ntermediate#+ $rt of 9ame
Desi*n
Course Description
This multimedia course teaches the basic elements of designing digital #!ideo% games and
non4digital #board,card% games. *sing wor5s of art from the North Carolina +useum of rt
as catalysts for learningA you will eBplore game purpose and structure as well as character
and story de!elopment. :ther topics will include the history of gamesA games from around
the worldA and troubleshooting common obstacles in game design. This course has been
created in collaboration with the North Carolina +useum of rtA with funding pro!ided by a
.ells 2argo )rant.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Visual rts #&eginning% is R'M*IR'0J please note 4 the basic s5ills
learned and practiced in Visual rts #&eginning% are essential to the success of students
enrolled in this course.
Required equipment+
reasonably recent computer or laptop computer with Internet access.
storage medium such as -Fg or larger memory cardsA eBternal hard dri!e and,or
sufficient space on computer hard dri!e to sa!e !ideo files.
$ou +*ST be familiar with the help features of the software you choose to use in this
course.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
$d%ertisin*
Course Description
"ow does ad!ertising influence our beha!iorW In this courseA you will learn about creati!e
conceptsA !isual designA psychologyA and other ad!ertising basicsCall of which are important
aspects in communicating a message and selling a product. Class proDects include designing
maga/ine and billboard adsA photographyA product pac5agingA and a final proDect in which
you create an ad campaign. *se this class to build your portfolio and learn persuasi!e s5ills
that e!ery ad designer should 5now. This course has been created in collaboration with the
North Carolina +useum of rtA with funding pro!ided by a grant from .ells 2argo.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Visual rts #&eginning%A formerly rt I is R'M*IR'0. Please note:
the basic s5ills learned and practiced in Visual rts #&eginning% are essential to the success
Required /quipment+
Computer with Internet access
Storage medium #-Fg or larger memory cardA eBternal hard dri!eA and,or sufficient
space on computer hard dri!e,school ser!er%
0igital camera or scanner
+emory storage system for the camera
Cable #or other deli!ery system% for transferring the images from the camera to the
computer youIll be using to access the course
+ethod for sa!ing images #flash or Dump dri!e on which you can sa!e your images or
C04R. dri!e that will allow you to sa!e images to a C0%
ccess to +icrosoft :ffice .ord and Powerpoint or freeA open4source :pen :ffice
http:,,www.openoffice.org,Z #free Internet download%
2irefoB http:,,www.mo/illa.org,en4*S,firefoB,fB, or Safari
http:,,www.apple.com,safari, web browser
Recommended (but not required#+
)raphic 0esign software: dobe In0esignA +S PublisherA or freeA open4source
SCRI&*S www.scribus.net, Z
course.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
<usic 3pecia&i>ation (4e*innin*#+ <usic $ppreciation
Course Code+ ;3-F3?7
Course Description
This course pro!ides an o!er!iew of music from the early ages to the present. The course
focuses on the use and !alue of music in the li!es of the human population. It encourages
students to !iew music in the social conteBt of human life in all cultures rather than abstract
information to be learned for its own sa5e. "istory will be used as a primary resource for
understanding how music came to beA changed o!er timeA and becomes a global
language,connection as new technology continues to de!elop. Throughout this course many
types of styles,genres will be eBplored.
Prerequisites
None

U 2irefoB &rowser
U +icrosoft .ord and +icrosoft PowerPoint or :pen :ffice Suite freeware #ZTo
download go to:www.openoffice.org%
U "eadphones,'arbuds #ZIf a student is ta5ing this course in a lab classA
headphones,earbuds are re@uired to listen to music and,or !iew !ideos.%
U +edia Player or Muic5time
U Plugins #1a!aA crobat ReaderA dobe ReaderA and 2lash%
ZPop4up &loc5ers must be turned off for all NCVPS courses.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
<usic 3pecia&i>ation (4e*innin*#+ <usic 4usiness and
Recordin*
Course Code: ;3-F3?7
Course Description
This is an entry le!el music business course that prepares students for careers in the music
industryA both in music management and music recording. This introduction to the music
industry establishes communication s5ills and 5nowledge of copyrightsA music publishing
and contractsA concert promotionA and recording studio business. n introduction to music
recording and music engineering is established through introducing s5ills needed for studio
miBingA concert sound miBingA and 0.1. applications. This course focuses on the technical
and basic electronic aspects of music technology. reas of instruction include beginning
music theoryA physics of soundA basic electronicsA sound reinforcement systemsA multi4trac5
recordingA digital audio recordingA and digital signal processing.
Prerequisites
None

Technica& and /quipment Requirements
headset with microphone is re@uired for this course. ll of the recording applications are
web or cloud4based. This course uses web4based content and there in no re@uired
teBtboo5.

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (4e*innin*#+ 5on ;estern $rt
Course Code: ;<F-3?7
Course Description
This course introduces non4.estern cultural perspecti!es. 'mphasis is placed onA but not
limited toA fricanA sianA and :ceanic art forms throughout history. *pon completionA
students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product
reflecti!e of non4.estern social and cultural de!elopment.
Prerequisites
None
Required <ateria&s
No prior eBperience in art history is re@uired. Students should be strong in academic
courses. Strong studio art s5ills are not necessarily a predictor of success in this course. In
general Duniors and seniors in high school are best suited in terms of breadth of educationC
historyA language arts and foreign language depth and success is a good predictor. In order
to be successful in Non4.estern rt "istoryA students will need general computer 5nowledge
and Internet access.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0ideo*raph(
Course Description
In this class you will get hands4on eBperience de!elopingA producingA and editing !ideos.
$ou will wor5 collaborati!ely and indi!idually to hone your s5ill as a
!ideographerA scriptwriterA director and storyteller. 0rawing on inspiration from the collection
at the North Carolina +useum of rtA you will also de!elop creati!e and critical thin5ing
s5ills as you engage with influential wor5s of art. This course has been created in
)rant.
.hat ma5es a compelling !ideoW If you enDoy planning and creating !ideo proDects that are
uni@ue and eBcitingA this is the course for you[ In this classA you will learn the basics of
!ideo editing and production to create your own original !ideos. 0rawing on inspiration from
the collection at the North Carolina +useum of rtA you will also de!elop creati!e and critical
thin5ing s5ills as you engage with influential wor5s of art. This course has been created in
)rant.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of rt :neJ please note 4 the basic s5ills learned and practiced in rt
:ne are essential to the success of students enrolled in this course.
Required <ateria&s+
0V camcorder or flipcam.
The 2irewire cable #I''' -98<% #or *S& cable% for transferring the clips from the
camera to the computer youIll be using.
The computer you will be using to access the course should ha!e a 2ire.ire,*S& port.
It should be capable of watching streaming !ideo and ha!e enough memory storage
to wor5 with and 5eep !ideo files.
n eBternal or internal hard dri!e on which you can sa!e your mo!ie files.
Space in a file on your schoolIs ser!erA which is capable of storing eBtremely large
!ideo files. $our mo!ies could ta5e up as much as -7 or 37) of space.
ccess to a !ideo editing program such as: +o!ie +a5erA i+o!ieA dobe Premiere
'lements =A Pinnacle StudioA etc. This is something you will need access to e!ery dayA
not Dust once in a while.
bility to accessA manipulate and store !ideo files on Ealtura.com
:ptional: .'& C+ if you donIt ha!e a built in camera on your laptop or computer.
$ou can use this for your !ideo blog if you want.
Video4'diting Software #PC%:
-. Cyberlin5 Power0irector
3. Corel Video,Studio
9. dobe Premier 'lements
<. +agiB +o!ie 'dit Pro
;. Pinnacle Studio
F. Vegas +o!ie Studio Platinum
>. RoBio Creator
=. Showbi/ 0V0
8. Corel *(ead 0V0 +o!ie2actory
-7. Power Producer
Read Re!iews on the bo!e Software by going to: http:,,!ideo4editing4
softwarere!iew.toptenre!iews.com,
Video4'diting Software #+ac%:
-. i+o!ie
3. 2inal Cut
9. 2inal Cut 'Bpress
course.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (2ntermediate#+ 0isua&
Journa&in*
Course Code: ;<F33?7
Course Description
Visual 1ournaling is a way to record oneIs eBperiencesA thoughtsA life DourneysA and our inner
!isual world. 'Bploring the connection between the written word and the important imagery
and symbolism of our life can allow us to better articulate and eBpress who we are. This
course will eBplore the history of the !isual Dournal and will guide students through wee5ly
art4ma5ing eBperiences in their own !isual Dournals. Students will be eBposed to many
important and influential contemporary !isual Dournal artists. Students will be re@uired to
5eep a !isual Dournal and to ha!e access to a !ariety of techni@ues and miBed media
including but not limited to paintA mar5ersA glueA paperA and a camera for uploading wee5ly
photos of their wor5.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of rt :ne is R'M*IR'0J please note 4 the basic s5ills learned and
practiced in rt :ne are essential to the success of students enrolled in this course.

Required <ateria&s
S5etchboo5 #hardbound% with blan5 pages #8B-3 or larger% No spiral on top.
Pencils #!ariety%
'raser #5neaded%
Color pencils
&all point pens #all 5inds%
+ar5ers #2ine point and thic5%
.atercolors and brush #tube or cheap 5ind is good%
.atercolor pencils
Scrap paper #wrappingA newspaperA specialtyA candy wrappersAlabel%
)lue stic5s
Tape #mas5ingA pac5ingA clear%
)lue
Construction paper
+ementos #game tic5etsA mo!ie tic5etsA programsA clothing labels%
Stamps and stamp pad #lettersA shapesA special sayings%
:ld discarded boo5s and maga/ines
Photos copied in blac5 and white and,or color
&erol clear mar5er #for transfer%
Copy paper
Printer access
Crayons
&ag to hold supplies when s5etching outdoors
Rag,towel
.ater container
(etter stencils
Citrasol!
'n!elopes #for 5eeping papers separated%
Scissors
+icrosoft .ord
Publishing Program
Photo editing Program
0igital Camera
Printer
Printing Paper

Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
0isua& $rts 3pecia&i>ation (2ntermediate#+ $rt of 8ashion
Course Description
0o you ha!e a passion for fashionW In this courseA you will eBplore the artistic process of
fashion design and learn how design concepts e!ol!e o!er time. 0rawing on inspiration from
prehistoric to contemporary fashion and artA you will learn to plan and create your own
fashion designs. $ou will be introduced to !arious types of patternsA fabricsA materialsA and
drawing techni@ues that will help you de!elop your !ision as an emerging fashion designer.
This course has been created in collaboration with the North Carolina +useum of rtA with
funding pro!ided by a grant from .ells 2argo.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Visual rts #&eginning%A formerly rt I is R'M*IR'0. Please note:
the basic s5ills learned and practiced in Visual rts #&eginning% are essential to the success
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Credit Reco%er(
Credit Reco%er( $merican 'istor( !
Course Code+ <97<3?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course ,e%e&+ Credit Reco!ery
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed merican "istory
- to gain mastery of course concepts. The 2ounding Principles will begin with the 'uropean
eBploration of the new world through Reconstruction. Students will eBamine the historical
and intellectual origins of the *nited States from 'uropean eBploration and colonial
settlement to the Re!olutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn about the
important political and economic factors that contributed to the de!elopment of colonial
merica and the outbrea5 of the merican Re!olution as well as the conse@uences of the
Re!olutionA including the writing and 5ey ideas of the *.S. Constitution. merican "istory I:
The 2ounding Principles will guide students as they study the establishment of political
partiesA mericaHs westward eBpansionA the growth of sectional conflictA how that sectional
conflict led to the Ci!il .arA and the conse@uences of the Ci!il .arA including Reconstruction.
Prerequisites
merican "istory I pre!iously failed
3ecurit( 5eeds
Pop6up 4&ocker(s# must be turned off for+
http:,,nc!ps.blac5board.com
www.nc!ps.org
Course ;ebsites
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Credit Reco%er( $merican 'istor( 22
Course Code+ <97;3?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
#dd%The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed
merican "istory II to gain mastery of course concepts. The 2ounding Principles will guide
students from the late nineteenth century time period through the early 3-st century.
Students will eBamine the politicalA economicA social and cultural de!elopment of the *nited
States from the end of the Reconstruction era to present times. The essential standards of
merican "istory II: The 2ounding Principles will trace the change in the ethnic composition
of merican societyJ the mo!ement toward e@ual rights for racial minorities and womenJ
and the role of the *nited States as a maDor world power. n emphasis is placed on the
eBpanding role of the federal go!ernment and federal courts as well as the continuing
tension between the indi!idual and the state. The desired outcome of this course is for
students to de!elop an understanding of the cause4and4effect relationship between past
and present e!entsA recogni/e patterns of interactionsA and understand the impact of
e!ents on in the *nited States in an interconnected world.
Prerequisites
merican "istory II pre!iously failed
3ecurit( 5eeds
www.nc!ps.org
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Credit Reco%er( /n*&ish 2
Course Code+ -73-3?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed 'nglish I to gain
mastery of course concepts. 'nglish I students study all genres of literature and eBplore the
ways audienceA purposeA and conteBt shape oral communicationA written communicationA
mediaA and technology. .hile emphasis is placed on communicating for purposes of
personal eBpressionA students also engage in meaningful communication for eBpressi!eA
eBpositoryA argumentati!eA and literary purposes. There is a strong concentration on
grammarA !ocabulary de!elopmentA writingA and reading comprehension with increasingly
compleB teBts. 'ffecti!eA SpringA 37-9A CR 'nglish - will completely align with Common
Core Standards. Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine their
course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
'nglish I recently failed
3ecurit( 5eeds
www.nc!ps.org
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here

Course Code+ -7333?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed 'nglish II to gain
mastery of course concepts. 'nglish II is a sur!ey of world literature. Students readA
discussA analy/eA and write about both classical and contemporary world literature including
no!elsA short storiesA dramaA proseA and poetry. Students continue to eBplore language for
eBpressi!eA informationalA eBplanatoryA criticalA argumentati!eA and literary purposesA
although emphasis is placed on informational conteBts in preparation for the North Carolina
.riting Test. Students also concentrate on enlarging !ocabularyA refining grammatical s5illsA
honing technology s5illsA impro!ing comprehensionA de!eloping study s5illsA and widening
personal reading. 'ffecti!eA SpringA 37-9A CR 'nglish 3 will completely align with Common
Core Standards. Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine their
course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
'nglish II recently failed
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Course Code+ -7393?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed 'nglish III to gain
mastery of course concepts. 'nglish III is a chronological sur!ey of merican literature from
the early siBteenth century to the present. Through a study of fictionA non4fictionA poetryA
and proseA students analy/e literature using se!eral critical lenses to produce written
responses that demonstrate a high le!el of comprehension and 5nowledge of how merican
literature reflects the merican eBperience. There is a strong emphasis on research writing
and analy/ing argumentati!e,persuasi!e de!ices in non4fiction teBts. ssessment includes
writingA online discussionsA !ocabulary drillsA grammar eBercisesA and proDects. 'ffecti!eA
SpringA 37-9A CR 'nglish 9 will completely align with Common Core Standards. Students will
pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine their course wor5 path.
Students need a copy of the play N Raisin in the Sun.O Students need to contact their
teacher if their school does not ha!e a copy of this play for student use.
Prerequisites
'nglish III recently failed
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Course Code+ -73<M3?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed 'nglish IV to gain
mastery of course concepts that integrate all the language arts s5ills gained throughout
studentsH education. Students enrolled in 'nglish IV continue to eBplore eBpressi!eA
eBpositoryA argumentati!eA and literary teBts with a focus on &ritish literatureA including how
the literature of )reat &ritain has influenced the literature of the *nited States. 'nglish IV
students also study the connections of themesA ideasA and mo!ements in &ritish literature.
'mphasis is on argumentation by de!eloping a position of ad!ocacy through readingA
writingA spea5ingA listeningA and using media. There is a strong concentration on grammarA
!ocabulary de!elopmentA and increased reading comprehension. 'ffecti!eA SpringA 37-9A CR
'nglish < will completely align with Common Core Standards. Students will pre4assess at the
beginning of each unit to determine their course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
'nglish IV recently failed
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Credit Reco%er( <ath !
Course Code+ 3-793?7 #:ld NCSCS and New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow the student to gain mastery in wor5ing with and
e!aluating mathematical eBpressionsA e@uationsA graphsA and other topics. Students will be
introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomialsA relations and functionsA
creation and application of linear functions and relations. The course will also introduce
@uadratic and eBponential functions as well as geometry concepts.

Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each module to determine their course wor5
path. ssessment within the course includesA but is not limited toA Mui//esA ssignmentsA
0iscussion &oardsA Collaborati!e ProDectsA and Tests that will be used to e!aluate student
success in the course. ssessments are composed of multiple4choiceA short4answerA and,or
eBtended response @uestions. Self4chec5 @ui//esA audio tutorialsA and interacti!e games are
also included in this course. ppropriate technologyA from manipulati!es to calculators and
application softwareA will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

ccording to the North Carolina State Standards for +athematical PracticeA students must
Rconstruct !iable arguments and criti@ue the reasoning of othersR. .hile our course is
deli!ered in an asynchronous mannerA some course assignments may re@uire students to
wor5 collaborati!ely or to share their wor5 during a li!e session with a teacher in order to
meet this State Standard. In these casesA !arious times will be offered to students to
enable all students to be able to meet the course re@uirementsA regardless of each studentIs
indi!idual schedule.

The core concepts co!ered align to the Common Core. *pon successful completion of this
courseA students will be prepared for +ath 3.
Prerequisites
+ath - recently failed
Course <ateria&s
TI4=9 plus or TI4=< #or plus%A will be used regularly to reinforce and eBtend each concept.
They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results.
&ecause this course is deli!ered onlineA it is eBpected you ha!e a computer and Internet.
There are many different computer configurations. Please !isit the NCVPS Technology
Re@uirements #http:,,www.nc!ps.org,indeB.php, technology4re@uirements,% page to see the
most up4to4date list of minimum computer system and Internet re@uirements. TI4=9 plus or
TI4=< #or plus% calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and eBtend each concept. They
will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results.

This course utili/es course lessons and materials pro!ided by SS6 Curriculum Pathways6.
Please clic5 the lin5 to see the Technology Re@uirements of SS6 Curriculum Pathways6
#http:,,www.sascurriculumpathways.com,portal,S, sysre@%.

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Credit Reco%er( <ath 2
Course Code+ 337-3?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow the student to gain mastery in wor5ing with and
e!aluating mathematical eBpressionsA e@uationsA graphsA and other topics in algebra and
geometry. Credit Reco!ery +ath 3 continues studentsH study of algebraic concepts including
linearA @uadraticA and eBponential functionsA ine@ualitiesA linear systemsA eBponentsA
polynomialsA and compleB numbers. Students are introduced to the foundations of
geometryA 30 and 90 figuresA congruenceA similarityA basic trigonometryA transformationsA
and probability.

Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each module to determine their course wor5
path. ssessment within the course includesA but is not limited toA Mui//esA ssignmentsA
0iscussion &oardsA Collaborati!e ProDectsA and Tests that will be used to e!aluate student
success in the course. ssessments are composed of multiple4choiceA short4answerA and,or
eBtended response @uestions. Self4chec5 @ui//esA audio tutorialsA and interacti!e games
are also included in this course. ppropriate technologyA from manipulati!es to calculators
and application softwareA will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

enable all students to be able to meet the course re@uirementsA regardless of each
studentIs indi!idual schedule.

The core concepts co!ered align to the Common Core. *pon successful completion of this
courseA students will be prepared for +ath 9.
Prerequisites
+ath 3 pre!iously failed
will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be
taught in unifying the themes of the course.
Some of the assignments in this course will re@uire students to use !arious tools to create
!ideos or other presentations. Students will ha!e the option of using online toolsA such as
nimoto or Pre/iA or they may use pre4installed tools on their own computersA such as
.indows +o!ie +a5er or i+o!ie. Students will need access &lac5board Collaborate in order
to complete some of the assignments.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Credit Reco%er( $&*ebra 2
Course Code+ 33773?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed lgebra II to gain
mastery of course concepts of ad!anced algebraic concepts including functionsA polynomialsA
rational eBpressionsA systems of functions and ine@ualitiesA and matrices. Students will be
eBpected to describe and translate among graphicA algebraicA numericA tabularA and !erbal
representations of relations and use those representations to sol!e problems. 'mphasis will
be placed on practical applications and modeling. ppropriate technologyA from
manipulati!es to calculators and application softwareA will be used regularly for instruction
and assessment. *pon successful
completion of this courseA students will be prepared for pre4calculus and other higher4le!el
mathematics courses. Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine
their course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
lgebra II recently failed
Course <ateria&s
They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here.
Credit Reco%er( Ph(sica& 3cience

Course Code+ 9<-73?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed Physical Science
to gain mastery of course concepts. This course continues the scientific in!estigations begun
in grades E4=. The course is e@ually di!ided between chemistry and physics concepts.
Topics co!ered include the nature of scienceA atomic structure and functionA energy and
energy resourcesA motionA electricityA magnetismA chemical reactionsA and the beha!ior and
application of wa!es. The purpose of the course is to generate enthusiasm and pro!ide a
basis for further more in4depth study of chemistry and physics. ssessments include the
use of mathematics for problem4sol!ingA self4@ui//esA lab and simulation acti!itiesA and
traditional testing methods such as multiple choice and short answer @uestions. Students
will pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine their course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
Physical Science recently failed
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Credit Reco%er( 4io&o*(
Course Code+ 99373?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed &iology to gain
mastery of course conceptsJ de!elop an appreciation for biological processes and disco!er
how life science is an integral part of other sciences and society. They will gain an
understanding of the cellA molecular basis of heredityA and biological e!olution. They will
in!estigate the interdependence of organisms. They will ac@uire an understanding of the
matterA energy and organi/ation in li!ing systems. Students will pre4assess at the beginning
of each unit to determine their course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
&iology recently failed
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Credit Reco%er( Ci%ics and /conomics
Course Code+ <3783?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed Ci!ics and
'conomics to gain mastery of course concepts in the s5ills and 5nowledge necessary to
become responsible and effecti!e citi/ens in an interdependent world. The essential
standards of this course are organi/ed under three strands P Ci!ics and )o!ernmentA
Personal 2inancial (iteracyA and 'conomics. The Ci!ics and )o!ernment strand is framed to
de!elop studentsH increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy
and the fundamental principles and !alues upon which they are foundedA the s5ills
necessary to participate as effecti!e and responsible citi/ensA and the 5nowledge of how to
use democratic procedures for ma5ing decisions and managing conflict. The 'conomic and
Personal 2inancial (iteracy strands are framed to pro!ide students with an understanding of
the role economic factors play in ma5ing economic decisionsA the ability to reason logically
about 5ey economic issues and the 5nowledge and s5ills needed to manage personal
financial resources effecti!ely for lifetime financial security.
Prerequisites
Ci!ics and 'conomics recently failed
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Credit Reco%er( U3 'istor(
Course Code+ <97-3?7
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed *S "istory to gain
mastery of course concepts. *nited States "istory is designed as a sur!ey course and a
continuation of the Ci!ics and 'conomics curriculum. The curriculum begins with the
.ashington administration and continues to current times. This course pro!ides students
with a framewor5 for studying politicalA socialA economicA and cultural issuesA and for
analy/ing the impact these issues ha!e had on merican society. This course goes beyond
memori/ation of isolated facts to the de!elopment of higher le!el thin5ing s5illsA
encouraging students to ma5e historical assessments
and e!aluations. Students will pre4assess at the beginning of each unit to determine their
course wor5 path.
Prerequisites
*S "istory recently failed
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Credit Reco%er( ;or&d 'istor(
Course Code+ <9793?7 #New Common Core Standards%
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to allow students who ha!e pre!iously failed .orld "istory to
gain mastery of course conceptsJ the course gi!es students the opportunity to eBplore
recurring themes of human eBperience common to ci!ili/ations around the globe from
ancient to contemporary times. Students will eBamine the historical roots of significant
e!entsA ideasA and mo!ements. They will broaden their historical perspecti!es as they
eBplore ways societies ha!e dealt with continuity and change as eBemplified by issues such
as war and peaceA internal stability and strifeA and the de!elopment of institutions. This
course ser!es as a foundation for Ci!ics and 'conomics. Students will pre4assess at the
beginning of each unit to determine their course wor5 path.
3ecurit( 5eeds
www.nc!ps.org
Prerequisites
.orld "istory recently failed
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Career and Technica& /ducation
$ccountin* 2
Course Code+ &-73?7
Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting
cycle. 'mphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactionsJ
preparation and interpretation of financial statementsJ accounting systemsJ ban5ing and
payroll acti!itiesJ basic types of business ownershipJ and an accounting career orientation.
+athematics s5ills and critical thin5ing are reinforced. .or54based learning strategies
appropriate to this course are school4based enterprisesA internshipsA cooperati!e educationA
and apprenticeship. SimulationsA proDectsA and teamwor5A pro!ide opportunities for
application of instructional competencies.
This course re@uires completion of the state post assessment formerly 5nown as VoCats.
This eBam is administered at the school le!el.

Prerequisites
None
+icrosoft :ffice .ordA
+icrosoft :ffice'BcelA
+icrosoft :ffice PowerPoint
Course ;ebsites
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Computer Pro*rammin* 2
Programming I is designed to introduce the concepts of programmingA application
de!elopmentA and writing software solutions in the Visual &asic en!ironment. 'mphasis is
placed on the software de!elopment processA principles of user interface designA and the
writing of a complete Visual &asic program including e!ent4dri!en inputA logical decision4
ma5ing and processingA and useful output. Students will use their computers daily as a
learning and assessment tool. *pon successful completion of the courseA students will be
prepared to mo!e on to P Computer Science.
This course re@uires completion of an industry standard eBam. This eBam is administered
at the school le!el.

Prerequisites
lgebra I recommended and an interest in learning how to program using Visual &asic.
Requirements+
U +icrosoft word
U Visual &asics 377;
2ree 0ownload at http:,,www.microsoft.com,eBpress,377;,
U .in/ip or similar program
0ownload .inLip at the following address: http:,,www.win/ip.com,indeB.htm
>4Lip Super Compression free download at http:,,uberdownloads.com,>4
/ipe.html
Price+ .in/ip K38.8; #free <; day trial is a!ailable and sufficient for the needs of this
course%
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
e6Commerce 2 'onors
This course is designed to help students master s5ills in the design and construction of
compleB .eb sites for conducting business electronically. Topics include economicA socialA
legalA and ethical issues related to electronic businessA and emphasis is placed on s5ill
de!elopment in ad!anced .eb page construction and entrepreneurial applications of
conducting business electronically. *pon completion of this courseA students should be able
to planA designA createA publishA maintainA and promote an electronic business .eb site.
ssessments include multiple choice @uestionsA true,false @uestionsA discussion
assignmentsA proDectsA and a capstone proDect.

Prerequisites
Computer pplications I and Computer pplications II or +ultimedia and .eb Page 0esign
+icrosoft .ord and Power Point
Notepad or other true teBt editor
+icrophone
camera or stored digital images
web browser #Internet 'Bplorer or 2irefoB are preferred%
2ile/illa Client #to upload websites to webser!er%
Price+ +icrophone #K98.88A PN 8=7-=F47<79%
;ebsite+ +icrophone: #Suggested:
http:,,www.logitech.com,indeB.cfm,webcamVcommunications,microphones,de!ices,33-Qcl
XcaAen \(ogitech is registered with e4procurement]%
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
Persona& 8inance (4/.</.8$C3#
Course Code+ &27;3?7
Course Description
Personal 2inance prepares students to understand economic acti!ities and challenges of
indi!iduals and familiesA the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choicesA
procedures in a successful Dob searchA financial forms used in independent li!ingA and
shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares
students to understand consumer rightsA responsibilitiesA and informationA protect personal
and family resourcesA and apply procedures for managing personal finances. ssessments
include multiple choice,true false @uestionsA discussion assignmentsA and proDects.

Prerequisites
None
+icrosoft :ffice 'BcelA
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
Princip&es of 4usiness and 8inance (4/.</#
Course Code+ &2-73?7
Course Description
This course introduces students to topics related to businessA financeA managementA and
mar5eting to co!er business in the global economyA functions of business organi/ation and
managementA mar5eting basicsA and significance of business financial and ris5 management.
'nglish language artsA social studiesA and mathematics are reinforced. .or54based learning
strategies appropriate for this course include mentorshipA school4based enterpriseA ser!ice
learningA and Dob shadowing. Cooperati!e education is not a!ailable for this course.
pprenticeship is not a!ailable for this course. 0'C #an association for +ar5eting 'ducation
students% and 2uture &usiness (eaders of merica #2&(% competiti!e e!entsA community
ser!iceA and leadership acti!ities pro!ide the opportunity to apply essential standards and
wor5place readiness s5ills through authentic eBperiences.

