World History & Geography to 1500
Course No. 22150 - 1 Credit
Students will explore the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from ancient times until 1500 A.D. (C.E.) in terms of the impact on Western civilization. Historical understanding in this course requires students to engage in historical thinking, raise questions, and marshal evidence in support of their answers. Students engaged in historical thinking draw upon chronological thinking, historical comprehension, historical analysis and interpretation, historical research, and decision making.
World History & Geography 1500 - Present
Course No. 22160 - 1 Credit
Prerequisites: World History to 1500 A.D.
The World History II course content focuses on an intensive chronological study of the world since the 16th century. Students’ understanding of the relationships among history, geography, economics and civics in the modern world will be emphasized. Using texts, documents, maps, diagrams, and charts, students will develop historical and geographic comprehension of various cultures. The spatial concepts of geography are integrated with the chronological development of nations and peoples.
World History II (Honors)
Course No. 2216A - 1 Weighted Credit
This course is a study of the modern world since the 16th Century. An understanding of the relationships among history, geography, economics and civics in the development of the modern world will be emphasized. Spatial concepts in geography will be connected to the chronological development of nations and peoples. Analysis and evaluation of issues, people, and the environment are emphasized for the connection to historical events. Research and analysis of data are significant requirements of the course.
United States and Virginia History
Course No. 23600 - 1 Credit
This 11th grade course surveys the growth of the United States from the early Colonial Period to the modern era. Students gain an understanding of the development of American life, time periods, people, events, trends, and issues in American history. Basic documents, economic developments, and the influence of this history on the lives of present-day Americans are also discussed.
Dual Enrollment United States History I
Course No. 2950D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite:Must meet Germanna Community College qualifications.
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This advanced course provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic events that shaped American history from the Colonial Period to Modern America. The class requires outside reading and research. Upon successful completion the student will receive college credit.
Dual Enrollment United States History II
Course No. 2951D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite: Passing DE US History I with a C or higher
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This course is a continuation of Dual Enrollment United States History I. English/Social Studies Section II
United States and Virginia Government
Course No. 24400 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: U.S. & Virginia History
This course is designed to provide a survey of the purposes of government, the foundation of the United States government, a comparison of the economic and political systems of the world, historical and current election practices, and rights and responsibilities of individuals under the United States Constitution. A study of specified historical documents is included.
Advanced Placement (AP) United States Government and Politics
Course No. 2445A - 1 Weighted Credit
AP Government is designed to present students with an analytical perspective of government and politics in the United States. The course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. The course will include the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. Students can take a national exam in May to earn college credit. Summer assignments required.
Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography
Course No. 04004 - 1 Weighted Credit
Prerequisites: 10th grade or higher; Passed World History 1500 A.D. and World History 1500 A.D. to the Present and associated SOL/PBA
This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Standards (2012).
Psychology*
Course No. 29000 - 1 Credit
Psychology is an elective course which is designed to examine the influences on human behavior. The course will explore the concepts of behavior and emotion and encourage students to relate the study of psychology to themselves and to their society and culture. A study of the brain, personality, adolescent growth and development, and mental and emotional disorders will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on the definition and management of stress.
Dual Enrollment Early Humanities*
Course No. 2315A - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisites: Must meet Germanna qualifications
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This course is designed to introduce the humanities through the art, literature, music and philosophy of various cultures and historical periods. This course is writing intensive. Students should expect to write regular research papers and critical essays. Students will also present research in class presentations. Since this is a college-level course, students are expected to do extensive reading and writing outside of school hours.
Dual Enrollment Principles of Psychology*
Course No. 2900D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite: Must meet Germanna qualifications
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This college level course surveys the basic concepts of psychology, the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Topics include physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology.
African-American Studies*
Course #23710 1 Credit
This course will explore the historical and cultural significance of African Americans, from their origins on the African continent to their reformation of our American society. It will focus on their contributions and the role African American’s played in shaping America. Students are guided through this rich history in which they will identify and understand the African origins and developments of the Black experience in North America.
AP African-American Studies
Course #04908A 1 Credit
Prerequisites: 11th grade or higher
The course is designed to offer high school students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies. This rigorous interdisciplinary course reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans. It examines 400 years of contributions from Africans and their descendants to the U.S. This will cover African civilizations and modern day history to the present.
*Courses are elective credits only.
All Course Offerings are subject to student interest and staff availability. Please note all may not be offered each year.
Course No. 22150 - 1 Credit
Students will explore the historical development of people, places, and patterns of life from ancient times until 1500 A.D. (C.E.) in terms of the impact on Western civilization. Historical understanding in this course requires students to engage in historical thinking, raise questions, and marshal evidence in support of their answers. Students engaged in historical thinking draw upon chronological thinking, historical comprehension, historical analysis and interpretation, historical research, and decision making.
