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Course CodeCategoryCourse NamePrerequisite/Course NoteCourse Description
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0A017X0CAPAP SeminarEnglish I Honors in 8th grade and teacher recommendation. The course is taken year-long with English II HonorsAP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
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10012X0CEnglishReadingTeacher PlacementThis course is for students who need extra help in reading and is designed to improve foundational reading skills. This course does not count toward the 4 required English courses for future-ready core graduates, but will count as an elective course credit
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10212X0CEnglishEnglish IThis course is a balanced program of literature, language, and composition. It introduces all modes of discourse, emphasizing description and narration and literary terminology.
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10215X0CEnglishEnglish I HonorsTeacher RecommendationDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the English I Standard Course of Study but includes extension and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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10222X0CEnglishEnglish IIEnglish IThe curriculum emphasizes an intensive study of literary genres, the writing of exposition, persuasion, poetry, and world literature.
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10225X0BEnglishEnglish II HonorsEnglish IDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the English II Standard Course of Study but includes extension and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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10232X0CEnglishEnglish IIIEnglish IIComposed of a balanced program of language, literature, and composition, this program places emphasis on advanced language study. Focus is on a survey of American literature. Composition emphasizes persuasive and expository writing.
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10235X0BEnglishEnglish III HonorsEnglish IIDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the English III Standard Course of Study but includes extension and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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10242X0CEnglishEnglish IVEnglish IIIThis course provides a survey of English literature. Composition emphasis is placed on persuasive and expository writing and research. Understanding of the cultural heritage is enhanced through advanced study of the English language.
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10245X0CEnglishEnglish IV HonorsEnglish IIIThis course provides a survey of English literature. Composition emphasis is placed on persuasive and expository writing and research. Understanding of the cultural heritage is enhanced through advanced study of the English language.
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10252X0CEnglishCreative WritingThis course will include descriptive, narrative, and interview writing along with poetry, drama, and review writing. Procedures used to get published will be emphasized. Writing for a variety of contests, including the Flat Rock Playhouse Play Writing Contest and the Scholastic Writing Contest will be encouraged. Writing circles and peer editing groups will be used to help students learn to go through the creative writing process.
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10252X0CEnglishCreative Writing HonorsThis course will include descriptive, narrative, and interview writing along with poetry, drama, and review writing. Procedures used to get published will be emphasized. Writing for a variety of contests, including the Flat Rock Playhouse Play Writing Contest and the Scholastic Writing Contest will be encouraged. Writing circles and peer editing groups will be used to help students learn to go through the creative writing process.
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10312X0C2EnglishJournalism: YearbookApplication RequiredProducing the school yearbook, this class includes the teaching of copy and caption writing, layout design, and the use of graphics. Placing emphasis on personal responsibility and teamwork, this course is hands-on, practical experience in the many facets of journalism.
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10382X0C1ESLEnglish As A Secd Lang ITeacher PlacementThese courses are designed for students who are not proficient in the English Language. These courses do not satisfy the required English courses for graduation.
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10382X0C2ESLEnglish As A Secd Lang IITeacher PlacementThese courses are designed for students who are not proficient in the English Language. These courses do not satisfy the required English courses for graduation.
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10382X0C3ESLEnglish As A Secd Lang IIITeacher PlacementThese courses are designed for students who are not proficient in the English Language. These courses do not satisfy the required English courses for graduation.
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10382X0C4ESLEnglish As A Secd Lang IVTeacher PlacementThese courses are designed for students who are not proficient in the English Language. These courses do not satisfy the required English courses for graduation.
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11022X0CWorld LanguageFrench II*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability. Students need a strong foundation in French I to be successful in this online course.This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students participate in simple conversational situations by combining and recombining learned elements of the language, orally and in writing. They compose related sentences which narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the culture. Focus is placed on understanding main ideas.
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11412X0CWorld LanguageSpanish IThis course is an introduction to the study of the foreign language and its culture. It allows students to perform the most basic functions of the language and to become familiar with some elements of its culture. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible. The context focuses on the students’ lives and experiences and includes an exposure to everyday customs and life-styles. Grammar is integrated throughout the course and is selected according to the language needs.
