NCVPS Course Descriptions, Textbook and Tech Requ…
NCVPS Course Descriptions with Prerequisites,
Textbook, and Tech Requirements
(Updated as of December 9, 2025)
This document is intended for registration planning and course preparation for NCVPS students. In this document you will find the course descriptions for each specific course offered by NCVPS.
Note: If the individual course links do not work for you, please use the scroll bar to find the course you are looking for.
General Technical Requirements for all of our courses can be found on our main Web site at https://ncvps.org/technology-requirements.
NOTE: Courses described here may not reflect courses offered in a particular term. Refer to the course catalog for specific course offerings in each term.
AP Computer Science (Yearlong)
AP Computer Science Principles (Yearlong)
AP English Language and Composition (Yearlong)
AP English Literature and Composition (Yearlong)
AP Environmental Science (Yearlong & Block)
AP European History (Yearlong)
AP Government and Politics US (Yearlong & Block)
AP Human Geography (Yearlong & Block)
AP Physics 1 (Yearlong)
AP Psychology (Yearlong & Block)
AP Statistics (Yearlong & Block)
AP World History Modern (Yearlong)
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Digital Photography I
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Art of Photography I
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Art of Game Design
Visual Arts Specialization (Intermediate): Art of Fashion Design
Visual Arts Specialization (Proficient): Digital Photography II
Visual Arts Specialization (Accomplished Honors) Digital Photography II
Visual Arts Specialization (6 - 8): Middle School Art
Visual Arts Specialization (6 - 8): Art of Discovering Photography
Career and Technical Education
Python Programming I Honors
SAS® Programming for High School Honors
Middle School Creative Coding (with Vidcode)
World Mythology
World Mythology Honors
Middle School Creative Writing
Health Education (9 week course)
Health and Fitness - Physical Education (18 week course)
Fitness - Physical Education (9 week course)
Middle School Advanced Math 7
Middle School Advanced Math 6
Foundations of Math 1 Co-Teaching
Math 1 Honors (EOC)
Occupational Courses/Blended
OCS Math 1 Part 1
OCS Introduction to Mathematics
OCS Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy
Earth and Environmental Science Academic
Earth and Environmental Science Honors
Oceanography
Economics and Personal Finance
Economics and Personal Finance Honors
Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy (New Civics 2021)
Middle School Social Studies Grade 8
Middle School Social Studies Grade 7
Japanese I
Japanese II
Japanese III Honors
Course Code: 5A007X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
The AP Art History course emphasizes a deep conceptual understanding of art historical concepts Students will develop the essential skills of visual and contextual analysis. By examining works of art from diverse cultures and the relationships among these works, students develop an understanding of global artistic traditions Students analyze works of art in their contexts, considering issues of patronage, gender, politics, religion, and ethnicity The interpretation of the work of art is based upon its intended use, audience, and the role of the artist and the work of art in its particular society Students will expand their knowledge of history, geography, politics, religion, languages, and literature, as they explore the story of people as told through the art they created.
Prerequisites
No prior experience in art history is required. Students should be strong in academic courses. Strong studio art skills are not necessarily a predictor of success in this course. In general juniors and seniors in high school are best suited in terms of breadth of education—history, language arts and foreign language depth and success is a good predictor. In order to be successful in AP Art History, students will need general computer knowledge and Internet access.
Textbook (Required)
Title/Edition: Art History Combined Volume (6th Edition)
Author(s): Marilyn Stokstad, Michael W. Cothren
ISBN10 : 0134475887
ISBN13 : 978-0134475882
Format: Hardback
Published Date: January 2017
OR
Title/Edition: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Global History (15th Edition)
Author(s): Fred S. Kleiner
ISBN10: 1285754999
ISBN13: 978-1285754994
Format: Hardback
Published Date: 2015
Textbook (Recommended)
Title/Edition: Barron’s AP Art History, 3rd Edition
Author(s): John B. Nici, M.A.
ISBN10: 1438004931
ISBN13: 978-1438004938
Format: Paperback
Published Date: 2015
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 3A007X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long and Block for 1 credit
Course Description
AP Biology is designed to be a rigorous course equivalent to a two semester college introductory biology course. All work is designed to be at the college level and students are expected to work accordingly. This course comes with mandatory AP Biology labs. Instead of the school providing the lab materials and a lab facility, NCVPS has created some virtual labs that will be conducted in lieu of the required AP Biology wet-bench laboratories. There are also several assignments that act as supplemental material to help the students better understand the labs. Students are expected to take responsibility for their learning by spending the required time in class and to also devote time out of class working on required assignments in order to achieve mastery in biology.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry.
Textbook:
In order to try to defray the costs of textbooks any AP Recommended Biology Textbooks suggested by the College Board will suffice. However, we suggest the 8th or 9th edition of Campbell’s Biology.
Title/Edition: Campbell Biology (9th Edition)
ISBN: 0321558235
ISBN-13: 9780321558237
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Published Date: October 2010
MSRP: $208.80
Optional Text
Title/Edition: AP® Biology Investigative Labs: An Inquiry-Based Approach Student Manual
Item #: 130085374
MSRP: $22.00
Purchase through CollegeBoard Website
For Review students may want to pick up: (You do not have to buy new so look at Amazon.com)
Title/Edition: Student Study Guide for Campbell Biology, 9th edition (pairs with course’s textbook)
ISBN-10: 0321629922
ISBN-13: 978-0321629920
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
MSRP: $65.60
Title/Edition: Cliffs AP Biology (English), 2013 Edition
ISBN-10: 1118127994
ISBN-13: 978-1118127995
Publisher: Cliff Notes
MSRP: $17.99
Title/Edition: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, 2013 Edition (Revised)
ISBN-10: 0307946339
ISBN-13: 978-0307946331
Publisher: Princeton Review
MSRP: $18.99
Title/Edition: 5 Steps to A 5 Ap Biology by Mark Anestis, 2012 Edition
ISBN-10: 0071751793
ISBN-13: 978-0071751797
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
MSRP: $68.45
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 2A007X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This is an Advanced Placement course that requires a 90-minute daily class amount of time. Also, students need to spend time working at home a minimum of 30 minutes daily on the lesson readings, class discussions, assignments, and tests. AP Calculus AB is the study of change. The foundation for this study is limits and function behavior. Derivatives of functions are interpreted verbally, graphically, numerically, and algebraically. Numerical and algebraic antiderivatives are used to solve problems, and differential equations to model exponential growth and decay. AP Calculus AB explores relationships among functions, derivatives, and antiderivatives, as well as applications of derivatives including moving bodies, industry and finance.
Prerequisites
Students taking AP Calculus AB should have taken Pre-Calculus, or equivalent coursework that includes trigonometry and advanced study of functions.
Course Materials
TI-83 plus, TI-84 (or plus), TI-86, or TI-89 calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of derivatives, limits, integrals, and polynomial approximations. These themes are developed through the functions and relations studied in pre-calculus. For an online version of this calculator please download the TI-emulator ( https://wabbit.codeplex.com/)
You will need the ability to scan your work to upload a readable copy for your instructor to grade. Camscanner is a free app that does this easily for you. Handwritten work is acceptable or you need to use an equation editor.
Textbook
There is no one specific textbook required for this course. All material is provided online. If you would like to use a textbook, the most recommended one is:
Calculus of a Single Variable, 8th edition, by Ron Larson, Robert Hostetler and Bruce Edwards. ISBN: 0-618-50304-8
Your school should have a textbook you can sign out. Regardless of which textbook you use, you can look up in the index the same skill and find out where it is in your book. There are several different orders/approaches in various Calculus books, so it would be impossible to correlate the NCVPS course with a textbook.
For AP Review - students may want to pick up a personal study guide. There are a few options available in book stores and online. Libraries also have study guides. Check various books – you want one that not only has solutions but how they are worked out. Books with CD’s often cost twice as much – to have the same tests that are in the book on a disc. Since your AP Exam is paper/pencil, practice on a computer is not necessary.
AP Test
Students who take this course should be prepared to take the AP Calculus AB Advanced Placement Exam in May. For more information go to the College Board AP site: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/.
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's 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: 2A007X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Block for 1 credit
Course Description
This is an Advanced Placement course that requires a 90-minute daily class amount of time. Also, students need to spend time working at home 60-90 minutes daily on the lesson readings, class discussions, assignments, and tests. The block AB Calculus course is a rigorous course intended for students who are ready to dedicate themselves to the study of calculus. It requires significantly more time on a daily basis than the year long AB Calculus course, as students will complete an entire AP Course in just a semester. AP Calculus AB is the study of change. The foundation for this study is limits and function behavior. Derivatives of functions are interpreted verbally, graphically, numerically, and algebraically. Numerical and algebraic antiderivatives are used to solve problems, and differential equations to model exponential growth and decay. AP Calculus AB explores relationships among functions, derivatives, and antiderivatives, as well as applications of derivatives including moving bodies, industry and finance.
Prerequisites
Students taking AP Calculus AB should have taken Pre-Calculus, or equivalent coursework that includes trigonometry and advanced study of functions.
Course Materials
TI-83 plus, TI-84 (or plus), TI-86, or TI-89 calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of derivatives, limits, integrals, and polynomial approximations. These themes are developed through the functions and relations studied in pre-calculus. For an online version of this calculator please download the TI-emulator ( https://wabbit.codeplex.com/)
You will need the ability to scan your work to upload a readable copy for your instructor to grade. Camscanner is a free app that does this easily for you. Handwritten work is acceptable or you need to use an equation editor.
Textbook
There is no one specific textbook required for this course. All material is provided online. If you would like to use a textbook, the most recommended one is:
Calculus of a Single Variable, 11th edition, by Ron Larson, Robert Hostetler and Bruce Edwards. ISBN: 0-618-50304-8
Your school should have a textbook you can sign out. Regardless of which textbook you use, you can look up in the index the same skill and find out where it is in your book. There are several different orders/approaches in various Calculus books, so it would be impossible to correlate the NCVPS course with a textbook.
For AP Review - students may want to pick up a personal study guide. There are a few options available in book stores and online. Libraries also have study guides. Check various books – you want one that not only has solutions but how they are worked out. Books with CD’s often cost twice as much – to have the same tests that are in the book on a disc. Since your AP Exam is paper/pencil, practice on a computer is not necessary.
AP Test
Students who take this course should be prepared to take the AP Calculus AB Advanced Placement Exam in May. For more information go to the College Board AP site: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/.
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 2A017X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Block for 1 credit
Course Description
It is assumed students have taken AP Calculus AB and understand the concepts presented in that course. This is a block course that requires a 90-minute daily class commitment. Students should also plan to spend time working a minimum of 30 - 60 additional minutes daily on the assignments, quizzes, and tests.
Calculus is the mathematical subject which takes what has been defined as “static” mathematics to “dynamic” mathematics which deals with motion and the results of this motion. AP Calculus BC is primarily concerned with furthering students’ understanding of Calculus concepts and providing experiences in theory, fundamentals and applications.
This course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to problem solving. Concepts will be explored graphically, numerically, analytically and verbally. The course focuses on the topics of differential and integral calculus, and then explores polynomial approximations and series. Vectors, polar graphs and parametric equations will be included in developing the concepts, when appropriate.
Prerequisites
AP Calculus BC covers what is often referred to as Calculus II. This course is intended for students who have a strong background in precalculus topics, have learned the material of Calculus I from AP Calculus AB (for which a review will be provided), good reading skills, a desire to learn Calculus at a very rapid pace and exceptionally good study habits. Since all students in this course have taken AP Calculus AB, they should be prepared to test out of the review concepts from AB or to review them quickly.
Textbook
There is no one specific textbook required for this course. All material is provided online. If you would like to use a textbook, the recommendations are:
Your school should have a textbook you can sign out. Regardless of which textbook you use, you can look up in the index the same skill and find out where it is in your book. There are several different orders/approaches in various Calculus books, so it would be impossible to correlate the NCVPS course with a textbook.
For AP Review - students may want to pick up a personal study guide. There are a few options available in book stores and online. Libraries also have study guides. Check various books – you want one that not only has solutions but how they are worked out. Books with CD’s often cost twice as much – to have the same tests that are in the book on a disc. Since your AP Exam is paper/pencil, practice on a computer is not necessary.
Course Materials
TI-83 plus, TI-84 (or plus), TI-86, or TI-89 calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying themes of derivatives, limits, integrals, and polynomial approximations. These themes are developed through the functions and relations studied in pre-calculus. For an online version of this calculator please download the TI-emulator ( https://wabbit.codeplex.com/)
You will need the ability to scan your work to upload a readable copy for your instructor to grade. Camscanner is a free app that does this easily for you. Handwritten work is acceptable or you need to use an equation editor.
AP Test
Students who take this course should be prepared to take the AP Calculus BC Advanced Placement Exam in May. For more information go to the College Board AP site: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/. Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 2A027X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This is a college-level introductory course in computer science. Because the design and implementation of computer programs to solve problems involve skills that are fundamental to the study of computer science, a large part of the course is built around the development of computer programs that correctly solve a given problem. These programs should be understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the design and implementation of computer programs is used as a context for introducing other important aspects of computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, the study of standard algorithms and typical applications, and the use of logic and formal methods. In addition, the responsible use of these systems is an integral part of the course. The course is designed to be the equivalent of a first-semester college course in computer science. Mathematics is reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Further information about the course and the AP Computer Science A Exam can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_compscia.html
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Math 1. An introductory programming class is not required but some type of computer programming is generally recommended. Students should also enjoy problem solving and working with computers.
Textbooks
There is no one specific textbook required for this course. All material is provided online. Here are some recommended resources.
