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Biology 1 HN Chemistry 1 HN
AP Biology AP Chemistry
Physics 1 HN Organic Chemistry TJ AV
Computational Physics TJ HN Chemical Analysis Research TJ AV
AP Physics C M&EM Astronomy Research TJ AV
Electrodynamics TJ AV Adv Astronomy: The Universe TJ HN
Optic Systems TJ HN Adv Astronomy: The Solar System TJ HN
Geosystems TJ HN Adv Marine Biology TJ HN
Geospatial Analysis AV Marine Science Techniques TJ HN
Geospatial Analysis DE Oceanography Research TJ HN
Neurobiology TJ AV Bionanotechnology TJ HN
DNA Science 1 TJ HN Neuroscience Research TJ AV
DNA Science 2 TJ HN Biotechnology Research TJ AV
Bioinformatics TJ HN
Advanced Environmental Studies in Sustainability TJ HN RETURN
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Course Description
In Biology 1 Honors, students engage in scientific inquiry as they explore biological
processes. All class and laboratory activities focus on life processes that occur within
organisms or cells as well as the characteristics of life including: reproduction,
development, and adaptation to environments. Major topics of study include molecular
biology, cells, genetics, organisms, evolution and ecology. Students in honors Biology
will investigate some topics at a deeper level than the general education curriculum. If
dissections are a part of the laboratory experience, alternatives are available. Students
in honors science courses will, either individually or with a team, develop and present
an externally-moderated independent research project.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is a required

● None component of the Integrated
Biology English Statistics and
Technology (IBEST) program for
9th grade students at TJHSST.
This Course Leads To:

● AP Biology

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437004

Course Description
AP Biology is a college-level biology course taken after students have completed
introductory courses in both biology and chemistry. Students will gain an
understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore
the topics of evolution, cellular processes, energy, genetics, information transfer,
ecology and interactions of organisms. College Board requires that 25 percent
of instructional time must be spent completing hands-on laboratory work with an
emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that allow students to apply their
knowledge of science practices. Alternatives will be provided if dissections are
part of the laboratory experience.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Chemistry 1 is not a prerequisite

● Biology 1 HN and can be taken concurrently
● Chemistry 1 HN (corequisite) with this course at TJHSST.

At TJHSST this course is open to

This Course Leads To: 10th grade students.

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Course Description

Chemistry 1 Honors provides students the opportunity to utilize their strong

critical thinking skills and apply their mathematical knowledge as they
investigate the composition, properties, and reactions of matter in depth.
Laboratory experiments and subsequent classroom analysis are integral
components of the course. Students in honors science courses will, either
individually or with a team, develop and present an externally-moderated
independent research project.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● AP Chemistry
● DNA Science 1
● Bionanotech

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447004

Course Description

AP Chemistry is a college-level chemistry course taken after students have

completed an introductory course in chemistry. Students will gain an
understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations as they
explore the topics of atomic structure, intermolecular forces, chemical
reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. College Board
requires that 25 percent of instructional time must be spent completing
hands-on laboratory work with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations
that allow students to apply their knowledge of science practices.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chemistry 1 HN AND
● Math 3 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Organic Chemistry TJ AV

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4420T6

Course Description
The Organic and Analytical Chemistry course is designed for those students who plan to pursue
careers in chemical sciences, biological sciences, engineering, or medicine. Students with interests in
other sciences gain valuable experiences in dealing with sophisticated topics. The course is also
designed to aid students in the development and generation of ideas for Senior Research or to
complement their current senior year research projects. Topics include nomenclature,
characterization, reactions, synthesis, and selected topics in biochemistry. The students will also be
exposed to the theory, operation and data interpretation of chemical instrumentation such as infrared
spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence, gas chromatography, refractometry, mass
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The course will include extensive
project-based and lab-based learning experiences. Students must be prepared to apply knowledge
from AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry 1 courses.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Chemistry

This Course Leads To:

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● Chem Analysis Res TJ AV

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Course Description

The Chemical Analysis Research Laboratory integrates many aspects of

Chemistry, including Inorganic and Organic Synthesis and Characterization,
chemical nanotechnology, utilization of instrumentation such as
Fluorescence, Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Gas
Chromatography, Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy, as well as
Instrumentation Development. Such skills and experiences are valuable for
those interested in pursuing careers in the natural and physical sciences or
areas such as medicine. Students in Chemical Analysis will be expected to
complete an independent or group research project.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Prerequisites for the class of 2027

● None for the Class of 2026 and beyond:
● AP Biology OR
● AP Chemistry

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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Course Description

Physics 1 Honors introduces the most central concepts of physics,

including the dual wave-particle nature of light, kinematics, dynamics, the
conservation laws (mass, energy, and momentum), electricity, magnetism,
and waves. This course is laboratory-centered and employs the methods of
scientific inquiry. Students in honors science courses will, either individually
or with a team, develop and present an externally-moderated independent
research project.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN AND
● Chemistry 1 HN AND
● Math 3 TJ HN (corequisite)

This Course Leads To:

● Computational Physics TJ HN

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● AP Physics C M&EM

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Course Description
In this one-semester Computational Physics course, students will build on their prior Physics
knowledge to explore the intersection of physics principles and computational methods to model and
analyze complex physical systems. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical
applications, learners will develop skills in numerical analysis, algorithmic implementation, and
problem-solving using Python, while also referencing long-established core algorithms and
techniques. The course aims to equip students with the tools necessary to tackle real-world physics
problems in areas such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and
statistical mechanics. Specific topics covered in this course include numerical integration and
differentiation, solving ordinary and partial differential equations, Monte Carlo simulations, linear
algebraic equations, and computational techniques in quantum mechanics. No prior coding
experience is required, although familiarity with Python will be beneficial for effectively engaging with
the material.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Physics 1 HN OR
● AP Physics C M&EM

This Course Leads To:

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● Optical Systems TJ HN

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457004

Course Description

AP Physics C- Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism is a calculus-based,

college-level physics course which covers topics relating mechanics,
electricity and magnetism. This course is the equivalent of two semesters
of college level, calculus based physics courses. Topics from both AP
Physics C - Mechanics and AP Physics C- Electricity & Magnetism will be
covered during the year. College Board requires that 25 percent of
instructional time will be spent on hands-on laboratory work with an
emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that allow students to apply their
knowledge of science practices.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN AND The corequisite for enrollment in

● Chemistry 1 HN AND this course is AP Calculus BC.
● AP Calculus BC (corequisite)

This Course Leads To:

● Electrodynamics TJ AV

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● Optical Systems TJ HN
● Computational Physics TJ HN
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Course Description
In this year-long course spanning Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Computing, and Electrodynamics, students
will embark on a comprehensive journey delving into the fundamental principles and advanced applications of
these cutting-edge fields. Using skills and knowledge from AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism as a basis,
the course aims to equip students with a deep understanding of the underlying principles, mathematical
formalisms, and practical implications of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. Topics covered include
the postulates of quantum mechanics, wavefunctions, operators, angular momentum, time-independent and
time-dependent Schrödinger equations, quantum computing fundamentals, quantum gates, algorithms, and
applications. The course also covers Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, potentials, multipole
expansions, and boundary value problems in electrodynamics. Through a combination of theoretical lectures,
problem-solving sessions, and hands-on computational exercises, students will develop critical thinking skills,
mathematical proficiency, and the ability to analyze and tackle complex problems at the forefront of modern
physics. By the end of the course, students will emerge with a solid foundation in Quantum Mechanics,
Quantum Computing, and Electrodynamics, poised to explore further research and applications in these
rapidly evolving fields.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Physics C M&EM

This Course Leads To:

● Optics Res TJ AV

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● Optical Systems TJ HN
● Computational Physics TJ HN
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4520T8

Course Description
Students learn about Optical Systems and Nano-imaging Analysis through a semester-long series of
collaborative laboratory investigations. This course introduces students to core optical
phenomenology through an extensive set of laboratory experiences and hands-on operating
experience of several nano-imaging analysis instruments. The course introduces students to
Geometric Optics, Scalar and Polarized Wave Optics, image formation in optical systems, the
superposition principle, interference effects, microwave optics, fiber optics, lasers, and holography.
Students make their own hologram, and design and build an optical instrument such as a classical
telescope, microscopes and polarizers. The course integrated nano-imaging analysis instruments,
including atomic force microscope (AFM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and scanning
tunneling microscope (STM), etc. Students learn how to apply these instruments to biology,
chemistry and condensed matter physics and materials sciences. This course will lay the foundation
for senior research on experimental Nano- physics and materials science projects.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

The corequisite for enrollment in

● Math 2 TJ HN this course is AP Calculus BC.

This Course Leads To:

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● Computational Physics TJ HN
● Electrodynamics TJ AV
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Course Description
The Quantum Physics and Optics Laboratory provide exciting opportunities for students to pursue research in
three major fields: Quantum Computational Physics, Nano Physics and Materials, and Quantum Optics. In
Quantum Computational Physics, students apply the first-principles electronic structure methods, based on
quantum mechanics and density functional theory, to solve the real world problems, such as designing new
materials for topological insulators, superconductors, spintronics and solar cells. In Nano Physics and
materials, students experience hands-on lab work in fabricating and characterizing Graphene and
Graphene-like nano-materials for application in topological insulators, superconductors, spintronics and solar
cells. In Quantum Optics, students generate the entangled photon source and set up quantum entanglement
related applications, especially the quantum key distributions. Primary goals of the lab are to engage students
in pursuing state-of-art research methods and problems and collaborating with professionals in the research
fields. Computational physics is co-requisite for the lab. The course has substantial theoretical components
and a wide spectrum of technological applications; many aspects of which may be extended to research
projects in the lab.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Physics C M&EM AND The corequisite for enrollment in

● Computational Physics this course is Computational
(corequisite) Physics TJ HN.

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Optical Systems TJ HN
● Electrodynamics TJ AV
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4230TJ

Course Description

Geosystems TJ Honors utilizes content from geology, astronomy,

oceanography, and meteorology to investigate, both qualitatively and
quantitatively, the major earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere,
lithosphere, biosphere) and their dynamic interrelationships. Students
explore concepts with the same tools professional scientists use including
computers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), image processing
software, and probeware. Students will investigate some topics at a deeper
level and will participate, either individually or with a team, in an
externally-moderated experimental/research project.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN AND
● Chemistry 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Geospatial Analysis AV
● Geospatial Analysis DE
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Course Description

Geospatial Analysis I is offered in partnership with James Madison

University. Students spend the year completing a community-based
research project that involves spatial reasoning and decision-making. In the
process, students develop critical thinking, spatial reasoning,
communication, and collaboration skills, while addressing a problem that is
important to their community. A final presentation of their project to local
community leaders and to faculty at their home school and JMU is required.
Students can earn JMU credit at a reduced fee.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN AND
● Chemistry 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Geospatial Analysis DE
● Adv Marine Bio TJ HN
● Adv Env Sci Sustain TJ HN
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Course Description

Schools must contact the science office in Instructional Services before

offering this course. Geospatial Analysis DE is offered in partnership with
James Madison University. Students spend the year completing a
community-based research project that involves spatial reasoning and
decision-making. In the process, students develop critical thinking, spatial
reasoning, communication, and collaboration skills, while addressing a
problem that is important to their community. A final presentation of their
project to local community leaders and to faculty at their home school and
JMU is required. Students can earn JMU credit at a reduced fee.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN AND
● Chemistry 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Geospatial Analysis AV
● Adv Marine Bio TJ HN
● Adv Env Sci Sustain TJ HN
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Course Description

Astronomy Research TJ AV students are involved in projects related to

planetary geology, deep space image processing, and analyses of
astronomical databases, imagery, and telescopic observations. This
laboratory participates in several programs which allow students access to
research-grade telescopes. Other areas of research include analyzing data
provided by astronomers who are doing fundamental research on topics
such as: light curves of variable stars, spectroscopic analyses, and exosolar
planets. Students are also engaged in research related to supernovae,
galaxies, quasars, asteroids, comets, and solar studies.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Prerequisites for the class of 2027

● None for Class of 2026 and beyond:
● AdvAstSolarSys TJ HN OR
● AdvAstUniverse TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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Course Description

Adv Astr Unvrs TJ HN students investigate astronomy from the stellar and
galactic realm. We begin with the physical properties of stars and stellar
evolution and how astronomers infer a star's origin and eventual demise.
We progress to studies of galaxies, using the Milky Way as our standard for
comparison. The Universe on a grand scale then becomes the topic for
analysis as we discuss clusters of galaxies and cosmology, the origin and
evolution of the Universe.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

●
● None

This Course Leads To:

● Astronomy Res TJ AV

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● Adv Astr Solar Sys TJ HN

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Course Description

AdvAstrSolarSys TJ HN students investigate the development of astronomy

from the ideas of the ancients to modern technological exploration of our
Solar System. The course focuses on the origin, dynamics, and physical
characteristics of the members of the Solar System (Sun, planets, satellites,
meteoroids, asteroids, and comets). Through a study of planetary geology,
students will gain an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of
astronomy.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

●
● None

This Course Leads To:

● Astronomy Res TJ AV

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● Adv Astr Universe TJ HN

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Course Description
Advanced Marine Biology TJ HN was developed for any student with an inherent
interest in the ocean. It is a one semester informational expedition into a vital but little
known part of our world. The course will build on and expand knowledge gained in
previous or concurrent science classes biology, chemistry, physics, and geosystems.
It is a course designed with a global perspective to stimulate students thinking about
and creating an appreciation for the marine environment. Students will study science
as it applies to the world ocean, the vast diversity, structure and function of the ocean
inhabitants, the ecosystems and delicate balances between biotic and abiotic factors,
and the interaction of humans with the marine environment. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in class discussions, labs, projects and field studies.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

●
● None

This Course Leads To:

● Oceanography Res TJ AV

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● Marine Science Tech TJ HN

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Course Description

The Advanced Marine Science Techniques course is a follow-on course to

Advanced Marine Biology, and further prepares students interested in
Marine Science for a successful experience in the Oceanography Research
Lab. This course is primarily designed to help students develop appropriate
hands-on research techniques in marine sciences. A student completing
this course will be capable of designing sound scientific and statistically
appropriate studies and experiments in the marine science field.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

●
● None

This Course Leads To:

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● Adv Marine Bio TJ HN

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Course Description

Advanced Environmental Studies In Sustainability teaches environmental

science principles with emphasis on concepts not covered in other core
science courses, including more detailed technical aspects of needs-based,
human interactions with the environment, such as resource acquisition,
energy consumption, and waste disposal. A main component of the course
is analyzing case studies to identify factors that hinder the effectiveness of
actions intended to protect the environment, with the goal of designing
solutions that better address societal needs while also improving
environmental protection.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Biology 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