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11422X0CWorld LanguageSpanish II Spanish IThis course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students participate in simple conversational situations by combining and recombining learned elements of the language, orally and in writing. They compose related sentences which narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the culture. Focus is placed on understanding main ideas.
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11435X0CWorld LanguageSpanish III - HonorsSpanish IIThis course provides students with additional opportunities to expand their listening, speaking, and writing skills as they create with the language and as they access short literary texts, authentic materials, and media on generally familiar topics. They identify main idea(s) and significant details in discussions, presentation, and written texts within a cultural context, read and interpret authentic materials, narrate and describe in sentences, groups of related sentences and short cohesive passages in present, past and future time and compose messages, announcements, personal notes, and advertisements.
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11445X0CWorld LanguageSpanish IV - HonorsSpanish IIIA major focus of this course is to enable students to communicate in writing and in extended conversations on a variety of topics. Students begin to narrate, discuss, and support fairly complex ideas and concepts using concrete facts and topics in past, present and future time. Another emphasis of the course is on culture and literature. Short stories, poetry, excerpts from various periods of literature, current events, and authentic materials are included. Emphasis is placed on independent reading. Finer points of grammar are studied to aid oral and written communication.
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1A007X0CEnglishAP English Language and Composition(11th Grade)English IIThis course emphasizes the expository, analytical, and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication. Students in the course will become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and reading should make them 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. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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1A017X0CEnglishAP English Literature and Composition (12th Grade)English III Honors or AP English Language; Taken with English IV HonorsThis course follows the guidelines of the Advanced Placement Program and English IV thus allowing the student to receive advanced placement in the English sequence at certain colleges upon achieving satisfactory scores on an AP examination. Students are required to take the end of course AP exam.
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1A087X0CWorld LanguageAP Spanish Language and CultureSpanish IV or Teacher PlacementThis course cultivates the understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. Students explore concepts related to families and communites, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life and global challenges. This course is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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20902X0CMathFoundations of NC Math 1Teacher PlacementThis course is the first part to a yearlong approach to NC Math 1. Units covered may include number theory, functions, linear functions, graphing, geometry, and systems of equations.
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21092X0BMathNC Math 1As the first course in the NC Math 1-4 progressions, NC Math 1 provides students the opportunity to study concepts of algebra, geometry, functions, number and operations, statistics and modeling throughout the course. Concepts include expressions in the real number system, creating and reasoning with equations and inequalities, interpreting and building simple functions, and interpreting categorical and quantitative data. Previous use of graphing calculators and software will be expanded. The NC EOC test is required and will be administered at the conclusion of this course.
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21095X0CMathNC Math 1 HonorsTeacher RecommendationThis course will cover NC Math 1 with increased depth and rigor on some standards. This may include but not be limited to working with data, using more complex formulas, and a focus on problem solving through critical thinking.
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22092X0BMathNC Math 2Math 1Math 2 continues a progression of the standards established in Math 1. In addition to these standards, Math 2 includes: polynomials, congruence and similarity of figures, trigonometry with triangles, modeling with geometry, probability, making inferences and justifying conclusions. Students will build on previous exposure to graphing calculators and software.
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22095X0CMathNC Math 2 HonorsMath 1This course will cover NC Math 2 with increased depth and rigor on some standards. This may include but not be limited to deriving area formulas using trigonometry, applications of law of sines and law of cosines, and additional topics in probability and statistics
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23092X0BMathNC Math 3Math 2Math 3 progresses from the standards learned in Math 1 and Math 2. In addition to these standards, Math 3 extends to include algebraic concepts such as: polynomial functions, inverse fuctions, geometric concepts including circles and parallelograms. Graphing software and calculators will be used throughout the course.
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23095X0CMathNC Math 3 HonorsMath 2This course will cover NC Math 3 with increased depth and rigor on some standards. This may include but not be limited to application and use of the fundamental theorem of algebra, expanded work with rational expressions, and additional work with using probabilities to make and evaluate decisions
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24092X0CMathNC Math 4Math 3The 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.
