Spring Block

  • Health Informatics

    In this course, students will have the opportunity to explore the importance of safeguarding electronic healthcare information. Students will be introduced to the various technologies and trends that affect the healthcare industry. Students will also explore aspects of health informatics, including the history of health information technology in the United States, the Electronic Health Record…

  • Japanese II

    In this course, students will expand their knowledge about the Japanese language and Japanese culture. Students will have the opportunity to further develop the skills to explain various things in their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will learn the casual form of Japanese conversation, which is a more authentic daily language. This…

  • Italian II

    In this course, students will build on their introductory studies in the Italian language and culture. Students will learn functional grammar, vocabulary, phrases, and cultural concepts that apply to various practical real-life situations and promote understanding and appreciation of Italian culture and society. This course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Modern Roman Alphabet…

  • General Music (Grade 8)

    This course aims to broaden a student’s horizons concerning the music of various times, places, and cultures. Through the use of hands-on activities and active listening experiences, students will obtain knowledge of basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, melody, form, dynamics, and musical notation, eventually enabling the student to spend time creating music in…

  • General Music (Grade 7)

    This course aims to develop student’s skills in the creative process of music. In addition to gaining hands-on experience in music theory activities that include rhythm, melody, notation, scales, improvisation, composition, and arrangement, students will learn the functions and connections of music to communities, cultures, arts, and technology. Students will engage in multiple modes of…

  • General Music (Grade 6)

    The aim of this course is to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of music. Basic musical concepts are taught through hands-on activities and listening experiences. Students create their own compositions using technology and learn about timbre, pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, form, dynamics, duration, and music notation. This course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning for…

  • Spanish III

    Spanish III is designed to increase students’ communication skills in Spanish and deepen their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures throughout the world. Emphasis is given to the continued development of basic interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational language skills. Theme-based vocabulary further expands students’ ability to describe the world around them, including topics like cooking, travel, the home,…

  • Spanish II

    Spanish II is designed to further students’ communication skills in Spanish and deepen their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures throughout the world. Emphasis is given to the continued development of basic interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational language skills. Theme-based vocabulary offers students opportunities to learn words relevant to their daily lives at home, school, and beyond. Students…

  • Spanish I

    This course introduces students to the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures throughout the world. Primary emphasis is given to the development of basic interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational language skills. Students practice listening, reading, speaking, and writing based on everyday patterns. Topics of study include greetings and introductions, personal descriptions, family, weather, holidays, sports and activities,…

  • Latin II

    This course is a continuation of studies begun in Latin I. Students will review and build on skills such as vocabulary, grammar, translation, and culture. Continued emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions build on Latin I knowledge. One of the goals in Latin II is true rendering of Latin passages into English that relays the…