Prerequisites
None
+icrosoft :ffice 'BcelA
Course ;ebsites
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/ntrepreneurship 2
Course Code+ +'--3?7
Course Description
In this courseA students e!aluate the concepts of going into business for themsel!es and
wor5ing for or operating a small business. 'mphasis is on the eBploration of feasible ideas
of products,ser!icesAresearch proceduresA business financingA mar5eting strategiesA and
access to resources for starting a small business. Students de!elop components of a
business plan and e!aluate start4up re@uirements.'nglish language arts and social studies
are reinforced. .or54based learning strategies appropriate
include cooperati!e educationA entrepreneurshipA internshipA mentorshipA school4based
enterpriseAser!ice learningA and Dob shadowing. pprenticeship is not a!ailable for this
course. 0'C #an association for +ar5eting 'ducation students% and 2uture &usiness
(eaders of merica #2&(%competiti!e e!entsA community ser!iceA and leadership acti!ities
pro!ide the opportunity to apply essential standards and wor5place readiness s5ills through
authentic eBperiences.
The 'ntrepreneurship I and II courses can help prepare students for the ssessment of
S5ills and Enowledge #ZSZE%A http:,,www.as5institute.org,A credential.
Prerequsities
Successful completion of +ar5etingA Personal 2inanceA or Principles of &usiness and 2inance
Course ;ebsites
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Computer 3cience Princip&es
Course Code+ &P<7;?7
Course Description
Computer Science Principles is a rigorousA introductory honors4le!el course intended to
familiari/e students to the general concepts and thin5ing practices of computingA computer
scienceA and information science. Students will learn computing concepts through authentic
!isual and interacti!e proDects using the &$:&,SNPA )ame+a5er and ppIn!entor !isual
programming languages. Students will focus on the Nbig CS ideasO in creati!e ways that
emphasi/e conceptual 5nowledge and thin5ing practices rather than on programming
alone. The big ideas in CSP include computing as a creati!e acti!ityA abstractionA facilitating
5nowledge creation through computingA algorithmsA problem4sol!ingA the InternetA and the
global impact of computing. 'mphasis is placed on problem4sol!ingA communicationA
creati!ityA and eBploring the impacts of computing on how we thin5A communicateA wor5A
and play. rtA 'nglish language artsA and mathematical concepts are reinforced.
Prerequsities
None
Software: &uild $our :wn &loc5s #&$:&%A )ame+a5erA ppIn!entor
Course ;ebsites
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3trate*ic <arketin*
Course Code+ +*833?7
Course Description
This fast4paced course challenges students by combining into one course the concepts
taught in the +ar5eting and +ar5eting +anagement courses. The curriculumA acti!itiesA and
resources utili/ed in this course are written at the freshman co&&e*e &e%e&. The Strategic
+ar5eting course focuses on the impact of mar5eting on societyA procedures used in buying
beha!iorA procedures to manage mar5eting informationA procedures to de!elop and manage
productsA pricing proceduresA promotionA mar5eting channelsA supply chain managementA
retail operationsA and global mar5eting.

ssessments include @ui//esA testsA assignmentsA discussion forumsA .i5is and proDects
#written papers%.

Prerequsities
U None
U Suggested grade le!el of --th or -3th
U +icrosoft :ffice .ord
U +icrosoft :ffice 'Bcel
U +icrosoft :ffice PowerPoint
Course ;ebsites
None Re@uired
3$3J Pro*rammin* for 'i*h 3choo&
Course Code+ &P373?7
Course Description
This course combines SS Programming -: 'ssentials and SS Programming 3: 0ata
+anipulation Techni@ues. SS Programming - pro!ides an entry point to learning SS
programming. SS Programming 3 is designed to teach data manipulation using the SS
0T step. 'mphasis is placed on creatingA controllingA combiningA summari/ingA reading
and writing different types of data using SS software. The course is taught using the SS4
de!eloped e4(earning modules and is supported by curriculum materials designed
specifically for high school students. ssessments include formati!eA summati!e and
performance items.
Prerequsities
lgebra I and at least one programming course such as Visual &asicA C^^A 1a!a or Python.
ccess to SS software !ia NCVPS Virtual 0es5top or local ser!er.
Course ;ebsites
None Re@uired
Computer Pro*rammin* 2
Course Code+ &P-73?7
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the concepts of programmingA application
de!elopmentA and writing software solutions in the Visual &asic en!ironment. 'mphasis is
placed on the software de!elopment processA principles of user interface designA and the
writing of a complete Visual &asic program including e!ent4dri!en inputA logical decision
ma5ing and processingA and useful output. CommunicationA critical thin5ingA and lifelong
learning s5ills are reinforced through the completion of course acti!ities. .or54based
learning strategies appropriate to this course are internshipsA cooperati!e educationA and
apprenticeship. SimulationsA proDectsA teamwor5A and 2&( leadership acti!itiesA meetingsA
conferencesA and competitions pro!ide opportunities for application of instructional
competencies.
Prerequsities
lgebra I
U Visual &asic 377= or 37-7 'Bpress
U +icrosoft :ffice or :pen :ffice
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Career <ana*ement
Course Code+ CC<;3?7
Course Description
This course prepares students to locateA secureA 5eepA and change careers. 'mphasis is
placed on self4assessment of characteristicsA interestsA and !aluesJ education and career
eBplorationJ e!aluation of career information and creation of a career plan. &ased on the
National Career 0e!elopment )uidelinesA s5ills learned in this course includeA but are not
limited to communicationsA interpersonal s5illsA problem sol!ingA personal management and
teamwor5. 'nglish language arts are reinforced.
Prerequsities
None
+icrosoft Power PointA or
:pen:ffice
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
/&ecti%e
3uccess !!
Course Code+ 8;F;3?7
Course Description
This course focuses on pro!iding high school students with the s5ills necessary to be
successful during their secondary and post4secondary educational career. 'mphasis will be
placed on the ac@uisition of study s5illsA de!elopment of techni@ues for time managementA
procedures for Internet useA and learning modalities uni@ue to indi!idual students. In
additionA students will analy/e the importance of post4secondary education by eBploring
e!eryday li!ing eBpenses through real4life applications and researching career and post4
secondary opportunities. The use of technology to prepare and present informationA conduct
researchA de!elop media s5illsA and apply problem4sol!ing strategies in the academic
disciplines are included. This course re@uires completion of < final proDects which assess
student understanding of the course content by applying 3-st Century Themes and S5ills.

Prerequisites
None
:pen:ffice
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
<idd&e 3choo& 3uccess !!
Course Code+ 8F-73$7
Course -fferin*+ Semester for - creditZ
K3tudents enro&&ed in <idd&e 3choo& 3uccess !! wi&& recei%e midd&e schoo& credit,
not hi*h schoo& credit?
Course Description
This course introduces middle school students to online learning and teaches them s5ills
necessary to be successful during their secondary and post4secondary educational career.
'mphasis is placed on the ac@uisition of study s5illsA time management s5illsA procedures for
Internet useA researching and applying for Dobs. In additionA students eBplore e!eryday
li!ing eBpenses through real4life applications and researching careerA high school and post4
secondary opportunities. The uses of technology to prepare and present informationA
conduct researchA de!elop media s5illsA and apply problem4sol!ing strategies in the
academic disciplines are included.
Prerequisites
None
:pen:ffice
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
/n*&ish
/n*&ish 2 $cademic
Course Code+ -73-3?7
Course Description
The intent of the Common Core State Standards for 'nglish (anguage rts is to e@uip
students with the le!el of literacy s5ills necessary to participate as informed and effecti!e
citi/ens in a democratic societyA to eBperience success in higher educationA to function
effecti!ely in the world of wor5A and to reali/e personal fulfillment.
The 'nglish I course pro!ides a foundational study of literary genres #no!elsA short storiesA
poetryA dramaA literary nonfiction%A to include influential *.S. documents and one
Sha5espearean play. Interdisciplinary informational and creati!e writing as well as
documented research and spea5ing and listening s5ills will be included along with
multimodal presentations.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of =th grade
Course ;ebsites
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/n*&ish 2 'onors
Course Code+ -73-;?7,-73-3?7
Course Description
'nglish I "onors students study all genres of literature and eBplore the ways audienceA
purposeA and conteBt shape oral communicationA written communicationA mediaA and
technology. .hile emphasis is placed on communicating for purposes of personal
eBpressionA students also engage in meaningful communication for eBpressi!eA eBpositoryA
argumentati!eA and literary purposes. There is a strong concentration on grammarA
!ocabulary de!elopmentA writingA and reading comprehension with increasingly compleB
teBts.
Students in the honors course will eBplore literature more widely and deeplyA including more
challenging and,or complete print and non4print teBts. The honors 'nglish course fosters
intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought4pro!o5ing @uestions and
topics and to research di!erse sources. "onors courses will re@uire students to wor5 as self4
directed and reflecti!e learnersA both independently and in groups as leaders and
collaborators. "igher le!el thin5ing s5ills will be emphasi/ed through interdisciplinary and
critical perspecti!es as reflected in the @uality of student performance in oral languageA
written languageA and other media,technology.
fter successfully completing 'nglish IA students ta5e 'nglish II "onors or 'nglish II.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of =th grade
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/n*&ish 22 $cademic
Course Code+ -7333?7
Course Description
'nglish II is a sur!ey of world literature. Students enrolled in 'nglish II readA discussA
analy/eA and write about both classical and contemporary world literature including no!elsA
short storiesA dramaA proseA and poetry. Students continue to eBplore language for
eBpressi!eA informationalA eBplanatoryA criticalA argumentati!eA and literary purposesA and
emphasis is placed on informational conteBts in preparation for the North Carolina 'nglish 3
':C. Students also concentrate on enlarging !ocabularyA refining grammatical s5illsA honing
technology s5illsA impro!ing comprehensionA de!eloping study s5illsA and widening personal
reading. *pon completion students can ta5e 'nglish III or P 'nglish (anguage and
Composition.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish I

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/n*&ish 22 'onors
Course Code+ -733;?7
Course Description
'nglish II is a sur!ey of world literature. Students enrolled in 'nglish II "onors readA
discussA analy/eA and write about both classical and contemporary world literature including
no!elsA short storiesA dramaA proseA and poetry. Students continue to eBplore language for
eBpressi!eA informationalA eBplanatoryA criticalA argumentati!eA and literary purposesA and
emphasis is placed on informational conteBts and preparation for the North Carolina 'nglish
3 ':C. Students also concentrate on enlarging !ocabularyA refining grammatical s5illsA
honing technology s5illsA impro!ing comprehensionA de!eloping study s5illsA and widening
personal reading.

Students in the honors course will eBplore world literature more widely and deeplyA including
more challenging and,or complete print and non4print teBts. The honors 'nglish course
fosters intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought4pro!o5ing
@uestions and topics and to research di!erse sources. "onors courses will re@uire students
to wor5 as self4directed and reflecti!e learnersA both independently and in groups as leaders
and collaborators. "igher le!el thin5ing s5ills will be emphasi/ed through interdisciplinary
and critical perspecti!es as reflected in the @uality of student performance in oral languageA

*pon completion students ta5e 'nglish IIIA 'nglish III "onorsA or P 'nglish (anguage and
Composition.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish I or 'nglish I "onors.
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/n*&ish 222 $cademic
Course Description
'nglish III is a chronological sur!ey of merican literature from the early siBteenth century
to the present. .ith Common Core standardsA students will spend particular time del!ing
deep into teBtual analysis.Students will analy/e literary and non4literary teBts using se!eral
critical lenses to produce written responses that demonstrate a high le!el of comprehension
and 5nowledge of how merican literature reflects the merican eBperience. There is also
strong emphasis on research writing and analy/ing argumentati!e,persuasi!e de!ices in
non4fiction teBts. ssessment includes writingA online discussionsA tier 3 !ocabulary and
grammar eBercisesA and proDects. fter successfully completing 'nglish IIIA students can
ta5e 'nglish IV.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish II
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/n*&ish 222 'onors
Course Code+ -739;?7
Course Description
'nglish III "onors is a chronological sur!ey of merican literature from the early siBteenth
century to the present. .ith Common Core standardsA students will spend particular time
del!ing deep into teBtual analysis.Students will analy/e literary and non4literary teBts using
se!eral critical lenses to produce written responses that demonstrate a high le!el of
comprehension and 5nowledge of how merican literature reflects the merican eBperience.
There is also strong emphasis on research writing and analy/ing argumentati!e,persuasi!e
de!ices in non4fiction teBts. ssessment includes writingA online discussionsA tier 3
!ocabulary and grammar eBercisesA and proDects. fter successfully completing 'nglish III
"onorsA students can ta5e 'nglish IV "onors.
Students in the honors course will eBplore merican literature more widely and deeplyA
including more challenging and,or complete print and non4print teBts. The honors 'nglish
course fosters intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought pro!o5ing
@uestions and topics and to research di!erse sources. "onors courses re@uire students to
wor5 as self4directed and reflecti!e learnersA both independently and in groups as leaders

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish II,'nglish II "onors.
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/n*&ish 20 $cademic
Course Code+ -73<3?7
Course Description
'nglish IV integrates all the language arts s5ills gained throughout studentsH education.
Students enrolled in 'nglish IV continue to eBplore eBpressi!eA eBpositoryA argumentati!eA
and literary teBts with a focus on &ritish literatureA including how the literature of )reat
&ritain has influenced the literature of the *nited States. 'nglish IV students also study the
connections of themesA ideasA and mo!ements in &ritish literature. 'mphasis is on
argumentation by de!eloping a position of ad!ocacy through readingA writingA spea5ingA
listeningA and using media. There is a strong concentration on grammarA !ocabulary
de!elopmentA increased reading comprehensionA and citing teBtual e!idence.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish III
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/n*&ish 20 'onors
Course Code+ -73<;?7
Course Description
'nglish IV integrates all the language arts s5ills gained throughout studentsH education.
Students enrolled in 'nglish IV continue to eBplore eBpressi!eA eBpositoryA argumentati!eA
and literary teBts with a focus on &ritish literatureA including how the literature of )reat
&ritain has influenced the literature of the *nited States. 'nglish IV students also study the
connections of themesA ideasA and mo!ements in &ritish literature. 'mphasis is on
argumentation by de!eloping a position of ad!ocacy through readingA writingA spea5ingA
listeningA and using media. There is a strong concentration on grammarA !ocabulary
de!elopmentA increased reading comprehensionA and citing teBtual e!idence.
Students in the honors course will eBplore &ritish literature more widely and deeplyA
including more challenging and,or complete print and non4print teBts. The honors 'nglish
course fosters intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought pro!o5ing
@uestions and topics and to research di!erse sources. "onors courses will re@uire students
to wor5 as self4directed and reflecti!e learnersA both independently and in groups as leaders

Prerequisites
Successful completion of 'nglish III,'nglish III "onors,P 'nglish (anguage and
Composition.
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Journa&ism
Course Description
1ournalism students study techni@ues of Dournalistic writingA layoutA newspaper organi/ationA
and merican Dournalistic history. Students also sur!ey the mass mediaA photographyA
tele!isionA and radio reporting. They are eBposed to a !ariety of articles and genres
#featuresAnewsA profilesA sportsA etc%. &ecause 3-st century Dournalists are entrenched in a
multimedia mar5etA we eBplore a myriad of options for deli!ering the news.
Course 3tandards+ &ecause the state of North Carolina did not ha!e standards for
1ournalism at the time this course was createdA this course is aligned to the Indiana
0epartment of 'ducation 1ournalism Standards. They encompass all information critical for
students to successfully mastering an introductory le!el Dournalism course. They can be
found at http:,,www.splc.org,Dideas,images,indianaVstandards.pdf
Course ,earnin* -utcomes+ *pon completion of this courseA you should be able to do the
following:
-. Identify the contributions of pioneer Dournalists and will become familiar with the
o!erall history of Dournalism.
3. 0emonstrate 5nowledge of the daily newspaper as a news source.
9. 0emonstrate mastery of basic Dournalistic s5ills and the terminology of Dournalism
through news writing.
<. naly/e Dournalistic de!ices that influence news ma5eup and contentA such as
headlinesA photographsA and editorials.
;. 0istinguish between fact and opinion in reporting and in propaganda by comparing
articles and editorials.
F. Identify the limitations and responsibilities of a reporter.
>. naly/eA critici/eA and e!aluate all forms of the mass media #newspaperA radioA
tele!isionA maga/inesA mo!ies and online media%.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
C&ick "ere
'ea&th
'ea&th /ducation (E week course#
3choo&s must obtain (prior to enro&&in* student# G maintain cop( of
Parent Permission for course on site?

