: Apex Learning Subject Area: Career and Technical Education Number 6120 Name Economics & Personal Fin Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the United States economy is interconnected with the global economy. Additionally they learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. They also learn the importance of investing in themselves in order to gain the knowledge and skills valued in the marketplace. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia 22.1-200-03B. SCED Code SCED Sequence 1 2 Page 1 of 7
Fine Arts Number 9197 Name Art Appreciation Students are introduced to painting through an examination of linear and aerial perspectives, depth techniques, influences of culture and current events, and how to critique various aspects of art. In this course, students survey art from the historical perspectives of ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Medieval Italy, and the 15th Century to learn about the influences on sculpting, Greco-Roman style, International Style, and oil painting. The Renaissance is categorized as a transitional phase in style examining the most recognized contributors and influences of religion and wealth. Students will explore the break from traditional painting which resulted in highly stylized techniques of Italian Mannerism, defining characteristics of early 17th century art, the return to Greek and Roman tastes of the Renaissance, the emergence of art academies, and the gaudy style known as Rococo as it focused on the simplicity and morality of life into the 18th century. An exploration of the 19th and 20th centuries will reveal how politics from the 18th century influenced reason and virtue in one aspect and beauty and emotion in another. Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Post-Impressionism, Dada, and Surrealism are all movements and forms of focus on art during the 19th and 20th centuries. Western influence from India, Islam, China, Japan, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Oceanic regions on art forms and expression are all explored in this course. SCED Code 05199 SCED Sequence 1 3 Page 2 of 7
Foreign Language Number 5510 Name Spanish I Spanish I is a course designed to introduce students to the basic sounds, structure, and vocabulary of the Spanish language. This course is delivered through a self-paced online system. SCED Code 24052 SCED Sequence 1 4 Number 5520 Name Spanish II Students build on basic skills learned in Spanish I and gain greater command of the language by using more complex structures in less controlled and more personalized situations. Language is used to study geography, lifestyles, and contemporary issues. This course is delivered through a self-paced online system. SCED Code 24053 SCED Sequence 1 2 Page 3 of 7
Health and Physical Education Number 7630 Name Skills for Health In this course, students explore key health topics including physical, mental, emotional, and social health management. Protective factors such as risks, top concerns, and indicators are discussed in correlation with accessing information, analyzing influences, and making healthy decisions. Students are introduced to strategies for effective communication, stress management, and support for mental and emotional problems. The course teaches students the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and the negative effects of alcohol on the body. Injury prevention and safety is presented to prevent injury and avert unhealthy risks. Also addressed are topics such as bullying, violence prevention, social and sexual health in the forms of friendships and romantic relationships, the reproductive system of males and females, as well as marriage and preventing pregnancy. Personal community and environmental health are discussed to promote awareness of hereditary, congenital, infectious, and noninfectious diseases in relation to disease awareness, prevention, and risk. SCED Code 08053 SCED Sequence 2 2 Number 7638 Name Sport, Exercise, and Health Science This course explores setting fitness goals, career and educational options, fitness needs, safety factors, and proper nutrition. Students explore heart functions and the muscular system in relation to fitness and diseases. Individual and team sports concepts such as sportsmanship and offense versus defense are examined. Overall health based on the concept of physical fitness through a variety of sports, fitness routines, disease prevention, and proper nutrition is the primary focus of the course. SCED Code 08017 SCED Sequence 1 1 Page 4 of 7
Mathematics Number 3134 Name Algebra, Functions, Data Analysis This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the standards for Algebra I. Within the context of mathematical modeling and data analysis, students will study functions and their behaviors, systems of inequalities, probability, experimental design and implementation, and analysis of data. Data will be generated by practical applications arising from science, business, and finance. Students will solve problems that require the formulation of linear, quadratic, exponential, or logarithmic equations or a system of equations. Through the investigation of mathematical models and interpretation/analysis of data from real life situations, students will strengthen conceptual understandings in mathematics and further develop connections between algebra and statistics. SCED Code 02902 SCED Sequence 1 1 Page 5 of 7
Music Number 9222 Name Music Appreciation Music Appreciation is a course which surveys the various components of music including history, theory, and performance. Students will explore the relationship between sound and hearing, purpose and history of written music, and basic musical components such as rhythm, notes, rests, measures, and time signatures. Music of the primitive world is classified by role, instruments, philosophy, and relationship to culture. Students look at music throughout specific periods of history in relation to the cultures and time periods of Greek, Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, and Romantic styles. A variety of genres are explored including classical, jazz, opera, blues, gospel, soul, country, bluegrass, rock and roll, and hip-hop. Students are provided a closer look at the history, culture, and important figures related to each genre of music. Career exploration and music in relation to theater, film, and television are all topics of evaluation and study in the course. SCED Code 05116 SCED Sequence 1 1 Page 6 of 7
Science Number 2900 Name Psychology This course is an evaluation of the basic concepts of psychology. During this course, students will learn about psychology from a scientific viewpoint. Studying the grand questions of psychology about the human mind will provide students with a scientific, systematic, and ethical approach psychologists take in their studies for further research. Investigating the brain and the body in relation to their role to the study of psychology through cognition, emotions, memory, sleep, and dreaming will provide the student with a more in-depth understanding of the relationship. The course is designed to provide insight into human development throughout life in physical, mental, social, cognitive, language, life stages, and moral developments. A presentation of social psychology covers the concepts of free will and accountability through discussions of attitudes, conformity, obedience, social relationships, and group conflict and interaction. The student will distinguish differences between disorders and wellness while discovering common methods of treatment. SCED Code 04254 SCED Sequence 1 2 Page 7 of 7