High School Program of Studies 2022-2023
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- Course Descriptions - English
- Course Descriptions - Math
- Course Descriptions - Science
- Course Descriptions - History/Social Science
- Functional Core Classes
- Electives
- Driver Education
- Career and Technical Education
- Oh Henry Internship Program
- Patrick & Henry Community College
- Piedmont Governor's School
- ACE Academy
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Downloadable Program of Studies 22-23 full document
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ENGLISH
Language Arts Laboratory I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite: None)
A relevance-based English/Language Arts program emphasizing essential reading, writing, and speaking skills and driven by the Individual Education Plan. This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level English for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.
MATH
General Mathematics I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite: None)
A relevance-based Math program emphasizing essential consumer, daily living, and functional skills and driven by the Individual Education Plan. This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Math for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.
SCIENCE
General Science I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite: None)
A relevance-based Science course emphasizing basic concepts from Life, Physical and Earth Sciences and driven by the Individual Education Plan. This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Science for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.
SOCIAL STUDIES
General Social Studies I-IV – 1 elective credit (Prerequisite: None)
A relevance-based Social Studies course emphasizing basic concepts of citizenship, community, and consumerism, and driven by the Individual Education Plan. This elective course can be paired with appropriate grade level Social Studies for students with disabilities pursuing Standard or Advanced Diplomas or as a standalone course for students pursuing an Applied Studies Diploma.