Textbooks
Title/Edition: Java, An Introduction to Problem Solving & Programming, 8th Edition, 2017 (Recommended, but not required)
Authors: Walter Savitch
Publisher/Vendor: Pearson/Prentice Hall
ISBN-13: 978-0134462035
ISBN-10: 0134462033
Ordering Information: http://www.pearsonhighered.com/ or Amazon
This text is an additional resource that some students find useful. A single copy of the text as a library resource is sufficient.
Title/Edition: Barron’s AP Computer Science A w/cd (Recommended, but not required)
Authors: Roselyn Teukolsky
Publisher/Vendor: Barron's Education
ISBN: 978-1438072777
Ordering Information: http://www.barronseduc.com/ or Amazon
This text is an excellent review for the AP Computer Science A concepts and is recommended for students sitting for the AP Computer Science A Exam.
Course Materials
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 0A027X0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. Our course utilizes content from Code.org to help apply these concepts.
Prerequisites
None
Textbooks
Textbooks are free, online resources. Materials or links will be provided for you.
•Abelson, Hal, Ken Ledeen, and Harry Lewis. Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion. Boston: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2008
•https://runestone.academy
Course Materials
Course Code: 1A007X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
The AP Language and Composition course for North Carolina Virtual Public School is organized according to the guidelines set in the most recent course description from The College Board. Therefore, this course “engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing” (English Course Description 8).
In this course, students will be involved in both the study and practice of writing and the study of American literature, as mandated by the state curriculum for junior English. Through speaking, listening, reading, and critical analysis, but chiefly through the experience of writing, students will become more aware of the resources of language: connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, diction, and tone. Writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature and mastering styles of various discourses, particularly argumentation. The desired goals are the honest and effective use of language and the organization of ideas in a clear, coherent, and persuasive manner.
Through understanding writing as a recursive process, students will become increasingly aware of craft and the techniques employed to create meaning, purpose, and context.
Students will be engaged in the careful reading of literary works in order to sharpen awareness of language and understanding of the writer's craft. Students will develop critical standards for the independent appreciation of any literary work, and will increase sensitivity to literature as a shared experience.
To achieve these goals, students will study the individual work, its language, characters, action, and themes, but also its structure, meaning and value, and its relationship to contemporary experience as well as to the times in which it was written. Students will also study, both independently and collaboratively, the literary genres (primarily prose—both fiction and nonfiction) and the various works of British, American, and World authors that comprise those genres. In the same vein, students will read and explicate these prose pieces from different periods, styles, purposes, and concerns, analyzing for such elements as diction, syntax, tone, structure, purpose, and meaning. A byproduct of the course will be to hopefully instill in each of our scholars a great love for literature.
Prerequisites
English II or English II Honors.
Textbooks
This course is textbook independent, but students should have access to the following novels:
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 1A017X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description- The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.
Materials Needed: Students will need three longer works of fiction/drama including:
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly (found online), and Macbeth by William Shakespeare (found online). Other texts are available and used within the course.
Prerequisites
English III or AP Language and Composition.
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 3A027X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Yearlong and Block for 1 credit
Course Description:
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in environmental science. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate risks associated with those problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.
Prerequisites:
It is recommended that students enrolled in AP Environmental Science have taken 2 years of prior science prior to enrollment, including one life science (ie biology) and one physical science (ie chemistry), in addition to taking one year of algebra.
Textbooks
Computer and internet access are required, but no textbook is required or needed.
AP Science Course Requiring On Site Lab: Students may need access to science lab materials and a lab facility, thus a lab facilitator would provide guidance and direction (verify with instructor of course during "soft start' - week before official start of class).
Note: Schools should provide lab supplies.
AP Test: Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 4A017X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This is a year-long course that requires a 90-minute daily class amount of time. Also, students need to spend time working at home a minimum of 30 minutes daily on the textbook readings, class discussions, assignments, and tests. AP European History is a college level survey course that covers the time period from approximately 1450 until the present. The course will cover economic, social, cultural, intellectual, political, and diplomatic themes in European History. Students will be expected to develop analytical thinking and persuasive writing skills in dealing with historical evidence and interpretation. Students are expected to complete the AP European History exam in the spring.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of honors or AP level World History.
Textbook
Reading assignments in AP European History are based on McKay’s History of Western Society. This textbook can be found in many editions, but preferably an edition that is 2006 or newer.
McKay, John P. McKay. A History of Western Society. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 4A067X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long or Block for 1 credit
Course Description
AP Government and Politics is a college level introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will use multiple learning aspects to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions between political institutions and behaviors. You will understand important content and analyze and interpret key documents that have impacted our political systems. Finally, students will read and interpret data, develop evidence based arguments, and engage in politically based research to better understand government and its role in our lives.
As a student and a citizen you have a unique opportunity to learn about our political system and the role you can play in it. No matter what your political views, it is important to understand concepts and facts that form the basis of government and politics in the United States.
Prerequisites
A foundation of government met by taking Civics and Economics. American History I and II recommended.
Textbook
An AP U.S. Government and Politics textbook is required. Students must read the textbook to help them understand the content.
AP U.S. Government and Politics Textbook – any of the following textbooks will work:
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Standards Alignment
Policy GRAD-008 states that AP United States Government and Politics satisfies the Founding Principles of The United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy requirement as long as the following topics are covered as mandated by legislation (NCGS S.L. 2019-82):
See our AP Gov alignment for NCGS S.L. 2019-82 document for details.
Course Code: 4A027X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long and Block for 1 credit
Course Description
The purpose of the AP course in Human Geography is to introduce you to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. You will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. You will also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. The course aligns with the AP College Board CED for AP Human Geography.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required for this course, but successful completion of an Honors or AP level Social Studies or English course is recommended. A strong background in Science is also recommended.
Textbook
Any AP Human Geography textbook that your school may have or you have the ability to purchase is recommended. The current editions of the following textbooks meet the AP Course Audit curricular requirements. (excerpted from APHG Course Audit, accessed 02 July 2019)
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 3A057X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
AP Physics is a challenging, intensive course designed to prepare the student for further coursework in college physics or as an alternative to freshman Physics. Students should expect to spend about an hour or more per night on the course. The academic year begins in August and ends in May, so the time remaining after the AP exam will be dedicated to a final project. On average, students will complete one or two labs every week.
AP Physics 1 is designed as an all-inclusive stand-alone course. This course covers Kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, Circular Motion, Rotation, Gravitation, Work, Power, Energy, Momentum, Waves, Sound, Oscillation, and Electric Circuits.
Required Text
The textbook you will need for the course is available via OpenStax. College Physics for AP® Courses, by Gregg Wolfe. https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics-ap-courses
Course Materials
You will need to have your own graphing calculator. Any allowed calculator on the AP Exam is acceptable for use in this class. See https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-calculus-ab/calculator-policy for more information.
You will need the lab equipment listed below at some point during the year. Do not feel obligated to collect all of these items immediately. I recommend you carefully peruse the list and make note of any items you think will be difficult for you to access and make sure you get these in advance of when you need them.
· computer & graphing software
· two battery-powered cars that move at constant speed
· meter stick
· stopwatch
· physics cart or freely rolling car of other type
· fan for cart (if available)
· tape
· golf ball
· cup
· balance
· pulley that can clamp to end of a table
· paper clip
· hanging masses (or alternate weights)
· thread and/or string
· 2-3 spring scales (different ranges preferable)
· protractor
· flying pig toy (alternate materials described in lab procedure)
· 2 springs
· 2 foam pipe insulation tubes
· marble or small ball
· assortment of wooden blocks
· paper
· scissors
· ring stand
· accelerometer (or smartphone with accelerometer app)
· Magic ® write-on tape or equivalent
· plastic drinking straw
· plastic pen
· assorted cloth (wool, silk, fur, fleece)
· play doh
· electrical multimeter that can measure voltage and current (amps)
· variable power supply (or several AA, C, or D batteries)
· electrical tape
· wire (with alligator clip leads preferred)
· small light bulbs and wires or cut up Christmas light strings
· assortment of resistors
Prerequisites
Students should have completed Math II and be concurrently taking Math III or an equivalent course. A prior physics course is helpful but not required.
Course Code: 4A057X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Yearlong and Block for 1 credit
Course Description
The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. (apcentral.collegeboard.com)
Prerequisites
While there are no specific prerequisites to take NCVPS AP Psychology, it is recommended for Juniors and Seniors who have earned at least a B in their last honors social studies class. AP Psychology is quite different from Standard or Honors Psychology--- the course moves faster, covers more content, and requires greater mastery of the material. As with all Advanced Placement courses, AP Psychology presumes a high level of motivation, commitment, and highly refined study skills including but not limited to quality note-taking, exhaustive test preparation, and a very strong desire to learn.
Textbook Recommendations
There is no course textbook for AP Psychology through NCVPS. College Board does not have a single author, company, or text that they recommend over other options. There are recommended textbooks, but there is not a textbook where page numbers will be required or referenced to complete assignments. Recommended textbooks are:
● Myers’ Psychology - 8th Edition
● Myer’s Psychology, 9th AP Edition
● Myers' Psychology for AP* - 9th Edition
● Myers’ Psychology, 10th Edition
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 2A037X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement
Course Offering: Yearlong and Block for 1 credit
Course Description
This is a year-long course that requires a 90-minute daily class amount of time. Also, students need to spend time working at home a minimum of 30 minutes daily on the textbook readings, class discussions, assignments, and tests. The course is designed to prepare students to collect, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Students will learn how to view data through a discriminatory eye to determine validity and be able to interpret data and analysis that is valid. Teaching the course is somewhat different than other traditional mathematics courses because it provides an answer to the age old mathematics student question of, “When are we going to use this?” Students will use real data, whether self-collected or from a primary source, to perform analysis or to test hypotheses. Students will conduct simulations and studies to help anchor topics throughout the course. Data will come from a variety of sources ranging from national newspapers to organization websites. Students will be prepared to successfully take the AP Statistics exam in May.
Prerequisites
Math 3 or equivalent
Textbook:
There is no one specific textbook required for this course. All material is provided online. If you would like to use a textbook, the most recommended one is:
The Practice of Statistics, 5th edition, by Daren S. Starnes , Josh Tabor, Dan Yates, David S. Moore. ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-0873-0
Your school should have a textbook you can sign out. Regardless of which textbook you use, you can look up in the index the same skill and find out where it is in your book. There are several different orders/approaches in various Statistics books, so it would be impossible to correlate the NCVPS course with a textbook.
For AP Review - students may want to pick up a personal study guide. Libraries also have study guides. Check various books – you want one that not only has solutions but how they are worked out. Books with CD’s often cost twice as much – to have the same tests that are in the book on a disc. Since your AP Exam is paper/pencil, practice on a computer is not necessary.
Course Materials
Competency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and one or more of the following statistical analysis programs: R, JMP, Graph, TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator or equivalent.
You will need the ability to scan your work to upload a readable copy for your instructor to grade. Camscanner is a free app that does this easily for you. Handwritten work is acceptable or you need to use an equation editor.
AP Test
Students who take this course should be prepared to take the AP Statistics Advanced Placement Exam in May. For more information go to the College Board AP site: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/. Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 4A097X0
Course Level: Advanced Placement; new requirements from College Board for 2019 school year
Course Offering: Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
AP World History is a year-long online course designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to engage in the AP World History Examination given in the spring. We will look at the history of the world through a new, wider lens, so students will have a better understanding of their place in our complex and global modern world. Students will devote a considerable amount of time to the critical evaluation of primary source documents and the construction of free response essays. We will use modern technology to explore broad themes and patterns of change through thousands of years of history.
Prerequisites
Success in advanced or honors level work
Textbooks:
AP Test
Students that take the AP exam for this course are asked to input the NCVPS Code (045) into the ‘Online Provider Code’ found on page 1, item G of the AP answer sheet on the day of testing so that NCVPS may receive a copy of the student's test score results for our records since these scores are needed as part of the accountability piece for NCVPS.
Course Code: 54152X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Visual Arts Beginning in North Carolina explores the dynamic interplay between art and society, fostering students' abilities to connect, create, present, and respond to visual artworks. Students delve into the historical, cultural, and societal contexts that shape artistic expression, investigating how visual art ideas and works influence and reflect past, present, and future societies and cultures. Through exploration and experimentation, students conceive and develop original artistic ideas and works, utilizing a variety of media and techniques to express personal themes and concepts while navigating copyright and fair use laws. They learn to present their artworks effectively, refining their techniques and developing artist statements to communicate the meaning, purpose, and techniques behind their creations. Furthermore, students analyze and evaluate visual artworks from diverse styles and genres, employing the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to discern artists, movements, and thematic messages, while justifying
personal responses and critiquing artwork based on established criteria. Through this comprehensive approach, Visual Arts Beginning empowers students to engage critically and creatively with the rich and multifaceted world of visual arts.
Standards and Graduation Requirement information:
This course meets the Visual Arts Beginning Standards. For more information about the standards and graduation requirements, please visit the NCDPI Arts Education Website.
Prerequisites
None
Supply List
Art supplies can sometimes be expensive. But it’s fine to start small. You may already have some of these supplies in your home. Or a family member or friend may have something to share. A teacher at your school may be able to help.
If you have trouble getting supplies for this course, contact your online teacher soon. They may have ideas or resources to help!
Suggested supplies:
Students should have access to a camera or phone to take photos of their artwork. Connecting this to a computer to upload the images would be good.
Scrap items:
Optional supplies:
Collaboration:
The online Visual Arts course fosters student-to-student collaboration through various activities and assignments designed to promote peer interaction, feedback, and collaboration. Here are some examples of how students will collaborate with each other:
Collaborative Discussion Boards: Students will participate in online discussion boards where they can share their thoughts, ideas, and feedback on various art-related topics. These discussions will provide opportunities for students to engage with their peers, exchange perspectives, and explore different artistic concepts and techniques together.