Course Code+ F-733?7
Course -fferin*+ 84.ee5s for .; credit
Course Description
This course will enable students to gain 5nowledge and s5ills leading to lifelong healthy
beha!iors. The following broad healthful li!ing topics are the focus of instruction: The
nature of healthA health ris5sA health educationA stress managementA substance abuseA
nutrition and weight managementA self4protectionA relationshipsA TV and motorcycle safety
and personal fitness. The course is aligned to North Carolina and national Common Core
Standards. The class is offered twice per semester and students may earn a Y credit
towards the "ealth and Physical 'ducation credit needed to meet graduation re@uirements.
This Y credit option can be utili/ed by schools in !arious ways to help students get the
re@uired "ealthful (i!ing credit for graduation. 2or eBampleA schools can combine this Y
credit course with on4site P' to get the full credit or can utili/e P' from a community
college. The course has wor5ed well in the past for students see5ing a way to get their
credit while freeing up time in their schedules for other academic pursuits. It has also
ser!ed well as credit reco!ery for students who need to reta5e "ealth in order to graduate.

Prerequisites
None

Course <ateria&s.3oftware.Technica& Requirements+
+icrosoft .ord
+icrosoft Noteboo5 #recommended%

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<ath
$d%anced 8unctions and <ode&in*
Course Code+ 3<773?7
Course Description
d!anced 2unctions and +odeling continues the de!elopment of conceptual understanding
and application of functions and modeling. Topics co!ered in the course include data
analysisA linear modelsA recursionA trigonometric functionsA logarithmic functions and
eBponential functions. ssessments include testsA @ui//esA proDectsA and other maDor
assignments that emphasi/e the application of functions.

Prerequisites
lgebra II

TechnologyA TI4=9 plusA TI4=< #or plus%A TI4=FA or TI4=8 calculatorsA will be used regularly to
reinforce and eBtend each concept. They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in
interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.

-PT2-5$, Textbook Requirement
Please note# !"e te)tbook re2uirement is for optional practice assignments in t"e course,
but is not re2uired 3eb resources are provided for students wit"out t"e te)tbook
lgebra and TrigonometryA Robert &lit/erA 9rd editionA Prentice "allA 377>
7 IS&N4-7: 74-943-8-<74>
7 IS&N4-9: 8>=474-943-8-<74-
*Note: $ot" ,S$4 numbers indicate t"e same book Some suppliers re2uire t"e 05
digit number and some re2uire t"e 06 digit number
Please note t"at t"e 6rd edition is used in t"is course
Course ;ebsites
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<ath !
Course Code+ 3-793?7
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to deepen and eBtend studentsH understanding of linear and
eBponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models
to data that eBhibit a linear trend. dditionallyA students engage in methods for analy/ingA
sol!ingA and using @uadratic functionsA are introduced to operations with real numbers and
polynomialsA and are as5ed to eBplain and use !olume formulas. 2inallyA students wor5 with
applications of linearA @uadratic and eBponential functions. ssessments within the course
include but are not limited to multiple4choiceA short4answerA eBtended response @uestionsA
class discussionsA self4chec5 @ui//esA and interacti!e games. *pon successful completion of
this courseA students will ha!e mastered the Common Core Standards for this course and
will be ready for +ath 3.
ccording to the North Carolina State Standards for +ath I for +athematical PracticeA
students must Rconstruct !iable arguments and criti@ue the reasoning of othersR. .hile our
course is deli!ered in an asynchronous mannerA some course assignments may re@uire
students to wor5 collaborati!ely or to share their wor5 during a li!e session with a teacher in
order to meet this State Standard. In these casesA !arious times will be offered to students
to enable all students to be able to meet the course re@uirementsA regardless of each
Prerequisites
Pre4lgebra or e@ui!alent
.indows +o!ie +a5er or i+o!ie. Students will need access to &lac5board Collaborate in
order to complete some of the assignments.
Course Textbook
There is no teBtboo5 re@uired for this course.
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here.
<ath 2
Course Code+ 337-3?7
Course Description
+ath 3 continues studentsH study of algebraic concepts including functionsA polynomialsA
e@uationsA ine@ualities and rational eBpressions. Students will also begin ma5ing
connections by creating relationships and modeling of measurements and properties for
one4A two4A and three4dimensional obDects. Reasoning s5ills will be emphasi/ed and
students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. +ath 3 curriculum is aligned to
the Common Core. The topics includeA but are not limited to: the real number systemA
e@uations and ine@ualitiesA functionsA polynomialsA congruenceA foundations of
geometryAtransformationsA probabilityA similarityA 30 and 90 measurementA circlesA and
basic trigonometry. Mui//esA ssignmentsA 2orums and Tests will be used to e!aluate
student success in the course. The course 2inal 'Bam will count as 3;T of the o!erall
course grade.
ccording to the North Carolina State Standards for +ath I for +athematical PracticeA
students must Rconstruct !iable arguments and criti@ue the reasoning of othersR. .hile our
course is deli!ered in an asynchronous mannerA some course assignments may re@uire
students to wor5 collaborati!ely or to share their wor5 during a li!e session with a teacher in
order to meet this State Standard. In these casesA !arious times will be offered to students
to enable all students to be able to meet the course re@uirementsA regardless of each
Prerequisites
+ath -
Course Textbook
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here.
<ath 2 'onors
Course Code+ 337-;?7
Course Description
+ath 3 continues studentsH study of algebraic concepts including functionsA polynomialsA
e@uationsA ine@ualities and rational eBpressions. Students will also begin ma5ing
connections by creating relationships and modeling of measurements and properties for
one4A two4A and three4dimensional obDects. Reasoning s5ills will be emphasi/ed and
students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. +ath 3 curriculum is aligned to
the Common Core. The topics includeA but are not limited to: the real number systemA
e@uations and ine@ualitiesA functionsA polynomialsA congruenceA foundations of
geometryAtransformationsA probabilityA similarityA 30 and 90 measurementA circlesA and
basic trigonometry. Mui//esA ssignmentsA 2orums and Tests will be used to e!aluate
student success in the course. The course 2inal 'Bam will count as 3;T of the o!erall
course grade.
+ath 3 will also co!er the (aw of Sines and CosinesA the &inomial Theorem and will del!e
deeper into )eometric Proofs. In addition to the eBtra topicsA the le!el of @uestions the
students are eBpected to respond to will be more difficult and re@uire higher le!el thin5ing
s5ills.
Prerequisites
+ath -
Course Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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<ath 7
Course Code: 397-3?7
Course -fferin*: Semester for - Credit
<ath 7 wi&& on&( be offered for 3prin* 2!1?
Course Description
+ath III continues studentsH study of ad!anced algebraic concepts including functionsA
polynomialsA rational eBpressionsA geometric proofsA similarityA circles and parabolasA
systems of functions and ine@ualitiesA graphs of function and trigonometry. Students will be
eBpected to describe and translate among graphicA algebraicA numericA tabularA and !erbal
representations of relations and use those representations to sol!e problems. 'mphasis will
be placed on practical applications and modeling. ppropriate technologyA from
manipulati!es to calculators and application softwareA will be used regularly for instruction
and assessment. *pon successful completion of this courseA students will be prepared for
d!anced 2unctions and +odeling or 0iscrete +athematics.
Prerequisites
+ath 3
Course Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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<ath 7 'onors
Course Code: 397-;?7
Course -fferin*: Semester for - Credit
<ath 7 'onors wi&& on&( be offered for 3prin* 2!1?
Course Description
"onors +ath III pro!ides students with an opportunity to build on their wor5 with linearA
@uadratic and eBponential functions. Students in +ath III eBtend their repertoire of
functions to include polynomialA rational and radical functions. Students wor5 closely with
the eBpressions that define the functions and continue to eBpand and hone their abilities to
model situations and to sol!e e@uationsA including sol!ing @uadratic e@uations o!er the set
of compleB numbers and sol!ing eBponential e@uations using the properties of logarithms.
The +athematical Practice Standards continue to be applied throughout this course and
together with the content standardsA prescribe that students eBperience mathematics as a
coherentA useful and logical subDect that ma5es use of their ability to ma5e sense of
problem situations Students will be eBpected to describe and translate among graphicA
algebraicA numericA tabularA and !erbal representations of relations and use those
representations to sol!e problems. 'mphasis will be placed on higher order thin5ing s5ills
that impact practical and increasingly compleB applicationsA modelingA and algebraic proof.
ppropriate technology should be used regularly for instruction and assessment. This
course is generally re@uired for college entrance and is the third course in the 2uture Ready
mathematics pathway.
Prerequisites
+ath 3
Course Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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$&*ebra 22
Course Code+ 339773?7
$&*ebra 22 wi&& on&( be offered for 3ummer 2!"?
Course Description
lgebra II continues studentsH study of ad!anced algebraic concepts including functionsA
polynomialsA rational eBpressionsA systems of functions and ine@ualitiesA graphs of function
and trigonometry. Students will be eBpected to describe and translate among graphicA
algebraicA numericA tabularA and !erbal representations of relations and use those
representations to sol!e problems. 'mphasis will be placed on practical applications and
modeling. ppropriate technologyA from manipulati!es to calculators and application
softwareA will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. *pon successful completion
of this courseA students will be prepared for d!anced 2unctions and +odeling or 0iscrete
+athematics.
Prerequisites
lgebra I and )eometry
They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will
be taught in unifying the themes of the course.

Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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$&*ebra 22 'onors
Course Code+ 373<;?7,373<3?7
$&*ebra 22 'onors wi&& on&( be offered for 3ummer 2!"?
Course Description
lgebra II continues the studentsH study of ad!anced algebraic concepts including functionsA
polynomialsA rational eBpressionsA systems of functions and ine@ualitiesA and matrices.
Students will be eBpected to describe and translate among graphicA algebraicA numericA
tabularA and !erbal representations of relations and use those representations to sol!e
problems. 'mphasis will be placed on practical applications and modeling. ppropriate
technologyA from manipulati!es to calculators and application softwareA will be used
regularly for instruction and assessment. *pon successful completion of this courseA
students will be prepared for honors pre4calculus and other higher4le!el mathematics
courses.
"onors +athematics courses are intended to be more challenging than standard courses and
pro!ide multiple opportunities for students to ta5e greater responsibility for their learning.
"onors +athematics courses should be distinguished by a difference in the @uality of the
wor5 eBpected rather than merely by the @uantity of the wor5 re@uired.
Prerequisites
lgebra I and )eometry
They will also be used to in!estigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will
be taught in unifying the themes of the course.

Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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Ca&cu&us 'onors
Course Code+ 3;77;?7,3;773?7
Course Description
Calculus is the study of change. The foundation for this study is limits and function beha!ior.
0eri!ati!es of functions are interpreted !erballyA graphicallyA numericallyA and algebraically.
Numerical and algebraic anti4deri!ati!es are used to sol!e problemsA and differential
e@uations to model eBponential growth and decay. Calculus eBplores relationships among
functionsA deri!ati!esA and anti4deri!ati!esA as well as applications of deri!ati!es including
mo!ing bodiesA industry and finance. This course is designed for those students who wish to
ta5e Calculus but without the d!anced Placement focus.

Students who ta5e this course should be prepared to ad!ance to P Calculus &A or first4
year calculus in college.

Technology and TI4=9 plusA TI4=< #or plus%A TI4=FA or TI4=8 calculators will be used
regularly to reinforce and eBtend each concept. They will also be used to in!estigate topics
and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of limitsA
deri!ati!esA and integrals. These themes are de!eloped through the functions and relations
studied in pre calculus.
Prerequisites
Recommended a & or better in honors pre4calculus or ad!anced mathematics course with a
thorough understanding of functions and trigonometry.

Textbook (optiona&#
Calculus of a Single Variable, =th editionA by Ron (arsonA Robert "ostetler and &ruce
'dwards
IS&N: 74F-=4;797<4=
Please note# t"e book is recommended, but t"ere are web resources provided for t"ose
students wit"out t"e te)tbook ,t would be beneficial to "ave A47 Calculus te)t, or Study
.uide, to assist wit" additional reinforcement
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Pre6Ca&cu&us 'onors
Course Code+ 3<79;?73<793?7
Course Description
Pre4Calculus is an ad!anced mathematics course that uses meaningful problems and
appropriate technologies to build upon pre!iously learned mathematical concepts to de!elop
the underpinnings of calculus. Pre4 Calculus closely eBamines systems of e@uations and
ine@ualitiesA matricesA functions #including polynomialA rationalA logarithmicA eBponentialA
and trigonometric%A analytical trigonometryA conic sectionsA limits and deri!ati!esA se@uence
and seriesA !ectorsA and basic probability. )raphing calculators and application software will
be used regularly to teach and assess topics presented in the course. *pon successful
completion of the courseA students will be prepared to ta5e calculus and other higher4le!el
mathematics courses.