World History & Geography 1500 - Present
Course No. 22160 - 1 Credit
Prerequisites: World History to 1500 A.D.
The World History II course content focuses on an intensive chronological study of the world since the 16th century. Students’ understanding of the relationships among history, geography, economics and civics in the modern world will be emphasized. Using texts, documents, maps, diagrams, and charts, students will develop historical and geographic comprehension of various cultures. The spatial concepts of geography are integrated with the chronological development of nations and peoples.
World History II (Honors)
Course No. 2216A - 1 Weighted Credit
This course is a study of the modern world since the 16th Century. An understanding of the relationships among history, geography, economics and civics in the development of the modern world will be emphasized. Spatial concepts in geography will be connected to the chronological development of nations and peoples. Analysis and evaluation of issues, people, and the environment are emphasized for the connection to historical events. Research and analysis of data are significant requirements of the course.
United States and Virginia History
Course No. 23600 - 1 Credit
This 11th grade course surveys the growth of the United States from the early Colonial Period to the modern era. Students gain an understanding of the development of American life, time periods, people, events, trends, and issues in American history. Basic documents, economic developments, and the influence of this history on the lives of present-day Americans are also discussed.
Dual Enrollment United States History I
Course No. 2950D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite:Must meet Germanna Community College qualifications.
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This advanced course provides an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic events that shaped American history from the Colonial Period to Modern America. The class requires outside reading and research. Upon successful completion the student will receive college credit.
Dual Enrollment United States History II
Course No. 2951D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite: Passing DE US History I with a C or higher
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This course is a continuation of Dual Enrollment United States History I. English/Social Studies Section II
United States and Virginia Government
Course No. 24400 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: U.S. & Virginia History
This course is designed to provide a survey of the purposes of government, the foundation of the United States government, a comparison of the economic and political systems of the world, historical and current election practices, and rights and responsibilities of individuals under the United States Constitution. A study of specified historical documents is included.
Advanced Placement (AP) United States Government and Politics
Course No. 2445A - 1 Weighted Credit
AP Government is designed to present students with an analytical perspective of government and politics in the United States. The course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. The course will include the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. Students can take a national exam in May to earn college credit. Summer assignments required.
Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography
Course No. 04004 - 1 Weighted Credit
Prerequisites: 10th grade or higher; Passed World History 1500 A.D. and World History 1500 A.D. to the Present and associated SOL/PBA
This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Standards (2012).
Psychology*
Course No. 29000 - 1 Credit
Psychology is an elective course which is designed to examine the influences on human behavior. The course will explore the concepts of behavior and emotion and encourage students to relate the study of psychology to themselves and to their society and culture. A study of the brain, personality, adolescent growth and development, and mental and emotional disorders will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on the definition and management of stress.
Dual Enrollment Early Humanities*
Course No. 2315A - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisites: Must meet Germanna qualifications
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This course is designed to introduce the humanities through the art, literature, music and philosophy of various cultures and historical periods. This course is writing intensive. Students should expect to write regular research papers and critical essays. Students will also present research in class presentations. Since this is a college-level course, students are expected to do extensive reading and writing outside of school hours.
Dual Enrollment Principles of Psychology*
Course No. 2900D - ½ Weighted High School Credit, 3 Germanna Community College Credits
Prerequisite: Must meet Germanna qualifications
Fees: A fee will be charged for this course. In the 2023-24 school year, this fee was $64 per Germanna credit or $49 per Germanna credit for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This fee is subject to change.
This college level course surveys the basic concepts of psychology, the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Topics include physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology.
African-American Studies*
Course #23710 1 Credit
This course will explore the historical and cultural significance of African Americans, from their origins on the African continent to their reformation of our American society. It will focus on their contributions and the role African American’s played in shaping America. Students are guided through this rich history in which they will identify and understand the African origins and developments of the Black experience in North America.
- Evaluate how African Americans have shaped, contributed, and have been shaped by the institutions, policies, and laws established by federal, state, and local governments;
- Evaluate and interpret the various paths of civic responsibility that led to quests for equality, justice, and freedom for individuals and communities facing barriers and oppression based on race, class, and gender; and
- Analyze and understand how the institution of slavery in the United States shaped beliefs about race and the supremacy of one race over another and influenced America’s economy and politics.
AP African-American Studies
Course #04908A 1 Credit
Prerequisites: 11th grade or higher
The course is designed to offer high school students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies. This rigorous interdisciplinary course reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans. It examines 400 years of contributions from Africans and their descendants to the U.S. This will cover African civilizations and modern day history to the present.
*Courses are elective credits only.
All Course Offerings are subject to student interest and staff availability. Please note all may not be offered each year.