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2 | This document is to be used for those students whose schools begin before the NCVPS start date. This pre-learning will prepare students for the first units of their course. Students can also complete the NCVPS Canvas Orientation before classes begin at this link: | |||
3 | Check out these Student Printable Guides at https://ncvps.org/printable-guides-2/ Specifically these 4 guides target students: NCVPS Students, NCVPS Student Start-Up Guide, NCVPS Student Success Guide, Student Help Guide | |||
4 | If students need to complete their course before the scheduled NCVPS end date, please communicate that need with the NCVPS teacher early in the course. The teacher can modify the course pacing for the student needing the earlier end date. | |||
5 | COURSE | Instructional Director contact | ELAs and Lab Facilitators, if you have students who are waiting for their NCVPS classes to begin, please share the content below with them. This will give them a head start in their classes and provide learning opportunities for them before classes begin. | Date Updated |
6 | 6th Grade Math | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | Pre-Learning for 6th Grade Math | 2/6/25 AD |
7 | 7th Grade Math | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PRVwxDtw6wMb4Ojt5kyLAuWBxP-MlNHBVqja1EDboo/edit# | 2/13/25 EL |
8 | 6th Grade Social Studies | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can start learning how to analyze historical sources through PBS website (Link) | 5/18 CS |
9 | 7th Grade Social Studies | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ilwpt18-soc-ilprimsec/straight-to-the-source-primary-and-secondary-sources/?student=true | 4/16 VC |
10 | 8th Grade Math | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kvq5r0GFXxFOC6VCOyR1gqzbT5-fvQhAIEfOopOYiZU/edit?usp=sharing | 2/8/25 JLM |
11 | 8th Grade Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should start reviewing material on NC watersources as this is the first objective covered Use the link HERE to access interactive lessons to learn more about NC water sources. | |
12 | 8th Grade Social Studies | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | ||
13 | Accounting I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can start by reviewing the material presented in Unit 1: What is Accounting? at https://courses.lumenlearning.com/finaccounting/chapter/chapter-1/ Why do you think accounting is called "the language of business"? What are the common legal forms of business organization? Why are ethics an important consideration in the accounting profession? | |
14 | Accounting I Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | TBD | |
15 | Advanced Math 6 | thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | Pre-Learning - NC Advanced 6th Grade Math.docx | ⅞/25 |
16 | Advanced Math 7 | thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | Pre-Learning - NC Advanced 7th Grade Math.docx | ⅞/25 |
17 | African-American Studies | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvZHwQjJPyPAqRxLd0HAeXrqb_mvLdtW/copy | 3/11/22 |
18 | American History (Academic/Honors) | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FrOCsJEf9s5Apg8X8aQ9RHhPr56ZTzWfpkt4pRAIE8/edit?usp=sharing | 4/16/22 SJ |
19 | Animal Science | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore Animal Science Systems pathway careers via AgExplorer (https://agexplorer.ffa.org/focus/animal-systems) to become more familiar with Animal Science careers and topics that will be discussed within the course. | 8/10/25 CJH |
20 | AP Art History | Geetanjali Soni: geetanjali.soni@ncpublicschools.gov | To prepare for the beginning of our course, students can explore this overview of AP Art History: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-course-overviews/ap-art-history-course-overview.pdf This will give students the ability to practice different types of questions for assessments. This will provide students the opportunity to examine course content such as images and vocabulary. | |
21 | AP Biology | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should explore the college board website ( https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-biology) to understand AP Biology and what the teacher will expect from an AP Biology student. (The student will have to register for an account through AP, but the site will have what the information that the student will need.) | |
22 | AP Calculus AB | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ChXnUsPc3BwgJ3Xu_cIUdXySdaVwSfQjcydi6YzRdM/edit?usp=sharing | 4/30/22 KW |
23 | AP Calculus BC | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/14esFnzL_jZ_ved50UAiqGuoKj5NH_iudqHfpm-HoWPg/edit?usp=sharing | 3/10/22 SD |
24 | AP Computer Science A | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should explore the College Board website for the course at https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-computer-science-a , specifically the course description and exam information. The website includes sample exams. Next, students can get an introduction to computer programming at https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science and also try an hour of code at www.code.org | |
25 | AP Computer Science Principles | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should explore the College Board website for the course at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-principles/course, specifically the course description and exam information. The website includes sample exams. Next, students can get an introduction to computer programming at https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science and also try an hour of code at www.code.org. Students can get a preview of the course material at code.org Computer Science Principles - Code.org | 08/07/2025 JG |