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● Geospatial Analysis AV or DE
● Adv Marine Bio TJ HN
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Course Description
Students in this laboratory explore the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics
of the ocean. Students use a variety of tools such as biotechnology, remote
sensing, robotics, computer modeling, or chemical analysis to pursue exciting
new areas of research. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to,
bioluminescence, neurobiology, evolution, population studies, genetics,
biogeography, meteorology, or physical oceanography. This program advocates
collaboration between disciplines and outside institutions such as the
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, University of Maryland, the Center
for Marine Biotechnology, the U.S. Geological Survey, Mitretek Systems, and the
U.S. Naval Research Lab.
Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Adv Marine Bio TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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Course Description
A few years ago, scientists discovered that geckos can cling to smooth surfaces
through the use of Van der Waals interactions between fine hairs on the geckos' feet
and the surface in question. In 2004 a small company began advertising a new
adhesive that relies on the principles learned from studying geckos feet.
Bionanotechnology is a relatively new field that focuses on the interface between
technology and very small biological systems. The course will be conducted primarily
as a seminar, and students will read papers on how biological systems and processes
could be adapted for use in today's society. They will be called upon to imagine unique
but beneficial uses of adaptations of known biological processes. A good imagination
will clearly be an advantage to students taking this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chemistry 1 HN

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Course Description
In this course, students will be exposed to many of the exciting new discoveries related to the brain
and how it functions. The course is not intended to be an introduction to neurobiology (which is more
appropriately addressed at the college level). Rather, it is intended to give students an opportunity to
learn about such topics ranging from how memories are formed and stored to the mechanism of
depression; from gender differences in brain structure and function to synesthesia (a condition
whereby people's senses get mixed up); from the causes of and treatments for Alzheimer's disease
to the effects of cocaine on the brain. The class modus operandi is similar to a graduate school
seminar: students will lead and participate in discussions on specific topics, based on readings from
the scientific literature. There is a heavy emphasis on the interpretation of data, analysis of
methodology, and experimental design. Furthermore, creative thought is required for the discussions
on the best path to take for future research.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Biology OR
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Neuroscience Res TJ AV

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Course Description
NeuroScience Res TJ AV students are offered the opportunity to conduct research in a variety of
areas relating to the chemistry and function of the nervous system. This field is particularly
interdisciplinary, incorporating skills from biology, electronics, robotics, computer science,
mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Some of the areas that students in this lab have been pursuing
are as follows: 1) brainwave analysis using EEG data from adult humans, 2) conversion of brainwaves
into electronic signals that control various physical or computer tasks, 3) nerve activity regeneration,
including mechanism and chemical methods of enhancement, 4) neurological basis of behavior,
which involves the analysis of nerve activity correlated to specific actions in animals, and 5)
biochemical mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases and methods of treatment. Other areas of
research that we have not yet begun but that may hold promise for future students include the
intracellular recording of action potentials and computational neurobiology.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Neurobiology TJ AV OR
● Artificial Intelligence 1 & 2 OR
● Robotics 1 & 2

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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Course Description
Biotech Research TJ AV students design their own experimental research
projects with the guidance of the lab instructors. They work directly on the
system of interest or studying a model system, depending on safety
considerations and availability of equipment. During this technology-based
research experience, students learn to read professional scientific reports and
translate this information into methods they will use in the school laboratory.
Students using similar materials and methods might form technical teams.
Example topics include: animal tissue culture, determining plasmid copy number,
gene therapy modeling, molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, and
plant biotechnology.
Prerequisite for Enrollment

● DNA Science 1 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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Course Description
DNA Science 1 TJ HN is a heavily lab based course in which students acquire the knowledge
and skills necessary to perform basic molecular biology research. The course develops an
understanding of critical concepts and techniques of recombinant DNA technologies in
experimental biology. DNA Science 1 topics include: 1) Foundational events of modern
molecular biology 2)Biochemistry and cell biology of DNA 3) Gene expression applications for
prokaryotes, stem cells, neuroscience, and cancer 4)Recombinant DNA 5)Gel electrophoresis
6)Restriction enzymes 7)DNA analysis and amplification techniques 8)Mutagenesis, selection,
and microbial physiology; evolution and ecology applications 9)Bioinformatics related to
molecular biology 10)Risk/reward of recombinant DNA techniques to humanity and the
environment. DNA Science 1 is a prerequisite for the Biotechnology Laboratory's Senior
Research and Mentorship programs and DNA Science 2 is highly recommended for both.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chemistry 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● DNA Science 2 TJ HN
● Biotech Research TJ AV

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Course Description
DNA Science 2 TJ HN is highly recommended for all Biotechnology Senior Research Laboratory and
Mentorship students. This course focuses on the biological basis of human inheritance and the
human genome project, including its technological challenges and its implications for biology, ethics,
law and society. Students will utilize and reinforce lab skills learned from DNA Science 1. The course
is an ambitious laboratory based approach to learning research methods for eukaryotes such as
humans, Arabidopsis (plants), yeast, Drosophila (fruit flies), C. elegans (nematodes) and cancer cells.
Students will study methods including PCR design and analysis, Western blotting, use of antibodies
to locate proteins in cells, cancer cell staining, mutation/transgenes and selection, proteomics,
chromatography, protein purification, bioinformatics analysis and more. Familiarity with these
methods will allow students to address questions of interest during their senior lab in areas as
diverse as neuroscience, ecology, stem cell research, cancer, HIV/vaccines and other hot topics in
the life sciences.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● DNA Science 1 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Biotech Research TJ AV

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Course Description

Bioinformatics TJ HN will provide a practical introduction to microbial

genomics and bioinformatics. Topics include next-generation sequencing,
biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome
browsers, molecular evolution, disease genetics and proteomics. No
previous computing experience is required, but would be helpful. Students
will utilize computer-based practical modules and tutorials throughout the
course that provide hands-on experience with established bioinformatics
tools and approaches. Students will come away with the key concepts that
underpin microbial bioinformatics and genomics approaches.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● DNA Science 1 TJ HN
● Biology 1 HN
● AP Biology

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Design and Tech
Engineering Fundamentals TJ HN
Automated and Robotic Systems 1 TJ HN
Automated and Robotic MicroSystems 2 TJ HN
Engineering Design TJ HN
Specialized Computer-Assisted Design TJ HN
Energy Systems 1 TJ HN
Energy Systems 2 TJ HN
Prototype Development 1 TJ HN
Prototype Development 2 TJ HN
Engineering Research TJ AV

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Course Description
The mission of the Design & Technology course is to build competitive excellence by instilling students with
technical and scientific literacy to design and engineer creative solutions for a sustainable future. It is the
cornerstone course in a Thomas Jefferson student's program of studies and it assigns a high priority to
teaming skills. Design & Tech is an integral part of the IBET program whose focus is on the scientific process
including experimental design, data collection and analysis, project management and communications.
Engineering Design: Students will continually use the engineering design process to generate ideas and
discover solutions. Structural, aeronautical and autonomous designs will be created this year. Electronics:
Students will understand basic electronic theory and be capable of designing and building a simple circuit to
monitor one aspect of the environment. Students will make use of integrated circuits and Picaxe board to
create advanced circuits. Prototyping: Students will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge of simple tools
as well as power tools. Each student will design, construct, and form various projects that require essential
skills in design. Computer Aided Design: Students will be introduced to Autodesk Inventor. They will learn
about mechanical drawings, orthographic projections, and multi-view drawings. Mechanics/Applied Physics:
Students will design (using Inventor) and build a programmable robot. Additional design competitions may be
held if time permits. Other Topics: Students will be introduced to the use of statistics, basic sketching,
GPS/GIS, and Mathematica. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and
technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills.
High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students'
career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses
and organizations.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

This course is a required

● None component of the Integrated
Biology English Statistics and
Technology (IBEST) program for
9th grade students at TJHSST.
This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

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Course Description
The Engineering Fundamentals course is an accelerated curriculum in engineering that connects their Design
and Technology understanding to advanced engineering electives. Students expand their conceptual and
analytical understanding of engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, and aerospace
engineering. Students will master problem-solving through the engineering design process while engaged in
project-based learning opportunities. By applying advanced science, mathematical, and technological
concepts to design challenges, the students will dramatically improve their use of mathematics, computer
simulations, scientific analysis, and oral and written skills during this course. Students will understand the
connection between computer-aided design and manufacturing while applying their skills in a technical setting.
Students connect with high-tech devices, engineering graphics, and mathematics/scientific principles through
problem-solving and critical-thinking experiences. Contextual instruction and student participation in
co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal,
and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities
related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with
local businesses and organizations.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Design and Tech

This Course Leads To:

● AutRobSys 1 TJ HN
● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN

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Course Description
AutRobSys 1 TJ HN course explores the building blocks of automated and robotic
systems with special emphasis on design and control. The designing of various robots
for specific functions as well as the creation of those designs are the focus of the
curriculum and the problem solving activities for the course. Structural components
and electronic controls assembled on breadboards are used to model a variety of
automated and robotic devices. Terminology, career opportunities, and safety with
automated systems are covered. It is required that students who intend to do a senior
research project involving concepts and equipment in the Automation and Robotics
Laboratory take at least one Automation and Robotics semester course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● AutRobMicroSys 2 TJ HN

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
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Course Description
AutRobMicroSys 2 TJ HN course explores closed loop systems that are flexible in
nature due to the use of programmable analyzers rather than dedicated electronic
circuits. A variety of microcontrollers and sensors are introduced as the backbone of
applications involving fixed as well as mobile robot platforms. Fabrication of custom
parts is introduced as well as the use of off-the-shelf components to construct
solutions to problems such as maze navigation, object recognition, and object
manipulation. Terminology, career opportunities, and safety with robotic systems are
covered. It is required that students who intend to do a senior research project
involving concepts and equipment in the Automation and Robotics Laboratory take at
least one Automation and Robotics semester course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AutRobSys 1 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Res TJ AV

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN RETURN
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9828J1

Course Description
Engineering design focuses on the design process and problem solving. Students will learn
how to implement the design process and document their work through multiple design
challenges. This course will emphasize feedback, research, prototyping and testing,
redesigning and learning from testing. By the end of this course, students will
● Be able to identify characteristics of good designs
● Integrate CAD and sketching into their toolbox for solving problems
● Fabricate prototypes to design problems using 3D printing, power tools, and laser
cutting
● Determine the feasibility of a design’s function and fabrication
● Implement effective testing and redesign to create a better product

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Res TJ AV

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
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Course Description
The CAD course is the culmination of a long history of graphical representation of the spatial
problem-solving process. This is taught within the context of the Autodesk program Inventor.
Unlike previous CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Inventor is a parametric CAD program.
What that means is the dimensions, shape, and other key factors in the design are controlled
by variables which can be changed at any time, even after the design is complete. In effect,
when you design an object in a parametric CAD program you are creating not one design but
a whole family of related designs. In the simplest example one can draw a hexagonal nut,
change two dimensions and a hole parameter and it will become any hexagonal nut. Change
another parameter and it will become a square nut. For increased complexity one can design
a generic internal combustion engine.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Res TJ AV

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
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9828J1

Course Description
Current and Alternative Energy Systems focuses on the study of topics pertaining to
the current state of energy, its implementation, and the development of alternative
energy technologies. During the semester, students will be working in both classroom
and lab settings to study basic thermodynamics, transportation, internal combustion
engines, heat and mass transfer, 2nd law analysis, vehicle systems, and power
systems. Students are responsible for completing a design project to power a specific
system (household power, vehicle power, etc.). This project will be focused on the
integration of conventional and alternative energy systems in order to apply the
knowledge gained in the course to a real-world problem.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Energy Syst 2 TJ HN

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
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9828T9

Course Description
Propulsion Systems focuses on the energy application to propulsion systems.
During the semester students will be working in both classroom and lab settings
to study basic thermodynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, internal
combustion engines, jet, turbine, and rocket engines. It will include
investigations into alternative methods of powering internal combustion engines,
the basics of jet and rocket propulsion, the fundamentals of buoyancy-driven
systems, and their application to vehicle systems. Students will complete a
project that applies these principles to a real-world transportation or propulsion
problem.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Res TJ AV

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● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
● AutRobSys 1 TJ HN RETURN
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9828J1

Course Description

Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN is for students preparing to select the Prototyping

Research Lab for their senior research project. Students will explore
advanced processes used in manufacturing, production, and systems
engineering. Students will become acquainted with the tools and machinery
used to create various prototypes. Students meet this objective by
successfully completing formal production techniques, various lab
activities, and experiments.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Engineering Fund TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Prototype Des 2 TJ HN

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● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
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9828T9

Course Description

Prototype Development 2 TJ HN is for students preparing to select the

Prototyping and Engineering Materials Lab for their senior research project.
Students advance their skills and knowledge of prototype development and
materials usage through advanced instruction and use of production
equipment and tools. Students meet this objective by successfully
completing formal production techniques, various lab activities, and
experiments.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Engineering Res TJ AV

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● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
● AutRobSys 1 TJ HN RETURN
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Course Description
Engineering is the application of scientific principles to design and build solutions to
society’s problems. In any engineering project, multiple specialized engineering
disciplines must be used in order to reach that solution. This combined research
experience will allow multiple engineering disciplines and topics to be blended as a
team taught course between the Automation and Robotics, Electronics, Energy
Systems, Engineering Design, and Prototyping Labs. Students that are in the
Engineering Research Course will research projects and use the engineering design
process to build and test their project. Engineering disciplines may include: aerospace,
mechanical, mechatronics, embedded systems, electrical, industrial, and civil as well
as topics in architecture and design.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Any Two Engineering or Technology

Electives from among:
● Engineering Fund TJ HN
● Prototype Dev 1 TJ HN
● Prototype Dev 2 TJ HN
● Engineering Des TJ HN
● SpecCompAsstDsgn TJ HN
● AutRobSys 1 TJ HN
● AutRobMicroSys 2 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 1 TJ HN
● Energy Syst 2 TJ HN

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● This is a Capstone Course

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English 9 HN Broadcast Journalism 1
English 10 HN Broadcast Journalism 2
English 11 HN w/ APUSH Broadcast Journalism 3 HN
English 11 HN w/ USVA HN Broadcast Journalism 4 HN
AP English Language Journalism 1
● Global Studies Journalism 2
● Stand Alone Journalism 3 HN
● Online Journalism 4 HN
AP English Literature Photo Journalism 1
● Senior Seminar Photo Journalism 2
● Stand Alone Photo Journalism 3 HN
● Online Photo Journalism 4 HN

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Course Description
English 9 HN students extend their language skills through deep reading and purposeful written and
oral communication. Students read, analyze, and compare a variety of literary and nonfiction texts,
exploring the characteristics of different forms and the purposeful ways authors use language and
techniques to achieve their intended effect. Through the study of authentic texts, students build a
sophisticated vocabulary by applying their knowledge of connotations, denotations, word origins,
and structures. In addition to a study of print texts, students evaluate, analyze, and create media
messages to better understand the impact and role of media in society. Students apply their
understanding of language to engage in varied and frequent oral and written assessments including
research products. Through these tasks, they engage in personal inquiry to develop their own views
on topics and craft writing for specific audiences and purposes. (This is a Standards of Learning
aligned course, which is tested in 11th grade.)