Group Projects: Throughout the course, students will collaborate on group projects that require teamwork and cooperation. These projects may involve creating collaborative artworks, conducting research on art movements or artists, or developing multimedia presentations on specific topics in the visual arts. By working together, students will learn to communicate effectively, leverage each other's strengths, and produce high-quality work collectively.
Peer Critiques: Students will engage in peer critiques where they provide constructive feedback on each other's artwork. Through peer critiques, students will learn to analyze and evaluate artworks, articulate their observations and suggestions, and provide meaningful feedback to their peers. This collaborative process will help students refine their artistic skills, develop a critical eye, and support each other's growth as artists.
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Code: 54162X0
Prerequisite:
This course follows the Intermediate Art Standards. Intermediate standards are for those students who have achieved the Beginning Art Standards. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
Course Description: Visual Arts Intermediate is aligned with the North Carolina State Standards, encompassing a comprehensive exploration of artistic ideas and works, encouraging students to connect, create, present, and respond to visual art in meaningful ways. Throughout the course, students will relate artistic concepts to personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, analyzing the impact of historical, societal, and cultural perspectives on the visual arts while exploring advancements in the field. Students will conceive and develop original artistic ideas individually and collaboratively, creating diverse 2-D and 3-D artworks across various mediums while considering copyright and fair use laws. They will refine their artworks based on relevant criteria and develop visual art presentations that effectively communicate their artistic voice and processes. Additionally, students will analyze, evaluate, and critique visual artworks from a variety of styles and genres, synthesizing different viewpoints to interpret the intent or purpose of works of art and developing self-generated criteria for critiquing personal artwork or the works of others. Through these standards-aligned objectives, Visual Arts Intermediate fosters critical thinking, creativity, and appreciation for the arts while preparing students for future academic and career endeavors in the field of visual art.
Standards and Graduation Requirement information:
This course meets the Visual Arts Intermediate Standards. For more information about the standards and graduation requirements, please visit the NCDPI Arts Education Website.
Required, recommended, and/or supplemental materials:
Most required materials are located in the course itself inside the Canvas LMS. Students are provided with notes, activities, assignments, and assessments that are required in order to meet the course and lesson objectives. In addition to the required materials in the course, you will also need:
Supply List
Art supplies can sometimes be expensive. But it’s fine to start small. You may have some of these supplies in your home already. Or a family member or friend may have some to share. A teacher at your school may be able to help.
If you have trouble getting supplies for this course, be in touch with your online teacher soon. They may have ideas or resources to help!
Suggested supplies:
Students should have access to a camera or phone that will take photos of their artwork. It would be good to connect this to a computer to upload the photos.
Scrap items:
Optional supplies:
Collaboration:
In the online Visual Arts course, student-to-student collaboration will be fostered through various activities and assignments designed to promote peer interaction, feedback, and collaboration. Here are some examples of how students will collaborate with each other:
Students will participate in Live Class sessions weekly.
Collaborative Discussion Boards: Students will participate in online discussion boards where they can share their thoughts, ideas, and feedback on various art-related topics. These discussions will provide opportunities for students to engage with their peers, exchange perspectives, and explore different artistic concepts and techniques together.
Group Projects: Throughout the course, students will collaborate on group projects that require teamwork and cooperation. These projects may involve creating collaborative artworks, conducting research on art movements or artists, or developing multimedia presentations on specific topics in the visual arts. By working together, students will learn to communicate effectively, leverage each other's strengths, and produce high-quality work collectively.
Peer Critiques: Students will engage in peer critiques where they provide constructive feedback on each other's artwork. Through peer critiques, students will learn to analyze and evaluate artworks, articulate their observations and suggestions, and provide meaningful feedback to their peers. This collaborative process will help students refine their artistic skills, develop a critical eye, and support each other's growth as artists..
Course Code: 54622X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: In this studio-based class, students will explore digital photography techniques and learn to enhance images. Through weekly photography projects, combined with critiques and class discussions, we will examine the technical aspects of student work and discuss it in personal and meaningful ways. Course topics will include composition, the elements and principles of design, art history, and cultural connections. Students will also create a digital portfolio to use for future presentations of their work.
Standards and Graduation Requirement information:
This course meets the Visual Arts Intermediate Standards. For more information about the standards and graduation requirements, please visit the NCDPI Arts Education Website.
Required, recommended, and/or supplemental materials: Students should have access to either a digital camera, a phone camera, or both. They should also be able to upload photos to a computer. Use of basic editing software can be found free on the web or in an app.
Course-Specific Getting Started Items: Students will need a good understanding of how to upload photos to discussions.
Collaboration: Students will participate in Live Class sessions weekly. They will also critique the work of others in discussion assignments.
Prerequisite:
This course follows the Intermediate Art Standards. Intermediate standards are for those students who have achieved the Beginning Art Standards. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
Course Code: 54622X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This multimedia course teaches the basic elements of designing digital (video) games and non-digital (board/card) games. Using works of art from the North Carolina Museum of Art as catalysts for learning, you will explore game purpose and structure as well as character and story development. Other topics will include the history of games, games from around the world, and troubleshooting common obstacles in game design. This course has been created in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art, with funding provided by a Wells Fargo Grant.
This course IS NOT a coding, computer science or video game development course. Although there are some extra credit tutorials that can get students' feet wet with programming if they are interested, the course is centered around the creative process behind making all types of games and focuses on planning, cooperation, creativity, and history of games.
Prerequisite
This course follows the Intermediate Art Standards. Intermediate standards are for those students who have achieved the Beginning Art Standards. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
Course Materials
There are no specific materials that are needed for this course, other than a computer. You will also want a flash drive to save your work.
Course Code: 54622X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Do you have a passion for fashion? In this course, you will explore the artistic process of fashion design and learn how design concepts evolve over time. Drawing on inspiration from prehistoric to contemporary fashion and art, you will learn to plan and create your own fashion designs. You will be introduced to various types of patterns, fabrics, materials, and drawing techniques that will help you develop your vision as an emerging fashion designer. This course has been created in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art, with funding provided by a grant from Wells Fargo.
Prerequisite
This course follows the Intermediate Art Standards. Intermediate standards are for those students who have achieved the Beginning Art Standards. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
Course Code: 54635X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is for students who are interested in pursuing a more advanced study of digital photography. Through a series of projects and critiques, students will expand their technical abilities and explore their own personal aesthetics. Content, form, aesthetics, technical issues around processing, file formats, controlling exposure, and special effects techniques will be covered, along with an exploration of art history and cultural connections. Students will also continue to refine or newly create a digital portfolio to use for future presentations of their photographic work.
Prerequisite
This course follows the Accomplished Visual Art Standards. Accomplished standards are for those students who have achieved the Intermediate Art Standards. It is recommended that students take Digital Photography I or an equivalent before enrolling in the course. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
Standards and Graduation Requirement information:
This course meets the Visual Arts Accomplished Standards. For more information about the standards and graduation requirements, please visit the NCDPI Arts Education Website.
Required, recommended, and/or supplemental materials: Students should have access to either a digital camera, a phone camera, or both. They should also be able to upload photos to a computer. Use of basic editing software can be found free on the web or in an app.
Course-Specific Getting Started Items: Students will need a good understanding of how to upload photos to discussions.
Collaboration: Students will participate in Live Class sessions bi-weekly. They will also critique the work of others in discussion assignments.
Course Code: 54082Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description:
This introductory art course is designed for students who want to explore their creativity while building a strong foundation in the visual arts. Students will develop essential drawing skills and experiment with a variety of media, including painting, photography, printmaking, graphics, and sculpture. They will also learn the basic vocabulary of art and design, study influential artists and art history for inspiration, and be introduced to a variety of art-related careers. Throughout the course, students will practice organizing and presenting their artwork, finishing the semester with a portfolio that showcases their growth and achievements.
Standards and Graduation Requirement Information: This course follows the 8th Grade Visual Arts standards. These standards are for those students who have achieved the 6th and 7th-grade Art Standards. For help determining placement, please refer to the NCDPI Arts Ed Course Manual.
*Students enrolled in Middle School Art will receive middle school credit, not high school credit. This course meets the Arts Ed graduation requirement.
For more information about the standards and graduation requirements, please visit the NCDPI Arts Education Website.
Required Equipment:
Recommended(but not required):
Required, recommended, and/or supplemental materials:
Many of the required materials are located in the Middle School Art course inside the Canvas LMS. Students are provided with notes, activities, assignments, and assessments that are required in order to meet the course and lesson objectives. In addition to the required materials in the course, you will also need:
Collaboration:
Students taking the Middle School Art course will experience student-to-student collaboration during discussion board assignments, live class sessions, and through peer critiques of each other’s artwork.
Course Code: 55092Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
*Students enrolled in Middle School Art will receive middle school credit, not high school credit.
Course Description
Discover the art of photography! This course will introduce you to the basics of digital photography, including camera functions and photo composition. Through weekly photography projects combined with critiques and class discussions, you will examine the technical aspects of your work and discuss your photographs in personal and meaningful ways. Course topics will include, creative expression, the elements of art and principles of design, and art history. This course has been created in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art, with funding provided by a Wells Fargo Grant.
Prerequisite
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Course Materials
1. Computer with Internet access
2. Storage medium (16g or larger memory card, external hard drive, and/or sufficient space on computer hard drive/school server)
3. Digital camera
4. Access to Microsoft Office Word and Powerpoint or free, open-source Open Office http://www.openoffice.org/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
*You MUST be familiar with the help features of the software you choose to use in this course and have access to a manual for the camera you use.
5. A cable (or other delivery system) for transferring the images from the camera to the computer you'll be using to access the course
6. A flash or jump drive on which you can save your images, OR a CD-RW drive that will allow you to save images to a CD, OR space in a file on your school's server
Digital photo-editing software suggestions:
1. Adobe Photoshop
2. Adobe Photoshop Elements
3. www.gimp.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
4. www.inkscape.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
5. http://www.photopos.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
6. http://www.lunapic.com/editor/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
7. http://www.ultimatepaint.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free download or free trial
8. http://mugtug.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
9. https://www.photoshop.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - photo storage with photo editing Paintshop Pro - free
10. Trail Photoshop Elements 7 - free trial
11. Canvas 11 - free trail http://photobucket.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free digital photo storage and editing software
12. http://photobucket.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
13. http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/photoop.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
14. http://www.psykopaint.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - free
*Please note that no matter what software you choose, you should get to know the help features with the software to search for and find answers to photo-editing questions. This should be one of the first goals you achieve in the course.
Course Code: BA102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Accounting 1 is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions, preparation, and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics is reinforced. Accounting 1 utilizes work files derived from the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students are required to submit all work files in a Microsoft Office-compatible file format.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: BA105X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Accounting I Honors is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions, preparation, and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics is reinforced. Students are required to complete a 4-part honors project and a digital portfolio. Accounting 1 utilizes work files derived from the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students are required to submit all work files in a Microsoft Office-compatible file format.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: AA212X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course focuses on animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and best management practices in preparation for an animal science career. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class. Animal Science has a CTE Post Assessment (state final exam). Schools are responsible for administration of the CTE Post Assessment. Schools are responsible for specifying the weight of the state final exam used in determining a student’s final course grade.
Prerequisites
None
Business Essentials
Course Code: BF102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course will introduce students to realistic business and finance principles by examining fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. Through workplace scenarios and problem-based learning, students will explore business ethics, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and business technology. Business Essentials has a CTE Post Assessment (state final exam). Schools are responsible for administration of the CTE Post Assessment. Schools are responsible for specifying the weight of the state final exam used in determining a student’s final course grade.
Prerequisites: None
Course Code: ED452X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course gives students a competitive advantage through valuable leadership, career development, career management, essential employability skills, and communication skills. Students will discover their personal learning styles, develop their speaking skills, and build team management skills. This course is recommended for all CTE students, including students involved with a Career and Technical Student Organization.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI022X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI032X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI012X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI042X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI052X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI062X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI072X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI082X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI112X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI142X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI152X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: WI162X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NCDPI Course Description: A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: FN412X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between food and health, fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management. Students will also study techniques for baking and meal etiquette. Foods and Nutrition I has a CTE Post Assessment (state final exam). Schools are responsible for administration of the CTE Post Assessment. Schools are responsible for specifying the weight of the state final exam used in determining a student’s final course grade.
Permission forms have been created for ASL and Foods & Nutrition courses which also require video submissions by students. Schools are responsible for collecting the signed permission forms PRIOR to enrolling students in the course.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: CP102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Python Programming I is a beginning programming course in which students can learn and practice coding in an online Python environment that requires only a modern web browser and Internet connection. All software required to complete this course is free and creating accounts will be done in the course. The course includes video content, practice labs, and coding projects. Students will be graded on a combination of lesson activities, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Math 1 is strongly recommended.
Course Materials
Computer with reliable internet, and access to Google Colaboratory.
Course Code: CP105X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Python Programming I is a beginning programming course in which students can learn and practice coding in an online Python environment that requires only a modern web browser and Internet connection. All software required to complete this course is free and creating accounts will be done in the course. The course includes video content, practice labs, and coding projects. Students will be graded on a combination of lesson activities, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Math 1 is strongly recommended.
Course Materials
Computer with reliable internet, and access to Google Colaboratory.
Course Code: ME112X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
In this course, students evaluate the concepts of going into business for themselves and working for or operating a small business. They become acquainted with channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Emphasis is on the exploration of feasible ideas of products/services, research procedures, business financing, marketing strategies, and access to resources for starting a small business. Students will be introduced to the Lean Canvas Business Model (LCBM) throughout the course. A performance based measurement will be used in this course to assess student learning. English language arts and social studies are reinforced.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: MM512X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic processes and activities in marketing. The experience includes students developing an understanding and skills in the areas of distribution, marketing-information management, market planning, pricing, product/service management, promotion, and selling. Also students develop an understanding of marketing functions applications and impact on business operations. English language arts, mathematics, and social studies are reinforced.
