H813 Psychology SL IB *
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 1 Weighted Credit
Psychology is the systematic study of human behavior and experience. Modern psychology is a meeting ground for the natural and social sciences. Psychologists employ rigorous procedures throughout research processes, using their findings for the possible improvement of life as well as for the understanding of the social conditions that affect individuals. Thus, students in this course will learn how to: 1) interpret and/or conduct psychological research; 2) apply ethical practices and responsibilities while conducting research; 3) develop an understanding of the biological, social, and cultural influences on human behavior; and 4) develop an understanding of different theoretical processes to interpreting behavior. IB requires students to submit the results of a simple experimental study in a paper of 1,000 to 1,500 words. Students will take the IB examination in May to demonstrate proficiency.
H815 Philosophy SL IB *
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 1 Weighted Credit
This course explores the fundamental questions that people have asked since the beginning of time and confronts new problems arising within contemporary society. What exists? What is it to be a human being? What can we know? How do I know what is the right thing to do? The emphasis of the course is on philosophy, which requires intellectual rigor, an open and critical mind, and a willingness to attempt to understand alternative views. At the core of the course lies a concern with truth and clarity of understanding achieved through critical and systematic thinking, careful analysis of arguments, and close reading of several texts. IB requires students to produce at least two philosophical papers of 1,000 to 1,200 words each: a critical analysis of non-philosophical material and a philosophical dialogue. Students will take the IB examination in May to demonstrate proficiency.
H875 Economics SL IB *
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 1 Weighted Credit
This course introduces microeconomics and macroeconomics in a modern day context and ultimately focuses on economic relationships and alternative economic systems. The curriculum will focus on the international aspect of economics and how countries are dealing with growth. Students are required to understand, analyze, and evaluate the organization of business, governmental institutions, private enterprise, and economic policies. Students are expected to take the IB exam at the completion of this course. To meet the Virginia graduation requirement for Economics and Personal Finance, the student must concurrently enroll in EPF102, Semester – 1/2 credit.
HN101E Electronics I - Electronics/Industrial Robotics Technology
Grades 9 - 12 - Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Our ability to function and progress in the modern age is dependent on electronics and robotics technologies. This course provides a depth and breadth of the basic skills required in today’s automated manufacturing environment. Students will explore careers, build circuits, and use principles of physics to analyze basic electronic and robotic components
HN102E Electronics II: Electronics Technology
Grades 10 - 12 - Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Prerequisites: Electronics I
This course provides exposure to and in-depth study of the advanced electronics technology skills that are required in today’s automated manufacturing environment and are universally in demand within a culture that is increasingly dependent on electronics. Students construct AC and analog circuits while exploring digital logic systems. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Electronics Technician Association (ETA 9064) industry certification.
HN102EINT Electronics II: Electronics Technology Internship
Grades 11 - 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for HN102EINT will take Electronics II: Electronics Technology (HN102E) and will have an additional block designated as Electronics II: Electronics Technology Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HN103E Electronics III: Industrial Robotics Technology
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Prerequisites: Electronics II
This course provides instruction in programming robots used in assembly and manufacturing settings. Students will work with various power systems while acquiring machining, welding, and system engineering skills. This course leads to industry certification options. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Electronics Technician Association (ETA 9064) industry certification.
HN103EINT Electronics III: Industrial Robotics Technology Internship
Grades 11 and 12 - Year – 1 Credit
Students registered for HN103INT will take Electronics III: Industrial Robotics Technology (HN103E) and will have an additional block designated as Electronics III: Industrial Robotics Technology Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HN2000 Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies
Grades 9 - 12- Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Students develop proficiency in designing and creating desktop-published projects, multimedia presentations/projects, and Web sites, using industry-standard application software. Students apply principles of layout and design in completing projects. Students work with sophisticated hardware and software, applying skills to real-world projects. Students create portfolios that include a résumé and a variety of desktop published, multimedia, and Web site projects produced in the course. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) examination (9588) industry certification.
HN2000INT Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies Internship
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for HN2001INT will take Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies (HN2000) and will have an additional block designated as Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HN4010 Engineering Exploration I and II
Grades 10 - 12 - Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Technical Drawing & Design
In Engineering Exploration I, students examine technology and engineering fundamentals in relation to solving real-world problems. Students investigate engineering history, including major engineering achievements, and they examine the principle engineering specialty fields and their related careers. Students practice engineering fundamentals, using mathematical and scientific concepts. This course will allow students to apply the engineering design process to areas of the designed world, explore ethics in a technological world, and examine systems in civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. Students will participate in STEM-based, hands-on projects as they communicate information through team-based presentations, proposals, and technical reports. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the AutoDesk Certification Test (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 9347) industry certification.