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is a required

● English 8 component of the Integrated
● English 8 HN Biology English Statistics and
Technology (IBEST) program for
9th grade students at TJHSST.
This Course Leads To:

● English 10 HN

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114036

Course Description
English 10 HN students deepen their analysis of literary and nonfiction texts to examine the purposeful ways
authors use language and techniques to shape meaning. As they explore a variety of world literature texts,
students compare themes among literature, history, and culture. In addition, students explore nonfiction texts
to gain insight into topics, themes, and conflicts presented in literature and society. Students also critique
media messages, analyzing the strategies used to impact a targeted audience. Through the study of these
varied, authentic texts, students build a sophisticated vocabulary by applying their knowledge of connotations,
denotations, word origins, and structures. Students apply their understanding of language to the writing
process to provide analysis on a variety of topics. They build expertise in collaboration and communication
skills as they deepen their understanding of language. They also engage in personal inquiry through the
research process and synthesize information from a variety of perspectives to develop research products. (This
is a Standards of Learning aligned course, which is tested in 11th grade.)

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● English 9 HN World History and Geography 2
HN 222136.

This Course Leads To:

● English 11 HN

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1150T1

Course Description
English 11 HN is a team-taught, interdisciplinary study of American history, literature and culture from pre-Columbian
times to the present. Many of the assignments and activities in Humanities 2 are designed to provide teachers and
students opportunities to explore relationships between the two subjects. The class focuses on specific historical and
literary themes and events in American history emphasizing critical reading and writing, group work, and individual and
group projects. Students not only learn about the American experience at a survey level, but also investigate primary
source documents that give voice to the major ideas of each time period. These texts serve as a springboard for
independent, ongoing research. In the English portion of this course, students study a variety of literary texts, including
poetry, fiction, exposition, and drama. They discover and compare themes in these texts and use them as the basis for
written analysis and discussion. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students reinforce their understanding
of purpose and audience, and develop their ability to control voice and tone. In addition, students study vocabulary,
usage, dialect differences, language development and rhetorical principles. Upon completion, students take the Reading
and Writing SOL tests.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● English 10 HN AP US History 231905.

This Course Leads To:

● AP Literature
● AP Language

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● English 11 HN 1150T2

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Course Description
English 11 HN is a team-taught, interdisciplinary study of American history, literature and culture from pre-Columbian
times to the present. Many of the assignments and activities in Humanities 2 are designed to provide teachers and
students opportunities to explore relationships between the two subjects. The class focuses on specific historical and
literary themes and events in American history emphasizing critical reading and writing, group work, and individual and
group projects. Students not only learn about the American experience at a survey level, but also investigate primary
source documents that give voice to the major ideas of each time period. These texts serve as a springboard for
independent, ongoing research. In the English portion of this course, students study a variety of literary texts, including
poetry, fiction, exposition, and drama. They discover and compare themes in these texts and use them as the basis for
written analysis and discussion. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students reinforce their understanding
of purpose and audience, and develop their ability to control voice and tone. In addition, students study vocabulary,
usage, dialect differences, language development and rhetorical principles. Upon completion, students take the Reading
and Writing SOL tests.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● English 10 HN US VA History HN 236036.

This Course Leads To:

● AP Literature
● AP Language

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● English 11 HN 1150T1

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119662

Course Description
The world community as we know it is shrinking. Technology and communication are accelerating at an unprecedented
rate, integrating the economies and cultures of the world faster than ever before. This course focuses on authentic world
problems of interest and significance that derive from and affect the evolving phenomenon of globalization, often using
the resources of the Washington, D.C. area. The study of global issues involves problem solving scenarios, presentations
of findings, and simulations. Readings include current periodicals, literature with an emphasis on international
connections, and texts by noted experts in globalization. Students research and write about these issues in forms such as
editorials, columns, position papers, feature stories, and creative writing. In English, students study journalistic models as
well as classical rhetorical types of writing and the type of personal writing used in the college application process. In
government class, students study AP U.S. Government topics, emphasizing the making of foreign policy and international
economic relations. The course is taught both separately as Eng. and Govt. classes and together for quarter projects and
special events such as video conferences and field trips. Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement
examination in AP Language and Composition.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● English 11 HN AP Government 244561.

Students who complete this

course are encouraged to take
This Course Leads To: the associated Advanced
Placement examination and may
earn college credit if a qualifying
● This is a Capstone Course score is achieved.

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● AP English Language 119604
● AP English Literature 119505
● AP English Literature 119504
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119604

Course Description
AP English Language & Composition students study prose analysis and advanced
composition at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory college course. With
an emphasis on nonfiction, students read and analyze texts from a variety of eras and
styles to develop skills in recognizing rhetorical context, author's purpose, and the use
of the strategies of language. In refining their awareness of language and the writer's
craft, students apply purposeful rhetorical strategies to their writing, and compose for
a variety of purposes. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the
associated Advanced Placement examination and may earn college credit if a
qualifying score is achieved. Completion of this course fulfills the English 11 course
requirement.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This is a stand-alone course, not

● English 11 HN teamed with any other course.

Students who complete this

course are encouraged to take
This Course Leads To: the associated Advanced
Placement examination and may
earn college credit if a qualifying
● This is a Capstone Course score is achieved.

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● AP English Language 119662

● AP English Literature 119505
● AP English Literature 119504
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119505

Course Description

AP English Literature & Composition blocked with Advanced Placement US

Government (244506), students consider the ways literature reflects politics
and the human experience as they refine their awareness of language and
the writer's craft. They make connections between government and
literature while examining the American political experience. . Completion of
this course fulfills the English 12 course requirement.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● English 11 HN This course is team-taught with

AP Government 244506.

Students who complete this

course are encouraged to take
This Course Leads To: the associated Advanced
Placement examination and may
● This is a Capstone Course earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.

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● AP English Literature 119504

● AP English Language 119662
● AP English Language 119604
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119504

Course Description

AP English Literature & Composition students study composition and

literary analysis at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory
college course. Through in-depth study of literary works, students sharpen
their awareness of language and their understanding of the writer's craft.
They establish critical standards for analyzing and evaluating literature.
Students work to master college-level literary analysis writing, as well as to
hone their narrative, persuasive, and research writing skills. Completion of
this course fulfills the English 12 course requirement.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This is a stand-alone course, not

● English 11 HN teamed with any other course.

Students who complete this

course are encouraged to take
This Course Leads To: the associated Advanced
Placement examination and may
earn college credit if a qualifying
● This is a Capstone Course score is achieved.

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● AP English Literature 119505

● AP English Language 119604
● AP English Language 119662
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122000

Course Description

Broadcast Journalism 1 students learn and practice the language and

processes of broadcast journalism and reporting. They develop an
understanding of the role and responsibilities of broadcast journalists.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Broadcast Journalism 2

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● Journalism 1
● Photojournalism 1

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122012

Course Description

Broadcast Journalism 2 students learn and practice the language and

processes of broadcast journalism and reporting. They develop an
understanding of the role and responsibilities of broadcast journalists.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Broadcast Journalism 1

This Course Leads To:

● Broadcast Journalism 3 HN

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● Journalism
● Photojournalism
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122013

Course Description

Broadcast Journalism 3 HN students learn and practice the language and

processes of broadcast journalism and reporting. They develop an
understanding of the role and responsibilities of broadcast journalists.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Broadcast Journalism 2

This Course Leads To:

● Broadcast Journalism 4 HN

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● Journalism
● Photojournalism
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122014

Course Description

Broadcast Journalism 4 HN students advance their broadcast journalism

skills by practicing communication skills in the community and in the media
workplace. They become proficient at producing in-depth news packages
and quality field reports. They master the rights and responsibilities of
broadcast journalism.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Broadcast Journalism 3 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Journalism
● Photojournalism
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121100

Course Description

In Journalism 1, students learn the history and language of journalism;

develop communication skills in writing, designing and editing for a variety
of media; understand news and the process of publication; and become
more critical readers and consumers of mass media. This course prepares
students for continued study in journalism, photojournalism, and broadcast
journalism.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Journalism 2

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Photojournalism
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121200

Course Description

In Journalism 2, students learn and apply techniques of layout, design, and

desktop publishing. Students develop a more sophisticated level of
journalistic writing and participate in the operation and production of the
high school newspaper and/or student-produced website. Students also
learn skills in business and circulation management.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Journalism 1

This Course Leads To:

● Journalism 3 HN

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Photojournalism
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121500

Course Description

In addition to enhancing their skills as reporters, students in Journalism 3

learn the role of editorial leadership, develop a personal sense of
professionalism, understand the role of the newspaper in society, and
become productive members of the newspaper and/or student-produced
website staff. Students also learn skills in business and circulation
management.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Journalism 2

This Course Leads To:

● Journalism 4 HN

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Photojournalism
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121200

Course Description

In Journalism 4, students learn marketable publications skills; develop

individual writing, layout, and design styles; and may assume editorial
leadership and responsibility for producing a high school newspaper and/or
student-produced website. Students also take responsibility for business
and circulation management.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Journalism 3 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Broadcast Journalism
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121500

Course Description

In Photo journalism 1, students learn the principles of interviewing,

copywriting, photography, layout, and design. Students use publishing
software to create pages for the school's yearbook.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Photojournalism 2

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Journalism
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121600

Course Description

In Photo journalism 2, students develop their copywriting skills and advance

their photography and design skills as they create pages for the school's
yearbook. They may also become section editors.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Photojournalism 1

This Course Leads To:

● Photojournalism 3 HN

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Journalism
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121700

Course Description

In Photo journalism 3, students refine their copywriting skills and advance

their computer and photography skills, develop individual style, and may
assume leadership roles as members of the yearbook staff's editorial board.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Photojournalism 2

This Course Leads To:

● Photojournalism 4 HN

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Journalism
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121714

Course Description

In Photo journalism 4, students continue to refine their copywriting skills

and advance their computer and photography skills, develop individual
style, and assume leadership roles.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Photojournalism 3 HN

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Broadcast Journalism
● Journalism
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119693

Course Description
Online Campus course enrollment must be approved by the Online Campus.

AP English Literature & Composition students study composition and literary analysis
at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory college course. Through in-depth
study of literary works, students sharpen their awareness of language and their
understanding of the writer's craft. They establish critical standards for analyzing and
evaluating literature. Students work to master college-level literary analysis writing, as
well as to hone their narrative, persuasive, and research writing skills.Completion of
this course fulfills the English 12 course requirement.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Enrollment in this course is intended for
seniors participating in the Mentorship
● English 11 HN program.

Students who complete this course are

encouraged to take the associated
This Course Leads To: Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP English Language 119604

● AP English Language 119662
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119593

Course Description
Online Campus course enrollment must be approved by the Online Campus.

AP English Literature & Composition students study composition and literary analysis
at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory college course. Through
in-depth study of literary works, students sharpen their awareness of language and
their understanding of the writer's craft. They establish critical standards for analyzing
and evaluating literature. Students work to master college-level literary analysis writing,
as well as to hone their narrative, persuasive, and research writing skills. Completion of
this course fulfills the English 12 course requirement.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Enrollment in this course is intended for
seniors participating in the Mentorship
● English 11 HN program.

Students who complete this course are

encouraged to take the associated
This Course Leads To: Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP English Literature 119505

● AP English Literature 119504
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World History and Geo1 HN (Online) History of Science TJ HN
World History and Geography 2 HN Anthropology Studies TJ HN
Economics & Personal Finance (online) Inquiry Into Ideas TJ HN
● Honors Law and Society TJ HN
● Self-directed Ethical Leadership TJ HN
US VA History HN Religious Studies TJ HN
AP US History Ethnic Studies TJ HN
AP Government AP European History
● Global Studies AP Psychology
● Senior Seminar ● In-Person @ TJHSST
● Stand-alone ● Online
● Online ● Online (8th Course)
America & the World Since 1989 TJ HN AP Macro/Micro Economics
20th Century World History TJ HN ● In-Person @ TJHSST
Psychology: Brain & Behavior TJ HN ● Online
African American History TJ HN ● Online (8th Course)
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Course Description
This is the second of a two-year, chronologically and thematically organized study of world
history and geography. In this second year, students study the world from 1500 CE through
the present. The course weaves together the skills and content of both history and geography
so that students may learn how both affect the world around them. Regions of study include
North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Students continue to examine the
relationship among social, economic, and geopolitical developments across time and place.
Students are encouraged to think independently while developing group process skills.
Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis,
economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● US VA History HN
● AP US History

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612097

Course Description
The Honors EPF course expands and enriches the standard Economics and Personal Finance
curriculum by incorporating project based learning and curriculum extensions that will require
students to analyze the costs and benefits of economic policies to society and to themselves.
In addition to being able to define, identify, and understand financial and economic systems,
students in the honors course will analyze the differences between domestic and global
policies and the evolution, and oftentimes unintended consequences, of those policies.
Students will be able to explain the operation of current financial and economic systems,
anticipate advantages and disadvantages of evolving systems, and consider how they can
best take advantage of these changes to ensure economic security for our nation and for
themselves.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7

courses, an “Off Campus” period
● None
release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st
period) to accommodate the Online
This Course Leads To: Campus course. Students are
expected to remain off campus and
provide their own transportation to
TJHSST to accommodate this
● AP Mac/Mic Economics course.

Library placement is not available

for students taking an elective
You Might Also Consider: course through Online Campus that
is offered in the building at TJ.
● Econ & Pers Finance
For more information, please review
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6120SD

Course Description “Extra” 8th Course

The Self-Directed EPF course is designed for students to complete the

course work during the designated time frame. The student must be
self-motivated and able to complete the requirements without a teacher to
direct and assist with studies. The content and material for this course will
be delivered in Schoology. Students will read through 14 interactive
modules, complete 140 exit tickets, 14 module tests, and a final exam. All
work must be completed within the designated time frame in order to pass
the course. This course is only available with the grade option of pass/fail.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

When a student takes an 8th

● None course, the classes in the regular
7-period day take priority. If the
student becomes overwhelmed
and wishes to modify the
This Course Leads To: schedule or request to drop a
course, the 8th period course will
be the first course to be dropped.
● AP Mac/Mic Economics
For more information, please
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Policy.
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● Econ & Pers Finance HN

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236036

Course Description
Virginia and United States History Honors deepens and advances the curriculum
of Virginia and United States History. Students examine the political, economic,
social, and cultural changes of the United States, including the role of Virginia.
Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary
society and on the individual. Geography skills, critical thinking, writing,
research, and group-process skills are refined. Additionally, students will apply
social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision
making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● World Hist & Geo 2 HN English 11 HN 1150T2.

This Course Leads To:

● AP Government

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● AP US History

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231905

Course Description
In AP US History blocked with AP English Language and Composition, students
consider the ways literature reflects history and the human experience as they refine
their awareness of language and the writer's craft. They make connections between
history and literature while examining the American experience. Students acquire
conceptual knowledge and strengthen critical thinking skills by studying the political,
economic, social, and cultural growth of the United States. Students study primary
documents and engage in research and writing. They study traditional and
contemporary American beliefs, values and characteristics. In this course, students
receive one credit in Advanced Placement United States History and one credit in AP
Language and Composition

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● World Hist & Geo 2 HN English 11 HN 1150T1.

This Course Leads To:

● AP Government

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● US VA History HN

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244561

Course Description
This study of American government is an introduction to the discipline of political science.
Students study required US foundational documents and Supreme Court decisions to gain an
understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes
and behaviors. Students learn and apply the skills of data interpretation, comparison,
application and development of an argument. In addition, students will complete a political
science research or applied civics project. This course prepares students to take the
Advanced Placement examination. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation
requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. Students who complete
this course are encouraged to take the associated Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● US VA History HN OR AP English Language 119662.
● AP US History

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Government (Senior Sem.)