26 | AP English Language | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should take this opportunity to explore AP Central at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/2123.html to learn more about the class curriculum and expectations. Students can also begin to focus on current events that involve controversial issues or dichotomous perspectives (for example, global warming, stem cell research, offshore oil drilling, raising the minimum wage, tuition-free college to name just a few). You will be writing an argumentative research paper on a controversial topic of your choice, so the more you know about your topic beforehand, the easier and more enriching this project will be. The first full length novel the students will read is In Cold Blood. They can get a copy and begin reading before the course. | 4/12/22 |
27 | AP English Literature | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Take this opportunity to frontload as many of the longer works as possible that we'll study. Taking the opportunity to read ahead now will help students later. Please read: Shakepeare's Macbeth, Shelley's Frankenstein, and Ishiguru's Never Let Me Go | 8/6/25 |
28 | AP Environmental | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore the following website to learn more about the environment and what we will be studying: http://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-environmental-science/. They can watch videos of main ideas and get a head start on the content. They can also research/find/borrow a good AP exam review book to help them prepare for the APES exam in May. Students can use Open Stax textbook: https://cnx.org/contents/ApdCwdkA@2.1:_8y0huiT@3/FLOW-OF-ENERGY and review videos from College Board found here. | 3/28/22 |
29 | AP European History | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Seek and find the answers https://1drv.ms/w/c/519ba7e3fe9e3a51/ERXKoOv3hW5EiajFs2410ZEBuVuTpB4eHhnSSrYzaA54Ig?e=CRS083 | 9/5/25 sm |
30 | AP Government and Politics | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore the course, the types of FRQ's, the types of assessments, and additional information using the AP Government and Politics course through College Board. https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-government-and-politics Students can use Khan Academy and their resources to prepare for the course. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-government-and-politics/resources-and-exam-preparation/required-documents-and-cases/a/required-primary-documents-for-ap-government-and-politics | 5/15/22 |
31 | AP Human Geography | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | AP Human Geography Pre-Course Resource Document | 2/12/22 |
32 | AP Physics 1 | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Visit www.physicsclassroom.com and begin with 1-D kinematics. Visit http://theuniverseandmore.com/ and play the games, particularly the graphing game. | 3/31/22 |
33 | AP Psychology | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Boundless Psychology - Students can read through this information for general information and an introduction to the history of psychology Crash Course Introduction to Psychology - Students can then watch this video to reinforce what they read in Boundless Psychology National Geographic Test Your Brain Episode 2 - Check out this video for a fun way to see how Psychology can be applied to your perception. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_2kPjeGvD54RyA07KvStBg5BO6fSRbWxrZgwY3tI9GU/edit# | 5/18 |
34 | AP Statistics | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8wlmS55iAN9a4LYBwRLmSMuM7kTZyMN6zVcOl8R-i4/edit?usp=sharing | 3/10/22 |
35 | AP World History | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/a/ncpublicschools.gov/document/d/1_sZ4uDKB5lrPC0z2UzPOUoTx7VZJq7MIAkrU3IMHJWI/edit?usp=sharing | 8/5/25 JDR |
36 | Arabic I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y0BBkRUhKDitqDRoCHLja7oKqNVK3fKbGCEGBQxyJuI/edit?usp=sharing | |
37 | Arabic II | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can review the Arabic Alphabet and work on Arabic handwriting by connecting/disconnecting the letters in a word they choose. Then try to read it using the short and the long vowels. (https://vimeo.com/77878833) Students can click on the link to help them get started with Arabic alphabet, Characters & Numbers. (https://www.smore.com/1spvg) | |
38 | Arabic III Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | TBD | |
39 | Art in World Cultures | Geetanjali Soni: geetanjali.soni@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to https://edynamiclearning.com/course/art-in-world-cultures-course/ to preview the outline of the course. Students can review the elements and principles of design in art at https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/articles-and-how-tos/articles/educators/visual-arts/formal-visual-analysis-the-elements-and-principles-of-compositoin/ | 3/16/22 |
40 | ASL I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can begin learning the ASL alphabet through this video: https://youtu.be/6lXsxKPi62c Students can practice recognizing ASL letters individually: (via web) URL: asl.ms | |
41 | ASL II | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should review the materials they have from taking ASL 1. Also, review basics such as fingerspelling and numbers; how to do role play/shoulder shifting; recognize signs for colors, feelings, family, school, and weather. Students should also review their notes for deaf education, deaf culture and the subcultures. | 8/9/25 SS |