Prerequisites
lgebra II
.or5ing computer with appropriate software %See 4CVPS !ec"nology Re2uirements&
TI4=9 plusA TI4=< #or plus%A TI4=FA or TI4=8 calculators will be used regularly to
reinforce and eBtend each concept. They will also be used to in!estigate topics and
assist in interpreting results.
Textbook
Course ;ebsites
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-ccupationa& Course of 3tud(
,oca&&( De%e&oped <ath /&ecti%e
#This course replaces the lgebra - Part course%
Course Code+ 3=773?7
Course Description
This course is intended for :ccupational Course of Study #:CS% students who will be
wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. The
(ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e course teaches Common Core Standards for math and
prepares students for the subse@uent courseA +ath -. Successful completion of both the
(ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e Course and +ath - will fulfill the +ath - re@uirement.
Students will recei!e two credits: (ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e as an electi!e credit and
+ath - as the +ath - credit.
This course blends the best of online and classroom acti!ities. SiB engaging units co!er
topics such as simplifying eBpressions with eBponentsA sol!ing e@uations and ine@ualitiesA
relations and functionsA slope and linear functionsA and sol!ing systems of e@uations and
ine@ualities.
Technology s5ills will be honed throughout the course by wor5ing with a graphing calculator
and using the computer in a !ariety of ways. Pre4ssessments and Chec5 $our Enowledge
@ui//es will be used as diagnostic toolsA lessons present the contentA Completion cti!ities
allow the students to practice a s5ill setA +astery ssignments measure student
understandingA and Remediation ssignments allow students to re!iew. This course is
designed to be implemented in a blended learning en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction
deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified high school math teacher as well as a face4to4face
:CS teacher. IdeallyA the deli!ery of instruction includes regular computer use as well as
time to wor5 on Nhands4onO acti!ities.
Course <ateria&s
)raphing calculators #TI4=9 or TI4=<% are re@uired.
3ecurit( 5eeds
www.nc!ps.org
Course ;ebsites
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<ath !
Course Code+ 833-&?7
Course Description
+ath - course teaches the Common Core Standards for +ath - and is the second course in
the +ath - se@uence. Successful completion of both the (ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e
Course and +ath - will fulfill the +ath - re@uirement. Students will recei!e two credits:
(ocally 0e!eloped +ath 'lecti!e Course as an electi!e credit and +ath - as the +ath -
credit.
This course blends the best of online and classroom acti!ities. 2i!e engaging units co!er
topics such as polynomials and factoringA @uadratic functionsA eBponential functionsA data
analysisA and parallel and perpendicular lines. Students will also eBplore a !ariety of
mathematical formulas and apply these formulas in real4life scenarios. Technology s5ills will
be honed throughout the course by wor5ing with a graphing calculator and using the
computer in a !ariety of ways. Pre4ssessments and Chec5 $our Enowledge @ui//es will be
used as diagnostic toolsA lessons present the contentA Completion cti!ities allow the
students to practice a s5ill setA +astery ssignments measure student understandingA and
Remediation ssignments allow students to re!iew. This course is designed to be
implemented in a blended learning en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by
an online highly4@ualified high school math teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS
teacher. IdeallyA the deli!ery of instruction includes regular computer use as well as time
to wor5 on Nhands4onO acti!ities.
Course <ateria&s
3ecurit( 5eeds
www.nc!ps.org
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
$merican 'istor( !
Course Code+ 83<>&?7
Course Description
The merican "istory I course is intended for :ccupational Course of Study #:CS% students
who will be wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online
teacher. The course is intended to be taught prior to the merican "istory 3 course. The
merican "istory I course is strategically aligned with the North Carolina 'ssential
Standards for merican "istory I. The course follows the 2ounding Principles ct and
begins with the 'uropean 'Bploration and Coloni/ation of the New .orld and follows
chronologically through Post4Ci!il .ar Reconstruction. Students will learn about the
important politicalA socialA and economic factors that contributed to the de!elopment of
colonial mericaA the onset of the merican Re!olutionA and the results of the Re!olution
including the founding of the *nited States go!ernment and the drafting of founding
documents including the Constitution and the &ill of Rights. Students will also learn about
early domestic and foreign policyA westward eBpansionA reformA immigrationA and the
cultural !ariances that ha!e both united and di!ided merica. Students will de!elop s5ills
essential to competency on state4standard +S(s #+easures of Student (earning%. Pre4
ssessments will be used as diagnostic tools. +eanwhileA students will wor5 through
&loomHs TaBonomy "ierarchy through completing lesson notesA formati!e assessmentsA
completion assignmentsA and they will show mastery of learning through culminating
proDects and summati!e assessments. The course is designed to be implemented in a
blended learning en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4
@ualified Social Studies teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
$merican 'istor( 2
Course Code+ 83<=&?7
Course Description
The merican "istory 3 course is intended for :ccupational Course of Study #:CS%
students who will be wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCVPS
online teacher. It is a se@uel course to merican "istory -. The course is strategically
aligned with the North Carolina 'ssential Standards for merican "istory 3. The course
follows the 2ounding Principles ct and begins with late -8
th
century merican "istory to
the 3-
st
century. Students will learn about the important politicalA socialA and economic
factors that transformed the ethnic composition of merica and mericaHs dependence on
e!ol!ing technologies. Students will also learn about -8
th
P 3-
st
century domestic and
foreign policyA westward eBpansionA reform mo!ementsA immigrationA and the cultural
!ariances that ha!e both united and di!ided merica. Students will de!elop s5ills essential
to competency on state4standard +S(s #+easures of Student (earning%. Pre4ssessments
will be used as diagnostic tools. +eanwhileA students will wor5 through &loomHs TaBonomy
"ierarchy through completing lesson notesA formati!e assessmentsA completion
assignmentsA and they will show mastery of learning through culminating proDects and
summati!e assessments. The course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning
en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified Social
Studies teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Course ;ebsites
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4io&o*(
Course Code+ 8393&?7
Course Description
This course is intended for :ccupational Course of Study #:CS% students to de!elop an
understanding of biological processes and disco!er how life science is an integral part of
other sciences and society. Students will ha!e opportunities to engage in hands4onA as well
as minds4on acti!ities that are aligned with the North Carolina 'ssential Standards. They
will gain an understanding of the cellA molecular basis of heredityA and biological e!olution.
They will in!estigate the interdependence of organisms as well as ac@uire an understanding
of the matterA energy and organi/ation in li!ing systems. Technology s5ills will be reinforced
throughout the entire course. Pre4ssessments will be used as diagnostic toolsA while
lessons del!e into the contentA and Post4ssessments measure mastery. This course is
deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified &iology teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
This collaboration will ensure that acti!ities are differentiated to meet the di!erse learning
needs of students in this course.
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/n*&ish 2
Course Code+ 83-7&?7
Course Description
The :CS 'nglish I course is intended for :ccupational Course of Study #:CS% students who
will be wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCPVS online teacher.
This course is strategically aligned with Common Core Standards for 'nglish I. Students will
gain mastery of curricular concepts through a sur!ey of world literature. Through the
eBamination of !ocabulary including prefiBes and suffiBesA literary genres including fables
and short storiesA teBtual analysis through poetryA dramaA fiction and nonfictionA persuasion
and argumentationA presentation techni@uesA cause and effect writingA and research
focusing on career readinessA the student will eBploreA eBamineA and e!aluate a wide !ariety
of modes of eBpression. Technology s5ills will be honed through regular use of a !ariety of
web tools and technical processes. Pre4ssessments will be used as diagnostic toolsA
Completion and +astery ssignments ser!e as formati!e assessmentA and Post4ssessments
measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning
en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified 'nglish
teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
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/n*&ish 22
Course Code+ 83--&?7
Course Description
wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCPVS online teacher.
Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a sur!ey of world literature.
Through the eBamination of !ocabulary including prefiBes and suffiBesA literary genres
including fables and short storiesA teBtual analysis through poetryA dramaA fiction and
nonfictionA persuasion and argumentationA presentation techni@uesA cause and effect
writingA and research focusing on global awarenessA the student will eBploreA eBamineA and
e!aluate a wide !ariety of modes of eBpression. Technology s5ills will be honed through the
course. Pre4ssessments will be used as diagnostic toolsA while lessons present the contentA
and Post4ssessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a
blended learning en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4
@ualified 'nglish teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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/n*&ish 222
Course Code: 83-3&?7
Course Description
Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a sur!ey of merican literature.
Through the eBamination of grammatical concepts including parts of speechA punctuationA
sentence and paragraph structure as well as !arious literary genres including :ral fol5loreA
dramaA poetryA short storiesA and !arious persuasi!e teBtsA including the de!elopment of a
comprehensi!e research4based persuasi!e essayA the student will eBploreA eBamineA and
e!aluate a wide !ariety of modes of eBpression. The student will apply language
eBpression for life4s5ills writingA spea5ingA and listening s5ills. Technology s5ills will be
honed through the course. Pre4ssessments will be used as diagnostic toolsA while lessons
present the contentA and Post4ssessments measure mastery. This course is designed to
be implemented in a blended learning en!ironment with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered
by an online highly4@ualified 'nglish teacher as well as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
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/n*&ish 20
Course Code: 83-9&?7
Course Description
Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a sur!ey of .estern 'uropeanA
primarily &ritishA literature. Through the eBamination of grammatical concepts including
parts of speechA punctuationA sentence and paragraph structure as well as !arious literary
genres including :ral fol5loreA dramaA poetryA short storiesA and !arious persuasi!e teBtsA
including the de!elopment of a comprehensi!e research4based persuasi!e essayA the
student will eBploreA eBamineA and e!aluate a wide !ariety of modes of eBpression. The
student will apply language eBpression for life4s5ills writingA spea5ingA and listening s5ills.
The course is further designed to help students prepare for a culminating senior proDect.
Technology s5ills will be honed through the course. Pre4ssessments will be used as
diagnostic toolsA while lessons present the contentA and Post4ssessments measure
mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning en!ironment
with collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified 'nglish teacher as well
as a face4to4face :CS teacher.
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$pp&ied 3cience
Course Code+ 839-&?7
Course Description
wor5ing with both their face4to4face classroom teacher and an NCPVS online teacher. The
pplied Science Course blends the best of online and classroom acti!ities as students learn
en!ironmentalA physicalA and life science concepts in nine engaging units co!ering human
impacts on the en!ironmentA energy and its conser!ationA properties of matterA dangers and
uses of common chemicalsA force and motionA electricity and magnetismA and the human
body systems. Technology s5ills will be honed through the course. Pre4ssessments will be
used as diagnostic toolsA while lessons present the contentA and Post4ssessments measure
mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning en!ironment with
collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified Science teacher as well as a
face4to4face :CS teacher.
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Course ;ebsites
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2ntroduction to <athematics
Course Description
Introduction to +athematics Course teaches the 'ssential Standards for Introductory +ath
and prepares the students for lgebra - Part . This course blends the best of online and
classroom acti!ities. Students learn introductory algebra and other important life4s5ills in
nine engaging units co!ering wor5ing with numbersA fractions and decimalsA rates and
ratiosA time and measurementA wor5ing with algebraic eBpressionsA sol!ing e@uations and
ine@ualitiesA wor5ing with points and linesA wor5ing with data setsA and wor5ing with basic
geometric figures. Technology s5ills will be honed throughout the course by wor5ing with a
graphing calculator and using the computer in a !ariety of ways. Pre4ssessments and
Chec5 $our Enowledge @ui//es will be used as diagnostic toolsA lessons present the contentA
Completion cti!ities allow the students to practice a s5ill setA +astery ssignments
measure student understandingA and Remediation ssignments allow students to re!iew.
This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning en!ironment with
collaborati!e instruction deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified high school math teacher as
well as a face4to4face :CS teacher. IdeallyA the deli!ery of instruction includes regular
computer use as well as time to wor5 on Nhands4onO acti!ities.
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Course <ateria&s
Course ;ebsites
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8inancia& <ana*ement
Course Description
2inancial +anagement course teaches NC 'ssential Standards for 2inancial +anagement and
e@uips students with the s5ills needed for independent li!ing.
This course blends the best of online and classroom acti!ities. SiB engaging units and a
final proDect help students de!elop an understanding of state and federal income taBesA
wages compensationA the use of creditA different insurance typesA budgetingA and consumer
spending.
Technology s5ills will be honed throughout the course by wor5ing with a graphing calculator
and using the computer in a !ariety of ways. Pre4ssessments and Chec5 $our Enowledge
@ui//es will be used as diagnostic toolsA lessons present the contentA Completion cti!ities
allow the students to practice a s5ill setA +astery ssignments measure student
understandingA and Remediation ssignments allow students to re!iew. This course is
deli!ered by an online highly4@ualified high school math teacher as well as a face4to4face
:CS teacher. IdeallyA the deli!ery of instruction includes regular computer use as well as
time to wor5 on Nhands4onO acti!ities.
3ecurit( 5eeds
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Course ;ebsites
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3cience
$natom( and Ph(sio&o*( 'onors
Course Code+ 9739;?7,97393?7
Course Description
This course is designed for the student with a strong bac5ground and interest in biological
sciencesA health care and !eterinary medicine. detailed study of the structure and
functioning of the human body pro!ides the framewor5 for this class. Students are eBpected
to complete research and engage in online in!estigations in this course. &oth independent
and collaborati!e anatomy,physiology proDects will be eBpected and will reflect an honors4
le!el. Students should eBpect to spend a minimum of -.; hours per school day during the
fall or spring semester or < hours per day in the summer session to complete assignments.
Prerequisites
Completion of "onors &iology or &iology #strongly recommend a first4time le!el 9 or <
proficiency on the ':C for &iology%.

Re@uires access to www.eBplorelearning.com and Shoc5wa!e,1a!a,2lash for online )IL+:
labsJ access to www.sasinschools.com and the re@uired plugins #1a!aA crobat ReaderA
2lash% will be needed. +o/illa 2irefoB is the preferred browser to a!oid technical issues.
lsoA the computer should be e@uipped with a media playerA Muic5time or V(C to !iew notes
and !ideos. "eadphones are re@uired for notes and other acti!ities if the student is wor5ing
in a computer lab or group en!ironment. Students should also ha!e access and use
+icrosoft .ordA 'Bcel and PowerPoint. "eadset with microphone will be useful #and
necessary if in a group en!ironment% for &lac5board Collaborate Classroom sessions and
&lac5board I+ sessions.
5ote+ Schools should pro!ide any a!ailable teBtboo5 for reference.

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4io&o*( $cademic
Course Code+ 99373?7
Course Description
Students will de!elop an appreciation for biological processes and disco!er how life science
is an integral part of other sciences and society. They will gain an understanding of the cellA
molecular basis of heredityA and biological e!olution. They will in!estigate the
interdependence of organisms. They will ac@uire an understanding of the matterA energy and
organi/ation in li!ing systems. They will disco!er the adapti!e responses of organisms.

Prerequisites
None

2lash% will be needed. "eadphones are re@uired to !iew !ideos 4 need media playerA
Muic5time or V(C to !iew. Students should also ha!e access and use +icrosoft .ordA 'BcelA
and PowerPoint. "eadset with mic needed for &lac5board Collaborate sessions and
&lac5board I+ pp Share.
5ote+ 3choo&s shou&d pro%ide an( a%ai&ab&e textbook for reference?

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4io&o*( 'onors
Course Code+ 9937;?7,99373?7
Course Description
Students will de!elop an appreciation for biological processes and disco!er how life science
is an integral part of other sciences and society. They will gain an understanding of the cellA
molecular basis of heredityA and biological e!olution. They will in!estigate the
interdependence of organisms. They will ac@uire an understanding of the matterA energy and
organi/ation in li!ing systems. They will disco!er the adapti!e responses of organisms.
"onors science courses are intended to be more challenging than standard,general studies
courses and pro!ide multiple opportunities for students to ta5e greater responsibility for
their learning. "onors science courses should be distinguished by a difference in the @uality
of the wor5 eBpected rather than merely by the @uantity of the wor5 re@uired.

Prerequisites
None


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Chemistr( 'onors
Course Code+ 9<37;?7,9<373?7
Course Description
This course is designed to engage highly moti!ated students in in@uiry4based instruction and
to de!elop a conceptual understanding of matterA energyA and their interaction. Students
will integrate science contentA scientific in@uiryA eBperimentationA and technological design to
build science literacy and impro!e both reading and writing s5ills. The curriculum will
emphasi/e creati!ityA critical thin5ingA problem sol!ingA collaborationA communicationA
initiati!eA and accountability as students analy/e the structure of atomsA form an
understanding of the beha!ior of atoms and relationship among pressureA temperatureA
!olume and phaseA and analy/e chemical reactions. s an honors courseA the curriculum
will also be enriched with studies of reduction4oBidation and entropy and differentiated
assignments. Students will need to spend 87 minutes per day on the courseA plus -74-;
minutes of homewor5 a day.