● AP Government (Stand Alone)
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244506

Course Description

In AP Government blocked class with Advanced Placement English

Literature and Composition, students consider the ways literature reflects
American politics and the human experience as they refine their awareness
of language and the writer's craft. Completion of this course fulfills the
graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States
Government They make connections between government and literature
while examining the American political experience.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is team-taught with

● US VA History HN OR AP English Literature 119505.
● AP US History

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Government (Global Studies)

● AP Government (Stand Alone)
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244504

Course Description
This study of American government is an introduction to the discipline of political science.
Students study required US foundational documents and Supreme Court decisions to gain an
understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes
and behaviors. Students learn and apply the skills of data interpretation, comparison,
application and development of an argument. In addition, students will complete a political
science research or applied civics project. This course prepares students to take the
Advanced Placement examination. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation
requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. Students who complete
this course are encouraged to take the associated Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This is a stand-alone course, not

● US VA History HN OR teamed with any other course.
● AP US History

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Government (Global Studies)

● AP Government (Senior Sem.)
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2996T2

Course Description
All too often, the forgotten part of history instruction is the history of our own lives. Students may be aware of
great moments, events and trends from the Roman era, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution but
unaware or nominally aware of the end of the Cold War, the rise of the European Union or China as economic
powers, or even domestic events such as the Republican Revolution. This course is designed to fill those
gaps. While this is in large measure a history course, the curriculum may evolve depending on current events
as they reflect trends of the last two decades. Nonetheless, subject areas will include the end of the Cold War
and fall of the Soviet Union, the breakup and civil war in Yugoslavia, the rise of the European Union, China and
East Asia as global powers, the rise of the left in Latin America, new developments in the Middle East, and
politics in America in the 1980s and 1990s. The course will function as a seminar. In each unit, students will
read, discuss, and present articles from periodicals such as Current History, Foreign Affairs, Atlantic Monthly,
and major newspapers. They will also spend a good deal of time simply becoming familiar with the geography
of the areas to be studied, and the names of domestic and foreign leaders and thinkers.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

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● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2340T1

Course Description

Twentieth-Century World History is a concise, truly global survey of the

period from 1885 (Berlin Conference) to the fall of communism in the late
1980s. The course is devoted to crises in Europe from 1914 to 1939; the
struggle against colonialism in Africa and Asia; World Wars I and II and the
Cold war; the impact of revolution; and the growth of independence in
Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Also included in the course of study are two
case studies on the impact of technology on history and geography: the
Panama Canal and the building of the Aswan Dam.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2374T1

Course Description
Divided into two halves, this course is an introduction to the broad field of anthropology. In the
physical/biological half, the focus is human evolution and non-human primates such as monkeys and
great apes. The second half is organized around the study of human society and culture. Through
readings, class discussions, presentations, and videos, the class explores what it means to be
human. Topics include: similarities and differences among cultures; social and economic
characteristics; customs, traditions, taboos, and beliefs; and how anthropology, through its
distinctive methods, can clarify our understanding of each other and ourselves. A variety of guest
speakers working in the subfields of anthropology enrich the course, and depending on availability
may include primatologists, forensic anthropologists, archaeologists, and ethnographers. Emphasis is
placed on responsible participation in group and class activities such as team projects, class
discussions, reading, writing, and research.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

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● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2950T1

Course Description
Inquiry Ideas TJ HN offers students an opportunity to investigate various philosophies and
topics in western thought from the time of the earliest Greek philosophers to the present. The
goal in this class is to further individual philosophical exploration and understanding by
reflecting on the concepts proposed by philosophers of the past and critically analyzing how
applicable those ideas are to individuals and society today. Students will examine
philosophical methods and develop critical skills by writing and discussing philosophical
arguments on selected topics and by writing their own philosophical statement. Students will
also distinguish between systematic philosophical investigation and personal belief and
opinion, and value the rich ideas and points of view on many issues, both classical and
modern.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2420T1

Course Description
Law and Society TJ HN is designed to give students a practical understanding of
the law and to provide them with the analytical and problem-solving techniques
that are essential to survival in our litigious society. Through mock trials, case
studies, law-related research and analysis, moot courts, films, and seminar
discussions, students will explore the intricacies of law in the United States and
the role it plays in their lives everyday. Major topics of study include: criminal law,
civil law, cyber law, law and terrorism, the criminal justice process, and legal
history. Throughout the course, students are asked to examine and reflect upon
the power, the passion, and the poetry of the law.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2900T1

Course Description
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. But everything
psychological is simultaneously biological. Every thought, emotion and body
movement has biological underpinnings. And yet, we are more than just a collection of
neural networks. Our brains have consciousness. The brain seeks to understand itself.
The brain somehow gives birth to the mind. TJ's psychology semester elective seeks
to explore the connection between the brain and the mind. How important is the brain
in shaping behavior? Why do we do what we do? Throughout the course, students will
use approaches from a variety of psychological perspectives (social, developmental,
evolutionary, cognitive, behavioral, psychoanalytic and biological) to explore this
question.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2998T2

Course Description

Ethical Leadership TJ HN provides leadership training to interested

students. It is especially appropriate for student body officers, class
officers, activity leaders, and student athletic leaders. Planned discussions,
exercises in leadership and development of evaluation skills will be
required. Special focus will be placed on organization, management,
communication techniques, goal planning, establishing and learning
organizational values, and other roles and responsibilities as a leader.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2950T2

Course Description
In this course, students examine the underlying belief systems and philosophies of the
world's major religions. The goal in this class is to understand these belief systems, the
nature of religion, and how those who hold these beliefs feel their religion accurately
explains the world and reality. Students will also study primal religions, historical
origins, and current religious trends, issues and topics in order to develop an
appreciation and understanding of the diversity of responses mankind has made to
fulfill its religious desires. A wide variety of speakers, films, and other source materials
are used to support these goals. Major religions studied are Hinduism, Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism and traditional Chinese religions, Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

You Might Also Consider:

● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Ethnic Studies TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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Course Description
Ethnic Studies is an inquiry-based, student-centered course that investigates the
academic field of ethnic studies, the principles included in the field, and application of
the field to themes in ethnic studies. This semester-long course is designed for 10th,
11th, and 12th grade TJHSST students to practice critical thinking about the diverse
experiences and voices within minoritized communities throughout American history.
The course will focus on examining commonalities as well as critical differences to
improve understanding of the impact of power on individuals and communities.
Students will focus on accessing primary sources and accessing culturally relevant
material to understand successful challenges to the process of minoritization via
student choice, dialogue, and inquiry-based instruction.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies half of the

● None credit for the 4th Social Studies
requirement.

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● 20th CentWrldHist TJ HN
● Anthro Studies TJ HN
● Law and Society TJ HN
● Inquiry into Ideas TJ HN
● Psych: Brain & Beh TJ HN
● Religious Studies TJ HN
● Ethical Leadership TJ HN
● Am World Since 1989 TJ HN

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2371TJ

Course Description
African American History will challenge students to explore primary and secondary
sources documenting the African American experience by surveying African American
history from precolonial Africa through today. It introduces students to key concepts in
African American history, from early beginnings in Africa through the transatlantic slave
trade, the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights era and to the
present. Students will learn about African American voices, including many not
traditionally highlighted, and their contributions to the story of Virginia and America.
The course includes a capstone project requiring students to conduct independent
research on a question or problem of their choosing and to demonstrate a deeper
understanding of African American history.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies the 4th

● None Social Studies requirement.

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● History of Science TJ HN
● Ancient & Class Civ TJ HN

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2996T1

Course Description

History of Science TJ HN is a year-long social studies elective will examine

the historical quest to understand nature, including human nature. From
astronomy to zoology, we will study the methods and lives of individuals
who have contributed to what we know or think we know. We will consider
philosophy and psychology and, as much as possible, we will steer clear of
topics typically emphasized in required courses.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies the 4th

● None Social Studies requirement.

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● Ancient & Class Civ TJ HN
● African American History TJ HN

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2219T1

Course Description
Ancient Civilizations will be an inquiry-based, in-depth course that will offer students an opportunity to investigate the
history of the ancient world's major cultures from their beginning to their decline in the post-classical era from an
interdisciplinary perspective. Offered as an elective option aimed at 9th and 10th graders to complete their 4th social
studies credit, the course will serve as a foundational course that purports to introduce students to research and
analytical skills needed in the upper level courses. In terms of content, the course will explore the increasingly
interconnected history of major civilizations and other forms of complex societies that arose in pre-classical through
post-classical era Afro-Eurasia, focusing on comparative analysis of the sociopolitical, economic, religious, and cultural
traditions and innovations that developed in these ancient societies as well as the webs of communication and exchange
that connected these societies spatially and temporally. Investigations of cultural traditions will emphasize the
development of scientific and technological breakthroughs and innovations, trace the means and routes by which they
spread beyond the society in which they emerged, and the regional and cross-regional impact they wielded on the
increasingly interconnected pre-modern world. In specific terms, the civilizations studied in the course will range from
Mesopotamia and Egypt in the ancient world, to Greece, Rome, Persia, China, and India in the classical world, to the fall
of Rome and the rise of the Islamic world in the early-post-classical world. As a foundational course focusing on inquiry
learning and the development of higher order thinking, reading, and writing skills, a heavy emphasis will be based on
analyzing and evaluating various types of primary and secondary sources. The course will culminate with a final research
project that will integrate these skills and focus on the larger themes of the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course satisfies the 4th
● None
Social Studies requirement.

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● African American History TJ HN
● History of Science TJ HN

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239904

Course Description

The Advanced Placement European History covers the basic chronology of

events from 1450 (the High Renaissance) to the present. Students are
expected to demonstrate a knowledge of this basic chronology and of
major events and trends in the intellectual, cultural, political-diplomatic, and
social-economic history of modern Europe. In addition, students are
expected to demonstrate an ability to analyze historical evidence and to
express that understanding and analysis in writing.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Psychology
● AP Mac/Mic Economics
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290204

Course Description
The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific
study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.
Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena
associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about
the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim of Advanced
Placement Psychology is to provide the students with a learning experience equivalent
to that obtained in an introductory college psychology course. The rigorous course
syllabus and college level texts both suggest that students who enroll should be highly
motivated and intellectually curious.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Mac/Mic Economics
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290299

Course Description
The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific
study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.
Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena
associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about
the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim of Advanced
Placement Psychology is to provide the students with a learning experience equivalent
to that obtained in an introductory college psychology course. The rigorous course
syllabus and college level texts both suggest that students who enroll should be highly
motivated and intellectually curious.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7
courses, an “Off Campus” period
● None release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st period)
to accommodate the Online Campus
course. Students are expected to
This Course Leads To: remain off campus and provide their
own transportation to TJHSST to
accommodate this course.
● This is a Capstone Course
Library placement is not available for
students taking an elective course
through Online Campus that is offered
in the building at TJ.
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For more information, please review
the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
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● AP Mac/Mic Economics
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2902VV

Course Description “Extra” 8th Course

The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific
study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.
Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena
associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about
the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim of Advanced
Placement Psychology is to provide the students with a learning experience equivalent
to that obtained in an introductory college psychology course. The rigorous course
syllabus and college level texts both suggest that students who enroll should be highly
motivated and intellectually curious.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

When a student takes an 8th course,
the classes in the regular 7-period day
● None take priority. If the student becomes
overwhelmed and wishes to modify
the schedule or request to drop a
course, the 8th period course will be
This Course Leads To: the first course to be dropped.

For more information, please review

the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Mac/Mic Economics
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280404

Course Description
AP Macro-Micro Economics is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the economic principles which apply to an economic system as
a whole. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of
the principles of economics which apply to the functions of decision-makers,
both consumers and producers, within economic systems. Topics include,
national economics, international economics, the nature and functions of
product markets, the study of factor markets, and the role of government in
promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. This course fulfills the
Economic and Personal Finance and virtual graduation requirements.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP European History
● AP Psychology
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280493

Course Description
AP Macro-Micro Economics is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the economic principles which apply to an economic system as
a whole. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of
the principles of economics which apply to the functions of decision-makers,
both consumers and producers, within economic systems. Topics include,
national economics, international economics, the nature and functions of
product markets, the study of factor markets, and the role of government in
promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. This course fulfills the
Economic and Personal Finance and virtual graduation requirements.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7
● None courses, an “Off Campus” period
(if taken within 7 period day) release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st period)
to accommodate the Online Campus
course. Students are expected to
This Course Leads To: remain off campus and provide their
own transportation to TJHSST to
accommodate this course.
● This is a Capstone Course
Library placement is not available for
students taking an elective course
through Online Campus that is offered
in the building at TJ.
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For more information, please review
the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● AP European History
● AP Psychology
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Course Description “Extra” 8th Course

AP Macro-Micro Economics is designed to provide students with an

understanding of the economic principles which apply to an economic system as
a whole. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of
the principles of economics which apply to the functions of decision-makers,
both consumers and producers, within economic systems. Topics include,
national economics, international economics, the nature and functions of
product markets, the study of factor markets, and the role of government in
promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. This course fulfills the
Economic and Personal Finance and virtual graduation requirements.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

When a student takes an 8th course,
● Econ & Personal Finance SD the classes in the regular 7-period day
(if taken as an 8th course) take priority. If the student becomes
overwhelmed and wishes to modify
the schedule or request to drop a
course, the 8th period course will be
This Course Leads To: the first course to be dropped.

For more information, please review

the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP European History
● AP Psychology
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221997

Course Description
This is the first of a two-year, chronologically and thematically organized study of world history and
geography. In this first year, students study the world from ancient times to 1500 CE. The course
highlights the relationship between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin
America. Students examine the relationship among social, economic and geopolitical developments
across time and place. They use the processes of conceptual and critical thinking to analyze
historical and contemporary issues. Students are encouraged to think independently while
developing group process skills. Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical
thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course
content.
Students are required to complete one or more VDOE approved assessments if required for federal
accountability or for use as a verified credit (high school credit courses only).

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7
courses, an “Off Campus” period
● None release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st period)
to accommodate the Online Campus
course. Students are expected to
This Course Leads To: remain off campus and provide their
own transportation to TJHSST to
accommodate this course.
● US VA History HN
● AP US History Library placement is not available for
students taking an elective course
through Online Campus that is offered
in the building at TJ.
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the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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244593

Course Description
This study of American government is an introduction to the discipline of political science.
Students study required US foundational documents and Supreme Court decisions to gain an
understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes
and behaviors. Students learn and apply the skills of data interpretation, comparison,
application and development of an argument. In addition, students will complete a political
science research or applied civics project. This course prepares students to take the
Advanced Placement examination. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation
requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. Students who complete
this course are encouraged to take the associated Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Enrollment in this course is

● US VA History HN OR intended for seniors participating
● AP US History in the Mentorship program.

Students who complete this

This Course Leads To: course are encouraged to take
the associated Advanced
Placement examination and may
● This is a Capstone Course earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.