A performance based measurement will be used in this course to assess student learning. For this PBM, students are engaged by creating their own product and applying various marketing concepts learned throughout the course.
Prerequisites
None
Course Description
The goal of this course is to teach programming skills using the SAS Base programming language. By the end of the class you will have covered all of the material on the SAS Base Certification Exam.
This Career Technical Education (CTE) course has a proof of learning. The proof of learning for this course is the SAS Certified Specialist Programming Fundamentals Using SAS 9.4 credential exam.
Prerequisites
none
None Required
Course Code: 96102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course educates students in the development of various aspects of leadership skills, values clarification, group dynamics, project planning, coordination, and intra-and interpersonal relationships. Students will investigate leadership qualities of present-day and historical leaders, identifying and analyzing leadership examples in history and currently as well as trends in leadership development.
Prerequisites
none
Course Code: 96102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course focuses on providing high school students with the skills necessary to be successful during their secondary and post-secondary educational, military and/or work career. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of study skills, development of techniques for time management, procedures for Internet use, and learning modalities unique to individual students. In addition, students will analyze the importance of post-secondary education by exploring everyday living expenses through real-life applications and researching career and post-secondary opportunities. The use of technology to prepare and present information, conduct research, develop media skills, and apply problem-solving strategies in the academic disciplines are included.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 96102Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: This course is a local elective for Middle School students, developed in conjunction with North Carolina Virtual and Vidcode. The course is taught exclusively online and introduces students to computer science, web programming, design, and Javascript basics. Students learn fundamental computer science principles through uploading the types of media they interact with every day including photos, illustrations, audio, and video. Students will have the opportunity to share their creations and reflect on their understanding of coding and Javascript basics with their peers and instructor through facilitated discussion boards (portions of this description come from vidcode.com).
Prerequisites: None
Course Materials: Computer or Chromebook with video and audio recording capability, personal pictures and video
Course Code: 96102Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit*
*Students enrolled in Middle School Success 101 will receive middle school credit, not high school credit.
Course Description
This course introduces middle school students to online learning and teaches them skills necessary to be successful during their secondary and post-secondary educational career. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of study skills, time management skills, professional skills, digital citizenship, and the evaluation of learning preferences . In addition, students explore success skill application and research high school course and post-graduation opportunities. The uses of technology to prepare and present information, conduct research, develop media skills, and apply problem-solving strategies in the academic disciplines are included. This course is a general elective and does not have official state standards, but it does include some correlation with the NCDPI Portrait of a Graduate, NC Digital Learning Standards, and the CASEL framework. These frameworks emphasize future-ready skills and concepts.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. You must, however, be in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade.
Course Code: 96102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
In this course, students will look at what it means to be prepared for the workforce of the future. They will examine what soft skills employers seek and how to manage workplace communications and conflicts. Students will apply the concept of professionalism, review problem solving and decision making, and learn basic expectations required for a job. By viewing videos of leaders in NC industries, students will gain insight into career clusters and look at how employability skills apply within those industries.
Course Code: 10212X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The English I course provides a foundational study of literary genres (novels, short stories, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction), including one Shakespearean play. Interdisciplinary informational and creative writing as well as documented research and speaking and listening skills will be included along with multimodal presentations.
Course Code: 10212X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is cross enrolled with Traditional English I and provides concentrated support for students identified as English Learner students.
The English I course provides a foundational study of literary genres (novels, short stories, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction), including one Shakespearean play. Interdisciplinary informational and creative writing as well as documented research and speaking and listening skills will be included along with multimodal presentations.
Course Code: 10215X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The English I Honors course provides a foundational study of literary genres (novels, short stories, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction). It should include influential U.S. documents and one Shakespearean play.
Course Materials
“A Separate Peace” By John Knowles
Course Code: 10222X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
English II introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa,
Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Influential U.S. documents and a Shakespearean play should be included. Skills in narrative writing, determining the main idea, figurative language, cause and effect, persuasive writing, poetry elements, and story elements will be covered.
Prerequisites
English I
Course Code: 10222X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is cross enrolled with Traditional English II and provides concentrated support for students identified as English Learner students.
English II introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa,
Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Influential U.S. documents and a Shakespearean play should be included. Skills in narrative writing, determining the main idea, figurative language, cause and effect, persuasive writing, poetry elements, and story elements will be covered.
Prerequisites
English I
Course Code: 10222X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual English II teacher and a classroom English II teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for English II.
English II introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa,
Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Influential U.S. documents and a Shakespearean play should be included. Skills in narrative writing, determining the main idea, figurative language, cause and effect, persuasive writing, poetry elements, and story elements will be covered.
Prerequisites
English I
Course Code: 10225X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
English II is a survey of world literature. Students enrolled in English II Honors read, discuss, analyze, and write about both classical and contemporary world literature including novels, short stories, drama, prose, and poetry. Students continue to explore language for expressive, informational, explanatory, critical, argumentative, and literary purposes, and emphasis is placed on informational contexts and preparation for the North Carolina English 2 EOC. Students also concentrate on enlarging vocabulary, refining grammatical skills, honing technology skills, improving comprehension, developing study skills, and widening personal reading.
Students in the honors course will explore world literature more widely and deeply, including more challenging and/or complete print and non-print texts. The honors English course fosters intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought-provoking questions and topics and to research diverse sources. Honors courses will require students to work as self-directed and reflective learners, both independently and in groups as leaders and collaborators. Higher level thinking skills will be emphasized through interdisciplinary and critical perspectives as reflected in the quality of student performance in oral language, written language, and other media/technology.
Upon completion students take English III, English III Honors, or AP English Language and Composition.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of English I or English I Honors.
Course Materials
You will need a copy of the book Night by Elie Wiesel. You can get this book from a local library, from a bookstore, or you can ask your school to borrow a copy.
Course Code: 10232X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The intent of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts is to equip students with the level of literacy skills necessary to participate as informed and effective citizens in a democratic society, to experience success in higher education, to function effectively in the world of work, and to realize personal fulfillment.
English III is a chronological survey of American literature from the early sixteenth century to the present. With Common Core standards, students will spend particular time delving deep into textual analysis. Students will analyze literary and non-literary texts using several critical lenses to produce written responses that demonstrate a high level of comprehension and knowledge of how American literature reflects the American experience. There is also strong emphasis on research writing and analyzing argumentative/persuasive devices in non-fiction texts. Assessment includes writing, online discussions, tier 2 vocabulary and grammar exercises, and projects. After successfully completing English III, students can take English IV.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of English II
Course Code: 10235X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The intent of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts is to equip students with the level of literacy skills necessary to participate as informed and effective citizens in a democratic society, to experience success in higher education, to function effectively in the world of work, and to realize personal fulfillment. English III Honors is a chronological survey of American literature from the early sixteenth century to the present. With Common Core standards, students will spend particular time delving deep into textual analysis.Students will analyze literary and non-literary texts using several critical lenses to produce written responses that demonstrate a high level of comprehension and knowledge of how American literature reflects the American experience. There is also strong emphasis on research writing and analyzing argumentative/persuasive devices in non-fiction texts. Assessment includes writing, online discussions, tier 2 vocabulary and grammar exercises, and projects. After successfully completing English III Honors, students can take English IV Honors. Students in the honors course will explore American literature more widely and deeply, including more challenging and/or complete print and non-print texts. The honors English course fosters intellectual curiosity by encouraging students to generate thought provoking questions and topics and to research diverse sources. Honors courses require students to work as self-directed and reflective learners, both independently and in groups as leaders and collaborators. Higher level thinking skills will be emphasized through interdisciplinary and critical perspectives as reflected in the quality of student performance in oral language, written language, and other media/technology.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of English II/English II Honors.
Course Code: 10242X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
English IV completes the global perspective initiated in English II. Though its focus is on European (Western, Southern, Northern) literature, this course includes important U.S. documents and literature (texts influenced by European philosophy or action). At least one Shakespearean play is included.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of English III
Course Code: 10245X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course provides opportunities for students to go beyond the English IV Traditional requirements and explore texts with more depth. English IV Honors requires students to work as self-directed and reflective learners. This is encouraged throughout the course but most importantly with the novel portfolio, which requires students to select, read, and present a novel of their choosing at the end of the course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of English III/English III Honors/AP English Language and Composition.
Course Code: 10312X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Journalism students study techniques of journalistic writing, layout, newspaper organization, and American journalistic history. Students also survey the mass media, photography, television, online, and radio reporting.
Prerequisites
None
World Mythology
Course Code:
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
World Mythology focuses on the exploration of themes, motifs, and archetypes across different mythological traditions, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Native American mythology. Students will gain active reading, research, and presentation skills as they define and connect to myths, fables, and legends before analyzing universal themes like creation, life, death, love, and trickster myths. Throughout, the study emphasizes how mythology reflects cultural beliefs and explores universal human experiences through storytelling.
Prerequisites
none
World Mythology-Honors
Course Code:
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The Honors iteration of World Mythology focuses on the exploration of themes, motifs, and archetypes across different mythological traditions, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Native American mythology while building a portfolio of original pieces in the style of the relevant study. Students will gain active reading, research, and presentation skills as they define and connect to myths, fables, and legends before analyzing universal themes like creation, life, death, love, and trickster myths. Throughout, the study emphasizes how mythology reflects cultural beliefs and explores universal human experiences through storytelling. The Honors extension invites students to more deeply analyze the styles of texts in order to develop their own compositions.
Prerequisites
none
Course Code: 10262Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
*Students enrolled in Middle School Creative Writing will receive middle school credit, not high school credit.
Course Description
This course introduces middle school students to various forms of creative writing. Students will learn reading, grammar, and writing skills through their interactions with and production of creative writing in these genres: short and long fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. In addition to the production of creative writing pieces, emphasis is placed on exploring the genre as readers and on learning some of the literary tools creative writers use within that genre. Throughout the course, students will work towards the completion of a creative writing portfolio that will culminate in the final module. In addition, students will complete engaging activities and respond to journal prompts during their journey into creative writing.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 10582Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
In 8th grade ELA students will explore our historical past and how our country emerged from a convergence of ideas while also exploring where they are from. Students will compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction reading that aligns with NC Social Studies Standards as well as poetry, drama and short stories. They will continue to dive into the different types of writing focusing on narrative, argumentative, and informative essays utilizing their research skills and continuing their focus on grammar.
Prerequisites
Middle School ELA Grade 7
Course Materials
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson , Crow by Barbara Wright, The Giver by Lois Lowry or Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Night by Elie Wiesel
Course Code: 10572Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Prerequisites
Middle School ELA Grade 6
NCVPS offers three (3) Health Education and P.E. high school courses. These courses DO NOT include content that covers the CPR graduation requirement. The CPR graduation requirement is covered as an 8th grade (middle school) health objective. If your student is enrolled in one of the three (3) NCVPS Health Education and/or P.E. high school courses, please make arrangements for the student to take CPR through your school resources to fulfill the high school graduation requirement. See our Health and Physical Education Prerequisites, Strategies, and Best Practices Checklist (link below each course) for all the details on health and P.E. programs. This also includes our parental health permission form that schools can use.
Schools must obtain (prior to enrolling students) & maintain a copy of Parent Permission for the course on-site.
Course Code: 60492X0
Course Offering: 18 weeks for 1 credit
Course Description:
Health and Physical Education is an 18-week course for 1 full credit toward the required credit in Healthful Living. In our health class portion, we will discuss mental health issues, decision-making skills, nutrition, drug abuse, and many other topics. In our Physical Education portion, we will engage students mentally, physically, and socially. We will discuss physically active lifestyles, fitness components, target heart rate, team sports, individual and dual sports, as well as jobs related to sports. Students will use video to demonstrate competence in various movement skills, including those needed for team sports, lifetime sports, and rhythmic movement routines. Students will also complete fitness testing and will contribute to an exercise log throughout the duration of the course.
Prerequisites
None (Permission forms will be required)
Course Materials
*This course does require students to video their work and submit it to their NCVPS teacher.
Module 1 - Stopwatch (or other means for timing, like a phone), measuring tape, camera, or other means to record video
Module 2 - No equipment needed.
Module 3 - No equipment needed
Module 4 - Equipment for individual or team sports, such as soccer ball, basketball, tennis equipment, etc. A means to record video
Module 5 - No equipment needed.
Module 6 - No equipment needed.
Module 7 - No equipment needed.
Module 8 - Equipment for lifetime sports such as running shoes, bicycle, yoga mat, skateboard, tennis (or other racquet sports) equipment, golf equipment, etc. A means to record video
Module 9 - No equipment needed.
Module 10 - No equipment needed.
Schools must obtain (prior to enrolling students) & maintain a copy of Parent Permission for courses on the school site.
Course Code: 60602X0
Course Offering: 9 weeks for .5 credit
Course Description:
Physical education is a 9 week course for 0.5 full credit toward the required credit in Healthful Living. In our Physical Education portion, we will engage students mentally, physically, and socially. We will discuss physically active lifestyles, fitness components, target heart rate, team sports, individual and dual sports, as well as jobs related to sports.
NOTE: Per guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, NC Virtual will offer ½ credit Health and ½ credit Physical Education courses only for students who have transferred into the NC public school system. Students who have transferred into a school from a non-NC public school with either a ½ credit in Health or ½ credit in Physical Education can be enrolled in the corresponding ½ credit course with NC Virtual.