Prerequisite
lgebra II #suggested that the lgebra II score should be no less than a C to be successful%

Course <ateria&s
Simple Eitchen chemistry lab materialsJ Scientific Calculator that at least does the following:
(ogs Q Scientific notationJ
NCVPS "onors Chemistry does N:T ha!e a wet lab component simply due to safety and
liability reason for students and for ('s. In its place honors chemistry ma5es use of Virtual
(ab simulations that will incur N: eBtra cost for an ('. The !irtual simulations are for
some of the most common labs done in a wet chemistry labA but in a format where safety is
assured.
2lash% will be needed. Students need access to two web browsers: )oogle Chrome and
+o/illa 2irefoB. "eadphones are re@uired to !iew !ideos 4 need media playerA Muic5time or
V(C to !iew. Students should also ha!e access and use +icrosoft .ord and PowerPoint.
"eadset with mic needed for &lac5board Collaborate sessions and &lac5board I+ pp Share.

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/arth and /n%ironmenta& 3cience $cademic
Course Code+ 9;7-3?7
Course description
Students will build an understanding of earth materialsA processesA changesA and uses with
concerns for good stewardshipJ will de!elop understanding of plate tectonics and their
human impactsJ will gain an understanding of the origin and e!olution of the earth systemJ
will in!estigate the hydrosphere and its influences on the lithosphereA the atmosphereA and
en!ironmental @ualityJ will eBplore the dynamics of the atmosphere and its processes
influencing climate and air @ualityJ will ac@uire an understanding of the earth in the solar
system and its position in the uni!erse and will consider alternati!e choices facing human
societies in their stewardship of the earth.
Students are re@uired to spend approBimately 3 -,3 hours daily on the coursewor5 #87
minute class time plus an hour for homewor5%. (ate assignments are accepted with a -7T
point deduction each wee5 the wor5 is recei!ed late up to a maBimum deduction of 97
points.

TeBtboo5s are not re@uired for the class. ll information can be obtained from
presentationsA labsA or online lin5s.
Prerequisites
None

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/arth and /n%ironmenta& 3cience 'onors
Course Code+ 9;7-;?7,9;7-3?7
Course description
Students will build an understanding of earth materialsA processesA changesA and uses with
concerns for good stewardshipJ will de!elop understanding of plate tectonics and their
human impactsJ will gain an understanding of the origin and e!olution of the earth systemJ
will in!estigate the hydrosphere and its influences on the lithosphereA the atmosphereA and
en!ironmental @ualityJ will eBplore the dynamics of the atmosphere and its processes
influencing climate and air @ualityJ will ac@uire an understanding of the earth in the solar
system and its position in the uni!erse and will consider alternati!e choices facing human
societies in their stewardship of the earth.
8onors (art" And (nvironmental Science differs from (art"9(nvironmental Science
Academic course in t"at it
U Re@uires students to wor5 at a fasterA more independent pace.
U Contains more assignments each wee5 to account for the eBtra @uality point.
U In!ol!es students completing higher order assessments
Students are re@uired to spend approBimately 3 -,3 hours daily on the coursewor5 #87
minute class time plus an hour for homewor5%. (ate assignments are accepted with a -7T
point deduction each wee5 the wor5 is recei!ed late up to a maBimum deduction of 97
points.

TeBtboo5s are not re@uired for the class. ll information can be obtained from
presentationsA labsA or online lin5s.

Prerequisites
None

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Ph(sica& 3cience
Course Code+ 9<-73?7
Course Description
Students will continue the in!estigation of the physical sciences. This course will build a
foundation for the study of the following conceptual strands: matter4 properties and
changeJ energy4 conser!ation and transferJ forces and motionJ and finally the interaction of
energy and matter. Students will in!estigate topics from both chemistry and physics which
will in!ol!e Rminds4onR acti!ities as these concepts are studied.

Prerequisites
None

@uic5time or V(C to !iew. Students should also ha!e access and use +icrosoft .ordA 'BcelA

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3ocia& 3tudies
$frican6$merican 3tudies
Course Code+ <F7-3?7
Course Description
Students will eBplore the historyA cultureA and contributions of frican mericans to
the *nited States eBperience. Students will in!estigate the roles of people of frican
descent in all aspects of merican life and culture from the frican sla!e trade
through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and beyond. ScienceA historyA mathA
architectureA literatureA sportsA musicA danceA and oratory are Dust a few of the rich
aspects of frican merican contributions to be disco!ered. Political contributions of
frican mericans will also be studiedA including the accomplishments of the first
frican4merican *S President.

Prerequisites
None
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$merican 'istor( 2 $cademic
Course Code+ <97<3?7
Course Description
The 2ounding Principles will begin with the 'uropean eBploration of the new world through
Reconstruction. Students will eBamine the historical and intellectual origins of the *nited
States from 'uropean eBploration and colonial settlement to the Re!olutionary and
Constitutional eras. Students will learn about the important political and
economic factors that contributed to the de!elopment of colonial merica and the outbrea5
of the merican Re!olution as well as the conse@uences of the Re!olutionA including the
writing and 5ey ideas of the *.S. Constitution. merican "istory I: The 2ounding Principles
will guide students as they study the establishment of political partiesA mericaHs westward
eBpansionA the growth of sectional conflictA how that sectional conflict led to the Ci!il .arA
and the conse@uences of the Ci!il .arA including Reconstruction.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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$merican 'istor( 2 'onors
Course Code+ <97<;?7,<97<3?7
Course Description
merican "istory I: The 2ounding Principles will begin with the 'uropean eBploration of the
new world through Reconstruction. Students will eBamine the historical and intellectual
origins of the *nited States from 'uropean eBploration and colonial settlement to the
Re!olutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn about the important political and
economic factors that contributed to the de!elopment of colonial merica and the outbrea5
of the merican Re!olution as well as the conse@uences of the Re!olutionA including the
writing and 5ey ideas of the *.S. Constitution. merican "istory I: The 2ounding Principles
will guide students as they study the establishment of political partiesA mericaHs westward
eBpansionA the growth of sectional conflictA how that sectional conflict led to the Ci!il .arA
and the conse@uences of the Ci!il .arA including Reconstruction.
"onors co!ers the material in greater compleBityA no!eltyA and pacing. It is distinguished by
a difference in the @uality of the wor5 eBpectedA not merely an increase in @uantity.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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$merican 'istor( 22 $cademic
Course Code+ <97;3?7
Course Description
The 2ounding Principles will guide students from the late nineteenth century time period
through the early 3-st century. Students will eBamine the politicalA economicA social and
cultural de!elopment of the *nited States from the end of the Reconstruction era to present
times. The essential standards of merican "istory II: The 2ounding Principles will trace the
change in the ethnic composition of merican societyJ the mo!ement toward e@ual rights for
racial minorities and womenJ and the role of the *nited States as a maDor world power. n
emphasis is placed on the eBpanding role of the federal go!ernment and federal courts as
well as the continuing tension between the indi!idual and the state. The desired outcome of
this course is for students to de!elop an understanding of the cause4and4effect relationship
between past and present e!entsA recogni/e patterns of interactionsA and understand the
impact of e!ents on in the *nited States in an interconnected world.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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$merican 'istor( 22 'onors
Course Code+ <97;;?7,<97;3?7
Course Description
The 2ounding Principles will guide students from the late nineteenth century time period
through the early 3-st century. Students will eBamine the politicalA economicA social and
cultural de!elopment of the *nited States from the end of the Reconstruction era to present
times. The essential standards of merican "istory II: The 2ounding Principles will trace the
change in the ethnic composition of merican societyJ the mo!ement toward e@ual rights for
racial minorities and womenJ and the role of the *nited States as a maDor world power. n
emphasis is placed on the eBpanding role of the federal go!ernment and federal courts as
well as the continuing tension between the indi!idual and the state. The desired outcome of
this course is for students to de!elop an understanding of the cause4and4effect relationship
between past and present e!entsA recogni/e patterns of interactionsA and understand the
impact of e!ents on in the *nited States in an interconnected world.
"onors co!ers the material in greater compleBityA no!eltyA and pacing. It is distinguished by
a difference in the @uality of the wor5 eBpectedA not merely an increase in @uantity.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Ci%ics and /conomics $cademic
Course Code+ <3783?7
Course Description
Ci!ics and 'conomics is designed to gi!e students the s5ills and 5nowledge necessary to
become responsible and effecti!e citi/ens in an interdependent world. Students will study
legal and political systems and become aware of their rights and responsibilities. This course
ser!es as a foundation for *nited States "istory.

Students are re@uired to ta5e the NC 'nd of Course 'Bamination at the close of the course.

Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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Ci%ics and /conomics 'onors
Course Code+ <378;?7,<3783?7
Course Description
Ci!ics and 'conomics is designed to gi!e students the s5ills and 5nowledge necessary to
become responsible and effecti!e citi/ens in an interdependent world. Students will study
legal and political systems and become aware of their rights and responsibilities. This course
ser!es as a foundation for *nited States "istory. Ci!ics and 'conomics "onors co!ers the
material in greater compleBityA no!eltyA and pacing. Ci!ics and 'conomics "onors is
distinguished by a difference in the le!el of the wor5 eBpectedA not merely an increase in
@uantity.


Prerequisites
None
Course .ebsites
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,eadership De%e&opment
Course Code+ 8;F;3?7
Course Description
Students will eBplore and analy/e twenty @ualities of effecti!e leadership and distinguish
between management and leadership. They will in!estigate both positi!e and negati!e
leadership roles in current and historical conteBts. Students will self4reflect on leadership
and how it applies to their own li!es. Students will de!elop 5nowledge of themsel!es
through assessment and reflection and use that information as well as 5nowledge of others
to impro!e their own leadership s5illsA including communication and interpersonal dynamics.
Students will de!elop a personal leadership portfolio and will be encouraged to participate in
an indi!iduali/ed ser!ice proDect in their own community. The course is appropriate for local
student leaders and others who wish to eBplore and de!elop personal and group leadership
s5ills.
2or more informationA including sample lessons and student commentsA refer to this
(eadership 0e!elopment 0emo Presentation

Prerequisites
none

Course ;ebsites
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<edie%a& 3tudies
Course Code+ <>773?7
Course Description
This social studies course eBplores +edie!al 'urope and sia from the days of 'arly
Christianity until the dawn of the Renaissance. Students in!estigate ChristianityA the rise of
the &y/antine 'mpireA The Islamic .orldA and 'uropean In!asions and how these
mo!ements influenced medie!al cultureA politicsA and economics. Students trace medie!al
political threads and how they influenced each other. The course ma5es fre@uent use of the
rich resources about this period a!ailable as onlineA teBtualA and !isual media. .ithin this
teBtboo54independent course students wor5 both indi!idually and as members of groups to
complete assignments and proDects. +edie!al Studies pro!ides students an opportunity to
eBplore both 'astern and .estern cultures during an eBciting period of history.

Prerequisites
None

Course ;ebsites
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Ps(cho&o*(
Course Code+ <<793?7
Course Description
Psychology is designed to engage students in the understandingA articulationA and
dissemination of psychology as a science. Students are introduced to psychology
with a focus on the scientific study of human de!elopmentA learningA cognitionA biologyA
society and culture. The course emphasi/es the empirical eBamination of beha!ior and
cogniti!e processes and offers perspecti!es that foster studentsI growthA de!elopmentA
and understanding of cultural di!ersity. Students of psychology ac@uire information
from a !ariety of sourcesA use information as they ma5e decisions and e!aluationsA
sol!e problems and relate psychology to their personal life.

Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 here
Ps(cho&o*( 'onors
Course Code+ <<79;?7
Course Description
Psychology is designed to engage students in the understandingA articulationA and
dissemination of psychology as a science. Students are introduced to psychology with a
focus on the scientific study of human de!elopmentA learningA cognitionA biologyA society and
culture. The course emphasi/es the empirical eBamination of beha!ior and cogniti!e
processes and offers perspecti!es that foster studentsI growthA de!elopmentA
and understanding of cultural di!ersity. Students of psychology ac@uire information
from a !ariety of sourcesA use information as they ma5e decisions and e!aluationsA
sol!e problems and relate psychology to their personal life.
"onors Psychology co!ers the material in greater compleBityA no!eltyA and pacing. "onors
Psychology is distinguished by a difference in the @uality of the wor5 eBpectedA not merely
an increase in @uantity.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
Clic5 "ere
U3 'istor( $cademic
This course is based on the 5orth Caro&ina 3tandard Course of 3tud( and does not
co%er Common Core./ssentia& 3tandards?
Course Code+ <97-3?7
Course Description
*nited States "istory is designed as a sur!ey course and a continuation of the Ci!ics and
'conomics curriculum. The curriculum begins with the .ashington administration and
continues to current times. This course pro!ides students with a framewor5 for studying
politicalA socialA economicA and cultural issuesA and for analy/ing the impact these issues
ha!e had on merican society. This course goes beyond memori/ation of isolated facts to
the de!elopment of higher le!el thin5ing s5illsA encouraging students to ma5e historical
assessments and e!aluations.


Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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U3 'istor( 'onors
This course is based on the 5orth Caro&ina 3tandard Course of 3tud( and does not
co%er Common Core./ssentia& 3tandards?
Course Code+ <97-;?7,<97-3?7
Course Description
"onors *nited States "istory is designed as a sur!ey courseA beginning with the
.ashington administration and continuing to current times. This course pro!ides
students with a framewor5 for studying politicalA socialA economicA and cultural issues
and for analy/ing the impact these issues ha!e had on merican society. s an
honors courseA students should eBpect a rigorous content le!el and pace. This
course demands greater independence and responsibility and concentrates on the
de!elopment of higher le!el thin5ing s5ills. Students will ta5e the NC 'nd of Course
eBam at the conclusion of the course.

Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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;or&d 'istor( $cademic
Course Code+ <9793?7
Course Description
.orld "istory is a sur!ey course that gi!es students the opportunity to eBplore
recurring themes of human eBperience common to ci!ili/ations around the globe
from ancient to contemporary times. Students will eBamine the historical roots of
significant e!entsA ideasA and mo!ements. They will broaden their historical
perspecti!es as they eBplore ways societies ha!e dealt with continuity and change as
eBemplified by issues such as war and peaceA internal stability and strifeA and the
de!elopment of institutions. This course ser!es as a foundation for Ci!ics and
'conomics.

Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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;or&d 'istor( 'onors
Course Code+ <979;?7,<9793?7
Course Description
.orld "istory is a sur!ey course that gi!es students the opportunity to eBplore
recurring themes of human eBperience common to ci!ili/ations around the globe
from ancient to contemporary times. Students will eBamine the historical roots of
significant e!entsA ideasA and mo!ements. They will broaden their historical
perspecti!es as they eBplore ways societies ha!e dealt with continuity and change as
eBemplified by issues such as war and peaceA internal stability and strifeA and the
de!elopment of institutions. This course ser!es as a foundation for Ci!ics and
'conomics. "onors .orld "istory co!ers the material in greater compleBityA no!eltyA and
pacing. "onors .orld "istory is distinguished by a difference in the @uality of the wor5
eBpectedA not merely an increase in @uantity.