You Might Also Consider:

● AP Government (Global Studies)

● AP Government (Senior Sem.)
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Chinese 1 French 1 German 1 Russian 1
Chinese 2 French 2 German 2 Russian 2
Chinese 3 French 3 German 3 Russian 3
Chinese 4 HN French 4 HN German 4 HN Russian 4 HN
AP Chinese AP French AP German AP Russian
Chinese 5 HN French 5 HN German 5 HN Russian 5 HN

Latin 1 Spanish 1 ASL 1 (online)

Latin 2 Spanish 2 ASL 2 (online)
Latin 3 Spanish 3 ASL 3 (online)
Latin 4 DE Spanish 4 HN
AP Latin AP Spanish Language Arabic 1 (online)
Latin 5 HN AP Spanish Language (online) Arabic 2 (online)
AP Spanish Literature Arabic 3 (online)
AP Spanish Literature (online) Korean 1 (online)
Spanish 5 HN Korean 2 (online)
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581000

Course Description
Chinese 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Chinese 2

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582000

Course Description

Chinese 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language

skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chinese 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Chinese 3

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583000

Course Description
Chinese 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills -
listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in
writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics
moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level students comprehend the main
ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant
details when the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My Future,
Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chinese 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Chinese 4 HN OR
● AP Chinese

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584000

Course Description
Chinese 4 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chinese 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP Chinese OR
● Chinese 5 HN

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584004

Course Description
In AP Chinese, students study the use of language for active communication.
Emphasis is placed on the development of the three modes of communication
(interpersonal, interpretive and presentational). The course is structured around
six overarching themes: Beauty, and Aesthetics, Contemporary Life, Families and
Communities, Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identities, and Science
and Technology. Students use language structures in context and use them to
convey meaning. The course promotes fluency and accuracy to facilitate the
study of language and culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● Chinese 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● Chinese 5 HN choose to enroll in the AP course.

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585000

Course Description
Chinese 5 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Chinese 4 HN OR
● AP Chinese OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP Chinese

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511000

Course Description
French 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● French 2

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512000

Course Description

French 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills

- listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to
communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● French 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● French 3

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513000

Course Description
French 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● French 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● French 4 HN OR
● AP French

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514000

Course Description
French 4 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● French 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP French OR
● French 5 HN

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517004

Course Description

AP French Language students study three modes of communication

(interpersonal, interpretive and presentational) to approach six units of
study, taking a holistic approach. Students use language structures in
context and use them to convey meaning. The course promotes fluency and
accuracy to facilitate the study of language and culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● French 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Requests for World
Demonstrated proficiency Languages
is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:
Advanced Placement (AP)
Courses
● Only:or Interpersonal Writing and
Presentational
Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
If a student desires
assessed with the FCPStoPALS
enroll in an
rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
AP world
previouslanguage coursetobut
course level requested advance
● Classroom assessments
has not yet completed level 4, it is
● This is a Capstone Course
recommended
Requests that theAdvanced
for World Languages student’s
Placement (AP) Courses Only:
language proficiency inform
If a student desires
academic to enroll inas
advising an AP world
stated
You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
above. After that
it is recommended academic
the student’sadvising
language
proficiency inform academic
the student may choose to advising as stated
enroll
above. After academic advising the student may
● French 5 HN in thetoAP
choose enrollcourse.
in the AP course.

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515000

Course Description
French 5 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● French 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP French

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551000

Course Description
Spanish 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Spanish 2

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552000

Course Description

Spanish 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language

skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Spanish 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Spanish 3

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553000

Course Description
Spanish 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Spanish 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Spanish 4 HN

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554000

Course Description
Spanish 4 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Spanish 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP Spanish Language
● AP Spanish Literature
● Spanish 5 HN

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557004

Course Description
AP Spanish Language students study the use of language for active
communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both
formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and
resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they
develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine
articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive
extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax,
and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include
recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● Spanish 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● AP Spanish Literature choose to enroll in the AP course.
● Spanish 5 HN
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557093

Course Description
AP Spanish Language students study the use of language for active
communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both
formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and
resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they
develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine
articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive
extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax,
and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include
recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7
● Spanish 4 HN OR courses, an “Off Campus” period
● Demonstrated Proficiency release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st period)
to accommodate the Online Campus
course. Students are expected to
This Course Leads To: remain off campus and provide their
own transportation to TJHSST to
accommodate this course.

● This is a Capstone Course Library placement is not available for

students taking an elective course
through Online Campus that is offered
in the building at TJ.
You Might Also Consider:
For more information, please review
the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● AP Spanish Literature
● Spanish 5 HN
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5570VV

Course Description “Extra” 8th Course

AP Spanish Language students study the use of language for active

communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both
formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and
resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they
develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine
articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive
extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax,
and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include
recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

When a student takes an 8th course,
● Spanish 4 HN OR the classes in the regular 7-period day
● Demonstrated Proficiency take priority. If the student becomes
overwhelmed and wishes to modify
the schedule or request to drop a
course, the 8th period course will be
This Course Leads To: the first course to be dropped.

For more information, please review

the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Spanish Literature
● Spanish 5 HN
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558004

Course Description

The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to

introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and
essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States
Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the full range of
communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive).The
course includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● Spanish 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● AP Spanish Language choose to enroll in the AP course.
● Spanish 5 HN
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558093

Course Description

The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to

introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and
essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States
Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the full range of
communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive).The
course includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

To ensure a balanced load of 7
● Spanish 4 HN OR courses, an “Off Campus” period
● Demonstrated Proficiency release will be scheduled into one of
the periods (typically during 1st period)
to accommodate the Online Campus
course. Students are expected to
This Course Leads To: remain off campus and provide their
own transportation to TJHSST to
accommodate this course.

● This is a Capstone Course Library placement is not available for

students taking an elective course
through Online Campus.

You Might Also Consider: For more information, please review

the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

● AP Spanish Language
● Spanish 5 HN
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5580VV

Course Description “Extra” 8th Course

The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to

introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and
essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States
Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the full range of
communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive).The
course includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

When a student takes an 8th course,
● Spanish 4 HN OR the classes in the regular 7-period day
● Demonstrated Proficiency take priority. If the student becomes
overwhelmed and wishes to modify
the schedule or request to drop a
course, the 8th period course will be
This Course Leads To: the first course to be dropped.

For more information, please review

the TJHSST Online Course Policy.
● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP Spanish Language
● Spanish 5 HN
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555000

Course Description
Spanish 5 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Spanish 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP Spanish Language
● AP Spanish Literature
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501099

Course Description
Arabic 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
to remain in the building and given a
● None placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Arabic 2 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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502099

Course Description

Arabic 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills

- listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to
communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Arabic 1 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Arabic 3 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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503099

Course Description
Arabic 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Arabic 2 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Arabic 4 HN the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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599099

Course Description
Students develop the ability to communicate in American Sign Language about
themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing
basic language structures. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes
of About Me, My Family, My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school
students this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript and is included
in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA) and counts
toward fulfilling the world languages requirement of the high school Advanced
Studies diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for
graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
to remain in the building and given a
● None placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Am Sign Language 2 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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599599

Course Description

American Sign Language 2 students continue to develop proficiency. They

learn to function in real-life situations using more complex language
structures and a wider range of vocabulary. Students continue to explore as
they study the themes of My Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel,
Health & Fitness, and Stories. This course may be counted as a world
languages course in fulfilling requirements for the Advanced Studies
Diploma.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Am Sign Language 1 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

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● Am Sign Language 3 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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599799

Course Description
American Sign Language 3 students continue to develop and refine their
proficiency. They communicate using more complex language structures on a
variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level
students add vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in the context of everyday
interactions and social relationships. Students gain a deeper understanding of
the world around them while studying the themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media. This course may be
counted as a world languages course in fulfilling requirements for the Advanced
Studies Diploma.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Am Sign Language 2 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Am Sign Language 4 HN the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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587099

Course Description
Korean 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
to remain in the building and given a
● None placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Korean 2 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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587599

Course Description

Korean 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills

- listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to
communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Korean 1 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

For more information, please review

● Korean 3 the TJHSST Online Course Policy.

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588099

Course Description
Korean 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Students may be granted permission
● Korean 2 OR to remain in the building and given a
● Demonstrated Proficiency placement in the TJHSST library if they
are taking one course through FCPS
Online Campus that is required for
graduation but is not offered at TJ,
This Course Leads To: such as Levels 1-3 of Korean, ASL,
and Arabic.

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521000

Course Description
German 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● German 2

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522000

Course Description

German 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language

skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● German 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● German 3

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523000

Course Description
German 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● German 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● German 4 HN OR
● AP German

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524000

Course Description
German 4 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● German 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP German OR
● German 5 HN

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527004

Course Description

The AP German Language and Culture course emphasizes communication

(understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal,
interpretive and presentational skills in real life situations as applied to six
themes. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication
strategies and cultural awareness. The course engages students in an
exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● German 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● German 5 HN choose to enroll in the AP course.

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525000

Course Description
German 5 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● German 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP German

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531000

Course Description
Latin 1 students learn basic language structures and essential elements of Latin
pronunciation in order to be able to read simple passages in Latin. The relationship of English
to Latin is emphasized in vocabulary building, word derivation, and meanings of prefixes and
suffixes. Language structures and syntax are developed through the study of literary
passages. Students will study the identities, society, and history of the Roman Monarchy
while learning about Roman families, clothing, housing, geography, mythology, and
monarchy. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school
transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and
counts toward fulfilling the world languages requirements of the high school Advanced
Studies diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Latin 2

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532000

Course Description

Latin 2 students learn additional vocabulary, more complex language

structures and syntax to read more challenging passages in Latin.
Language structures and syntax are developed through the study of literary
passages. Students continue to explore the identities, society, and history
of the Roman Republic while studying about foods, education,
entertainment, social structures, the heroic cycle, and divination.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Latin 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Latin 3

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533000

Course Description

Latin 3 students continue to develop and refine their reading skills through
the study of Latin literature. Additional vocabulary, more complex language
structures and syntax are emphasized in order to read authentic Latin.
Students continue to explore the identities, society, and history of the
Roman Empire while studying about literature, science and technology,
women's voices, philosophy, ceremonies, and transformational mythology.
Through translation and interpretation, students gain a greater
understanding of the foundation of Western government and civilization.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Latin 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Latin 4 DE OR
● AP Latin

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5340DE

Course Description
Latin 4 DE course provides the opportunity for students to earn credit for LAT
201/202 through Northern Virginia Community College. Students continue to
develop and refine their reading skills through the study of Latin literature.
Students read authentic literature silently for comprehension and orally for poetic
meter and analyze the various passages for content, connotation of words and
author’s style. Students study the life and times of ancient authors and the
historical contexts of their works, poetic devices, and compare and analyze texts
of various genres. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss
selected upper level POS themes and topics.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Latin 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP Latin OR
● Latin 5 HN

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537004

Course Description
The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the
greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War.
Students study the literary techniques used by Roman authors by reading Latin
poetry and prose with historical and literary sensitivity. Students are encouraged
to develop linguistic skills by engaging in multiple activities, including translating
poetry and prose from the required-reading list, precisely and literally; reading
passages of poetry and prose with comprehension; and analyzing literary texts in
clear, coherent written arguments, supported by textual examples.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Latin 4 DE OR Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● Latin 4 HN OR Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
● Demonstrated Proficiency school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● Latin 5 HN choose to enroll in the AP course.

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535000

Course Description

Latin 5 HN students continue to develop and refine their reading skills

through the study of Latin literature. Additional vocabulary, more complex
language structures and syntax are emphasized in order to be able to read
authentic Latin. Students continue to explore the identities, society, and
history of the Roman Empire while studying about romanitas, epic hero,
interpersonal relationships, scholarship, and historical narratives. Through
translation and interpretation, students gain a greater understanding of the
foundation of Western government and civilization.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Latin 4 DE OR
● Latin 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● AP Latin

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541000

Course Description
Russian 1 students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their
immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures.
This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking,
reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in
writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of About Me, My Family,
My School, Food, and Clothing. For middle school students this credit becomes a part
of the high school transcript and is included in the determination of the high school
grade point average (GPA) and counts toward fulfilling the world languages
requirement of the high school Advanced Studies diploma. It also counts toward the
total number of credits required for graduation.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Russian 2

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542000

Course Description

Russian 2 students continue to develop proficiency in all four language

skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life
situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They
read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.
Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of My
Activities, My Home Life, Around Town/Travel, Health & Fitness, and Stories.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Russian 1 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Russian 3

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543000

Course Description
Russian 3 students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four
language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex
language structures on a variety of topics moving from concrete to more abstract
concepts. At this level students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic
materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when
the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world
around them while studying the POS themes of My Memories, Teen Life, My
Future, Conservation & Ecology, and Literature and Media.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Russian 2 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● Russian 4 HN OR
● AP Russian

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544000

Course Description
Russian 4 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Russian 3 OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● AP Russian OR
● Russian 5 HN

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546004

Course Description
AP Russian Language students study the use of language for active
communication, specifically: the ability to understand the spoken target language
in both formal and conversational situations; the ability to express ideas
accurately and resourcefully, both orally and in writing with reasonable fluency;
the development of a vocabulary sufficient for reading newspaper and magazine
articles, contemporary literature, and other writings; extensive training in the
organization and writing of compositions; an in-depth review of grammar; and
the study of chosen works by contemporary writers. Materials include
recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Demonstrated Proficiency Guidelines:

● Russian 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency Demonstrated proficiency is demonstrated at the
school level in the following ways:

● Presentational or Interpersonal Writing and

Speaking Task with the FCPS PALS rubric
This Course Leads To: ● Interpretive (Reading and Listening) Task
assessed with the FCPS PALS rubric
● End of the year summative assessment of
previous course level requested to advance
● Classroom assessments
● This is a Capstone Course
Requests for World Languages Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses Only:

If a student desires to enroll in an AP world

You Might Also Consider: language course but has not yet completed level 4,
it is recommended that the student’s language
proficiency inform academic advising as stated
above. After academic advising the student may
● Russian 5 HN choose to enroll in the AP course.

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545000

Course Description
Russian 5 HN students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all
four areas - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the
ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are
emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language
structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able
to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are
also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes
and topics: Heritage and Culture, Globalization, Environment, Technology and
Innovations, and Human Expression.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Russian 4 HN OR
● Demonstrated Proficiency

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP Russian

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Advanced Band HN (Percussion) Health and PE 9
Advanced Band HN (Wind Ensemble) Health and PE 10
Advanced Band HN (Symphonic) Sports Medicine A
Advanced Orchestra HN (Symphonic) Sports Medicine B
Advanced Orchestra HN (Philharmonic) Personal Fitness
Advanced Chorus HN Yoga for Wellness
AP Music Theory
Studio Art & Design 1
Theater Arts 1 Year | Semester Studio Art & Design 2
Theater Arts 2 Year | Semester Studio Art & Design 3 DE
Theater Arts 3 HN Year | Semester Studio Art & Design 4 DE
Theater Arts 3 DE AP 2D Art & Design
Theater Arts 4 HN Year | Semester AP Drawing
Technical Theater Arts 1 Year | Semester Digital Art 1
Technical Theater Arts 2 Year | Semester Digital Art 2
Technical Theater Arts 3 HN Year | Semester Photography 1
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9235TK

Course Description

Students in Advanced Band TJ HN form the representative performing band

for the school. Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of
advanced technical skills and on the study of related literature. Based on
successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will
continue as specified in course level. Marching band techniques,
rehearsals, and performances are recommended in this course. Students
must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation
requirements to receive credit for the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

This course is intended for

● None students who play percussion
instruments.