Prerequisites:
None (Permission forms will be required)
Course Code: 20082Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
In Eighth Grade Math, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
Prerequisites
Math Grade 7
Course Materials
Graphing paper as well as a TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculator will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
Course Code: 20072Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description: In Seventh grade math students will learn how to analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Students will also apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. In Seventh grade math, students will use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real-world and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. Also, in this course students will draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. In Seventh grade math, students will also use random sampling to draw inferences about a population and investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models.
Prerequisites: Math Grade 6
Course Materials
Graph paper and scientific calculator. Students should also be proficient in the use of this online calculator: https://www.desmos.com/testing/northcarolina/scientific You can also download a calculator if you do not have one to use.
Course Code: 20122Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description: In Middle school Advanced math 7 students will learn how to analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Students will also apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. In Seventh grade math, students will use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real-world and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. Also, in this course students will draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them and solve real-world and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. In Seventh grade math, students will also use random sampling to draw inferences about a population and investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models.
Prerequisites: Math Grade 6
Course Materials
Graph paper and scientific calculator. Students should also be proficient in the use of this online calculator: https://www.desmos.com/testing/northcarolina/scientific You can also download a calculator if you do not have one to use.
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description: In Sixth grade math students will understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. Students will apply and extend previous understandings of the number system to learn how to divide fractions by fractions, find common factors and multiples and to learn about rational numbers. In Sixth grade math students will expand on their knowledge and understanding of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Students will also reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities along with learning how to represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. Also, in this course students will solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume. Finally, students will develop understanding of statistical variability along with summarizing and describing distributions.
Prerequisites: Math Grade 5
Course Materials
Graphing paper
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description: In middle school Advanced math 6 students will understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. Students will apply and extend previous understandings of the number system to learn how to divide fractions by fractions, find common factors and multiples and to learn about rational numbers. In Sixth grade math students will expand on their knowledge and understanding of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Students will also reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities along with learning how to represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. Also, in this course students will solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area and volume. Finally, students will develop understanding of statistical variability along with summarizing and describing distributions.
Prerequisites: Math Grade 5
Course Materials
Graphing paper
Course Code: 20902X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual Math 1 teacher and a classroom Math 1 Teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for Math 1.
In conjunction with NC Math 1, the purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students' understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with the application of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
Prerequisites
There is no prerequisite, but students enrolled in this course should also enroll in NC Math 1 Co-teaching.
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculator will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
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Course Code: 21092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students’ understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with applications of linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Assessments within the course include but are not limited to multiple-choice, short-answer, extended response questions, class discussions, self-check quizzes, and interactive games. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have mastered the NC Math One Standards for this course and will be ready for Math 2.
According to the North Carolina State Standards for Math I for Mathematical Practice, students must “construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others”. While our course is delivered in an asynchronous manner, some course assignments may require students to work collaboratively or to share their work during a live session with a teacher in order to meet this State Standard. In these cases, various times will be offered to students to enable all students to be able to
meet the course requirements, regardless of each student’s individual schedule.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Mathematics or equivalent
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculator will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
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Course Code: 21092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual Math 1 teacher and a classroom Math I teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for Math 1.
The purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students’ understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with applications of linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Assessments within the course include but are not limited to multiple-choice, short-answer, extended response questions, class discussions, self-check quizzes, and interactive games. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have mastered the NC Math One Standards for this course and will be ready for Math 2.
According to the North Carolina State Standards for Math 1 for Mathematical Practice, students must “construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others”. While our course is delivered in an asynchronous manner, some course assignments may require students to work collaboratively or to share their work during a live session with a teacher in order to meet this State Standard. In these cases, various times will be offered to students to enable all students to be able to
meet the course requirements, regardless of each student’s individual schedule.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Mathematics or equivalent. Foundations of Math 1 Co-Teaching strongly recommended as an offering one semester prior to enrollment in NC Math 1 Co-Teaching.
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculator will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
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Course Code:21095X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students’ understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with applications of linear, quadratic and exponential functions. Assessments within the course include but are not limited to multiple-choice, short-answer, extended response questions, class discussions, self-check quizzes, and interactive games. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have mastered the NC Math One Standards for this course and will be ready for Math 2.
According to the North Carolina State Standards for Math I for Mathematical Practice, students must “construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others”. While our course is delivered in an asynchronous manner, some course assignments may require students to work collaboratively or to share their work during a live session with a teacher in order to meet this State Standard. In these cases, various times will be offered to students to enable all students to be able to
meet the course requirements, regardless of each student’s individual schedule.
Prerequisites
Introduction to Mathematics or equivalent
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculator will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
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Course Code: 22092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NC Math Two continues students’ study of algebraic concepts including transformations, quadratics, square root functions, inverse functions, similarity, trigonometry, and probability. Students will also be making connections by creating relationships and reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. NC Math Two curriculum is aligned to the NC Math Two Standards.
Prerequisites
NC Math 1
Course Materials
Student Technical Requirements: TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. Online calculators are available and can be accessed through the Course Documents. These graphing calculators will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
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Course Code: 22092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual Math 2 teacher and a classroom Math 2 teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for Math 2.
NC Math 2 continues students’ study of algebraic concepts including transformations, quadratics, square root functions, inverse functions, similarity, trigonometry, and probability. Students will also be making connections by creating relationships and reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. NC Math Two curriculum is aligned to the NC Math 2 Standards.
Prerequisites
NC Math 1
Course Materials
Student Technical Requirements: TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. Online calculators are available and can be accessed through the Course Documents. These graphing calculators will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
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Course Code: 22095X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
NC Math Two continues students’ study of algebraic concepts including transformations, quadratics, square root functions, inverse functions, similarity, trigonometry, and probability. Students will also be making connections by creating relationships and reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. NC Math Two curriculum is aligned to the NC Math Two Standards.
Prerequisites
NC Math 1
Course Materials
Student Technical Requirements:
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. Online calculators are available and can be accessed through the Course Documents. These graphing calculators will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
Course Code: 23092X0, 23092Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 Credit
Course Description
NC Math 3 continues the students’ study of algebraic concepts including equations & inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomials, and rational expressions. Students will also continue modeling of measurements and properties for one-, two-, and three-dimensional objects. Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. The topics include, but are not limited to: Radical functions, Exponentials and Logarithms, Geometric Proofs, Similarity, Circles, Conic Sections, Trigonometry Functions, and Statistics and Probability.
Prerequisites
NC Math 2
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
Course Code: 23092X0, 23092Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 Credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual Math 3 teacher and a classroom Math 3 teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for Math 3.
NC Math 3 continues the students’ study of algebraic concepts including equations & inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomials, and rational expressions. Students will also continue modeling of measurements and properties for one-, two-, and three-dimensional objects. Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. The topics include, but are not limited to: Radical functions, Exponentials and Logarithms, Geometric Proofs, Similarity, Circles, Conic Sections, Trigonometry Functions, and Statistics and Probability.
Prerequisites
NC Math 2
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
Course Code: 23095X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 Credit
Course Description
NC Math 3 continues the students’ study of algebraic concepts including equations &
inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomials, and rational expressions. Students will also
continue modeling of measurements and properties for one-, two-, and three-dimensional objects.
Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane.
Math 3 curriculum is aligned to the NC Math Standards. The topics include, but are not limited
to:Radical functions, Exponentials and Logarithms, Geometric Proofs, Similarity, Circles, Conic
Sections, Trigonometry Functions, and Statistics and Probability.
Prerequisites
NC Math 2
Course Materials
Because this course is delivered online, it is expected you have a computer and Internet. TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts
will be taught in unifying the themes of the course. You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
Course Code: 24092X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses. Course description comes from the NC High School Math Standard Course of Study published by the Department of Public Instruction.
Prerequisites: NC Math 3
Course Code: 24035X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra, functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high school mathematics courses. This course will build on students’ algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields. Students will be prepared for Calculus, AP Calculus and any entry-level college course.
Prerequisites
NC Math III, NC Math III Honors
Course Materials
TI-83 plus or TI-84 (or plus) calculators will be used regularly to reinforce and extend each concept. They will also be used to investigate topics and assist in interpreting results. Concepts will be taught in unifying the themes of the course.
You will need the ability to either scan or take a picture of your work to upload.
Course Materials
Course Code: 28002X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
In conjunction with OCS Math 1, the purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students' understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with application of linear, quadratic and exponential functions.
Prerequisite
Course Materials
Graphing calculators (TI-83 or TI-84) are required.
Course Code: 9225BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
In conjunction with OCS Locally Developed Math Elective, the purpose of this course is to deepen and extend students understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions, are introduced to operations with real numbers and polynomials, and are asked to explain and use volume formulas. Finally, students work with application of linear, quadratic and exponential functions.
Prerequisite
OCS Locally Developed Math Elective (LDME) and OCS Intro to Math..
Course Materials
Graphing calculators (TI-83 or TI-84) are required.
Course Code: 9231BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. The Applied Science Course blends the best of online and classroom activities as students learn environmental, physical, and life science concepts in nine engaging units covering human impacts on the environment, energy and its conservation, properties of matter, dangers and uses of common chemicals, force and motion, electricity and magnetism, and the human body systems. Technology skills will be honed through the course. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, while lessons present the content, and Post-Assessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified Science teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher.
Course Code: 9232BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students to develop an understanding of biological processes and discover how life science is an integral part of other sciences and society. Students will have opportunities to engage in interactive, minds-on activities that are aligned with the North Carolina Standards. They will gain an understanding of the cell, molecular basis of heredity, and biological evolution. They will investigate the interdependence of organisms as well as acquire an understanding of the matter, energy and organization in living systems. Technology skills will be reinforced through the course. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, while lessons delve into the content, and Post-Assessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online, highly-qualified Biology teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher. This collaboration will ensure that activities are differentiated to meet the diverse learning needs of students in this course.
Course Code: 9210BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The OCS English I course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. This course is strategically aligned with North Carolina Standards for English I. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a survey of world literature. Through textual analysis of literary genres including short stories, poetry, drama, epics, nonfiction, persuasion and argumentation, presentation techniques, cause and effect writing, and research focusing on career readiness, the student will explore, examine, and evaluate a wide variety of modes of expression. Technology skills will be honed through regular use of a variety of web tools and technical processes. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, Completion Activities and Formative Assessments will measure learning throughout the unit, and Mastery Assignments and Post-Assessments will measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified English teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher.
Course Code: 9211BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a survey of world literature. Through the examination of vocabulary including prefixes and suffixes, literary genres including fables and short stories, textual analysis through poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction, persuasion and argumentation, presentation techniques, cause and effect writing, and research focusing on global awareness, the student will explore, examine, and evaluate a wide variety of modes of expression. Technology skills will be honed through the course. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, while lessons present the content, and Post-Assessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified English teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher.
Students are required to complete OCS English I before taking this course.
Course Code: 9212BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCPVS online teacher. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a survey of American literature. Through the examination of grammatical concepts including parts of speech, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure as well as various literary genres including Oral folklore, drama, poetry, short stories, and various persuasive texts, including the development of a comprehensive research-based persuasive essay, the student will explore, examine, and evaluate a wide variety of modes of expression. The student will apply language expression for life-skills writing, speaking, and listening skills. Technology skills will be honed through the course. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, while lessons present the content, and Post-Assessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified English teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher.
Students are required to complete OCS English II before taking this course.
Course Code: 9213BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a survey of world literature. Through the examination of the English language in various contexts including literary and non-literary texts, the student will explore, examine, and evaluate a wide variety of modes of expression. The course will also prepare students for development of a comprehensive research-based essay. Technology skills will be honed through the course. Pre-Assessments will be used as diagnostic tools, while lessons present the content, and Post-Assessments measure mastery. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified English teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher.
Students are required to complete OCS English III before taking this course.
Course Code: 9220BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. The Introduction to Mathematics Course teaches the Essential Standards for Introductory Math and prepares the students for Math 1. This course blends the best of online and classroom activities. Students learn introductory algebra and other important life-skills in nine engaging units covering working with numbers, fractions and decimals, rates and ratios, time and measurement, working with algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, working with points and lines, working with data sets, and working with basic geometric figures. Technology skills will be honed throughout the course by working with a graphing calculator and using the computer in a variety of ways. Pre-Assessments and Check Your Knowledge quizzes will be used as diagnostic tools, lessons present the content, Completion Activities allow the students to practice a skill set, Mastery Assignments and Summative Assessments measure student understanding, and Remediation Assignments allow students to review. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified high school math teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher. Ideally, the delivery of instruction includes regular computer use as well as time to work on “hands-on” activities.
Prerequisite
8th Grade Math or Equivalent.
Course Materials
Graphing calculators (TI-83 or TI-84) are required.
Course Code: 9222BX0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is intended for Occupational Course of Study (OCS) students who will be working with both their face-to-face classroom teacher and an NCVPS online teacher. This course fulfills the Applications Based mathematics requirement for graduation.
This course blends the best of online and classroom activities. Six engaging units cover topics such as personal financial planning, wages and compensation, state and federal taxes, consumer spending, credit and insurance.
Technology skills will be honed throughout the course by working with a graphing calculator and using the computer in a variety of ways. Pre-Assessments and Check Your Knowledge quizzes will be used as diagnostic tools, lessons present the content, Completion Activities allow the students to practice a skill set, Mastery Assignments measure student understanding, and Remediation Assignments allow students to review. This course is designed to be implemented in a blended learning environment with collaborative instruction delivered by an online highly-qualified high school math teacher as well as a face-to-face OCS teacher. Ideally, the delivery of instruction includes regular computer use as well as time to work on “hands-on” activities.
Students typically complete OCS Introduction to Mathematics, and the OCS Locally Developed Math Elective/Math 1 sequence prior to being enrolled in this course.
Course Code: 9251BX0
Course Level: Academic Co-Taught
Course Offering: Block for 1 credit; YL for 1 credit
Course Description
Course Description: The standards and objectives in the Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills.
