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The Journalism IV course offers continued practical experience in print and online media for the trained journalist through a workshop format in newspaper reporting and editing. Students apply and refine the principles learned in Journalism I, II, and III by producing, editing, publishing, and managing articles for the public for the online formats of the student newspaper.

 

AP Research is an advanced placement course where students engage in a yearlong investigation of an academic topic of their choice, building on skills from AP Seminar. Throughout the course, students design and execute a research project, culminating in a 4,000-5,000 word academic paper and an oral defense. The course emphasizes independent inquiry, critical analysis, and effective communication of research findings .Unlike most AP exams, there is no traditional written test for AP Research. The final score is based on the quality of the academic paper, the effectiveness of the presentation, and the student's ability to defend their research. By earning 3 or higher on the AP Exam in Seminar, Research and four other AP courses, students qualify to earn the AP Capstone Diploma.

This integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage is based upon a core selection of contemporary and classical literature. Instructional activities incorporate vocabulary development, reading comprehension and analysis, composition, grammar and punctuation skills, and oral language.

This integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage is based upon a core selection of contemporary and classical literature. Instructional activities incorporate vocabulary development, reading comprehension and analysis, composition, grammar and punctuation skills, and oral language.

During this course of study, students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Students compare literary elements, participate in inquiry discussions, formulate essential questions, construct critical responses to literature, learn to write effectively in a variety of forms for different audiences, and select vocabulary to achieve a specific tone.

This one-semester course is designed for college-bound students who are proficient writers and wish to refine their expository writing skills in several content areas. Students will write informative essays, persuasive essays, literary analysis, and brief reports. All classroom writing assignments will require in-depth development of ideas and application of techniques learned through the composing process. Students will be assigned papers to be written or completed out of class.

This integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language usage is based upon a core selection of contemporary and classical literature. Instructional activities incorporate vocabulary development, reading comprehension and analysis, composition, grammar and punctuation skills, and oral language.

During this course of study, students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Students compare literary elements, participate in inquiry discussions, formulate essential questions, construct critical responses to literature, learn to write effectively in a variety of forms for different audiences, and select vocabulary to achieve a specific tone.

During this course of study, students examine and analyze literature and language from the 17th to the 21st century. Students compare literary elements, participate in inquiry discussions, formulate essential questions, construct critical responses to literature, learn to write effectively in a variety of forms for different audiences, and select vocabulary to achieve a specific tone.

Students are recommended for placement in this course based on multiple criteria which include results from prior Standards of Learning assessments, Lexile levels, or results from the MAP assessment. Students receive instruction in five key areas: phonological awareness and decoding, reading fluency and word recognition, vocabulary and phrase meanings, reading comprehension, and writing in response to text. The majority of the reading selections will be non-fiction to build student success in reading content-area textbooks. Independent reading will be incorporated into the class to build fluency, expand vocabulary, provide practice and increase the enjoyment of reading. Students are expected to stay in this course for the entire year unless results from mid-year assessments indicate that the student is ready to exit the program.

Students are recommended for placement in this course based on multiple criteria which include results from prior Standards of Learning assessments, Lexile levels, or results from the MAP assessment. Students will receive instruction in the use of word recognition and context to build vocabulary, conventions of print and non-print to increase understanding and comprehension of text, strategic reading to increase comprehension and enhance learning and retention, and writing in response to text. Nonfiction selections will be used extensively to assist students in building success in reading content-area textbooks. Independent reading will be incorporated into the class to build fluency, expand vocabulary, provide practice, and increase the enjoyment of reading.

In grades 9-12 students write increasingly longer narrative forms; more abstract expository and persuasive essays, and more fully documented research papers. Units integrate literature study with the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At each grade level, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, mechanics, thinking skills, and oral communication skills are emphasized. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation require-ment asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

The honors program is organized into thematic and historical units through which students strengthen their critical thinking skills by extensive discussion and writing activities. The literature studied is taken from core texts and teacher-selected supple-mental titles and is comprised of world classics. Students write for diverse audiences and purposes. Emphasis is placed on the writing of arguments, literary analyses, fully documented research reports, and commentaries on novels, plays, and poems. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English 10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation requirement asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

In grades 9-12 students write increasingly longer narrative forms; more abstract expository and persuasive essays, and more fully documented research papers. Units integrate literature study with the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At each grade level, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, mechanics, thinking skills, and oral communication skills are emphasized. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation require-ment asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

The honors program is organized into thematic and historical units through which students strengthen their critical thinking skills by extensive discussion and writing activities. The literature studied is taken from core texts and teacher-selected supple-mental titles and is comprised of world classics. Students write for diverse audiences and purposes. Emphasis is placed on the writing of arguments, literary analyses, fully documented research reports, and commentaries on novels, plays, and poems. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English 10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation requirement asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

In grades 9-12 students write increasingly longer narrative forms; more abstract expository and persuasive essays, and more fully documented research papers. Units integrate literature study with the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At each grade level, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, mechanics, thinking skills, and oral communication skills are emphasized. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation require-ment asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

The honors program is organized into thematic and historical units through which students strengthen their critical thinking skills by extensive discussion and writing activities. The literature studied is taken from core texts and teacher-selected supple-mental titles and is comprised of world classics. Students write for diverse audiences and purposes. Emphasis is placed on the writing of arguments, literary analyses, fully documented research reports, and commentaries on novels, plays, and poems. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English 10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation requirement asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

In grades 9-12 students write increasingly longer narrative forms; more abstract expository and persuasive essays, and more fully documented research papers. Units integrate literature study with the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At each grade level, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, mechanics, thinking skills, and oral communication skills are emphasized. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation require-ment asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

The honors program is organized into thematic and historical units through which students strengthen their critical thinking skills by extensive discussion and writing activities. The literature studied is taken from core texts and teacher-selected supple-mental titles and is comprised of world classics. Students write for diverse audiences and purposes. Emphasis is placed on the writing of arguments, literary analyses, fully documented research reports, and commentaries on novels, plays, and poems. Students will also participate in an online course component in English 10/Honors English 10. Per a Virginia Department of Education, this graduation requirement asks student to participate in a SAT Prep online modules via Khan Academy.