Students may repeat this course

This Course Leads To: for multiple years while enrolled at
TJHSST.

● None Enrollment in this course does

not require an audition.

You Might Also Consider:

● Adv Band HN 9234TJ

(Symphonic - by audition only)
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9234TL

Course Description

Students in Advanced Band TJ HN form the representative performing band

for the school. Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of
advanced technical skills and on the study of related literature. Based on
successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will
continue to learn advanced musical concepts. Marching band techniques,
rehearsals, and performances are recommended in this course. Students
must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation
requirements to receive credit for the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

This course is intended for

● None students who play woodwind and
brass instruments.

Students may repeat this course

This Course Leads To: for multiple years while enrolled at
TJHSST.

● None Enrollment in this course does

not require an audition.

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● Adv Band HN 9234TJ

(Symphonic - by audition only)
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9234TJ

Course Description

Students in Advanced Band TJ HN form the representative performing band

for the school. Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of
advanced technical skills and on the study of related literature. Based on
successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will
continue to learn advanced musical concepts. Marching band techniques,
rehearsals, and performances are recommended in this course. Students
must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation
requirements to receive credit for the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

Enrollment in this course requires

● Successful Audition placement upon successful
audition.

Therefore, students should select

This Course Leads To: either 9234TL if they play a
woodwind/brass instrument, or
9235TK if they play percussion.
● None Upon successful audition,
students will automatically be
moved into the Symphonic band
course.
You Might Also Consider:
Students may repeat this course
● Adv Band HN 9234TL for multiple years while enrolled at
● Adv Band HN 9235TK TJHSST.
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9239TJ

Course Description
Select Advanced Orchestra TJ HN students in this course form the
representative string performing group for the school continent on successful
placement audition. Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of
advanced technical, ensemble, and disciplinary skills necessary for refined
rehearsal and performance both in and out of school. Based on successful
completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue to learn
advanced musical concepts. Students must meet both the school day and
outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the
course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

Enrollment in this course requires

● Successful Audition placement upon successful
audition.

Therefore, students should select

This Course Leads To: 9239TK. Upon successful
audition, students will
automatically be moved into the
● None Symphonic band course.

Students may repeat this course

for multiple years while enrolled at
You Might Also Consider:
TJHSST.

● Adv Orchestra HN 9239TK

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9239TK

Course Description

Advanced Orchestra TJ HN students in this course form the representative

string performing group for the school. Emphasis is placed on the
sequential development of advanced technical, ensemble, and disciplinary
skills necessary for refined rehearsal and performance both in and out of
school. Based on successful completion of sequential concepts for each
level, students will continue as specified in the course. Students must meet
both the school day and outside of the school day participation
requirements to receive credit for the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

Enrollment in this course does

● None not require an audition.

Students may repeat this course

for multiple years while enrolled at
This Course Leads To: TJHSST.

● None

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● Adv Orchestra HN 9239TJ

(Symphonic - by audition only)
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9289TL

Course Description

Advanced Chorus TJ HN students are offered advanced choral experiences.

Emphasis is placed on the development of musicianship and proficiency in
ensemble performance. Course content includes a study of choral
literature, vocal techniques, and sight-singing. Based on successful
completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue to
learn advanced musical concepts. Students must meet both the school day
and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit
for the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

Enrollment in this course does

● None not require an audition.

Students may repeat this course

for multiple years while enrolled at
This Course Leads To: TJHSST.

● None

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922604

Course Description

AP Music Theory students prepare to take the Advanced Placement Music

Theory examination, with college credit and/or placement being awarded if
a qualifying score is achieved. Students are given a solid foundation in
intervals, pitch patterns, metric/rhythmic patterns, chords, and the terms
that are part of a basic understanding of reading, performing, and listening
to music. Analysis, elementary composition, aural skills, sight-singing, and
keyboard harmony will also be studied.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Music Theory OR
● Equivalency Exam

This Course Leads To:

● None

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141000

Course Description
Theatre Arts 1 is a course where students will develop performance and
collaboration skills while exploring the role and impact of theatre in society and
culture. Through various theatre activities, students will examine artistic roles and
relationships, acting techniques, technical elements, and the creative process.
This course emphasizes skill development and provides theatrical opportunities
that enable students to determine personal areas of interest. Participation in
co-curricular activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this
course. This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

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● Technical Theatre 1 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 1 (Semester)
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141032

Course Description
Theatre Arts 1 is a course where students will develop performance and
collaboration skills while exploring the role and impact of theatre in society and
culture. Through various theatre activities, students will examine artistic roles and
relationships, acting techniques, technical elements, and the creative process.
This course emphasizes skill development and provides theatrical opportunities
that enable students to determine personal areas of interest. Participation in
co-curricular activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this
course. This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

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● Technical Theatre 1 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 1 (Year)
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142000

Course Description

Theatre Arts 2 is a course where students will integrate and build upon
concepts and skills from Theatre Arts 1. Through various performance
activities, students will further skill development in acting technique, the
analysis of dramatic texts, and the examination of personal artistic
preferences. This course emphasizes the exploration of historical, cultural,
social, and political influences in theatre. Participation in co-curricular
activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this course.
This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 1 (Semester) OR

● Theatre Arts 1 (Year)

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 3 DE

You Might Also Consider:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester)

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142032

Course Description

Theatre Arts 2 is a course where students will integrate and build upon
concepts and skills from Theatre Arts 1. Through various performance
activities, students will further skill development in acting technique, the
analysis of dramatic texts, and the examination of personal artistic
preferences. This course emphasizes the exploration of historical, cultural,
social, and political influences in theatre. Participation in co-curricular
activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this course.
This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 1 (Semester) OR

● Theatre Arts 1 (Year)

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 3 DE

You Might Also Consider:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

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143000

Course Description

Theatre Arts 3 is a course where students will practice artistic leadership

and collaboration through their work on various performance projects.
Advanced work in script analysis, character interpretation, and acting
technique is expected. This course emphasizes the exploration of personal
identity and stylistic influences in theatre. Participation in co-curricular
activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this course.
This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester) OR

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 3 DE
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143000

Course Description

Theatre Arts 3 is a course where students will practice artistic leadership

and collaboration through their work on various performance projects.
Advanced work in script analysis, character interpretation, and acting
technique is expected. This course emphasizes the exploration of personal
identity and stylistic influences in theatre. Participation in co-curricular
activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this course.
This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester) OR

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)
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143032

Course Description

Theatre Arts 3 is a course where students will practice artistic leadership

and collaboration through their work on various performance projects.
Advanced work in script analysis, character interpretation, and acting
technique is expected. This course emphasizes the exploration of personal
identity and stylistic influences in theatre. Participation in co-curricular
activities and performance may be required to receive credit for this course.
This course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice
5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 2 (Semester) OR

● Theatre Arts 2 (Year)

This Course Leads To:

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 4 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)

● Theatre Arts 3 DE
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144032

Course Description
Theatre Arts 4 is a course where students will apply artistic leadership and
performance skills to personal areas of interest in theatre arts. Through the
initiation and completion of major research and/or creative projects, students will
synthesize knowledge in theatrical topics such as acting, directing, playwriting,
designing, stage-managing, and producing. This course emphasizes in-depth
analysis of theatrical works and the application of self-evaluation for lifelong
artistic growth. Participation in co-curricular activities and performance may be
required to receive credit for this course. This course may require a student
materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 3 DE

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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144000

Course Description
Theatre Arts 4 is a course where students will apply artistic leadership and
performance skills to personal areas of interest in theatre arts. Through the
initiation and completion of major research and/or creative projects, students will
synthesize knowledge in theatrical topics such as acting, directing, playwriting,
designing, stage-managing, and producing. This course emphasizes in-depth
analysis of theatrical works and the application of self-evaluation for lifelong
artistic growth. Participation in co-curricular activities and performance may be
required to receive credit for this course. This course may require a student
materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Year)

● Theatre Arts 3 HN (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 3 DE

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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143511

Course Description

Technical Theatre 1 is a course where students will explore various areas of

technical theatre including scenery, properties, costumes, hair, makeup,
lighting, sound, and stage management. Through various projects and
activities, students will develop an understanding of technical theatre safety
and the production process. This course emphasizes collaboration and
provides theatrical production opportunities that enable students to
determine personal areas of interest. Participation in co-curricular activities
and productions may be required to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Semester)

● Technical Theatre 2 (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 1 (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 1 (Year)
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143532

Course Description
Technical Theatre 1 is a course where students will explore various areas of technical
theatre including scenery, properties, costumes, hair, makeup, lighting, sound, and
stage management. Through various projects and activities, students will develop an
understanding of technical theatre safety and the production process. This course
emphasizes collaboration and provides theatrical production opportunities that enable
students to determine personal areas of interest. Participation in co-curricular
activities and productions may be required to receive credit for this course. This
course may be used to satisfy the graduation requirement for a credit in fine arts. This
course may require a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Semester)

● Technical Theatre 2 (Year)

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● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)

● Theatre Arts 1 (Semester)
● Theatre Arts 1 (Year)
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143512

Course Description

Technical Theatre 2 is a course where students will integrate and build upon
concepts and skills from Technical Theatre 1. Through various projects and
activities, students will further skill development to safely and effectively
execute technical designs. This course emphasizes the analysis of
dramatic text to create and interpret production design and documentation.
Participation in co-curricular activities and productions may be required to
receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 1 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Sem)

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Semester)

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143533

Course Description

Technical Theatre 2 is a course where students will integrate and build upon
concepts and skills from Technical Theatre 1. Through various projects and
activities, students will further skill development to safely and effectively
execute technical designs. This course emphasizes the analysis of
dramatic text to create and interpret production design and documentation.
Participation in co-curricular activities and productions may be required to
receive credit for this course. This course may be used to satisfy the
graduation requirement for a credit in fine arts.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 1 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 1 (Semester)

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Sem)

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Year)

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143513

Course Description

Technical Theatre 3 is a course where students will practice artistic

leadership and collaboration through their work on various production
projects. Advanced work in script analysis, design interpretation, and
technical skills is expected. This course emphasizes the exploration of
production roles and personal areas of interest in technical theatre.
Participation in co-curricular activities and productions may be required to
receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 2 (Semester)

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Sem)

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Sem.)

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143534

Course Description

Technical Theatre 3 is a course where students will practice artistic

leadership and collaboration through their work on various production
projects. Advanced work in script analysis, design interpretation, and
technical skills is expected. This course emphasizes the exploration of
production roles and personal areas of interest in technical theatre.
Participation in co-curricular activities and productions may be required to
receive credit for this course. This course may be used to satisfy the
graduation requirement for a credit in fine arts.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 2 (Year) OR

● Technical Theatre 2 (Semester)

This Course Leads To:

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Sem)

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Year)

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Year)

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143514

Course Description
Technical Theatre 4 is a course where students will apply artistic leadership and
production skills to personal areas of interest in technical theatre. Through the
initiation and completion of major production projects, students will synthesize
knowledge in selected technical areas such as scenery, properties, costumes,
hair, makeup, lighting, sound, and stage management. This course emphasizes
in-depth analysis of theatrical works and the application of self-evaluation for
lifelong artistic growth. Participation in co-curricular activities and productions
may be required to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Year)

OR
● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Sem.)

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Sem.)

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143535

Course Description
Technical Theatre 4 is a course where students will apply artistic leadership and
production skills to personal areas of interest in technical theatre. Through the
initiation and completion of major production projects, students will synthesize
knowledge in selected technical areas such as scenery, properties, costumes,
hair, makeup, lighting, sound, and stage management. This course emphasizes
in-depth analysis of theatrical works and the application of self-evaluation for
lifelong artistic growth. Participation in co-curricular activities and productions
may be required to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Year)

OR
● Technical Theatre 3 HN (Sem.)

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Technical Theatre 4 HN (Year)

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912032

Course Description

Studio Art & Design 1 provides opportunities to explore a variety of exciting

opportunities and materials to inform the artmaking process. Learn to think
conceptually and realize potential as a creative and critical thinker in order
to meet the challenges of 21st Century living. Explore personal interests
related to the theme of perceptions of place while developing skills in the
areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and digital
media. Course content includes art production, art appreciation, and
studies in visual culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Studio Art & Design 2

You Might Also Consider:

● Digital Art 1
● Photography 1
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913032

Course Description
Studio Art & Design 2 provides opportunities to cultivate previously developed
artistic knowledge and skills learned in Studio Art & Design 1. Explore new
combinations and possibilities in the use of two-dimensional and
three-dimensional media including technological applications. Investigate
contemporary topics, artistic expression, and design related to the theme of a
sense of self. Ask questions, solve problems, create products, and communicate
ideas in innovative ways. Course content includes art production, design
thinking, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studies in visual culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Studio Art & Design 1

This Course Leads To:

● Studio Art & Design 3 DE

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9140DE

Course Description

Studio Art & Design 3 DE provides the opportunity for students to earn
credit for ART 121 through Northern Virginia Community College. Students
expand and improve artistic understanding and skills by using creative
processes. Develop an individual style and voice to communicate ideas.
Articulate responses to social and contemporary issues through the
integration of traditional and electronic media. Present artworks in diverse
formats. Course content includes art production, design application, art
history, criticism, aesthetics, and studies in visual culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Studio Art & Design 2

This Course Leads To:

● Studio Art & Design 4 DE

● AP 2D Art & Design
● AP Drawing

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9147DE

Course Description
Studio Art & Design 4 DE provides the opportunity for students to earn credit for
ART 131 through Northern Virginia Community College. Students engage in
advanced study of art production, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism while
maintaining the attitude and self-discipline of a working artist. Practice and
exhibit technical proficiency and personal style, work in advanced media, and
apply professional presentation techniques to develop and prepare artwork for
exhibitions and portfolios. Demonstrate quality, breadth of experience, and
sustained investigation in a body of work and select work for personal
exhibitions, exit portfolios, and presentation portfolios.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Studio Art & Design 3 DE

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● AP 2D Art & Design

● AP Drawing
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914804

Course Description
AP Art is designed for motivated art students who have demonstrated an interest in the
advanced study of art. Ideally suited for students who work well independently, the
course will focus on the preparation of a two-dimensional design portfolio of artworks
that exhibit quality sustained investigation, and breadth of experience in the formal,
technical, and expressive means of an artist. The two-dimensional portfolio may
include, but is not limited to, forms of artwork in graphic design, typography, digital
imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and
printmaking. Students will develop two-dimensional portfolios based on objectives that
reflect the format and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced
Placement 2D Art and Design.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Studio Art & Design 2 OR Students are strongly encouraged

● Digital Art 2 OR to enroll in Studio Art & Design 3
● Photography 2 DE prior to enrolling in this
course.