This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. Because the civics and government strand is an integral part of the vertical learning progression of each course, kindergarten through high school, students are expected to enter this course with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of government and civic responsibility. This course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of the N.C. and the U.S. and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. This course will allow students to examine the ways in which power and responsibility are both shared and limited by the U.S. Constitution and how the judicial, legal, and political systems of North Carolina and the United States embody the founding principles of government. Students in this course will analyze and evaluate the extent to which the American system of government guarantees, protects, and upholds the rights of citizens. Through the integration of inquiry-based learning, students will also investigate how the American system of government has evolved over time while learning how to analyze topics, issues, and claims in order to communicate ideas and take action to effect change and inform others. When opportunities can be provided, this course can be augmented by related learning experiences, both in and out of school, that enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding of how to participate in their own community and governance. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to the core values and founding principles of American democracy and the United States Constitution.
Prerequisites: None
Anatomy and Physiology HonorsCourse Code: 33305X0 |
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed for the student with a strong background and interest in biological sciences, healthcare and veterinary medicine. A detailed study of the structure and functioning of the human body provides the framework for this class. Students are expected to complete research and engage in online investigations in this course. Both independent and collaborative anatomy/physiology projects will be expected and will reflect an honors level. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours per school day during the fall or spring semester or 4 hours per day in the summer session to complete assignments.
Prerequisites
Completion of Biology with an A or B (strongly recommend a first-time level 3 or 4 proficiency on the EOC for Biology)
Course Code: 33202X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed to promote scientific literacy and encourage a deeper conceptual understanding of biology. Students will develop an appreciation for biological processes and explore how life science connects to other sciences and society. The curriculum covers key biological concepts involved in maintaining life such as structure and function of macromolecules, cellular processes, heredity and genetics, ecosystems, interdependence of organisms, and biological evolution. Through inquiry-based learning, students will explore topics such as enzyme activity, gene expression, energy transfer, and natural selection. By applying scientific methodologies and critical thinking, students will develop valuable skills such as data analysis, model-building, and problem solving.
The course will help prepare students to take the Biology End-of-Course Exam.
Prerequisites
None
Note: Schools should provide any available textbook for reference.
Course Code: 33202X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is co-taught between and NCVPS virtual Biology teacher and a classroom Biology teacher. It is recommended for schools and students needing concentrated support in the traditional classroom for Biology.
Students will develop an appreciation for biological processes and discover how life science is an integral part of other sciences and society. They will gain an understanding of the cell, molecular basis of heredity, and biological evolution. They will investigate the interdependence of organisms. They will acquire an understanding of the matter, energy and organization in living systems. They will discover the adaptive responses of organisms. The course will help prepare students to take the Biology End-of-Course Exam.
Prerequisites
None
Note: Schools should provide any available textbook for reference.
Course Code: 33205X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed to promote scientific literacy and encourage a deeper conceptual understanding of biology. Students will develop an appreciation for biological processes and explore how life science connects to other sciences and society. The curriculum covers key biological concepts involved in maintaining life such as structure and function of macromolecules, cellular processes, heredity and genetics, ecosystems, interdependence of organisms, and biological evolution. Through inquiry-based learning, students will explore topics such as enzyme activity, gene expression, energy transfer, and natural selection. By applying scientific methodologies and critical thinking, students will develop valuable skills such as data analysis, model-building, and problem solving.
In Honors Biology, students are expected to critically assess biological investigations, engage with and apply recent biological research, and demonstrate more in-depth conceptual understanding of all core biology objectives.
The course will help prepare students to take the Biology End-of-Course Exam.
Prerequisites
None
Note: Schools should provide any available textbook for reference.
Course Code: 34202X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
In this course, students will study the composition of matter, reactions of matter, and the conservation of energy in these reactions. Students will integrate science content, experimentation, and lab-based experiences to build science literacy and improve reading and writing skills. The course will use mathematical expressions to describe observations and patterns of behavior of matter. The curriculum will emphasize creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and accountability as students analyze the structure of atoms, form an understanding of the behavior of atoms and the relationship among pressure, temperature, volume, and phase, and analyze chemical reactions.
Prerequisites: Students should have already completed Math II. Successful completion of Math III is suggested.
Course Code: 34205X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed to engage highly motivated students in inquiry-based instruction and to develop a conceptual understanding of matter, energy, and their interaction. Students will integrate science content, scientific inquiry, experimentation, and technological design to build science literacy and improve both reading and writing skills. The curriculum will emphasize creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, initiative, and accountability as students analyze the structure of atoms, form an understanding of the behavior of atoms and the relationship among pressure, temperature, volume, and phase, and analyze chemical reactions. As an honors course, the curriculum will also be enriched with studies of entropy and differentiated assignments.
This course is designed for ambitious science students who want a rigorous chemistry experience to prepare them for success at the college level in science. Students will find that not only will they learn chemistry, but they will also learn higher-order thinking skills which will make learning easier for them.
Prerequisites: Students should have already completed Math II. Successful completion of Math III is suggested.
Course Materials
A scientific calculator and headphones for viewing videos.
Course Code: 35012X0
Course Offering: Semester or Year Long for 1 credit
Course description
Students will build an understanding of earth materials, processes, changes, and uses with concerns for good stewardship; will develop an understanding of plate tectonics and their human impacts; will gain an understanding of the origin and evolution of the earth system; will investigate the hydrosphere and its influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality; will explore the dynamics of the atmosphere and its processes influencing climate and air quality; will acquire an understanding of the earth in the solar system and its position in the universe and will consider alternative choices facing human societies in their stewardship of the earth.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 35015X0
Course Offering:Semester or Year Long for 1 credit
Course description
Students will build an understanding of earth materials, processes, changes, and uses with concerns for good stewardship; will develop an understanding of plate tectonics and their human impacts; will gain an understanding of the origin and evolution of the earth system; will investigate the hydrosphere and its influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality; will explore the dynamics of the atmosphere and its processes influencing climate and air quality; will acquire an understanding of the earth in the solar system and its position in the universe and will consider alternative choices facing human societies in their stewardship of the earth.
Honors Earth And Environmental Science differs from Earth/Environmental Science Academic course in that it
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 30205X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Forensic Science is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focused course that encourages students to apply forensic science techniques to real-world problems. Students utilize 21st Century Learning Skills and technology, to focus on the Grand Challenge of Engineering and the Tools of Scientific Discovery. Forensic science reviews and extends into application several fields of science such as; biology, chemistry, environmental science, anatomy, physiology and physics. The course is rich in exploration and investigation, teaching students to apply the concepts of core science using criminalistics, scientific methodology and technology. This course will focus on the collection and analysis of crime scene evidence (such as serology, toxicology, entomology, odontology and trace evidence), and explore lab analysis techniques (such as chromatography, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and hair and footprint analysis and facial reconstruction). After successful course completion, students will be able to detect, collect, test, analyze and assess a variety of evidence and explain the significance and science of the evidence to a courtroom.
Prerequisites
Biology and one physical science (chemistry, physical science or physics may be taken concurrently)
Oceanography
Course Code: 35362X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Oceanography is a scientific study that delves into the depths of the oceans, unites various branches of science, and unlocks vital insights into the workings of our interconnected world. Beneath the shimmering expanse of our planet's oceans lies a world of profound mystery and complexity—a world that has beckoned to explorers, scientists, and adventurers for centuries. Oceanography, the scientific study of the Earth's oceans, opens a gateway to this realm of wonder, offering a unique lens through which we can fathom the intricate systems and hidden wonders that define our blue planet. It is a discipline that unites various branches of science, from biology and chemistry to physics and geology, to decode the secrets of the seas and unlock vital insights into the workings of our interconnected world. (GAVS, 2024)
The module topics are:
Oceanography as Science
Geological Oceanography
Physical Oceanography
Weather & Climate
Waves & Tides
Chemical Oceanography
Origin of Life & Primary Producers
Marine Ecosystems
The Ocean as a System
Using the Ocean
Prerequisites: None
Course Code: 34102X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is aligned with the North Carolina Physical Science Standards. Topics of study include introductory physics (motion, forces, momentum, conservation of energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism) as well as introductory chemistry (properties of matter, bonding & formulas, chemical reactions, acids & bases, and radioactivity). Students will utilize interactive sites that illustrate these concepts as they learn about physics and chemistry and how it is evident in daily life.
Prerequisites: NC Math 1 is a recommended prerequisite.
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is designed for the student with an interest in learning about animals and their care. Students will learn about a variety of occupations that work with animals as well as if Veterinary School is something they wish to pursue. This course will focus on the field of veterinary medicine, including anatomy and physiology of livestock and companion animals, animal restraint, safety procedures, OSHA regulations, performing examinations and first aid, diseases of animals, medication storage and administration, diagnostic testing as well as disease prevention. Students will complete a variety of activities and labs to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have learned. Some of these activities will require students to complete research and engage in online investigations in this course. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours per school day during the fall or spring semester.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 30082Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
Traditional laboratory experiences provide opportunities to demonstrate how science is constant, historic, probabilistic, and replicable. Although there are no fixed steps that all scientists follow, scientific investigations usually involve collections of relevant evidence, the use of logical reasoning, the application of imagination to devise hypotheses, and explanations to make sense of collected evidence. Student engagement in scientific investigation provides background for understanding the nature of scientific inquiry. In addition, the science process skills necessary for inquiry are acquired through active experience. The process skills support development of reasoning and problem-solving ability and are the core of scientific methodologies. In this course, students will:
Prerequisites: 7th grade science
Course Code: 30072Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
7th Grade Science explores the study of life science, physical science, and earth science. Students investigate scientific concepts, engage in scientific inquiry, and develop critical thinking skills. This course follows North Carolina Essential Standards, fostering scientific literacy through interactive online learning. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain key concepts in life science, including cells, body systems, genetics, and human organ systems. Additionally, they will explore fundamental principles in physical science, focusing on energy, forces, and motion, as well as earth science topics related to the atmosphere and weather.
Prerequisite
Completion of Grade 6 Science
Course Code: 30062Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
The North Carolina 6th grade science course is intended to foster conceptual understanding and help develop scientifically literate students. The standards provide foundational knowledge and practices within each grade band and course. Students will be able to construct investigations based on evidence to demonstrate learning in areas of matter, energy, life sciences, and earth and space sciences.
Prerequisite
None
Course Code: 43112X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The standards and objectives in the American History course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills.
The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election (i.e. 2020, 2024, etc.). While the scope begins with the French and Indian War, teachers can and should use concepts and topics prior to the French and Indian War to establish context. For example, teachers are encouraged to draw on the context of the early colonies, the origins of slavery, indigenous populations, and enlightenment thinkers. In addition, students will have studied colonial American history in the 4th, 5th, and 8th grades.
This course will explore the overarching themes, trends, and concepts of our nation’s history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations, and the role of both the individual and diverse groups in building the American story. Students in this course will be asked to investigate major turning points in American History to develop an understanding of multiple causation, to determine patterns of change and continuity, and to be able to compare multiple perspectives of the past. Rooted in Inquiry-based skills, students will trace American development while learning to craft compelling questions, synthesize and evaluate evidence, develop claims, communicate ideas, and take informed action. Students will continue to build upon previous studies of American History, the fundamental concepts in civics and government, economics, behavioral science (culture), and geography taught in grades kindergarten through eight as they examine American history. As well-rounded, productive citizens, students will leave the American History course with both the knowledge and the skills to engage with the modern world by recognizing contemporary patterns and connections.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 43115X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The standards and objectives in the American History course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills.
The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election (i.e. 2020, 2024, etc.). While the scope begins with the French and Indian War, teachers can and should use concepts and topics prior to the French and Indian War to establish context. For example, teachers are encouraged to draw on the context of the early colonies, the origins of slavery, indigenous populations, and enlightenment thinkers. In addition, students will have studied colonial American history in the 4th, 5th, and 8th grades.
This course will explore the overarching themes, trends, and concepts of our nation’s history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations, and the role of both the individual and diverse groups in building the American story. Students in this course will be asked to investigate major turning points in American History to develop an understanding of multiple causation, to determine patterns of change and continuity, and to be able to compare multiple perspectives of the past. Rooted in Inquiry-based skills, students will trace American development while learning to craft compelling questions, synthesize and evaluate evidence, develop claims, communicate ideas, and take informed action. Students will continue to build upon previous studies of American History, the fundamental concepts in civics and government, economics, behavioral science (culture), and geography taught in grades kindergarten through eight as they examine American history. As well-rounded, productive citizens, students will leave the American History course with both the knowledge and the skills to engage with the modern world by recognizing contemporary patterns and connections.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 43192X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This full credit course will focus on economics and personal finance, examining basic concepts on economic principles and personal financial literacy components in addition to planning and paying for postsecondary education. The course includes a budget portfolio as a proof of learning.
Prerequisites: None
Course Code: 43195X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This full credit course will focus on economics and personal finance, examining basic concepts on economic principles and personal financial literacy components in addition to planning and paying for postsecondary education. The course includes a budget portfolio as a proof of learning. The course also includes assignments that extend the rigor and learning for Honors acceleration.
Prerequisites: None
Course Code: 43182X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Course Description: This course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of the N.C. and the U.S. and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. This course will allow students to examine the ways in which power and responsibility are both shared and limited by the U.S. Constitution and how the judicial, legal, and political systems of North Carolina and the United States embody the founding principles of government. Students in this course will analyze and evaluate the extent to which the American system of government guarantees, protects, and upholds the rights of citizens. Through the integration of inquiry-based learning, students will also investigate how the American system of government has evolved over time while learning how to analyze topics, issues, and claims in order to communicate ideas and take action to effect change and inform others. When opportunities can be provided, this course can be augmented by related learning experiences, both in and out of school, that enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding of how to participate in their own community and governance. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to the core values and founding principles of American democracy and the United States Constitution
Prerequisites: No prerequisite required. Must complete/pass to graduate in North Carolina. Can take AP US Government and Politics after successful completion of this course.