This semester course is designed for students to gain the independence necessary for a successful college experience. Students learn how to read and think analytically, prepare for the SAT, and refine study skills. In addition, students focus on using reasoning and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions, building high-level comprehension skills to read and understand rigorous high school and post-secondary texts, and assessing and evaluating new information independently. Emphasis is placed on self-exploration through critical thinking that includes determining learning styles, refining appropriate study skills for college, and assessing the components of choosing the college or post-secondary experience to fit each individual.

This is a college-level course designed in accordance with the requirements of the College Board. The course involves intensive study of numerous authors, genres, and his-torical periods. Extensive composition and discussion require students to demonstrate their sensitivity to the language and structure of a piece of writing as well as to develop their own power and precision in organizing and expressing thoughts. The course culminates in the Advanced Placement examination given in May of each year.

This is a college-level course designed in accordance with the requirements of the College Board. Through this course, the students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts, and learn to become flexible writers who can compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. The writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. As the students read, they become aware of how authors from different periods and disciplines match their rhetorical choices to particular aims. The course culminates in the Advanced Placement examination given in May of each year. Students who enroll in this course should have command of standard English grammar.

Students study the terminology they need to understand the communication process and explore and compare the different forms of mass communication: print and electronic. The studies include the American newspaper, past and present, while emphasizing the rights and responsibilities of the journalist. The heart of the course involves learning about gathering and writing news, writing in-depth news articles, feature stories, editorials, columns, reviews, and sports. Students proofread to improve writing style and editing skills.

Students refine and use what they have learned in Journalism I. Some may decide to work for the school newspaper. The heart of the course involves learning about gathering and writing news, writing in-depth news articles, feature stories, editorials, columns, reviews, and sports. Students proof-read to improve writing style and editing skills.

Students gain practical experience in print media by applying and refining the principles learned in Journalism I to produce the school newspaper. To learn phases of production, students write and edit journalistic format; design and lay out advertising; handle business affairs; edit and lay out copy; and take, develop, and print photographs. The students must be committed to deadlines and be willing to take initiative and responsibility. Instructional advice is available at all times to support the journalists, but each bears the personal responsibility for the understanding of and being faithful to the laws and technical issues that affect journalists.

This advanced journalism course provides students with hands-on experience in producing, editing, and managing content for the student newspaper's online platforms. Building on skills learned in previous journalism courses, students take on leadership roles, refine their writing, editing, and digital media skills, and are responsible for all aspects of newspaper production, from content creation to publication. The course emphasizes ethics, law, and the personal responsibility of journalists, culminating in a curated portfolio showcasing each student's growth and expertise.

A survey course in basic oral communication, public speaking helps students understand the correlation between speech techniques and speaker responsibilities. Students focus on ethics in communication, person-to-person situations, group dynamics, public speeches, and oral interpretation while emphasizing delivery strategies. They learn to gather, evaluate, organize, and articulate information in an interesting and meaningful manner. At the completion of this course, students will be able to speak effectively and confidently in formal, informal, and business communication situations.

A performance course, Public Speaking II, assists students in becoming proficient in advanced oral communication. This course is tutorial with the teacher acting as a facilitator while students refine oral interpretation and persuasive speaking skills, deliver impromptu and special occasion speeches, and explore mass media.

This course is a supervised, independent study program and offers students several options: extensive study of a specialized area of oral communications, increased communication skills for various career opportunities, or additional study of a particular area for a specific career choice.

The standards for Theatre Arts I enable students to participate in a creative processes of creating, refining. producing, and performing theatre. Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical works. The course emphasizes foundational concepts, ensemble work, and skill development and provides theatrical opportunities for students to determine areas of personal interest. Introduction to Theatre Arts offers students a general overview of theatre and its use and effect in and on culture. Students will be offered the opportunity to act, mime, improvise, design for the stage, read plays, discover theatre history and explore career options in the field of theatre. Students will also be encouraged to attend live theatrical productions. This course is a prerequisite for all other Theatre Arts course offerings.

English 10 Advanced Placement Seminar is a yearlong course that combines the English 10 curriculum with AP Seminar, providing a rigorous academic experience. Students will engage in analyzing real-world issues from multiple perspectives, honing their skills in reading, synthesizing diverse sources, and developing evidence-based arguments. The course emphasizes inquiry-based learning, requiring students to produce research-based essays and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and in teams, throughout the year for assessment. The course culminates in the Advanced Placement examination given in May of each year. By earning 3 or higher on the AP Exam in Seminar, Research and four other AP courses, students qualify to earn the AP Capstone Diploma.

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AP Seminar is an advanced placement, yearlong course that challenges students to investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives using an inquiry-based framework. Students develop skills in analyzing diverse texts, synthesizing information, and creating evidence-based arguments through research-based essays, as well as oral and visual presentations both individually and in teams, throughout the year for assessment. The course culminates in the Advanced Placement examination given in May of each year. By earning 3 or higher on the AP Exam in Seminar, Research and four other AP courses, students qualify to earn the AP Capstone Diploma. This course serves as a prerequisite for AP Research.