42 | Astronomy | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pktWP9tIGLXgOgx0fR4wxMxfoJ2L2BanoYFKepSbaM4/edit?usp=sharing | 5/11/22 |
43 | Biology | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to www.explorelearning.com run a system test to make sure they have everything up to date. "System Test Page" is found at the bottom of the explorelearning site under "useful links". If course access is available, then students can complete NCVPS getting started module. If it is not available, students can go to: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/structure-of-a-cell. This will give them an overview of the first module. | |
44 | Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I Honors | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can complete an introduction to biotechnology at https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/biotech-dna-technology. | |
45 | Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II Honors | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can complete an introduction to biotechnology and agriscience II at https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechnology | |
46 | Blended American History 1 | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VK3-iDcrJ-R7M4Mg8uLVzr58szFz4kewcjCEDe9G3l0/edit?usp=sharing | |
47 | Blended American History 2 | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | This spreadsheet has short video segments with questions to go along with the videos. It covers all of American History 2. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_BJsRNhPlRFE7JweiK_hcgUH9d0_yQQcfRpXo0TTvWY/edit#gid=0 | 4/8/2022 KAS |
48 | Blended Applied Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Here is a folder for Applied Science to get them started on Module 1 - You and the Environment. Students will be learning about how we impact the health of the earth in our daily lives. There are 3 lessons in Module 1 to focus on land, air and water pollution. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_09WjhiEG_JUmM0SUJpSzRxTGM | AWS 8.25 |
49 | Blended Biology | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fo0wmSyqUSqBXWYJn5Ye3S8OGvwzz07_a1QPRVHChXc/view?usp=sharing | HN 3/15 |
50 | Blended Civic Literacy | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSEpSS4AwoZyITUoaLLRngB0ohDVpGrd-CN8SMNYTUg/edit?usp=sharing | |
51 | Blended Civics and Economics | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mtPNDDXyao3EtSynAPe-C1tbTcb2zwQcRRRSKsCRJDc/edit?usp=sharing | |
52 | Blended Earth Environmental Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtuCIRX9hV20YYwwumy_WlrkS_TjXpIY8yRtmglemlc/edit?usp=sharing | |
53 | Blended English 1-4 | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Use readtheory.org to practice with reading comprehension. This tailors the passages to the student's level. Use Newsela.com to practice reading comprehension with nonfiction text. This site has adjustable Lexile levels for each text. Use this site to practice grammar concepts: https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/languageartsworksheets/free-grammar-worksheets/ Independent reading of a choice book from the school library. Here are some creative options for Book Reports: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-activities-25-book-report-alternatives Ask the media center if they have a presentation on research/using library resources they could give the students. Great grammar and vocab practice at freerice.com. Click Subjects at the top to choose options (freerice has tons of subjects!). English 1: We will read The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe in Module 1. Teachers can read the story with the students, and discuss the plot. Additional short stories by Poe could also be read and mapped using a plot diagram like the one found at https://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/e/plot-diagram English 2: We will read "Arachne the Spinner." Teachers can read the story, and discuss the plot. Additional Greek Myths can also be read. https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_mythology.php English 3: Module 1 covers Oral Traditions. Teachers can create a free account on Commonlit.org to access this 1-2 week unit on Folktales to help prepare students for Module 1: https://www.commonlit.org/en/units/folktales/unit_overview Module 1 covers parts of Speech. Students can access the review game: https://www.roomrecess.com/games/WordShark/play.html English 4: Module 1 covers Oral Traditions. Teachers can create a free account on Commonlit.org to access this 1-2 week unit on Folktales to help prepare students for Module 1: https://www.commonlit.org/en/units/folktales/unit_overview We will be reading excerpts from Beowulf in this module as well. You can watch a cartoon version and complete activities related to this here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/english-ks2-ks3-beowulf-part-1/zfymxyc | |
54 | Blended Financial Management | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dq_3H4TJGEcj0xL7-bll5il8v-mh5bEMosuFOP12zPo/edit | 3/7/22 EG Updated without Notes & Activity document links 3/11/22 - EG |
55 | Blended Introduction to Math | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WGT0-JBCjpQ9bUfhWF6XP50rJuY5SOHvOOR4T72v1CQ/edit | 4/18/22 LG |
56 | Blended Math 1 | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPBXCrPummbNAznCumzKfwxqn9NUm4Xdi9ghwDLtoQQ/edit | 3/11/22 - AC |
57 | Blended Math 1 Part 1 | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhNKr6E9tsGpql6u56jJ48lhuAVMXmKyQ5ihYfIhLeM/edit | 3/11/22 - AC |