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24015X0CMathDiscrete Mathematics for Computer Science - HonorsMath 3 HonorsThe purpose of this course is to introduce discrete structures that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete mathematics, such as logic, combinatorics, proof, and graph theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to pursue careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data scientists, security analysts and financial analysts. Students will be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete mathematics courses.
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24035X0CMathAdv Math (Pre-Calc) - HonorsMath 3 HonorsThe 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.
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2A017X0CMathAP Calculus BCPreCalculus (Adv Math) HonorsExplore the concepts, methods, and applications of differential and integral calculus, including topics such as parametric, polar, and vector functions, and series. Students will perform experiments and investigations and solve problems by applying your knowledge and skills. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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2A037X0CMathAP StatisticsAP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they explore concepts like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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30205X0HCVScienceForensic Science HonorsChemistry RecommendedThis course is an integration of Biology and Chemistry concepts centered around the study of Forensics. Classroom instruction is presented in an investigative method and students will be applying skills and concepts learned in previous coursework.
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33202X0CScienceBiologyEarth and Environmental ScienceThis course is designed to continue student investigations and deepen student understanding of the biological sciences. In-depth study of the following concepts is included: the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, the interdependence of organisms, matter, energy and organization in living systems, and the adaptive responses of organisms.
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33205X0CScienceBiology - HonorsEarth and Environmental ScienceDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the Biology Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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33305X0CScienceAnatomoy & Physiology - HonorsBiology with a "B" or higherDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the Anatomy & Physiology curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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34102X0CSciencePhysical ScienceEES and BiologyThis course includes basic chemistry and physics. Topics covered include: structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, motion and forces; and conservation of energy, matter and charge.
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34202X0CScienceChemistryRecommended: Completion of Math 3 and a grade of "A" or "B" in preceeding math/science coursesThis course encourages students to continue their investigation of the structure of matter along with chemical reactions and the conservation of energy in these reactions. Inquiry is applied to the study of the transformation, composition, structure, and properties of substances. The course focuses on basic chemical concepts and incorporates activities that promote investigations to reinforce concepts.
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34205X0CScienceChemistry HonorsRecommended: Completion of Math 3 and a grade of "A "or "B" in preceeding math/science coursesDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the Chemistry I Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course. Math III is a recommended prerequisite.
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34305X0CSciencePhysics - HonorsCompletion of Math 3 and a grade of "A"or "B" in preceeding math/science coursesDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the Physics Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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35012X0CScienceEarth/Environmental ScienceThis course focuses on the function of the Earth’s systems. Emphasis is placed on matter, energy, plate tectonics, environmental awareness, materials availability, and the cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth system. Learners will study natural and technological systems.
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35015X0CScienceEarth/Environmental Science (Honors)Teacher RecommendationDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the Earth/ Environmental Standard Course of Study, but includes extension and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace, and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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35405X0CScienceAstronomy - Honors10th-12th gradeHonors Astronomy is a course for students who are curious about time and space. It will give the student a general understanding of the cosmos-past, present and future. The course will survey the history of astronomy, review the physics of light and optics, and examine the presently known facts about the planets, stars and galaxies. The course will consider models used to explain cosmic processes, such as the birth, life and death of stars. Consideration will be given toward understanding the basics of space-time in the light of Special and General Relativity.
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ScienceAdvanced Biology IICompletion of Biology with a "B" or higher
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3A007X0CScienceAP BiologyAdvanced Biology II; Must be taken with Advanced Biology IIAdvanced Placement Biology is an academic program of college level materials and labs. The major themes for this course are: science as a process, evolution, energy transfer, continuity and change, relationship of structure to function, regulation, interdependence in nature, science, technology, and society. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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43032X0CSocial StudiesWorld HistoryThis course gives students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary times. World History fosters an approach to contemporary global issues rooted in an understanding of the forces of continuity and change that have shaped the course of human history. As students examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena, they encounter the contributions and patterns of living of civilizations around the world. This course is required for graduation.
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43035X0CSocial StudiesWorld History - HonorsTeacher RecommendationDesigned for the high achieving student, this course follows the World History Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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Social StudiesFounding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic LiteracyWorld HistoryThis course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of North Carolina and the United States 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.