Prerequisites
None

Course ;ebsites
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Test Prep
$CT Prep
Course Code: 8F-73?7
Course Description
CT Prep is a course designed to help prepare students for the CT test. In addition to
re!iewing the basic 'nglishA +athA ScienceA ReadingA and .riting s5ills assessed on the CT
testA students ha!e access to test4ta5ing strategies specific to the eBamA real student wor5
samples with eBplanationsA grading rubrics for peer and self4assessmentA practice tests
with complete multiple4choice assessmentsA essays promptsA and study resources.
InstructionA followed by collaborati!eA guidedA and independent practiceA pro!ides the
foundation for the course. Students spend nine wee5s wor5ing on the
'nglish,Reading,.riting components of the CT and nine wee5s wor5ing on the
+athematics,Science components of the CT. *pon successful completionA students will
possess the tools necessary to complete the CT to the best of their ability.
Prerequisites
+ath -A +ath 3A 'nglish 8 and -7 are suggested.
Course ;ebsites
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3$T Prep
Course Code+ 8F733?7
Course Description
ST Prep is a course designed to help prepare students for the ST test. In addition to
re!iewing the basic !erbal and mathematical s5ills assessed on the ST testA students ha!e
access to test4ta5ing strategies specific to the eBamA real student wor5 samples with
eBplanationsA grading rubrics for peer and self4assessmentA practice tests with complete
multiple4choice assessmentsA essays promptsA and study resources. InstructionA followed by
collaborati!eA guidedA and independent practiceA pro!ides the foundation for the course.
Students spend nine wee5s wor5ing on the !erbal and writing component of the ST and
nine wee5s wor5ing on the mathematics component of the ST. *pon successful completionA
students will possess the tools necessary to complete the ST to the best of their ability.

Prerequisites
+ath IA +ath 3A 'nglish 8 and -7 are suggested.
Course ;ebsites
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;or&d ,an*ua*es
$rabic ,an*ua*e and Cu&ture 2
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of the rabic language and its rich and
fascinating culture. *nli5e other online rabic coursesA this course focuses on the spo5en
language to prepare students for communicating as soon as possible in the language.
The goal of this course is to gi!e students basic listeningA spea5ingA readingA and writing
s5ills throughout the modules and di!erse acti!ities based on pedagogical pro!en methods
of foreign language instruction. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in inno!ati!e Q
interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles in mind. .ee5ly practice with con!ersation
coaches and the instructor is pro!ided online. Culture is presented throughout the course to
help students understand the conteBt of the language and to better understand the
perspecti!es of the rabic language. The course is aligned to the national 2oreign (anguage
standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign language
instruction:communicationAcultureA connectionsA comparisons and community. These are the
R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign (anguage 'ducationR as outlined in Standards for 2oreign
(anguage (earning: Preparing for the 3-st Century.
Con%ersation 3essions
Students will ha!e two con!ersation sessions with con!ersation coach who will help them
with spea5ing and other acti!ities in the course. Con!ersation sessions will ta5e place twice
a wee5 <; minutes each session in the time that is con!enient for students. Con!ersation
sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board Collaborate.

Prerequisites
None
3ecurit( 5eeds+ Pop6up 4&ocker(s# must be turned off for+
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Course ;ebsites
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$rabic ,an*ua*e and Cu&ture 22
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning le!el rabic - course that will introduce
students to a !ariety of areas of language learning. *nli5e other online rabic coursesA this
course focuses on the spo5en language to prepare students for communicating @uic5ly in
the language in different real life situations.
Students will be engaged in a !ariety of acti!ities that include role4playsA inter!iewsA
sur!eysA word gamesA discussionsA and recording their own !oice. Simple grammatical
structures are practiced in inno!ati!e Q interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles in
mind throughout the course. .ee5ly practice with con!ersation coachesA who are nati!e
spea5ers of rabic is pro!ided online. Culture is also presented throughout the course to
perspecti!es of the rabic language. The course is aligned to the national 2oreign (anguage
standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign language
instruction:communicationAcultureA connectionsA comparisons and community. These are the
sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board Collaborate.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of rabic - or ability to demonstrate mastery of le!el - rabic.
Nati!e spea5ers who spea5 rabic and ha!e basic 5nowledge of the rabic alphabet and the
writing system are allowed to bypass rabic -. Confirmation from the rabic instructor is
re@uired.
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8rench 2
Course Code+ --7-3?7
Course Description
s5ills through acti!ities based on pedagogically pro!en methods of foreign language
instruction. Throughout the = instructional unitsA students learn to tal5 about themsel!es
and othersA describe their surroundings and use numbers for dates and time. Regular !erbs
and some irregular !erbs are introduced in the present tense. Simple grammatical
structures are practiced in inno!ati!e and interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles
in mind.
Culture is presented throughout the course to help students understand the conteBt of the
language and to better understand the perspecti!es of the 2rench4spea5ing world.
The course is aligned to the national Common Core 2oreign (anguage standards and
pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign language instruction:
communicationA cultureA connectionsA comparisons and community.
Prerequisites
None
Course ;ebsites
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8rench 22
Course Code+ --733?7
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning le!el course that will introduce the student to a
!ariety of areas of language learning. In this courseA the student will learn listeningA
spea5ingA reading and writing s5ills through acti!ities that are based on pedagogically
pro!en methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the ten instructional unitsA
students learn to eBpress themsel!es using an e!er increasing !ocabularyA present4tense
!erbsA the past and future tensesA articlesA and adDecti!es. )rammar is introduced and
practiced in inno!ati!e and interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles in mind.
Culture is sprin5led throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the
2rench spea5ing world and their cultureA peopleA geographical locations and histories.
The course is aligned to the national 2oreign (anguage standards and pro!ides a way
to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign language instruction: communicationA
cultureA connectionsA comparisons and community. These are the R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign
(anguage 'ducationR as outlined in Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for
the 3-st Century.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of 2rench I or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS
students.
Course ;ebsites
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8rench 222 'onors
Course Code+ --79;?7
Course Description
This third year 2rench course is a continuation of the first two years. The student will
continue to impro!e listeningA spea5ingA reading and writing s5ills through acti!ities
that are based on pedagogically pro!en methods of foreign language instruction.
Throughout the ten instructional unitsA students build on pre!ious 5nowledge with
additional !ocabularyA !erb tensesA and grammatical structures appropriate to their
le!el. )rammar is introduced and practiced in inno!ati!e and interesting ways with a
!ariety of learning styles in mind.
'Bposure to the culture of 2rance and 2rench4spea5ing countries can be found
throughout the course in order. The course is aligned to the national 2oreign
(anguage standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of
foreign language instruction: communicationA cultureA connectionsA comparisons and
community. These are the R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign (anguage 'ducationR as outlined
in Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for the 3-st Century.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 2rench I and II or placement test re@uired on school site or with
NCVPS world languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate
students.

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8rench 20 'onors
Course Code+ --7<;?7
Course Description
This fourth year of 2rench is a continuation of the first three years. The student will
continue to sharpen listeningA spea5ingA reading and writing s5ills through acti!ities
that are based on pedagogically pro!en methods of foreign language instruction.
Throughout the ten instructional unitsA students learn to eBpress themsel!es using an e!er
increasing !ocabularyA present4tense !erbsA past4tense !erbsA future tenseA conditional
tenseA subDuncti!e moodA articlesA and adDecti!es. )rammar is introduced and practiced in
inno!ati!e and interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles in mind. The course is rich
in authentic teBt reading material and authenticA nati!e4spea5er recordings and
presentations to enrich cultureA grammar and !ocabulary presentations.
Culture is sprin5led throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the
2rench spea5ing world and their cultureA peopleA geographical locations and histories.
The course is aligned to the national 2oreign (anguage standards and pro!ides a way
to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign language instruction: communicationA
cultureA connectionsA comparisons and community. These are the R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign
(anguage 'ducationR as outlined in Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for
the 3-st Century.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 2rench IA 2rench II and 2rench III "onors or placement test
re@uired on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors #if there is no .(
instructor on school site% to e!aluate students.

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9erman 2
Course Code+ --F-3?7
Course Description
This first year course introduces students to the )erman language and culture. The
emphasis in the course is on communicationA and the teaching method is student4centered.
.e use motions to reinforce new !ocabulary words which are taught in the conteBt of mini4
stories. &ased on the National Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earningA the obDecti!es for
our )erman I course are:
Communication: Students engage in con!ersations about topics such as 2oodA
ClothingA Places in TownA and (eisure cti!ities. They learn to eBpress li5es and
disli5es and to interpret written and spo5en language. They present information on
different topics.
Cu&tures: Students gain an understanding of different )erman cultural practices and
productsA for eBample: CourtesiesA School in )ermanyA $outh Centers and $outh
"ostelsA )erman +usic 4 past and presentA )erman 2ilm.
Connections: Students learn about different aspects of )erman culture which
connect to other disciplinesA such as historyA geographyA and music.
Comparisons: Students learn about language in general and about the concept of
culture by comparing )erman language and culture to their own.
Communities: Students use )erman beyond the school setting by wor5ing with the
information from selected )erman websites.
Prerequisites
None
9erman 22
Course Code+ --F33?7
Course Description
)erman II students build on what they ha!e learned in )erman I. .e are continuing the
story of ThomasA the merican eBchange studentA who has to sol!e a mystery in!ol!ing his
)erman girlfriendA nita.
&ased on the National Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earningA the obDecti!es for our
)erman II course are:
Communication: Students engage in con!ersations about topics such as Typical
)erman 4 Typical mericanWA )i!ing 0irectionsA &irthdayA Shopping. They present
information on different topics.
Cu&tures: Students gain an understanding of different )erman cultural practices and
productsA for eBample: Polite 2ormsA +ealsA Public TransportationA +oney #'uro%A
Computers and the )erman phone system..
Connections: Students learn about different aspects of )erman culture which
connect to other disciplinesA such as historyA math and geography.
Comparisons: Students learn about language in general and about the concept of
culture by comparing )erman language and culture to their own.
Communities: Students use )erman beyond the school setting by wor5ing with the
information from selected )erman websites.
Prerequisites
The prere@uisite for this class is )erman I or an e@ui!alent.
9erman 222 'onors
Course Code+ --F-;?7
Course Description
)erman III students will use the s5ills they ac@uired in )erman I and II to wor5 with a
!ariety of authentic )erman teBts: poemsA newspaper articlesA legends and fairy talesA
songs and a no!el. &ased on the National Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earningA the
obDecti!es for our )erman III course are:
Communication+ Students engage in con!ersations about topics such as leisure time
acti!ities. They present and eBchange information about themsel!esJ eBpress their
feelings and reactions to themes eBpressed in some of the teBts and eBchange
opinions about childrenIs responsibilities. Students study global reading s5ills in order
to understand a !ariety of authentic teBts. They wor5 with spo5en language by
listening to the episodes of a radio play. Students present information after
researching selected websitesA teBts and other sources of information.
Cu&tures+ Students gain an understanding of different )erman cultural practicesA
products and perspecti!es by studying )erman youth centersA reading mapsA
preparing foodA wor5ing with )erman poetryA teaching concepts of )erman culture to
elementary students and wor5ing with the play R2aust.R
Connections+ Students reinforce and further their 5nowledge of other disciplines by
wor5ing with figurati!e languageA metaphors and similesJ by practicing map reading
s5ills and by eBploring logical connections and conclusions.
Comparisons+ Students learn about language in general and about the concept of
culture by studying )erman poetic languageA conteBtual cluesA grammatical conceptsA
and problems of communication.
Communities+ Students use )erman both within and beyond the school setting by
teaching )erman to elementary school children and eBploring selected )erman
websites. Students use )erman for personal enrichment and enDoyment by writing
their own poetryA learning how to read )erman no!els and studying a classical
)erman play.
Prerequisites
The prere@uisite for this class is )erman II.
9erman 20 'onors
Course Code+ --F<;?7
Course Description
)erman IV students will use the s5ills they ac@uired in )erman IA II and III to wor5 with a
!ariety of authentic )erman teBts: a no!elA songsA s5itsA newspaper articlesA short stories
and a radio play. &ased on the 4ational Standards for Foreign +anguage +earningA the
obDecti!es for our )erman IV course are:
Communication+ Students engage in con!ersations about topics such as stereotypes.
They present and eBchange information about schoolJ eBpress their feelings and
reactions to themes eBpressed in some of the teBts and eBchange opinions about
preDudices. Students study global reading s5ills in order to understand a !ariety of
authentic teBts. They wor5 with spo5en language by listening to the episodes of a
radio play. Students present information after researching selected websitesA teBts
and other sources of information.
Cu&tures+ Students gain an understanding of different )erman cultural practicesA
products and perspecti!es by studying )erman fairy talesA homeless people and
)erman humorA and by teaching concepts of )erman culture to elementary school
students.
Connections+ Students reinforce and further their 5nowledge of other disciplines by
studying the problem of homelessnessA by practicing map reading s5illsA and by
eBploring logical connections and conclusions.
Comparisons+ Students learn about language in general and about the concept of
culture by studying eBamples of )erman humorA conteBtual cluesA grammatical
conceptsA and problems of communication.
Communities+ Students use )erman both within and beyond the school setting by
teaching )erman to elementary school children and eBploring selected )erman
websites. Students use )erman for personal enrichment and enDoyment by writing
their own fairy taleA learning how to read )erman no!els and studying eBamples of
)erman humor.
Prerequisites
The prere@uisite for this class is )erman III.
Japanese !
Course Code+ --=-3?7

Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of the 1apanese language and its culture.
Students perform the most basic functions of the language and become familiar with some
elements of its culture. The emphasis is placed on the de!elopment of the four s5ills of
listeningA spea5ingA readingA and writing within a gi!en conteBt eBtending outside of the
classroom setting when possible. The conteBt focuses on the studentsI li!es and eBperiences
and includes an eBposure to e!eryday customs and lifestyles. )rammar is integrated
throughout the course and is selected according to the language con!entions #functions%.
general introduction to the cultureA its products #e.g.A literatureA lawsA foodsA gamesA%
perspecti!es #e.g.A attitudesA !aluesA beliefsA% and practices #patterns of social interaction% is
integrated throughout the course. Students ac@uire some insight into how languages and
cultures wor5 by comparing the target language and culture#s% to their own.
Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
Students are re@uired to attend con!ersation sessions with an assigned con!ersation coach
who will help them with spea5ing and other acti!ities in the course. Con!ersation sessions
will ta5e place twice a wee5 for <; minutes each session in a time that is con!enient for
students. Con!ersation sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board
Collaborate.

Prerequisites
None

.IN0:.S I+' or +C E:T:'RI must be installed and ready for students to type in
1apanese characters.
Please see these websites for details on setting up your computer to type in 1apanese teBt:
U http:,,www.coscom.co.Dp,learnDapanese=7-,indeB.html
or:
U http:,,www.tofugu.com,how4to,type4Dapanese4windows4>,
U http:,,www.tofugu.com,how4to,type4Dapanese4apple4os4B,
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Japanese 2
Course Code+ --=33?7
Course Description
This course is a continuation of 1apanese I. students will further build upon their basic
spea5ingA listeningA reading and writing s5ills.
Students are re@uired to attend con!ersation sessions with an assigned con!ersation coach
who will help them with spea5ing and other acti!ities in the course. Con!ersation sessions
will ta5e place twice a wee5 for <; minutes each session in a time that is con!enient for
students. Con!ersation sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board
Collaborate.