58 | Business Essentials | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Career Snapshot Worksheet | |
59 | Business Essentials Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Career Competitive Edge Worksheet | |
60 | Career Management | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to cfnc.org, create their free account and complete the following activities: "Plan your future" by their specific grade level found at https://www.cfnc.org/plan-your-future/ | KD 4/19/26 |
61 | Chinese I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Start reviewing course textbook at LibreText(CHN01) | 08/10/25 SS |
62 | Chinese II | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Start reviewing course textbook at LibreText(CHN102) | 08/10/25 SS |
63 | Chinese III Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Start reviewing course textbook at http://web.archive.org/web/20160320094821/http://www.learnnc.org:80/lp/editions/mandarin3 | 08/09/20 SS |
64 | Chinese IV Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Start reviewing course textbook at http://web.archive.org/web/20170605190315/http://www.learnnc.org:80/lp/editions/mandarin4 | |
65 | Civic Literacy | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/foundation-basics. School can create a free account if they do not already have one and print this lesson or others or assignment through Kami. | AG 3/24 |
66 | Civic Literacy Honors | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/foundation-basics. School can create a free account if they do not already have one and print this lesson or others or assignment through Kami. | AG 3/24 |
67 | Civics and Economics | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can use www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/foundations-basics School can register as a teacher and share the lessons. Students can create an account and play free games that will associate new vocabulary terms. Students can then expolore: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution here they will learn and explore the Constitution. Students can also work their way through https://www.civics101podcast.org/learn-at-home-lessons/lahbillofrights1-fls8x-xy2rm | |
68 | Civics and Economics Honors | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Same as above | |
69 | Earth and Environmental Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore the following: interaction-of-earths-spheres-reading-material | 1/12/2026 JG |
70 | Economics and Personal Finance | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Student can use the following link to preview the course content in Module 1. There are resources provided to help students answer content related preview questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFqCuKojE2fR6vRtdXOASpmd3UKEMH5y2516_Oklxjk/edit?usp=sharing | 3/8/22 |
71 | Economics and Personal Finance (Co-Taught) | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can use the following link to preview course material prior to beginning Module 1. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1idK0HVCjgyp1dxrrJh_lDz8MAFL_PRtlpmLlZXpvl-E/edit?usp=sharing | 4/8/2022 KAS 8/25/24 EFO |
72 | Economics and Personal Finance Honors | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Student can use the following link to preview the course content in Module 1. There are resources provided to help students answer content related preview questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFqCuKojE2fR6vRtdXOASpmd3UKEMH5y2516_Oklxjk/edit?usp=sharing | 3/8/22 |
73 | English I | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | The link below provides some subject/verb agreement worksheets. They could also read the "Ex Baseball Player" and go through some background knowledge about Lou Gehrig. These are just Module One topics. http://www.lougehrig.com/ http://englishlinx.com/verbs/subject_verb_agreement/ Review parts of speech: http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/grammar/parts_of_speech.html Students can also attempt reading Romeo & Juliet. | 3/10/22 |
74 | English I Honors | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Obtain and begin reading A Separate Peace | 3/8/22 |
75 | English II | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students could begin reading world news coverage to gain a more global perspective. This will help them start to see how the literature we will study has an impact all around the world. Review parts of speech within the following link: https://softschools.com/examples/grammar/parts_of_speech_examples/633/ Review correct puntuation and access practice worksheets within the following link: https://englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Punctuation.html | |
76 | English II Honors | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students could begin reading world news coverage to gain a more global perspective. This will help them start to see how the literature we will study has an impact all around the world. They can also look into the Holocaust as they will read Night later in the semester. | |
77 | English III | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students could begin focusing on current events that involve controversial issues or dichotomous perspectives (for example, global warming, stem cell research, offshore oil drilling, raising the minimum wage, tuition-free college to name just a few). They will be writing an argumentative research paper on a topic of their choice chosen from an approved list. | 8/5/25 |