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Social StudiesFounding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy- HonorsWorld HistoryThis course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of North Carolina and the United States 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. 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.
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Social StudiesAmerican History Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic LiteracyStudents in 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 individual and diverse groups in building the American story. The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election.
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Social StudiesAmerican History HonorsFounding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic LiteracyStudents in 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 individual and diverse groups in building the American story. The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election. Students in this course will investigate major turning points in American History to develop understanding of multiple causation, to determine patterns of change and continuity and to be able to compare multiple perspectives of the past.
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Social StudiesEconomics and Personal FinanceAmerican History This course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924 and supports students in their understanding of economic decisions, using money wisely, understanding the financial implications of education and career choices and understanding how to be a financially responsible citizen.
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Social StudiesEconomics and Personal Finance HonorsAmerican History This course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924 and supports students in their understanding of economic decisions, using money wisely, understanding the financial implications of education and career choices and understanding how to be a financially responsible citizen. The content includes information in greater complexity, novelty, acceleration, and reflects a differentiated curriculum.
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Social StudiesTurning Points In American History (Honors or Standard Credit Available)*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability.Turning Points in American History is a course that offers students the opportunity to dig deep into some of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s history. Beyond the obvious political and economic turning points like wars and landmark legislation, this course will also look specifically at cultural movements including, but not limited to, the following themes: art, religion, and race. The goal is that at the end of this course, standard and honors students alike, will gain an appreciation for the impact that these critical parts of American History have had on its citizens.
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46032X0HCVSocial StudiesLatin American Studies*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability.In the HCVPS Latin American Studies course, students will be introduced to the Latin American region and its history, culture, and current situation. The course integrates many perspectives--historical, social, political, economic, geographic and anthropological--in order to identify patterns that define this diverse region. Students will gain a broad understanding of the people, events and ideas that characterize Latin America.
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Social StudiesWorld Humanities (Honors or Standard Credit Available)*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability.The humanities can be described as the integrated study of the various ways in which people, from every period of history, process, and document the human experience. Since humans have been able, we have used history, philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, and language to understand and record our world. Thus, the humanities are the integrated study of the ideas and values inherent in the human journey. Humanities studies demonstrate the way that human beings historically create and share meaning as individuals, as communities, and as cultures through what they document and produce. The integrated study of the humanities offers the content and skills necessary for engaged global
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44035X0CSocial StudiesPsychology - Honors11th or 12th gradeDesigned for high achieving students, this course follows the Psychology Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a higher level of complexity than in the standard course.
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Social StudiesAmerican HumanitiesAmerican Humanities is an elective course that dives into the story and culture of America from the viewpoint of underrepresented and marginalized groups of people. Units of study may include African-American, Native American, Appalachian, Women, LGBTQ, Latino, and Asian-American peoples and more. We will analyze the perspectives of those groups, and their cultural contributions in areas like art, architecture, music, entertainment, sports, and literature. This class aims to develop critical thinking, reasoning, and depth of knowledge in an enjoyable manner that benefits students in future social studies courses and beyond. *Honors credit is available for this course for students wanting the challenge of additional outside reading, individual projects, and rigor.
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Social Studies20th Century Civil Liberites, Civil Rights HonorsCivil liberties and civil rights are two fundamental political values in American society, yet they are often at odds with each other. What limitations are there on government power and how are our rights defined? What if one person's rights are limited in the pursuit of guaranteeing another's? We will evaluate the constitutional guarantees including our freedoms of expression, voting and representation rights, right to privacy, rights when accused of a crime, and the rights of minority groupings in our majority rule democracy. We will explore the impact that national events, laws, popular culture, court rulings, and executive orders have had on our perception of liberties and rights. In a curiosity-guided portion of this course students will examine areas of discrimination in American society, the resulting movement supporting an expansion of rights and the countermovements resisting those same changes. Through interactive and investigative lessons students will engage in civic discourse and strengthen their understanding of the relationship between our government and its citizens and their own rights in our society. *Honors credit is available for this course for students wanting the challenge of additional outside reading, individual projects, and rigor.
