High School (9–12)

  • AP Physics 1

    AP Physics 1 covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. The course also introduces students to electric circuits. AP Physics 1 is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. This course aligns with the College Board’s learning goals for AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based.

  • Physics I

    Physics I is an algebra-based introductory survey of the field of physics, which is the study of matter and energy and their behaviors and interactions. Topics include one- and two-dimensional kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, waves and sound, optics, electricity, and modern physics. This course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Physics.

  • German III

    The course continues to refine the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication skills learned in German I and II. Interpersonal communication will focus on developing speaking proficiency in non-scripted and unrehearsed settings. With much of the course conducted exclusively in German, students will learn and apply new grammatical structures to higher-level vocabulary in order to further…

  • German II

    This course continues to build on the speaking and listening skills established in German I. Focus is given to developing reading and writing in German along with continued use of the language. Course activities focus on increasing vocabulary and structures used in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication as students explore the geography, culture, and customs…

  • AP Environmental Science

    AP Environmental Science is designed to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. This course will…

  • German I

    In this beginning-level course, students will start their acquisition of the German language with the development of speaking and listening skills. Focus is given to creative speaking proficiency at a novice level. Students will have additional practice with reading and writing German as they explore the geography, culture, and customs of German-speaking countries. This course…

  • Earth Science II: Oceanography

    In Oceanography, students will take a journey through the ocean realm. Oceanography applies the sciences of geology, biology, chemistry, and physics to Earth’s oceans. The course also examines engineering for the development of devices that allow scientists to explore underwater depths. This course aligns with the Virginia Department of Education’s Science Content Guidelines for Earth Science…

  • Earth Science II: Astronomy

    In this course students learn about the universe, solar system, stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Students will examine the Earth’s position in the solar system in relation to the sun and moon. The course also explores the planets and other celestial objects in our solar system, as well as stars, constellations, and celestial coordinates.…

  • Environmental Science

    Environmental Science is the study of abiotic and biotic factors in the environment, including human impact on planet Earth. Major units of study include an overview of scientific skills, cycles of matter on Earth, physical aspects of Earth (including rocks and plate tectonics), the living environment (including ecology and population studies), and natural resources. Additional…

  • Earth Science I

    Studying something as large and complicated as the Earth is quite an undertaking. In order to make it manageable, this course is divided into the scientific areas of geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography. Each of these areas of study helps scientists understand the activity and make-up of our planet. In this course, students will use…