78 | English III Honors | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students could begin focusing on current events that involve controversial issues or dichotomous perspectives (for example, global warming, stem cell research, offshore oil drilling, raising the minimum wage, tuition-free college to name just a few). They will be writing a persuasive research paper on a controversial topic of their choice, so the more they know about their topic beforehand, the easier and more enriching this project will be. Also, as honors students, they will be reading one novel independently. The English 3 team of teachers has put together a suggested list of books, but there are innumerous diverse titles from which they could choose. Caveat: This novel must be a classic American piece of literature (this is an Amercian Lit class after all :). Please choose a book which has not been read prior to this class! Important Points: Novel must be at least 250 pages Must be an American author (this is an Am Lit class) Must have been published BEFORE 1985 Cannot be popular fiction Title must be approved by their teacher, so if they decide to begin this, they'll need to reach out to their instructor to get this approval. This is an independent assignment done outside of class. | 5/10 SW |
79 | English IV | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | Students could begin looking over topics for a persuasive research paper. Find a topic in which you can persuade someone to see and understand your point of view, the topic will be of your choice with teacher approval. Locating a topic now will be most helpful when we get to the point that you will begin writing the paper. | 8.16.24 KM Reviewed |
80 | English IV Honors | Meghan McGrath meghan.mcgrath@ncpublicschools.gov | As honors students in English 4, they are expected to read at least one novel independently. The English 4 team of teachers has put together a suggested list of books that directly relate to the seven themes of the course, but there are innumerous diverse titles from which they could choose. Caveat: This novel must be a classic American or British piece of literature (this is a Brit Lit class after all!). Please choose a book which has not been read prior to this class! Important Points: Novel must be at least 250 pages Must be a British or American author (this is a Brit Lit class) Must have been published BEFORE 1985 Cannot be popular fiction Title must be approved by their teacher, so if they decide to begin this, they'll need to get their selection approved during the first week of the course but if they select one that meets the above criteria it is almost sure to get that approval This is an independent assignment done outside of class. | Reviewed EP 5/17/23 |
81 | Entrepreneurship I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can read through the steps on what it takes to start your own business. There is also information on managing and growing a business. https://www.sba.gov/starting-business | 08/09/2025 Reviewed dsb |
82 | Entrepreneurship I Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | TBD | |
83 | Food and Nutrition I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore Food & Nutrition Careers careers via Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/home.htm and Nutritionists ) to become more familiar with Food & Nutrition careers and topics that will be discussed within the course. Students can also check out the Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans | |
84 | Foundations of NC Math 1 (Co-Taught) | Thomas Cooper: thomas.cooper@ncpublicschools.gov | https://docs.google.com/document/d/13LBkFf_oJoklQi0u1Sa1wSTdRFZnf-OWQyit44oQCrM/edit#heading=h.7mbia4va40td | 4/28/22 (signed off by JC) 8/22/22 KP |
85 | French I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can begin exploring the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Students can start learning basic greetings using this quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/91260918/french-greetings-flash-cards/ Students can use the website TV5Monde for resources to improve vocacbulary and cultural knowledge. Click on the A1 part - that's for beginners. Amusez-vous bien! https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr | 8/7/25 CD |
86 | French I Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | TBD | |
87 | French II | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can begin exploring the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Students can review verbs and questions words: https://quizlet.com/68861364/flashcards, greetings- https://quizlet.com/68862291/french-1-greetings-flash-cards/ Students can use the website TV5Monde for resources to improve vocacbulary and cultural knowledge. Click on the A1 part or A2 - that's for beginners. Amusez-vous bien! https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr | 8/6/25 PH 3/17 PH |
88 | French II Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can begin exploring the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Students can review verbs and questions words: https://quizlet.com/68861364/flashcards, greetings- https://quizlet.com/68862291/french-1-greetings-flash-cards/ Students can use the website TV5Monde for resources to improve vocacbulary and cultural knowledge. Click on the A1 part or A2 - that's for beginners. Amusez-vous bien! https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr | 8/8/25 PH 3/17 PH |
89 | French III Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can review the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Students can review the present and passé composé tenses.https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/tap3.html Students can use the website TV5Monde for resources to improve vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Click on the A2 or B1 https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr Here is a link to the document with the resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3h8_uMlxZHZV5oWigPhu6PUCsB_UR91_4PJNRie7TU/edit | 3/17 2026 TD |