Prerequisites
1apanese - or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS world languages
instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate students.

.IN0:.S I+' or +C E:T:'RI must be installed and ready for students to type in
1apanese characters.
Please see these websites for details on setting up your computer to type in 1apanese teBt:
U http:,,www.coscom.co.Dp,learnDapanese=7-,indeB.html
or:
U http:,,www.tofugu.com,how4to,type4Dapanese4windows4>,
U http:,,www.tofugu.com,how4to,type4Dapanese4apple4os4B,
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<andarin Chinese 2
Course Code+ --3-3?7
Course Description
s5ills through the modules and di!erse acti!ities based on pedagogically pro!en methods of
foreign language instruction. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in inno!ati!e and
perspecti!es of the +andarin Chinese language. The course is aligned to the national
2oreign (anguage standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of
community. These are the R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign (anguage 'ducationR as outlined in
Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for the 3-st Century.

sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom.
Prerequisites
None
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<andarin Chinese 22
Course Code+ --333?7
Course Description

Prerequisites
+andarin Chinese I or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS world
languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate students.
3ecurit( 5eeds+ Pop4up &loc5er#s% must be turned off for:
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<andarin Chinese 222 'onors
Course Code+ --39;?7
Course Description

Prerequisites
+andarin Chinese I and +andarin Chinese II or placement test re@uired on school site or
with NCVPS world languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to
e!aluate students.
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<andarin Chinese 20 'onors
Course Code+ --<;3?7
Course Descriptions
This class is intended to enhance the Chinese language s5ills learned in le!els -A 3 and 9.
Students are introduced to additional grammarA !ocabulary and cultural elements of
Chinese. *sing the ; CHs of .orld (anguage c@uisition: communicationA cultureA
connectionsA comparisons and communityA the students eBplore a !ariety of topics including
en!ironmental issuesA social and economic issuesA generational issues and global concerns.

Prerequisite+ +andarin -A3 and 9 or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS
students.

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,atin 2
Course Code+ -3<-3?7
Course Description
(atin I is an introduction to the study of the (atin language and )reco4Roman culture. The
course encourages students to learn basic functions of the languageA become familiar with
some elements of the cultureA and increase their understanding of 'nglish. 'mphasis is
placed on the de!elopment of s5ills in reading and comprehension of adapted (atin teBts.
Integration of other disciplinesA with special emphasis on 'nglish (anguage rtsA is ongoing
throughout the course.
Prerequisites
None
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,atin 22
Course Code+ -3<33?7
Course Description
This course continues the study of the (atin language and )reco4Roman culture.
Students learn increasingly compleB functions of the languageA become familiar with
an increasing number of elements of the cultureA and increase their understanding of
'nglish. 'mphasis is placed on the de!elopment of s5ills in reading and comprehension of
adapted (atin teBts. Integration of other disciplinesA with special emphasis on 'nglish
(anguage rtsA is ongoing throughout the course.
Prere@uisites: (atin I or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS world
languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate students.
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,atin 222 'onors
Course Code+ -3<9;?7
Course Description
This course contains selections from (atin authors of the Republican and )olden ge of (atin
literature: CiceroA CatullusA and :!id and as such can be considered both a Pre6$d%anced
P&acement course for the P Vergil and Caesar and a capstone course in which students
will at last ha!e the opportunity to engage with (atin authors in their unalteredA original
form. College4bound students can count on college admissions officers loo5ing fa!orably
upon this third year language course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of ,atin 2 and ,atin 22 in which mostA but not allA of (atin grammar
has been grasped. This course begins with an intensi!e re!iewA then completes the study of
(atin grammar.
'lements of 'onors ,atin 222 syllabus s5ills will ta5e into consideration the following
student eBpectationsA many of which will be beneficial to students continuing on to P (atin
or entering their first year of college:
U Translate an unadapted (atin passage into clear and coherent 'nglish
U 'Bplain specific (atin,'nglish words in conteBt
U Identify and analy/e noteworthy features of authorsI use of imageryA figures of
speechA and metrical effects
U 0iscuss particular motifsA allegoriesA symbolsA relationships to modern literature
U naly/e the structure of a poem
U Scan poetic meters
U .rite an eBpansi!e comparati!e essay #in 'nglish% that incorporate 5nowledge of
classical (atin literature as compared with 'nglish authorsA such as Sha5espeare

In addition to the s5ills listed abo!eA students will be eBpected to become 5nowledgeable
about the historica&, cu&tura&, and socia& aspects of Roman societ( durin* the
$u*ustan $*e and be able to ma5e contemporary comparisons in writing.
Students will also recei!e practice in writin* essa(s re@uiring higher order thin5ing s5ills.
This course will be presented on&ine and will include written assignmentsA testsA proDectsA
forumsA and essay writing practice on a regular basis.
ll content material for this online course may be accessed !ia the course website
including grammarsA poetryA dictionariesA (atin teBtsA and course assessment materials.
There is no re@uired teBtboo5 for this course.

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Russian 2
Course Description
perspecti!es of the Russian language. The course is aligned to the national 2oreign
(anguage standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important aspects of foreign
language instruction: communicationA cultureA connectionsA comparisons and community.
These are the
sessions will ta5e place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board Collaborate. .or5ing
microphone is re@uired for participation.
Prerequisites
None. Nati!e spea5ers who spea5 Russian or some Russian can bypass Russian - and
register for Russian 3. Conformation from Russian instructor is re@uired.
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Russian 22
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning le!el Russian - course that will introduce
students to a !ariety of areas of language learning. Russian 3 is focused on the spo5en
language to prepare students for communicating in Russian in different real life situations.
Students will be engaged in the !ariety of acti!ities that include role4playsA word gamesA
simulationsA discussionsA recording their own !oice. 'ach lesson also contains listening
eBercises and wee5ly practice with con!ersation coaches.
fter completion of the course students will be able to ha!e a con!ersation about their
familyA e!eryday lifeA weatherA hobbyA foodA and shopping.
Variety of cultural aspects will be introduced through the course to gi!e students better
understanding of traditionsA historyA geographyA and people of the Russian spea5ing world.
Progress will be charted using (ingua2olioA a document in which language learners can
record and reflect on their language learning and cultural eBperiences.
Students will ha!e two con!ersation sessions with coach who will help with spea5ing and
other acti!ities in the course. Con!ersation sessions will ta5e place twice a wee5 <; minutes
each session in the time that is con!enient for students. Con!ersation sessions will ta5e
place in !irtual classroom called &lac5board Collaborate. .or5ing microphone is re@uired for
participation.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Russian - or ability to demonstrate mastery of (e!el - Russian.
Nati!e spea5ers who spea5 Russian or some Russian are allowed to bypass Russian -.
Conformation from Russian instructor is re@uired.
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3panish 2
Course Code+ --<-3?7
Course Description
Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language and its cultures. Students perform the
most basic functions of the language and become familiar with some elements of its culture.
The course is based on North CarolinaHs new proficiency4based .orld (anguage 'ssential
StandardsA the *ni!ersal 0esign for (earning principlesA and 3-st Century S5ills.
2urthermoreA digital literacy is an important component of the courseA of which students will
be using a !ariety of web 3.7 tools to create and share proDects in Spanish #one per unit%.
'mphasis is placed on the de!elopment of the four language s5ills of listeningA spea5ingA
readingA and writing within a !ariety of rele!ant topics: basic con!ersationA schoolA homeA
familyA free timeA foodA shoppingA and community. The content focuses on the studentsI li!es
and eBperiencesA and includes an eBposure to e!eryday customs and lifestyles. )rammar is
integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language con!entions
#functions%. general introduction to the cultureA its products #e.g.A literatureA lawsA foodsA
games%A perspecti!es #e.g.A attitudesA !aluesA beliefs%A and practices #patterns of social
interaction% is integrated throughout the course. Students ac@uire some insight into how
languages and cultures wor5 by comparing the target language and culture#s% to their own.
ll Spanish studentsA parentsA teachersA and '(s should ma5e sure to read,understand the
Spanish 0epartment )uidelines located here:
https:,,docs.google.com,a,ncpublicschools.go!,document,d,-/p?<TM()+"tM!eF)8m)eSm
pc4uMrVibMS:uM24C5Ttc,edit
Required ,i%e C&ass(es#
Students are re@uired to attend #li!e% -7 Re@uired (i!e Classes per course,le!el #one
session per unit%. There are se!eral possible options pro!ided for each re@uired class. The
Re@uired (i!e Class #R(C% is held in &lac5board CollaborateA a !irtual classroomA and taught
by an NCVPS Spanish teacher. 'ach class lasts approBimately one hour and co!ers the unitHs
main topics with instructionA guided practiceA independent practice and a @uestion,answer
session for students. Students may attend !ia computer #which is the ideal option%. The
second best way is to access is !ia mobile de!ice #tablet or smartphone% using the
&lac5board Collaborate app #clic5 here for iTunes store or clic5 here for )oogle Play store%.
The last option is to access !ia phone.
Prerequisites
None. #Nati!e spea5ers who spea5A readA write and can understand Spanish can potentially
bypass Spanish - and register for Spanish 3 or higherA if desired. "owe!erA confirmation of
studentHs proficiency le!el must be ascertained by an NCVPS Spanish instructor.%

"eadset with microphone #or computer with built4in microphone and spea5ers%
Muic5time #downloaded and updated to most current !ersion%
1a!a #downloaded and updated to most current !ersion%
dobe 2lash Player
&lac5board I+ #downloaded and installed from each indi!idual course%
+o/illa 2irefoB is the recommended browser. #Students should not use )oogle
ChromeA as it doesnHt wor5 with all course content.%
Course ;ebsite 3ecurit( 5eeds 6 Pop6up 4&ocker(s# must be disab&ed.turned off
for+
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3panish 22
Course Code+ --<33?7
Course Description
Students enrolled in this course ha!e either successfully completed or placed out of Spanish
I. Spanish II pro!ides students with opportunities to continue the de!elopment of their
listeningA spea5ingA readingA and writing s5ills in order to become more proficient in the
language. In factA the course is a continuation of the same topics of Spanish - #schoolA
homeA familyA free timeA foodA shoppingA and community%A at a higher,more compleB
proficiency le!el. In additionA the first unit pro!ides an intensi!e re!iew of Spanish - to
ensure that all students start at the same point. The course is based on North CarolinaHs
new proficiency4based .orld (anguage 'ssential StandardsA the *ni!ersal 0esign for
(earning principlesA and 3-st Century S5ills. 2urthermoreA digital literacy is an important
component of the courseA of which students will be using a !ariety of web 3.7 tools to create
and share proDects in Spanish #one per unit%. The content focuses on the studentsI li!es and
eBperiencesA and includes an eBposure to e!eryday customs and lifestyles. )rammar is
integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language con!entions
#functions%. general introduction to the cultureA its products #e.g.A literatureA lawsA foodsA
games%A perspecti!es #e.g.A attitudesA !aluesA beliefs%A and practices #patterns of social
interaction% is integrated throughout the course. Students ac@uire some insight into how
languages and cultures wor5 by comparing the target language and culture#s% to their own.
Required ,i%e C&ass(es#
Students are re@uired to attend #li!e% -7 Re@uired (i!e Classes per course,le!el #one
session per unit%. There are se!eral possible options pro!ided for each re@uired class. The
Re@uired (i!e Class #R(C% is held in &lac5board CollaborateA a !irtual classroomA and taught
by an NCVPS Spanish teacher. 'ach class lasts approBimately one hour and co!ers the unitHs
main topics with instructionA guided practiceA independent practice and a @uestion,answer
session for students. Students may attend !ia computer #which is the ideal option%. The
second best way is to access is !ia mobile de!ice #tablet or smartphone% using the
&lac5board Collaborate app #clic5 here for iTunes store or clic5 here for )oogle Play store%.
The last option is to access !ia phone.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Spanish I or placement test re@uired on school site or with NCVPS
Spanish teacher #if there is no Spanish teacher on school site% to e!aluate students.
"eadset with microphone #or computer with built4in microphone and spea5ers%
Muic5time #downloaded and updated to most current !ersion%
1a!a #downloaded and updated to most current !ersion%
dobe 2lash Player
&lac5board I+ #downloaded and installed from each indi!idual course%
+o/illa 2irefoB is the recommended browser. #Students should not use )oogle
ChromeA as it doesnHt wor5 with all course content.%
Course ;ebsite 3ecurit( 5eeds 6 Pop6up 4&ocker(s# must be disab&ed.turned off
for+
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3panish 222 'onors
Course Code+ --<9;?7
Course Description
Spanish III "onors is a continuation of the first two years. This course increases listeningA
spea5ingA readingA and writing s5ills through acti!ities that are based on pedagogically
pro!en methods of foreign language instruction. The course is aligned to the national
Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for the 3-st Century. Throughout the
-7 instructional unitsA students learn to eBpress themsel!es using an increasing !ocabularyA
present tense !erbsA past tense !erbsA future tense !erbsA conditional tense !erbsA ad!anced
grammar constructions. etc. )rammar is introduced and practiced in inno!ati!e and
interesting ways with a !ariety of learning styles in mind. Culture is integrated throughout
the course to help the learner focus on the Spanish spea5ing worldA its culturesA peopleA
geographical locations and histories. Students will demonstrate their learning through a
!ariety of different assessment types and formats.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Spanish I and II or placement test re@uired on school site or with
NCVPS world languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to e!aluate
students.
Course <ateria&s
"eadset with a microphone #or spea5ers and a microphone%

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3panish 20 'onors
Course Code+ --<<;?7
Course Description
Spanish IV "onors is a continuation of the first three years. Students will continue to
increase listeningA spea5ingA readingA and writing s5ills through acti!ities that are based on
pedagogically pro!en methods of foreign language instruction. The course is aligned to the
national 2oreign (anguage standards and pro!ides a way to focus on the fi!e important
aspects of foreign language instruction: communicationA cultureA connectionsA comparisons
and community. These are the R2i!e CIs of the 2oreign (anguage 'ducationR as outlined in
Standards for 2oreign (anguage (earning: Preparing for the 3-st Century. Throughout the
-7 instructional unitsA students learn to eBpress themsel!es using increasing !ocabularyA
present tense !erbsA past tense !erbsA future tense !erbsA conditional tense !erbsA ad!anced
grammar constructionsA etc. )rammar is introduced and practiced in interesting ways with a
!ariety of learning styles in mind. Culture is integrated throughout the course to help
learners focus on the Spanish spea5ing worldA its culturesA peopleA geographical locationsA
and histories. Students will demonstrate their learning through a !ariety of different
assessment types and formats.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Spanish IA IIA and III or placement test re@uired on school site or
with NCVPS world languages instructors #if there is no .( instructor on school site% to
e!aluate students.

Course <ateria&s
"eadset with a microphone #or spea5ers and a microphone%
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