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47022X0CSocial StudiesLeadership/Student GovernmentThis elective course teaches leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, problem solving, decision making, communication skills, group dynamics, time and stress management, public speaking, human relations, team building, and other group processes. Specific content will include self-understanding, goal-setting, self-actualization, assertiveness and a study of organizational theory and management.
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47025X0CSocial StudiesLeadership/Student Government (Honors)This course will cover Leadership/Student Government with increased depth and rigor on some standards.
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4A027X0CSocial StudiesAP Human GeographyThis is an Advanced Placement course and will follow the College Board curriculum guidelines. The course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to investigate human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students will also use modern-day tools and methods such as Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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4A067X0CSocial StudiesAP United States Government and PoliticsThis course cultivates an understanding of U.S. government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources while exploring topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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4A077X0CSocial StudiesAP United States HistoryThis course allows students to investigate significant events, individuals, developments and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians, which include analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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4A057X0HCVSocial StudiesAP PsychologyThis course explores the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and analyze data from psychological research studies. Students are required to take the AP exam.
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51152X0CArts Dance (Beginning)Using a modern dance-based approach, this course explores movement as a creative art form. Student learning includes opportunities to develop kinesthetic awareness, proper body alignment, physical strength, flexibility, endurance, and care of the dance instrument while exploring improvisational and expressive movement and basic modern dance technique. Dance elements and basic principles of composition are studied and practiced. Through dance ensemble work, students use creative and critical thinking skills to create and communicate meaning through dance movement. Students experience the role of both choreographer and dancer and have opportunities to present their work. Through the study of dance in various cultures and historical periods, students broaden their understanding of dance as an art form. Students will explore a variety of career opportunities in dance as well as connections with other art forms and subject areas. Students will create a portfolio which contains written and/or visual examples of their work.
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51162X0CArts Dance (Intermediate)Dance (Beginning)This course uses a modern dance-based approach and follows Dance (Beginning). The course emphasizes students' acquisition of intermediate movement skills and refined motor control through the study of various modern dance techniques. Students learn to take responsibility for their personal health and to care for their dance instrument. Through dance ensemble work, students continue to explore improvisation, dance elements, and composition as both dancer and choreographer. Students present the skills they have learned to selected audiences and learn basic technical/theatrical skills for dance production. Students extend their understanding of dance as an art form through a consideration of aesthetic and philosophical perspectives. Further awareness is enhanced through the study of dance history from ancient to medieval periods, the exploration of dance through a variety of cultural contexts, and dance as a career choice. Students will maintain a portfolio which contains written and/or visual examples of their work.
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51262X0CAArts Dance Specialization A (Intermediate)Dance (Intermediate)This class is reserved for Dance Team members
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51175X0CArts Dance (Proficient) - HonorsThis course follows the Dance Specialization A (intermediate) curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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Arts Dance Team (Dance Local Elective Honors)Audition with the teacherThis course will cover the rehearsal and performance aspects of various dance styles, as required on a specified dance performance team. Students will learn the elements of performance, choreography, and production. Students will be required to exhibit skills both inside the classroom and outside of the classroom, both in practice and performance. Practice and performances outside of the regular school day are required. Placement in the course is contingent on teacher selection for membership through the process of audition in the previous spring semester. This is an honors level course.
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52302X0CArts Vocal Music (Beginning) - ConcertStudents in vocal music courses will study many styles of music and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the vocal music program are to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of vocal music, to develop good vocal techniques and skills, to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and notation, to learn the value of self-discipline through practice, and to perform individually and in ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward the group process. Students will perform in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of vocal music increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. Students must successfully complete each level of vocal music in order to progress to the next level. Instructor recommendation is required for each course after first level courses. After school and/or evening practices or performances may be required at all levels.
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52312X0CArts Vocal Music (Intermediate) - ConcertVocal Music (Beginning) - ConcertStudents in vocal music courses will study many styles of music and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the vocal music program are to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of vocal music, to develop good vocal techniques and skills, to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and notation, to learn the value of self-discipline through practice, and to perform individually and in ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward the group process. Students will perform in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of vocal music increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. Students must successfully complete each level of vocal music in order to progress to the next level. Instructor recommendation is required for each course after first level courses. After school and/or evening practices or performances may be required at all levels.