90 | French IV Honors | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Review reflexive verbs in the present and the past tense: https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/vpr1.html Review verbs tenses: Present, past, future, subjunctive. https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/tap3.html http://laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/tap4.html Students can use the website TV5Monde for resources to improve vocacbulary and cultural knowledge. Click on the B1 https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr | ANH 3/17/2026 |
91 | German I | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Use the Deutsche Welle website to explore basic words and phrases based on topic: https://learngerman.dw.com/en/deutschtrainer/c-56705009 Become familar the alphabet and pronunciation: https://learngerman.dw.com/en/abc/c-39621991 | 8/9/25 DS |
92 | German II | Ellen Hart: ellen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can explore the language on Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Review question words vocabulary at: https://quizlet.com/_8zzf57?x=1jqt&i=6njmz Use the Deutsche Welle website to improve vocabulary, reading & listening skills and expand cultural knowledge: https://www.dw.com/en/level-a2/s-13228 | 8/9/25 NS |
93 | Health - (.5 credit) | Geetanjali Soni: geetanjali.soni@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to http://kidshealth.org/en/teens and start familiarizing themselves with health topics pertinent to teens. Many of these will be discussed throughout the Health Education portion of the course and having the background information prior to the course starting may prove useful. Topics to pay attention to are: Nutrition and Fitness, Abusive Relationships, Overweight and Obseity, Eating Disorders, and Diseases. These can be found using the search function as well as the drop down menu at the top under "For Teens". | 3/13/22- KJ |
94 | Health and P.E. | Geetanjali Soni: geetanjali.soni@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to http://kidshealth.org/en/teens and start familiarizing themselves with health topics pertinent to teens. Many of these will be discussed throughout the Health Education portion of the course and having the background information prior to the course starting may prove useful. Topics to pay attention to are: Nutrition and Fitness, Abusive Relationships, Overweight and Obseity, Eating Disorders, and Diseases. These can be found using the search function as well as the drop down menu at the top under "For Teens". Students will visit the following website and explore careers in Health and Physical Education https://www.ellipticalreviews.com/careers-in-physical-education/ Students also need to familiariz themselves with the Health Related and Skill Related components of fitness as they will be discussed frequently in the course. There is a slideshare on this website that has good information: https://www.slideshare.net/TodaysFitnessTrainer/understanding-the-eleven-components-of-fitness | 3/13/22- KJ |
95 | History of the Holocaust | Wendy Kraft: wendy.kraft@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/whp-origins/era-7-the-great-convergence-and-divergence-1880-ce-to-the-future/73-world-war-2-betaa/a/read-the-holocaust-beta and view general information about the Holocaust before the course starts. They can also visit https://museeholocauste.ca/en/history-holocaust/ to get more information about peoples affected before and after the Holocaust, as well as watch videos to prepare them for the course or spark interest in a particular facet. | 3/15/22 |
96 | Honors & Academic Chemistry | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should visit this link with details on starting the course. | Revised 4/17/2025 by S. Reid |
97 | Honors Anatomy & Physiology | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to www.explorelearning.com and run a system test to make sure they have everything up to date. "System Test Page" is found at the bottom of the explorelearning site under "useful links". If course access is available, then students can complete NCVPS getting started module. Students can also access the following pages to begin reviewing the terminology used in the course. https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/body/terminology.html http://teachmeanatomy.info/the-basics/anatomical-terminology/terms-of-location/ | |
98 | Honors Biology | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to www.explorelearning.com and run a system test to make sure they have everything up to date. "System Test Page" is found at the bottom of the explorelearning site under "useful links". If course access is available, then students can complete NCVPS getting started module. If it is not available, students can go to: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/structure-of-a-cell. This will give them an overview of the first module. | |
99 | Honors Earth and Environmental Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students can go to www.explorelearning.com and run a system test to make sure they have everything up to date. "System Test Page" is found at the bottom of the explorelearning site under "useful links". | |
100 | Honors Forensic Science | Jen Goldenbaum: jen.goldenbaum@ncpublicschools.gov | Students should visit this link with details on starting the course | Revised 4/15/2022 E. Baldwin |