HN4010INT Engineering Exploration II Internship
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for HN4010INT will take Engineering Exploration I and II (HN4010) and will have an additional block designated as Engineering Exploration II Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HN4011 Engineering Concepts and Process and Studies
Grades 11 - 12 - Year - 2 Weighted Credits
Pre-requisite: Engineering Exploration
This is the second of the engineering sequence that will enable students to solve real-world problems. This course focuses on building an engineering team, working with case studies, managing projects, applying logic and problem-solving skills, delivering formal proposals and presentations, and examining product and process trends. In addition, students continue to apply their engineering skills to determine whether they are good candidates for post-secondary educational opportunities in engineering. Students will participate in STEM- based, hands-on projects as they communicate information through team-based presentations, proposals, and technical reports. Designed for students who intend to pursue engineering studies in college. This course emphasizes integration of mathematics, science, and English concepts and skills into engineering problems in a curriculum demanding rigorous study habits and other college-level skills. Students are encouraged to become routinely inquisitive through brainstorming and prototyping. Students practice basic engineering skills and communication of technical information while applying the engineering design process to complete an engineering project. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the NOCTI Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology Assessment (2475) industry certification.
HN4011INT Engineering Concepts and Process and Studies Internship
Grades 11 - 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for HN4011INT will take Engineering Concepts and Process and Studies (HN4011) and will have an additional block designated as Engineering Concepts and Process and Studies Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HN5010 Criminal Justice I
Grades 11 and 12- Year - 2 Credits
Students are introduced to the rule of law and will explore policing techniques, as well as how to investigate a crime scene. Additionally, students will explore courts and various careers in the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, forensic scientist, security and legal. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised, practical experience throughout the school year.
HN5011 Criminal Justice II
Grade 12 - Year - 2 Credits
Prerequisite: Criminal Justice I
Students delve further into their understanding of the legal system and policing techniques, including crime scene investigations. Students will also explore corrections, as well as the history of terrorism in the United States. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised, practical experience throughout the year. This course leads to industry certification in National Occupational Competency Testing Institute. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Criminal Justice Assessment: National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI, 4181) industry certification.
HN5011INT Criminal Justice II Internship
Grade 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for HN5011INT will take Criminal Justice II (HN5011) and will have an additional block designated as Criminal Justice II internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSES:
HN910 Pharmacy Technician I
Grade 11 and/or 12 - Year - 2 Credits
This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or post-secondary study in the pharmacy field.
HN912 Pharmacy Technician II
Grade 12 - Year - 2 Credits
Prerequisite: HN910
This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take the national examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or post-secondary study in the pharmacy field. Students will have the opportunity to participate in on-site clinicals as a part of this course.
HN9300 Nurse Aide
Grades 11 and 12 - 2 Credits
Emphasizes the study of nursing occupations as related to the health care system. Students study normal growth and development, simple body structure and function, medical terminology, etc. They receive skill training in patient-nursing assistant relationships; taking and recording vital signs; cardiopulmonary resuscitation and bathing, feeding, dressing and transporting patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the NNAAP, National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (9124) industry certification.
HN9302 Patient Care Technician
Grade 12 - 2 Credits
Prerequisite: HN9300
An occupational preparation course that emphasizes the measuring of vital signs, collection samples, recording information on patient charts as well as preparing treatment rooms for examinations. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the National Certified Patient Care Technician Examination (NCPCT, 9498) industry certification.
HS0105 Firefighting
Grades 11 and 12 - Year - 2 Credits
Firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and, therefore, requires complete discipline and attention to achieving the academic and professional standards necessary to successfully fight live fires, address hazardous-materials incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by current fire departments. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-2013 leading to Firefighting I (9071) certification. NOTE: Students must be at least 16 years old (40-1.79.1 Code of Virginia) by the first day of the course offering. Enrollment also requires parental consent. Additional requirements, including CPR, HAZMAT operations, and Mayday Awareness, are stipulated for those students seeking NFPA 1001-2013 Firefighter I certification.
HS0105 Firefighting Internship
Grades 11 and 12 - Year – 1 Credit
Students registered for HS0105INT will take Firefighting (HS0105) and will have an additional block designated as Firefighting Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
HS0111 Emergency Medical Technician
Grades 11 and 12 - 2 Credits
Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
The tasks for this course represent the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students explore and apply the fundamentals of emergency medical services, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including assessing the scene and understanding shock, resuscitation, and trauma. Supervised field experience outside of school hours is required. Successful completion of all course requirements and instructor endorsement may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry EMT cognitive exam. Note: Students must be at least 16 years old prior to the first day of EMT instruction. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Emergency Medical Technician Examination: Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (9063) industry certification.