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52325X0CArts Vocal Music (Proficient) - HonorsThis course follows the Music Specialization A (Intermediate) curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52335X0CArts VOCAL MUSIC (ADVANCED) - HonorsThis course follows the Music Specialization B (Intermediate) curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52402X0CArts Orchestra (Beginning)Students in the orchestra courses will study various music styles and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the orchestra program are: to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of orchestra music; to develop techniques and skills; to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and composition; to learn the value of self-discipline through practice, concentration and sensitivity; and to perform in a music ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward group success. Students will perform in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of vocal music increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. After school and/or evening practices or performances may be required at all levels.
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52412X0CArts Orchestra (Intermediate)Orchestra (Beginning)Students in the orchestra courses will study various music styles and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the orchestra program are: to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of orchestra music; to develop techniques and skills; to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and composition; to learn the value of self-discipline through practice, concentration and sensitivity; and to perform in a music ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward group success. Students will perform in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of vocal music increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. Students must successfully complete each level of orchestra in order to progress to the next level. After school and/or evening practices or performances may be required at all levels. Instructor recommendation is required for this course.
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52425X0BArts Orchestra (Proficient) HonorsThis course follows the Music Specialization A (Intermediate) - Orchestra curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52435X0CArts ORCHESTRA (ADVANCED) - HonorsThis course follows the Music Specialization B (Intermediate) - Orchestra curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52552X0CArts Band (Beginning)Students in Band courses will study various music styles and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the concert band program are to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of band music; to develop techniques and skills; to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and composition; to learn the values of self-discipline through practice; to perform in a music ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward the group process. Students will perform music in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of Concert Band increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. Students must successfully complete each level of Concert Band in order to progress to the next level. After school and/or evening practices or performances will be required.
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52562X0CArts Band (Intermediate)Band (Beginning)Students in Band courses will study various music styles and fundamentals of music. Objectives of the concert band program are to broaden and develop the students’ appreciation for various types of band music; to develop techniques and skills; to learn a basic knowledge of music and terminology and composition; to learn the values of self-discipline through practice; to perform in a music ensemble which requires individual responsibility toward the group process. Students will perform music in concert, competitions, and festivals. Each level of Concert Band increases in sophistication of the content and instruction. Students must successfully complete each level of Concert Band in order to progress to the next level. After school and/or evening practices or performances will be required.
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52575X0CArts BAND (PROFICIENT) - HONORSTeacher Placement; After school commitments requiredThis course follows the Music Specialization A (Intermediate) - Band curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52585X0CArts BAND (ADVANCED) - HONORSTeacher Placement; After school commitments requiredThis course follows the Music Specialization B (Intermediate) - Band curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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52195XOHCVArts Written Musical Notation and Theory Honors*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability; One semester of HS band, strings, or chorusThis course is designed to give students an opportunity to study many aspects of music writing, creation, and understanding. Students learn to notate music, rhythms, key signatures, time signatures, scales, harmony, musical form, and other elements needed to apply their knowledge. In addition, students will learn melody, harmony, texture, large and small form, musical analysis, part writing and harmonization, and music composition. Separating this course from its AP Music Theory counterpart; sight-singing, dictation and aural skills are NOT included. Only written theory is studied.
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53152X0CArts Theatre Arts (Beginning)This course promotes learning the essential vocabulary and processes of theatre as well as reading, writing, and researching theatre literature, acting and technical theatre. Acting experience in this course, addressed in goal 2, includes exploring the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisational, acting techniques, and reading and writing related to theatre study. In addition, students learn about and reflect on aspects of theatre through history and in different cultures, as well as the various forms of theatre and theatre-related media. Students have opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions. This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program. Students create a portfolio or collection of their work and related activities that can grow as a result of subsequent theatre arts courses.