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Studio Art & Design 3 DE

● AP Drawing
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915004

Course Description
AP Art is designed for motivated art students who have demonstrated an interest in the advanced study of art. Ideally
suited for students who work well independently, the course will focus on the preparation of a drawing portfolio of
artworks that exhibit quality, sustained investigation, and breadth of experience in the formal, technical, and expressive
means of an artist. The drawing portfolio addresses a broad interpretation of drawing issues including painting,
printmaking, studies for sculpture, some forms of design, and abstract and observational works. Students will prepare
drawing portfolios based on objectives that reflect the format and requirements established by the College Board for
Advanced Placement Drawing. In this project-based course, students will develop the skills to create captivating and
engaging digital games in the context of an industry standard game engine. The course will explore the application of
Computer Science to themes of graphic design, animation, audio, strategy and competitive agents as students create
compelling game and world experiences. Topics covered include graphic and animation (2D and 3D), collision detection,
character design and rigging, game physics, level design, sound, rapid prototyping, and gameplay mechanics. Students
will develop a game world and craft the rules and behaviors of interactive experiences with code. This course is designed
to serve as a creative extension of the AP Computer Science curriculum that builds upon core computer science
concepts and encourages students to explore the practical application of these principles in the exciting realm of game
design.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Studio Art & Design 2 OR Students are strongly encouraged

● Digital Art 2 OR to enroll in Studio Art & Design 3
● Photography 2 DE prior to enrolling in this
course.

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Studio Art & Design 3 DE

● AP 2D Art & Design
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918012

Course Description
Digital Art 1 provides opportunities to use technology to think creatively, solve
visual problems, and create personally expressive, original artworks related to
the theme of perceptions of place. Develop expertise in the use of computers,
scanners, and digital cameras for artmaking. Use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Animate, 3D and video software for motion graphics/animation,
graphic design, and digital imaging. Make interdisciplinary connections through
study of artists, designers, and events in cultural, historical, and contemporary
frameworks. Learn to address ethical issues concerning computer generated
imagery. No prior computer experience is required.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Digital Art 2

You Might Also Consider:

● Studio Art & Design 1

● Photography 1
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918110

Course Description
Studio Art & Design 2 provides opportunities to cultivate previously developed
artistic knowledge and skills learned in Studio Art & Design 1. Explore new
combinations and possibilities in the use of two-dimensional and
three-dimensional media including technological applications. Investigate
contemporary topics, artistic expression, and design related to the theme of a
sense of self. Ask questions, solve problems, create products, and communicate
ideas in innovative ways. Course content includes art production, design
thinking, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studies in visual culture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Digital Art 1

This Course Leads To:

● AP 2D Art & Design

● AP Drawing

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919332

Course Description

Photography 1 provides opportunities to explore and practice standard

black and white photographic processes through the use of cameras, films,
light effects, and the application of basic darkroom techniques. Explore and
practice digital photographic processes. Produce meaningful photographs
that express ideas about experiences and observations related to the theme
of perceptions of place. Study the history of photography and the work of
well known photographers to inform artmaking. Develop a beginning
portfolio.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Photography 2

You Might Also Consider:

● Studio Art & Design 1

● Digital Art 1
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919432

Course Description
Photography 2 provides opportunities to expand on the study of black and white
photography and digital processes while creating original artworks related to the
theme of a sense of self. Acquire and apply in-depth knowledge of photographic
equipment, films, and specialized processes to include digital applications.
Investigate leading exponents, equipment, and techniques from an historical
perspective. Learn to critique and evaluate personal artwork and photographic
works of others. Examine photography and its relationship to other art forms.
Prepare a portfolio of meaningful artworks that demonstrate expressive content
and quality of craftsmanship.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Photography 1

This Course Leads To:

● AP 2D Art & Design

● AP Drawing

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730000

Course Description
Health & PE 9 students demonstrate the ability to use basic skills, strategies, and tactics in a
variety of lifetime physical activities. Students will continue to gain and demonstrate more
specialized knowledge in identifying and applying key movement concepts and principles. In
health education students integrate a variety of health concepts, skills, and behaviors to
develop plans for their lifelong health and fitness goals. These include awareness and
consequences of risky behaviors, disease prevention, overall wellness, and identification of
community health resources. They see themselves as having an active role in creating a
healthy lifestyle for themselves, for their families, and for the community. Instruction in first
aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) is
included.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● None

This Course Leads To:

● Health and PE 10

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● Sports Medicine A

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740500

Course Description
Health & PE 10 students demonstrate competency in lifelong physical activities and create,
implement, self-assess, and modify a personal fitness plan. Students develop the ability to
understand and anticipate how physical activity interests and abilities change through their
lifetime. Students continue their learning of health education through in-depth exploration of
health topics, health-related careers, and continued development of personal wellness plans.
The course includes one quarter of instruction in classroom driver education during which
students gain knowledge to become proficient users of the highway transportation system.
The 90-minute parent/teen traffic safety presentation (Partner’s for Safe Teen Driving) is
offered to fulfill the requirements of juvenile licensing. Grades from all quarters are averaged
to determine the final course grade.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Health and PE 9

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Personal Fitness 1
● Sports Medicine A
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763032

Course Description

Sports Medicine A is the first of a two part course offered as an elective for
high school students. The course was developed to introduce students to
the field of sports medicine. Sports medicine is a broad profession that
requires the cooperation of many allied health and medical professionals.
This course has a strong focus on human anatomy and physiology,
prevention of athletic related injuries, and basic first aid. Students will also
have the opportunity to become certified in CPR and first aid.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Biology 1 OR
● Concurrent Enrollment in
Biology 1

This Course Leads To:

● Sports Medicine B

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● Personal Fitness 1

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763033

Course Description

Sports Medicine B is the second of a two part course offered as an elective

for high school students. The course was developed to introduce students
to the field of sports medicine. Sports medicine is a broad profession that
requires the cooperation of many allied health and medical professionals.
This course has a strong focus on human anatomy and physiology,
prevention of athletic related injuries, and basic first aid. Students will also
have the opportunity to become certified in CPR and first aid.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Sports Medicine A

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Personal Fitness 1

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764061

Course Description

Personal Fitness 1 is an elective physical education course that extends

and deepens knowledge of fitness, strength training, physical conditioning,
and lifetime health concepts, activities and knowledge to promote health
and wellness. Students apply concepts related to human anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and personal fitness planning to achieve
and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness for a lifetime.
Students may not take this course in lieu of the grade 9 or grade 10 Health
and Physical Education requirements.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Health and PE 9

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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● Sports Medicine A

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751050

Course Description
Yoga for Wellness 1 is an elective physical education course. Students will learn the
physical postures and exercises of yoga that develop strength, flexibility, coordination,
and balance. Relaxation techniques, breathing practices, and mindfulness practices
that support fitness and well-being will be incorporated. Students will apply concepts
of basic anatomy and physiology to understand alignment, benefits, and
contraindications of yoga poses and exercises. Students will develop independent,
personal yoga practices that can be adapted and modified to their individual needs.
Students will explore nutritional requirements needed for lifelong health and well-being.
Students may not take this course in lieu of the grade 9 or grade 10 health and
physical education requirements.

Prerequisite for Enrollment:

● Health and PE 9
● Health and PE 10

This Course Leads To:

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● Sports Medicine A
● Personal Fitness 1
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Math 1 TJ HN Concrete Math TJ HN
Math 2 TJ HN Multivariable Calculus AV
Math 3 TJ HN Multivariable Calculus DE
Math 4 TJ HN Linear Algebra AV
Math 5 TJ HN Linear Algebra DE
Math 6 TJ HN Research Statistics 1 TJ HN
AP Calculus AB Research Statistics 2 TJ AV
AP Calculus AB (Online) Research Statistics 3 TJ AV
AP Calculus BC Differential Equations DE
AP Calculus BC (Online) Complex Analysis AV
AP Calculus BC (post-AB) Math Techniques TJ AV

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Course Description

Math 1 TJ HN students will begin their study of geometry topics with a

focus on critical thinking and reasoning skills. Topics of study include
geometry vocabulary and notation, inductive and deductive reasoning,
understanding logic statements, parallel and perpendicular lines and their
properties, writing proofs, triangle congruency, properties of quadrilaterals
and similarity between triangles and other polygons. The process standard
focus will be reasoning.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Algebra 1 HN

This Course Leads To:

● Math 2 TJ HN

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314352

Course Description

Math 2 TJ HN students will continue the study of geometric topics in depth,

building critical thinking and reasoning and algebraic skills. Topics of study
include transformations, special right triangles, right triangle trigonometry,
vectors, areas of plane figures, geometric probability, surface area and
volume of solid figures and circle properties. Use of technology is integrated
throughout. Upon completion of this course students take the SOL end-
of-course test in Geometry.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Upon completion of this course students
take the SOL end-of-course test in
● Math 1 TJ HN Geometry.

Students are required to complete one or

more VDOE approved assessments if
This Course Leads To: required for federal accountability or for
use as a verified credit (high school credit
courses only).

● Math 3 TJ HN

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313753

Course Description

Math 3 TJ HN students examine functions and relations, to include quadratics,

polynomials, power and square root functions, rational functions, and logarithmic and
exponential functions. Students study characteristics of each family of functions, such
as graph sketching, transformations, and applications. Extensions on basic function
topics include factoring techniques and modeling. The process standard focus will be
Problem Solving. Graphing utilities, especially graphing calculators, are integral to the
course. Upon completion, students take the Algebra 2 SOL end-of-course test.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Upon completion, students take the
Algebra 2 SOL end-of-course test.
● Math 2 TJ HN
Students are required to complete one or
more VDOE approved assessments if
required for federal accountability or for
This Course Leads To: use as a verified credit (high school credit
courses only).

● Math 4 TJ HN

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316154

Course Description
Math 4 TJ HN students study right triangle relationships, identities and equations, the unit
circle and graphing. Class includes modeling and application problems. Topics include
finding values of trigonometric functions, finding exact trigonometric values of special angles
in degrees and radians, finding exact angles of inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric
identities, transformations and finding domain, range, amplitude, period, and shifts, graphing
inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations and inequalities, solving
practical problems using the law of sines and cosines, vectors applications, matrices and
determinants, polar coordinate system, using De Moivre's theorem with complex numbers,
and three-dimensional modeling and applications. The process standard focus will be
Connections.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 3 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Math 5 TJ HN

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316055

Course Description
Math 4 TJ HN students study right triangle relationships, identities and equations, the unit
circle and graphing. Class includes modeling and application problems. Topics include
finding values of trigonometric functions, finding exact trigonometric values of special angles
in degrees and radians, finding exact angles of inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric
identities, transformations and finding domain, range, amplitude, period, and shifts, graphing
inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations and inequalities, solving
practical problems using the law of sines and cosines, vectors applications, matrices and
determinants, polar coordinate system, using De Moivre's theorem with complex numbers,
and three-dimensional modeling and applications. The process standard focus will be
Connections.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 4 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● Math 6 TJ HN OR
● AP Calculus AB OR
● AP Calculus BC

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316056

Course Description

Math 6 TJ HN is a semester introduction to calculus providing an overview

of limits, derivatives, and applications related to those topics.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 5 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● AP Calculus AB

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317004

Course Description
AP Calculus AB emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus.
Concepts, results, and problems are expressed graphically, numerically,
analytically, and verbally. Topics include concepts and applications of differential
and integral calculus, limits, and elementary differential equations. Graphing
utilities and other relevant technology tools will be used when appropriate to
support instruction, especially to allow students to explore graphical, numerical,
and symbolic relationships. Content of this college-level course corresponds to
the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP Calculus AB.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 5 TJ HN

This Course Leads To:

● AP Calculus BC (post AB)

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317704

Course Description
AP Calculus BC includes all topics of Advanced Placement Calculus AB with additional
topics. This course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus.
Concepts, results, and problems are expressed graphically, numerically, analytically,
and verbally. Topics include concepts and applications of differential and integral
calculus, sequences and series, and elementary differential equations. Graphing
utilities and other relevant technology tools will be used when appropriate to support
instruction, especially to allow students to explore graphical, numerical, and symbolic
relationships. Content of this college-level course corresponds to the College Board
Course and Exam Description for AP Calculus BC.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 5 TJ HN OR
● Precalculus with Trig HN OR
● AP Precalculus BC OR

This Course Leads To:

● Multivariable Calc AV
● Multivariable Calc DE

You Might Also Consider:

● Research Stat 2 TJ AV
● Linear Algebra AV
● Linear Algebra DE
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317707

Course Description
This course is intended for students who have already completed AP Calculus AB. AP
Calculus BC includes all topics of Advanced Placement Calculus AB with additional
topics. This course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus.
Concepts, results, and problems are expressed graphically, numerically, analytically,
and verbally. Topics include concepts and applications of differential and integral
calculus, sequences and series, and elementary differential equations. Graphing
utilities and other relevant technology tools will be used when appropriate to support
instruction, especially to allow students to explore graphical, numerical, and symbolic
relationships. Content of this college-level course corresponds to the College Board
Course and Exam Description for AP Calculus BC.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Calculus AB

This Course Leads To:

● Multivariable Calc AV
● Multivariable Calc DE

You Might Also Consider:

● Research Stat 2 TJ AV
● Linear Algebra AV
● Linear Algebra DE
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317860

Course Description

This course represents the third semester in a typical calculus sequence

and focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity,
derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional
space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions,
partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Calculus BC OR
● AP Calculus BC (Post AB)

This Course Leads To:

● Differential Equations DE
● Complex Analysis AV
● Math Techniques TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Multivariable Calculus DE
● Linear Algebra AV
● Concrete Math TJ AV
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3178DE

Course Description

Multivariable Calculus DE provides the opportunity for students to earn

credit for Math 265 through Northern Virginia Community College. This
course represents the third semester in a typical calculus sequence and
focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative,
integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers
topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives,
multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Calculus BC OR
● AP Calculus BC (Post AB)
● Qualifying score on AP
Calculus BC exam

This Course Leads To:

● Differential Equations DE
● Complex Analysis AV
● Math Techniques TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Multivariable Calculus AV
● Linear Algebra DE
● Concrete Math TJ AV
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319800

Course Description

Linear Algebra covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of

systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and
eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and
engineering science programs.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Calculus BC OR
● AP Calculus BC (Post AB)

This Course Leads To:

You Might Also Consider:

● Multivariable Calculus AV
● Linear Algebra DE
● Concrete Math TJ AV
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3198DE

Course Description

Linear Algebra DE provides the opportunity for students to earn credit for
Math 266 through Northern Virginia Community College. This course covers
matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear
equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features
instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Calculus BC OR
● AP Calculus BC (Post AB) with
qualifying score on AP
Calculus BC exam

This Course Leads To:

You Might Also Consider:

● Linear Algebra AV
● Multivariable Calculus DE
● Concrete Math TJ AV
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3199TB

Course Description
Concrete Mathematics TJ HN explores proof-based mathematics. Build mathematical
knowledge in new areas by experimenting, hypothesizing, and writing proofs. Proof
techniques include direct proof, mathematical induction, contradiction, construction,
exhaustion. In depth look at number theory concepts such as prime number
properties, base, modulo including linear and quadratic congruences, and applications
to modern cryptography (eg RSA encryption). Additional topics include counting with
combinations and permutations, Stirling numbers of the first and second kind, Catalan
numbers; graph theory topics such as matching, assignments, flow, networks, and
searching.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Math 5 TJ HN OR
● Precalculus with Trig HN OR
● AP Precalculus BC OR

This Course Leads To:

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● Multivariable Calculus DE
● Linear Algebra DE
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3190T1

Course Description

As a component of the IBEST program, students study basic probability

and statistics with an emphasis on applications to scientific research.
Topics studied include combinatorics, probability, descriptive statistics, and
statistical distributions. The course culminates with an introduction to
inferential statistics and applications of t-tests. Use of technology is
integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

This course is a required

● None component of the Integrated
Biology English Statistics and
Technology (IBEST) program for
9th grade students at TJHSST.
This Course Leads To:

● Research Stat 2 TJ AV

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3190T2

Course Description
Research Statistics 2 is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics and basic
probability. There are four conceptual themes: (1) Exploring data: observing patterns and
departures from patterns, (2) Planning a study: deciding what and how to measure, (3)
Anticipating patterns in advance: producing models using probability and simulation, (4)
Statistical inference: confirming models. This course includes all of the topics required by the AP
Statistics program not covered in Research Statistics I. Students will use statistics as a tool to
solve a variety of problems in different areas, including political science, economics, sports,
ecology, law, and the biological and physical sciences. Extensive use of the calculator and
computer is included. The course emphasizes critical thinking and clear, precise writing. Students
who successfully complete the course will be prepared to take the AP Statistics examination.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Upon completion of this course,

● Research Stat 1 TJ HN students will be able to take the
AP Statistics exam.