Course Code: 43185X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: This course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of the N.C. and the U.S. and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. This course will allow students to examine the ways in which power and responsibility are both shared and limited by the U.S. Constitution and how the judicial, legal, and political systems of North Carolina and the United States embody the founding principles of government. Students in this course will analyze and evaluate the extent to which the American system of government guarantees, protects, and upholds the rights of citizens. Through the integration of inquiry-based learning, students will also investigate how the American system of government has evolved over time while learning how to analyze topics, issues, and claims in order to communicate ideas and take action to effect change and inform others. When opportunities can be provided, this course can be augmented by related learning experiences, both in and out of school, that enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding of how to participate in their own community and governance. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to the core values and founding principles of American democracy and the United States Constitution
Prerequisites: No prerequisite required. Must complete/pass to graduate in North Carolina. Can take AP US Government and Politics after successful completion of this course.
Course Code: 48002X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Medieval Studies will investigate the history of Europe from the breakup of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance. It will study the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the three successor civilizations of classical Greece and Rome –Byzantium, Islamic and Western Christendom, with particular emphasis on the latter. This course will examine the development and interactions of these civilizations in both peace and war. Among the topics to be covered in Medieval Studies will be: the end of the ancient world, the rise of Christianity, the era of Germanic migrations, the Germanic West, the Catholic Church in the West, the Carolingian Empire, the 9th century invasions, feudalism and manorialism, the Byzantine Empire, the rise of Islam, the Crusades, the development of medieval kingdoms and nation-states, class structure in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance of the high Middle Ages, the Mongol invasions, and the beginnings of the Reformation. It will also attempt to assess the impact of these and other subjects of medieval origin upon today's world. Furthermore through the analysis of primary and secondary sources, Medieval Studies will help prepare students for further historical learning including Advanced Placement European and World History.
Medieval Studies provides the opportunity for advanced work, rigorous study, and systematic study of major ideas and concepts found in the study of medieval European history. The course is designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of interest, learning, and achievement in history. Due to the challenging nature of the course, it requires students to take greater responsibility for their learning by participating in problem-seeking, problem-solving, scholarly and creative processes, critical analysis and application, and reflective thinking.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 40082Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description
The major focus of this course is North Carolina state history with the integration of local and national history. This integrated study helps students understand and appreciate the legacy of our democratic republic and to develop the skills needed to engage responsibly and intelligently as North Carolinians. Students in eighth grade will continue to build on the fourth and fifth-grade introductions to North Carolina and the United States by embarking on a more rigorous study of the historical foundations and democratic principles that continue to shape our state and nation. Students will begin with a review of the major ideas, events, and cultures preceding the foundation of North Carolina and the United States. The main focus of the course will be how students use inquiry to examine critical events, people, issues, and developments in the state and nation from the Colonial Era to contemporary times. Students will understand the relationship of geography, events, and people to the political, economic, technological, and cultural developments that shaped our existence in North Carolina and the United States over time.
Course Code: 40072Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 credit
Course Description:
The standards and objectives in the seventh-grade course, World Studies II, will allow students to extend the foundational skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in grades K-5 and prepare students to be college, career, and civic ready. Students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. (NCDPI)
World Studies II will continue to expand upon the knowledge, skills, and enduring understandings acquired in the sixth-grade examination of the emergence, expansion, and decline of civilizations by beginning at 1400 CE and moving into the globalized network of nations in the modern world. Modern world is defined by a time in which societies and regions witnessed the birth of the following developments: greater awareness of other cultures; creation of a global economy; rise of powerful nation-states; major technological advancements; and deepening reliance on science. The course leads students to make connections between historical events and their own lives. (NCDPI)
Prerequisite
Middle School Social Studies Grade 6
Course Code: 44032X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Psychology is designed to engage students in the understanding, articulation, and dissemination of psychology as a science. Students are introduced to psychology with a focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, cognition, biology, society and culture. The course emphasizes the empirical examination of behavior and cognitive processes and offers perspectives that foster students' growth, development, and understanding of cultural diversity. Students of psychology acquire information from a variety of sources, use information as they make decisions and evaluations, solve problems and relate psychology to their personal life.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 44035X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Psychology is designed to engage students in the understanding, articulation, and dissemination of psychology as a science. Students are introduced to psychology with a focus on the scientific study of human development, learning, cognition, biology, society and culture. The course emphasizes the empirical examination of behavior and cognitive processes and offers perspectives that foster students' growth, development, and understanding of cultural diversity. Students of psychology acquire information from a variety of sources, use information as they make decisions and evaluations, solve problems and relate psychology to their personal life.
This advanced course offers an in-depth exploration of psychological concepts, emphasizing greater complexity, originality, and a more rigorous pace. The Honors designation reflects a higher standard of academic performance, focusing on the quality of analysis and critical thinking rather than an increase in workload volume.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 43032X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The standards and objectives in the World History course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills.
World History is designed to be a historical study of societies, nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of the world, providing historical background for each area and details inclusive of change over time, historical impact, religion, diplomacy, culture practices and beliefs, and economic, political, and social institutions. The course is intended to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200. The course also explores underlying themes of: power and authority; change and continuity; human-environment interaction; globalization; cultural diffusion; and individual and group identity. The standards for this course seek to move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching of history in context to the world and global society in which students currently live and need to understand. With this in mind, it is important to note that this course is not designed to be a chronological study of history through periodization. The goal of this course is to blend the historical with the contemporary and current so that students begin to acquire an understanding of how the historical events and decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have implications or lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live. It is important for students in today’s rapidly evolving global society to be able to understand the contemporary patterns and connections of globalization. Likewise, it is important they know that in order to do so, one must study the historical precedents and antecedents of those patterns and connections. Ultimately, students will be able to use this knowledge to understand and engage with the world as collaborative and productive global citizens who are knowledgeable of why history matters in a twenty-first-century world.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 43035X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The standards and objectives in the World History course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills.
World History is designed to be a historical study of societies, nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of the world, providing historical background for each area and details inclusive of change over time, historical impact, religion, diplomacy, culture practices and beliefs, and economic, political, and social institutions. The course is intended to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200. The course also explores underlying themes of: power and authority; change and continuity; human-environment interaction; globalization; cultural diffusion; and individual and group identity. The standards for this course seek to move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching of history in context to the world and global society in which students currently live and need to understand. With this in mind, it is important to note that this course is not designed to be a chronological study of history through periodization. The goal of this course is to blend the historical with the contemporary and current so that students begin to acquire an understanding of how the historical events and decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have implications or lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live. It is important for students in today’s rapidly evolving global society to be able to understand the contemporary patterns and connections of globalization. Likewise, it is important they know that in order to do so, one must study the historical precedents and antecedents of those patterns and connections. Ultimately, students will be able to use this knowledge to understand and engage with the world as collaborative and productive global citizens who are knowledgeable of why history matters in a twenty-first-century world.
Prerequisites
None
Middle School Social Studies Grade 8
Course Code: 40082Y0
Course Offering: Yearlong for 1 Credit
Course Description: The standards and objectives in the eighth-grade, North Carolina and the United States History will allow students to extend the foundational skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in grades K-5 and prepare students to be college, career, and civic-ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills. The major focus of this course is North Carolina state history with the integration of local and national history. This integrated study helps students understand and appreciate the legacy of our democratic republic and to develop the skills needed to engage responsibly and intelligently as North Carolinians. Students in eighth grade will continue to build on the fourth and fifth-grade introductions to North Carolina and the United States by embarking on a more rigorous study of the historical foundations and democratic principles that continue to shape our state and nation. Students will begin with a review of the major ideas, events, and cultures preceding the foundation of North Carolina and the United States. The main focus of the course will be how students use inquiry to examine critical events, people, issues, and developments in the state and nation from the Colonial Era to contemporary times. Students will understand the relationship of geography, events, and people to the political, economic, technological, and cultural developments that shaped our existence in North Carolina and the United States over time.
Prerequisites: Middle School Social Studies Grade 6 and Grade 7
Course Code: 12812X0, 12812Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: The American Sign Language level I course aligns with the NC Essential Standards for Modern World Language, based on the American Council for Teaching Foreign Language proficiency standards. Since ASL is a visual language, the communication modes emphasize visual reception, fingerspelling, expression through sign, and written expression of ASL, including a description of how facial expressions and body movements should be used. The course engages students in basic ASL conversation through multimedia and real-time interaction. Additionally, students will explore aspects of deaf culture and the deaf community.
Permission forms have been created for ASL and Foods & Nutrition courses which also require video submissions by students. Schools are responsible for collecting the signed permission forms PRIOR to enrolling students in the course.
Course Materials: A device that can record video.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites- none
Course Code: 12822X0, 12822Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description: The American Sign Language II expands on the skills and concepts gained in the introductory course. The American Sign Language level II course aligns with NC Essential Standards for Modern World Language, based on the American Council for Teaching Foreign Language proficiency standards. ASL II students will learn to engage in more intensive conversations and incorporate cultural aspects when signing. This course will focus on ASL fluency and grammatical aspects to incorporate when storytelling. The course engages students in intermediate ASL conversation through multimedia and real-time interaction. Additionally, students will develop further understanding of ASL as a language and gain more knowledge of Deaf Culture. ASL II students will learn to engage in more intensive conversations and incorporate cultural aspects when signing. This course will focus on ASL fluency and grammatical aspects to incorporate when storytelling.
Permission forms have been created for ASL and Foods & Nutrition courses which also require video submissions by students. Schools are responsible for collecting the signed permission forms PRIOR to enrolling students in the course.
Course Materials: A device that can record video.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites:
American Sign Language 1
Course Code: 12212X0 (9-13)
12212Y0 (6-8)
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Arabic I is an introduction to the Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) language and its cultures. The course is based on North Carolina’s new proficiency-based World Language Essential Standards, the Universal Design for Learning principles, and 21st Century Skills. Furthermore, digital literacy is an important component of the course, in which students will be using a variety of Web 2.0 tools to create and share projects in Arabic. It is intended to help students gain knowledge of spoken and written Arabic in order to obtain proficiency in using these skills in everyday life and real situations. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Weekly practice with conversation coaches and the instructor is provided online. Exposure to the fascinating Arabic culture is ever-present in every lesson to allow the learners to focus on real-world scenarios with real people in the Arabic-speaking world.
During the course, students will learn to interact with others on a variety of topics such as the school, daily routine, family, restaurant, home, food, clothes, colors etc.
Standard Information: "The standards emphasize the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational), and highlight the importance of making literacy, interdisciplinary, intercultural, and community connections through each of these modes of communication. The standards are based on the structure of the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages from the national language organization, ACTFL, formerly called the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages." -
North Carolina Department of Education. (Approved July 2024). 2024 NC Standard Course of Study For World Languages. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/2024-standard-course-study-world-languagespdf/open
Collaboration: The cultural corner discussion boards in each lesson are where students collaborate. Each student will create a post in response to a prompt derived from the cultural corner notes. Then they read their classmates’ posts and reply. In their reply, they must talk about what is similar and what is different between the posts.
Critical Language Coaching Session: NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
None
It should be noted that ALL the course instructions are in English. Low English proficiency may affect students’ performance if they can not fully understand and follow the instructions.
Course Materials
Microphone needed for coaching sessions
Course Code: 12222X0, 12222Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning level Arabic 1 course that will introduce students to a variety of areas of language learning. Unlike other online Arabic courses, this course focuses on the spoken language to prepare students for communicating quickly in the language in different real life situations.
Students will be engaged in a variety of activities that include role-plays, interviews, surveys, word games, discussions, and recording their own voice. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative & interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind throughout the course. Weekly practice with conversation coaches, who are native speakers of Arabic is provided online. Culture is also presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and to better understand the
perspectives of the Arabic language.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Arabic 1 or ability to demonstrate mastery of level 1 Arabic. Native speakers who speak Arabic and have basic knowledge of the Arabic alphabet and the writing system are allowed to bypass Arabic 1. Confirmation from the Arabic instructor is required.
Course Code: 12235X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Students enrolled in this course have either successfully completed the Level I and II courses at the middle or high school or have placed out of Levels I and II due to previous language study and/or established proficiency.
This course provides students with additional opportunities to expand their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as they create with the language and access various materials (short literary texts, authentic materials, technical manuals, and other media) on generally familiar topics. Students satisfy limited communication and social interaction demands, as well as initiate and maintain face-to-face communication. They identify main idea(s) and some details in discussions, presentations, and written texts within a cultural context; read and interpret authentic materials; narrate and describe in a series of sentences, groups of related sentences, and short cohesive passages in present, past, and future time; and compose messages, announcements, personal notes, and advertisements.
Students continue to refine their knowledge and understanding of the target language and culture(s) and their own by examining the interrelationship of other cultures to their own, by demonstrating behaviors appropriate in target cultures, and by applying their knowledge and skills inside and outside of the classroom setting. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
Note: The objectives and proficiency expectations for Level III are written at the honors level; therefore, this course is always assigned to category Honors.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Arabic II.
Course Code: 11012X0, 11012Y0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
The goal of this course is to give students basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the 6 instructional units, students learn to talk about themselves and others, describe their surroundings and use numbers for dates and time. Regular verbs and some irregular verbs are introduced in the present tense. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.
Culture is presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and to better understand the perspectives of the French-speaking world.
The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards and provides a way to focus on the five important aspects of foreign language instruction: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and community. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education" as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
The materials needed for this course are all provided within the course itself. For a dictionary, www.wordreference.com is recommended. Online translators are NOT allowed.