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53162X0CArts Theatre Arts (Intermediate)Theatre Arts (Beginning)This course follows Theatre Arts (Beginning) and is for students who wish to continue their exploration of theatre arts. It is a more detailed study of theatre vocabulary, reading and writing of theatre literature, acting, and technical theatre. The acting experience in Theatre Arts II furthers the exploration of the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisational, acting techniques, and reading and writing. In addition, students analyze and critique work developed by themselves or other students, as well as that generated throughout history and in various cultures. This course develops students' knowledge base, expands their understanding of theatre, and begins the application of learning in forms of theatre and theatre-related media through informal and formal productions. Students continue to add to their portfolio or collection of their work and related activities to illustrate their growing comprehension of theatre arts.
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53175X0CArts THEATRE ARTS (PROFICIENT) - HONORSThis course follows the Theatre Arts Specialization A (Intermediate) curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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53185X0CArts THEATRE ARTS (ADVANCED) - HONORSThis course follows the Theatre Arts Specialization B (Intermediate) curriculum but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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54152X0CArts VISUAL ARTS (BEGINNING) -ART I DRAW & DEThis course is designed to reinforce and build on knowledge and skills developed at the elementary and middle school levels. It is the foundation level for art study throughout high school. The course is primarily devoted to deliberate and systematic presentations of various art processes, procedures, theories, and historical developments. Students will have experiences in producing two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks. The course emphasizes the study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, art criticism, art history, and safety in the art room. The approach to art experiences during this time is experimental in terms of materials. Students are provided a strong foundation in design, drawing and vocabulary in a teacher-structured environment. Problem solving and decision making are emphasized throughout this course.
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54162X0CArts Visual Arts (Intermediate)Visual Arts BeginningThis course builds on the student's technical skills and foundation of knowledge developed in beginning Visual Arts. The study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, and art history continues in Art II in a less teacher-directed situation. Various art processes, procedures, and theories are presented in a problem-solving manner which allows for independent choices and personal solutions to problems. The approach to art experiences is less experimental and based more on informed choices. Student research of art and artists is a major source for gaining knowledge and understanding of past and present art forms. A greater flexible and fluent use of the elements of art and principles of design, color, theory, and vocabulary is stressed in this course.
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54175X0CArts VISUAL ARTS (PROFICIENT) - HONORSThis course follows the Visual Arts Specialization A (Intermediate) Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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54185X0CArts VISUAL ARTS (ADVANCED) - HONORSThis course follows the Visual Arts Specialization B (Intermediate) Standard Course of Study but includes extensions and enrichment activities beyond the standard course. Students will be expected to move at a faster pace and demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills at a greater level of complexity than in the standard course.
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54612X0HCVArts Art of Photography (Visual Arts Specialization: Beginning)*HCVPS course; Online courses have enrollment guidelines and limited availability; Camera or phone to take pictures is requiredThis course is a Beginning level Visual Arts course designed to use the art curriculum through the medium of photography. It begins with an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design and how photographers look for those in the images they capture. Students will learn to discuss their photos as well as classmates using this language in a critique. As the students understand basic design principles we will explore camera angles, lighting, and editing and how it relates to portraiture, landscape, architecture, photojournalism, foods, and abstracts. Throughout the semester we will incorporate some photo history, as well as an introduction to some historically significant photographers.

This course will touch on technical aspects of the camera such as controlling the aperture, shutter, and iso, but will primarily focus on composition and post-production editing on freeware programs. Time will be allotted each week for taking photos and students can use class time, or choose to use an afternoon or evening time-- depending on their schedule and the subject of the project. Photography equipment is not provided. Students need a digital or phone camera and the ability to upload photos.
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60292X0CAFPEAthletics - WomenHealth and PE - WomenThis advanced physical education course includes weightlifting to keep one's self in shape and produce body growth. The techniques and fundamentals of weightlifting and flexibility are covered. Conditioning to improve the cardiovascular system is emphasized.
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60292X0CAMPEAthletics - MenHealth and PE - MenThis advanced physical education course includes weightlifting to keep one's self in shape and produce body growth. The techniques and fundamentals of weightlifting and flexibility are covered. Conditioning to improve the cardiovascular system is emphasized.