This Course Leads To:

● Research Stat 3 TJ AV

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3190T3

Course Description

Research Statistics 3 TJ AV students will use statistics as a tool to solve a

variety of problems in different areas, including political science,
economics, sports, ecology, law, and the biological and physical sciences.
The course emphasizes critical thinking and clear, precise writing. The main
units of study will provide exposure to three commonly used types of
models—multiple linear regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and
logistic regression. Extensive use of the calculator and computer is
included.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Research Stat 2 TJ AV

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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3178D2

Course Description

Differential Equations DE provides the opportunity for students to earn

credit for Math 267 through Northern Virginia Community College. This
course introduces students to ordinary differential equations. Students
study the methods and solutions of various types of differential equations,
including first order, higher order with constant coefficients, systems of
linear differential equations, inverse differential operators, the LaPlace
transformation, power series solutions, and hypergeometric type equations.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Multivariable Calculus AV OR
Prior completion of Math
● Multivariable Calculus DE with
Techniques TJ AV or Linear
qualifying score on AP
Algebra AV or DE strongly
Calculus BC exam
recommended.

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Complex Analysis AV
● Math Techniques TJ AV
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317862

Course Description
Complex Analysis AV students study properties of complex numbers and elementary
functions of complex numbers. Differentiation of elementary functions and the idea of
complex limits and analyticity are introduced and explored at a rigorous level. The concept of
a rigorous proof is extended in this class, and students learn not only how to do specific
problems but also why these techniques work and the logic underlying the techniques.
Complex integration is then introduced, and the famous Cauchy Theorem, along with many of
its implications, is explored. Topics include series representation of analytic functions,
Laurent expansions of meromorphic functions, the calculus of residues, and conformal
mappings along with several of their scientific applications especially those involving fluid
flow and steady-state temperature distributions.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Multivariable Calculus AV OR
● Multivariable Calculus DE

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Diff Equations DE
● Math Techniques TJ AV
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319862

Course Description
Math Techniques TJ AV is intended to highlight mathematical principles, concepts, and techniques
that are often used in scientific applications and illustrate how these techniques are employed in the
context of specific problems in physics and chemistry. Topics include special functions, generating
functions, modeling systems with differential equations, probability theory and statistical mechanics,
thermodynamics, linear algebra, wave propagation, and applications of complex numbers in a variety
of fields. Applications cover topics ranging from probability theory to interacting ecosystems to
quantum systems. Some of the special functions found in mathematical physics, including the
Gamma function and the Riemann Zeta function will also be discussed in the context of various
physical applications. Most of the relevant mathematical and physical concepts will be presented in
the class, but students are expected to have knowledge of basic calculus and basic physics.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Multivariable Calculus AV OR
● Multivariable Calculus DE

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

You Might Also Consider:

● Diff Equations DE
● Complex Analysis AV
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317093

Course Description
AP Calculus AB emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus.
Concepts, results, and problems are expressed graphically, numerically,
analytically, and verbally. Topics include concepts and applications of differential
and integral calculus, limits, and elementary differential equations. Graphing
utilities and other relevant technology tools will be used when appropriate to
support instruction, especially to allow students to explore graphical, numerical,
and symbolic relationships. Content of this college-level course corresponds to
the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP Calculus AB.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Enrollment in this course is intended for
seniors participating in the Mentorship
● Math 5 TJ HN program.

Students who complete this course are

encouraged to take the associated
This Course Leads To: Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.

● AP Calculus BC (post AB)

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317793

Course Description
AP Calculus BC includes all topics of Advanced Placement Calculus AB with additional
topics. This course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus.
Concepts, results, and problems are expressed graphically, numerically, analytically,
and verbally. Topics include concepts and applications of differential and integral
calculus, sequences and series, and elementary differential equations. Graphing
utilities and other relevant technology tools will be used when appropriate to support
instruction, especially to allow students to explore graphical, numerical, and symbolic
relationships. Content of this college-level course corresponds to the College Board
Course and Exam Description for AP Calculus BC.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

Enrollment in this course is intended for
● Math 5 TJ HN OR seniors participating in the Mentorship
● Precalculus with Trig HN OR program.
● AP Precalculus BC OR
Students who complete this course are
encouraged to take the associated
This Course Leads To: Advanced Placement examination and
may earn college credit if a qualifying
score is achieved.
● Multivariable Calc AV
● Multivariable Calc DE

You Might Also Consider:

● Research Stat 2 TJ AV
● Linear Algebra AV
● Linear Algebra DE
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Foundations of Computer Science TJ HN
AP Computer Science A+
Computer Simulation & Game Design TJ AV
Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
Artificial Intelligence 2 TJ AV
Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
Computer Vision 2 TJ AV
Machine Learning 1 TJ AV
Machine Learning 2 TJ AV
Mobile App Development TJ AV
Web App Development TJ AV
Computer Systems Research TJ AV
Mobile Web App Research TJ AV
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3184T1

Course Description

Foundations of Computer Science is a class for students without

programming experience. The course includes object-oriented
programming in Java, graphics and animation, GUI interfaces, arrays
and files, sorting, recursion, data representation, boolean logic, and
ethics. The course is lab-based with an emphasis on cooperative
learning and developing problem-solving skills. This course satisfies
the computer science requirement for graduation from TJHSST.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

All TJHSST students are required

● None to complete one year of
Computer Science (CS) before
the beginning of junior year.

This Course Leads To: Most students satisfy this

requirement in 9th grade or the
summer following 9th grade. A
● AP Computer Science A+ few students take the course in
10th grade.

Students may also satisfy the CS

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318561

Course Description
AP Computer Science A+ TJ is a standard 2nd semester college level course on algorithms
and data structures in an object-oriented environment. The sorting algorithms studied
include selection, insertion, merge, quick, and heap. The data structures studied include
arrays, array lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, sets, maps, and graphs. Additional
topics include recursion, the Java Collections framework, Big-O analysis, and class design.
The programming language is Java. Students taking this course should be independent
thinkers able to spend a significant amount of time at a computer outside of class.
Approximately 75% of the time is spent learning material that is above and beyond the
material on the AP Computer Science A exam. Students who complete this course are
encouraged to take the associated Advanced Placement examination and may earn
college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Foundations of Computer For information about the

Science TJ HN OR readiness assessment placement
● Readiness Assessment in this course visit the Computer
Science page.

This Course Leads To:

● Mobile App Dev TJ AV

● Web App Dev TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Computer Simulation & Game
Development TJ AV

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 9828TH

Course Description
In this project-based course, students will develop the skills to create captivating and
engaging digital games in the context of an industry standard game engine. The course will
explore the application of Computer Science to themes of graphic design, animation, audio,
strategy and competitive agents as students create compelling game and world experiences.
Topics covered include graphic and animation (2D and 3D), collision detection, character
design and rigging, game physics, level design, sound, rapid prototyping, and gameplay
mechanics. Students will develop a game world and craft the rules and behaviors of
interactive experiences with code. This course is designed to serve as a creative extension of
the AP Computer Science curriculum that builds upon core computer science concepts and
encourages students to explore the practical application of these principles in the exciting
realm of game design.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

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● Mobile App Dev TJ AV

● Web App Dev TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV

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319966

Course Description

Students study AI techniques in a variety of contexts with an emphasis on

generalizing search algorithms. Topics include graphs, heuristics, recursion,
pruning, constraint solvers and games. Programming assignments include
word ladders, navigating across Romania, map coloring, Sudoku, GHOST
and Reversi. The programming language is Python.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

This Course Leads To:

● Artificial Intel 2 TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
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319967

Course Description

Students study AI techniques in a variety of contexts with an emphasis on

knowledge representation. Topics include natural language processing,
optimization and learning. Programming assignments include a semantic
lexicon for English, N-queens and other local search, Tic-Tac-Toe and neural
networks. The programming language is Python.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV

This Course Leads To:

● Computer Systems Res TJ AV

● Mobile/Web App Res TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Machine Learning 1 TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV
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319916

Course Description

Computer Vision 1 TJ AV students study the foundations of Computer

Vision as well as open problems in the field. Topics include image filtering;
boundary detection and object segmentation, recognition and detection;
motion estimation and structure from motion. Students use Matlab, Open
CV and Point Cloud Libraries, and will have the opportunity to explore
implementation of the algorithms on parallel architecture.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

This Course Leads To:

● Computer Vision 2 TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV
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319917

Course Description
Computer Vision 2 TJ AV is a continuation of Computer Vision 1. Computer
Vision algorithms are at the heart of self-driving cars, modern medical imaging
devices for diagnosis of disease, asteroid detection mechanisms, robotics and
myriad other applications. This course will introduce students to modern
approaches based on Deep Learning Models and to open problems in the field
and build on their knowledge from earlier computer science and mathematics
coursework. Topics covered in the course include large neural networks trained
with back propogation and their application to Computer Vision, as well as other
advanced techniques.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

This Course Leads To:

● Mobile/Web App Res TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV
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3199T6

Course Description
Machine Learning 1-semester course covering modem machine learning
algorithms for classification, regression, analysis, evaluation and generation. The
course covers classical techniques such as logistic and linear regression,
support vector machines, decision trees, random forest, boosting, gradient
descent and principal component analysis. Along the way best practice
techniques for data processing, validation, model selection and accuracy
evaluation are stressed. Prerequisites: AI 1 and 2, Multivariable Calculus.
Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Artificial Intelligence 2

Corequisite for Enrollment

● Multivariable Calculus AV or DE

This Course Leads To:

● Machine Learning 2 TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
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3199T7

Course Description

Machine Learning 2 at TJ is a 1-semester course covering modem neural

network architectures and applications. This course topics include neural
networks including dense neural networks, recurrent neural networks,
convolutional networks, long-short-term-memory, auto-encoders and
reinforcement learning. Along the way best practice techniques for data
processing, validation, model selection and accuracy evaluation are
stressed. Prerequisites: AI 1 and 2, Multivariable Calculus, Machine
Learning 1.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● Machine Learning 1 TJ AV

This Course Leads To:

● Mobile/Web App Res TJ AV

● Computer Systems Res TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV RETURN
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3199J2

Course Description
Mobile App Dev TJ AV students develop software solutions by building mobile apps,
which may include smart phone (Android, ios, and/or windows), tablet, and/or
embedded systems. Development consists of user-interface design, a software-based
blend of human computer interaction and user-centered design, as well as formal
methods of software engineering such as product life-cycle, collaborative
organizational structures, and important benchmarks. Students work in teams and
typical activities include both design reviews and code reviews. Specific platforms and
emphasis will vary based on projects and industry trends, and accessibility, privacy,
security, connectivity, and product audience.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

This Course Leads To:

● Mobile/Web App Res TJ AV

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● Web App Dev TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
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3199J1

Course Description

Students develop software solutions by building web apps. Technologies

may include a back-end SQL database, web server programming in Python
and/or JavaScript, sessions, authentication, RESTful APIs, page
sequencing, and user-interface design for mobile displays: HTML elements,
CSS, the DOM, and cookies. Development consists of the formal methods
of software engineering such as product life cycle and collaborative
organizational structures. Emphasis will vary based on projects and industry
trends, and accessibility, privacy, security, connectivity, and product
audience.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

● AP Computer Science A+

This Course Leads To:

● Mobile/Web App Res TJ AV

You Might Also Consider:

● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Comp Sim & Game Dsn TJ AV
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3199T3

Course Description
The TJHSST Computer Systems Laboratory supports student research in theoretical
and applied computer science and computational science. Projects fall within a broad
spectrum of computer science areas spanning artificial intelligence and machine
learning, computer vision, computer graphics, high performance computing,
grid/distributed computing, computational science applications, agent based modeling
of complex systems including social complexity, software design, and development of
theoretical algorithms. Our Computer Systems Laboratory emphasizes a multilingual
computer language community, featuring C and C++, Java, Python, Ruby, XML, PHP,
Perl, MySQL, JavaScript, Tk, OpenGL, Fortran, Lisp, and MASON (Multi-Agent
Simulator of Neighborhoods).

Prerequisite for Enrollment

There are three pathways: These post-AP Electives in Computer

Science may also benefit students
taking Computer Systems Res TJ AV:
● Math 4 & Math 5 and Artificial
Intelligence 1 & AI 2 ● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV
● Artificial Intell. 2 TJ AV
● AP Calculus BC and ● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
Foundations of Computer ● Computer Vision 2 TJ AV
Science TJ HN ● Machine Learning 1 TJ AV
● Machine Learning 2 TJ AV
● AP Computer Science A+ and ● Comp Sim & Game Des TJ AV
Research Statistics 2 TJ AV

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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3199R1

Course Description
Senior research lab in Mobile and Web Application Development. Senior
research students build mobile apps for smart phones, tablets, and/or
embedded systems, and/or build web apps using a modular development model
and considering interface, accessibility (e.g., native language support, assistive
technology), human computer interaction, user-centered design, privacy,
security, networking connectivity, and their product's target or presumed
audience. Research projects follow all phases of the software development
life-cycle: planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration,
testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Prerequisite for Enrollment

There are four pathways: Suggested post-AP Electives in

● Mobile App Dev TJ AV OR Computer Science that can serve as
prerequisites for Mobile Web App Res
Web App Dev TJ AV
(must complete any two):

● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV ● Artificial Intelligence 1 TJ AV

and Artificial Intell. 2 TJ AV ● Artificial Intell. 2 TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV
● Computer Vision 1 TJ AV and ● Computer Vision 2 TJ AV
Computer Vision 2 TJ AV ● Machine Learning 1 TJ AV
● Machine Learning 2 TJ AV
● Any two post-AP electives in ● Comp Sim & Game Des TJ AV
Computer Science ● Mobile App Dev TJ AV
● Web App Dev TJ AV

This Course Leads To:

● This is a Capstone Course

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