Course Code: 11022X0, 11022Y0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the six instructional units, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, the past and future tenses, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.
Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the French speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories.
The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards and provides a way to focus on the five important aspects of foreign language instruction: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and community. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education" as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Course Materials
The materials needed for this course are all provided within the course itself. For a dictionary, www.wordreference.com is recommended. Online translators are NOT allowed.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of French I or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 11035X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This third year French course is a continuation of the first two years. The student will continue to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction.
Throughout the ten instructional units, students build on previous knowledge with
additional vocabulary, verb tenses, and grammatical structures appropriate to their
level. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.
Exposure to the culture of France and French-speaking countries can be found
throughout the course in order. The course is aligned to the national Foreign
Language standards and provides a way to focus on the five important aspects of
foreign language instruction: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and community. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education" as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
Successful completion of French I and II or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 11045X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
NCVPS Honors French 4 uses thematic units, francophone regions, and literature to engage students in the study of French grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Students will practice the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
French 3 or teacher permission.
Course Code: 11612X0, 11612Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This first year course introduces students to the German language and culture. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through thematic units on topics such as Greetings, Hobbies, School, Home, Family, Food, Clothing, and Weather. Students will also expand their knowledge through exposure to cultural topics from the German-speaking world. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards and focuses on five important aspects: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons and Communities. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education'' as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
None
German II
Course Code: 11622X0, 11622Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning-level course to develop students’ novice
language skills. Students will build their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through thematic units on House and Garden, In the Kitchen, Eating Out, Visiting the City, Travel & Vacation, and Healthy Living.
Students will also expand their knowledge through exposure to cultural topics from the German-speaking world. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language
standards and focuses on five important aspects: Communication, Culture,
Connections, Comparisons and Communities. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign
Language Education'' as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning:
Preparing for the 21st Century. Required Live Classes (RLC’s) will be offered for each thematic unit at various times on various days. Recordings and alternate assignments will be available for students who cannot attend the live class times offered.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this class is German I or an equivalent.
Course Code: 11812X0, 11812Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This is the first course in Japanese and there is no prerequisite for this course. This beginner's level of Japanese is intended to help you gain knowledge of spoken and written Japanese in order to obtain proficiency in using these skills in everyday life and real situations. The emphasis of this course will be on speaking, listening, writing and reading comprehension. During the course, you will learn to express and interact with others on a variety of topics.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites- None
Course Code: 11822X0, 11822Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of Japanese I. Students will further build upon their basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Basic language used in social and academic settings will be learned during this course. The second level of Japanese is intended to help the learners gain greater knowledge of spoken and written Japanese in order to obtain proficiency in using these skills in everyday life and in real situations. The emphasis of this course will be on speaking, listening, reading comprehension, and writing. During the course, the learners will learn to express and interact with others with a variety of topics.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Japanese 1 or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
● Quicktime & Shockwave need to be installed for videos.
● Virtual classroom access for language coaching and tutoring
● Google Chrome is the recommended browser.
● A working headset with a microphone is necessary for language coaching and speaking assignments.
● A printer and scanner or camera (phone camera also okay)
The following software is necessary to complete assignments in this course:
● Powerpoint (or Google Slides), Word (or Google Docs), Adobe Acrobat Reader. Downloading and using OpenOffice.org software to complete assignments is also a possibility.
● WINDOWS IME or MAC KOTOERI must be installed and ready for students to type in Japanese characters.
Course Code: 11835X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of Japanese 1 and Japanese 2. Students will further build upon their basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Basic language used in social and academic settings will be learned during this course. The third level of Japanese is intended to help the learners gain greater knowledge of spoken and written Japanese in order to obtain proficiency in using these skills in everyday life and in real situations. The emphasis of this course will be on speaking, listening, reading comprehension, and writing. During the course, the learners will learn to express and interact with others with a variety of topics.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Japanese 1 and 2 or placement test required with a NCVPS Japanese instructor to evaluate students. Weekly virtual coaching sessions twice per week are required and, therefore, students must be able to use a virtual meeting room and must have a headset with a microphone and a Japanese font IME input keyboard installed on their computers.
Course Code: 11212X0, 11212Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The goal of this course is to give students basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the modules and diverse activities based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Weekly practice with conversation coaches and the instructor is provided online. Culture is presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and to better understand the perspectives of the Mandarin Chinese language. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards and provides a way to focus on the five important aspects of foreign language instruction: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and community. These are the "Five C's of the Foreign Language Education" as outlined in Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 11222X0, 11222Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This is the second course in Mandarin Chinese and the prerequisite for this course is Mandarin Chinese I. This level of Chinese is intended to help you gain knowledge of spoken and written Chinese in order to obtain proficiency in using these skills in everyday life and real situations. The emphasis of this course will be on speaking, listening, and reading comprehension. During the course, you will learn to express and interact with others with a variety of topics.
We will primarily utilize simplified characters in our Mandarin courses, as this is the standard form used in mainland China. However, in Mandarin II, we will also cover the distinctions between simplified and traditional writing systems, since traditional characters are predominantly employed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and many overseas Chinese communities primarily using traditional forms. Though you will learn to write simplified, you will need to be able to recognize traditional or vice versa.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Mandarin Chinese I or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 11235X0, 11235X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
Level 3 Mandarin Chinese class, Think Globally, and Live Locally, is an honor level class. It provides you with opportunities to expand your Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with short literary texts, authentic materials, and media on generally familiar topics, such as, workplace, travel, media, and etc. You will continue to learn Chinese characters in traditional and simplified forms. Even though you are only required to use one form to complete all your assignments, you still need to be able to recognize the other form. Pinyin and English translations are provided for most of the Text.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
Mandarin Chinese I and Mandarin Chinese II or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 11245X0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Descriptions
Level 4 Mandarin Chinese class, Think Globally, and Live Locally, is an honor level class. It provides you with opportunities to expand your Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with short literary texts, authentic materials, and media on generally familiar topics, such as, workplace, travel, media, and etc. You will continue to learn Chinese characters in traditional/full form and simplified forms. Even though you are only required to use one form to complete all your assignments, you still need to be able to recognize the other form. Weekly virtual coaching sessions twice per week are required and, therefore, students must be able to use a virtual meeting room and must have a headset with a microphone and a Chinese font IME input keyboard installed on their computers.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Mandarin 1,2 and 3 or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 12412X0, 12412Y0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
Latin I is an introduction to the study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. The course encourages students to learn basic functions of the language, become familiar with some elements of the culture, and increase their understanding of English. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of adapted Latin texts. Integration of other disciplines, with special emphasis on English Language Arts, is ongoing throughout the course.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 12422X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course continues the study of the Latin language and Greco-Roman culture. Students learn increasingly complex functions of the language, become familiar with an increasing number of elements of the culture, and increase their understanding of English. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in reading and comprehension of adapted Latin texts.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisite
Latin I or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Code: 12435X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
The Latin 3 course includes a review of the grammar from Latin 1 and Latin 2. The Latin 3 course includes advanced grammar, including uses of the subjunctive, the passive periphrastic, noun cases, rhetorical figures, and scansion. It includes a survey of literature from the poetry of Ovid, Catullus, and Martial to the prose of Cicero, Julius Caesar, and Pliny.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language
Prerequisites
Latin 1 and Latin 2 are prerequisites for Latin 3.
Course Code: 12012X0, 12012Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
The Russian 1 is an accelerated course that lasts 18 weeks. Every week includes five 90-minute lessons; This course teaches basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and provides diverse activities. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Weekly practice with conversation coaches and the instructor is provided online. Culture is presented throughout the course to help you understand the context of the language and to better explore the perspectives of the Russian language.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisites
None
Course Code: 12022X0, 12022Y0
Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit
Course Description
This course is a continuation of a beginning level course that will introduce students to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course students will gain listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through activities that include role-plays, word games, simulation, creating an avatar, recording your own voice, and making a virtual trip to Russia. Students will be able to practice Russian with classmates, conversation coaches, and instructors using Pronto. Grammar will be introduced with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture will be introduced in the course to give students a better understanding of traditions, history, and people of the Russian speaking world.
Conversation Sessions
NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Russian 1 or ability to demonstrate mastery of Level 1 Russian. Native speakers who speak Russian or some Russian are allowed to bypass Russian 1. Confirmation from Russian instructor is required.
Course Code: 11412X0, 11412Y0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course 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 Carolina’s new proficiency-based World Language Essential Standards, the Universal Design for Learning principles, and 21st Century Skills. Furthermore, digital literacy is an important component of the course, of which students will be using a variety of web 2.0 tools to create and share projects in Spanish (three per semester). In this course, the student will become more proficient in the language by improving his/her listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically-proven methods of foreign language instruction.
Throughout the eight units of content, students learn to express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary and knowledge of a variety of different verb tenses and other parts of speech. The content focuses on the students' lives and experiences, and includes an exposure to everyday customs and lifestyles. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language conventions (functions). Culture is ever-present throughout the course to help the learner focus on real-world scenarios with real people in the Spanish-speaking world. To intentionally embed strong cultural components into the course, the entire course is set up as a trip that the student takes to Costa Rica. They get to explore and share about the Costa Rican (and neighboring) culture/s, way/s of life, people, geography and history. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the target language and culture(s) to their own. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites
None. (Native speakers who speak, read, write and can understand Spanish can potentially bypass Spanish 1 and register for Spanish 2 or higher, if desired. However, confirmation of a student's proficiency level must be ascertained by an NCVPS Spanish instructor.)
Course Materials
Headset with a microphone (or speakers and a microphone)
Course Code: 11422X0, 11422Y0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course continues where the beginning-level Spanish course (Spanish 1) ended. Students enrolled in this course have either successfully completed or placed out of Spanish 1. The course is based on North Carolina’s new proficiency-based World Language Essential Standards, the Universal Design for Learning principles, and 21st Century Skills. Furthermore, digital literacy is an important component of the course, of which students will be using a variety of web 2.0 tools to create and share projects in Spanish. Spanish 2 provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in order to become more proficient in the language. In fact, the course is a continuation of the same topics from Spanish 1 (school, home, family, free time, food, shopping, and community), at a higher/more complex proficiency level. In addition, the first unit provides an intensive review of Spanish 1 to ensure that all students start at the same point. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language conventions (functions). Culture is ever-present throughout the course to help the learner focus on real-world scenarios with real people in the Spanish-speaking world. In fact, the entire course is set up as a reflection on a trip that the student has taken to Spain. They get to explore and share about the Spanish culture, way of life, people, geography and history. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the target language and culture(s) to their own. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Spanish I or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS Spanish teacher (if there is no Spanish teacher on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Materials
Headset with a microphone (or speakers and a microphone)
Course Code: 11435X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course continues where Spanish 2 ended. Students enrolled in this course have either successfully completed or placed out of Spanish 1 and 2. The course is based on North Carolina’s new proficiency based World Language Essential Standards, the Universal Design for Learning principles, and 21st Century Skills. Furthermore, digital literacy is an important component of the course.
This course provides students with additional opportunities to expand their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as they produce personal content with the language provided. The course offers live classes, various materials (short literary texts, authentic materials, technical manuals, and other media) on generally familiar topics. Students will satisfy limited communication and social interaction demands. They will identify main idea(s) and some details in discussions, presentations, and written texts within a cultural context; read and interpret authentic materials; narrate and describe in a series of sentences, groups of related sentences, and short cohesive passages in present, past, and future time; and compose messages, announcements, personal notes, and advertisements. Students will continue to refine their knowledge and understanding of the target language and culture(s) and their own by examining the interrelationship of other cultures to their own, by demonstrating behaviors appropriate in target cultures, and by applying their knowledge and skills inside and outside of the classroom setting. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course.
Note: The objectives and proficiency expectations for Level III are written at the honors level; therefore, this course is always assigned to category H (1 point).
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in this course have either successfully completed the Level I and II courses at the middle or high school or have placed out of Levels I and II due to previous language study and/or established proficiency.
Course Materials
Headset with a microphone (or speakers and a microphone)
Course Code: 11445X0
Course Offering: Semester and Year-long for 1 credit
Course Description
This course continues where Spanish 1, 2, and 3 ended. Students enrolled in this course have either successfully completed or placed out of Spanish 1, 2, and 3. The course is based on North Carolina’s new proficiency based World Language Essential Standards, the Universal Design for Learning principles, and 21st Century Skills. Furthermore, digital literacy is an important component of the course, of which students will be using a variety of web 2.0 tools to create and share projects in Spanish (one per unit). Spanish 4 provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in order to become more proficient in the language. Students learn to function at a higher/more complex proficiency level, building upon previously learned material. The first unit provides an intensive review of Spanish 1, 2, and 3 to ensure that all students start at the same point. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language conventions (functions). Culture is ever present throughout the course to help the learner focus on real world scenarios with real people in the Spanish speaking world. Students get to explore and share about the cultures, ways of life, peoples, geography and history of the Spanish speaking world. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the target language and culture(s) to their own. Integration of other disciplines is ongoing throughout the course. Students are required to attend a Live Class for each unit during which the instructor teaches the grammar for that unit. If a student has a conflict, the requirement may be fulfilled by watching the archive.
Live Class Meetings
NCVPS has implemented a new curriculum with interactive assignments aligned to course standards. As a result, traditional Required Live Classes (RLCs) will no longer be used. Starting Fall 2025, RLCs will be replaced with Sync Support Sessions. In these sessions, teachers will be available to provide 1:1 and or/group synchronous support opportunities, allowing for personalized student engagement with the course and language.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Spanish I, II, and III or placement test required on school site or with NCVPS world languages instructors (if there is no WL instructor on school site) to evaluate students.
Course Materials
Headset with a microphone (or speakers and a microphone)