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- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Psychology
- AP US Government & Politics
- AP US History
- Psychology
- Virginia and US Government
- Virginia and US Government Honors
- Virginia and United States History
- Virginia and United States History Honors
- World History and Geography I
- World History and Geography I Honors
- World History and Geography II
- World History and Geography II Honors
AP Macroeconomics
Title: AP Macroeconomics
Course Code: 280392
Credit: .5/weighted +.5
Site Coordinator: Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $325 per semester course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $375 per semester course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 16, 2013 and February 3, 2014
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 and February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 6, 2013 and January 17, 2014
Description: AP Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They'll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact everyone's life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP Exam and for further study in business, political science, and history.
All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics exam.
AP Microeconomics
Title: AP Microeconomics
Course Code: 280292
Credit: .5/weighted +.5
Site Coordinator: Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $325 per semester course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $375 per semester course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 16, 2013 and February 3, 2014
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 and February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 6, 2013 and January 17, 2014
Description: AP Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, and at different times. They'll also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under different economic conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP Microeconomics prepares students for the AP Exam and for further study in business, history, and political science.
All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Microeconomics exam.
AP Psychology
Title: AP Psychology
Course Code: 290292
Credit: .5/weighted +.5
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $350 per semester course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $375 per semester course must be paid at registration.
Site Coordinator: Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 16, 2013 and February 3, 2014
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 and February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 6, 2013 and January 17, 2014
Description: The purpose of this course 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. College credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made on the Advanced Placement examination. The rigorous course syllabus and college level texts both suggest that students who enroll should be highly motivated and intellectually curious.
All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Psychology exam.
AP US Government & Politics
Title: AP US Government & Politics
Course Code: 244593
Credit: 1.0/weighted +1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Teacher: Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 16, 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 6, 2013
Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examination for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. This course will concentrate on American government and politics and will be taught online via the World Wide Web. The instructor and students will meet face to face three times during the school year. In the study of American government, students interpret national, state, and local government and politics through a study of both general concepts and specific case studies. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government.
All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Government exam.
AP US History
Title: AP U.S. History
Course Code: 231993
Credit: 1.0/weighted +1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Site Coordinator: Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 16, 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 6, 2013
Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examination in American History for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. Students develop the factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal with the issues and problems of American History. They do in-depth analysis of major developments; become familiar with primary sources; assess historical materials, evidence, and interpretations; and learn to write research papers. The course is equal to a full-year introductory college course. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States History.
This course has an end-of-course Standards of Learning test. All students are required to take the AP U.S. History exam.
Psychology
Title: Psychology
Course Code: 290099
Credit: 1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 - February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: February 7, 2014
Description: Students examine patterns and variations of human behavior and the process of individual human development. They identify and examine the emotional, intellectual, and physical factors which influence the development of the individual human being. Students distinguish among the major schools and systems of psychology and methods of investigation.
Virginia and US Government
Title: Virginia and United States Government
Course Code: 244099
Credit: 1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 - February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: February 7, 2014
Description: Students examine the structure and functions of American government at the national, state, and local levels. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student’s role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States Government is required for graduation.
Virginia and United States Government Honors
Title: Virginia and United Sates Government Honors
Course Code: 244097
Credit: 1.0/weighted +.5
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $325 per semester course, or, $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $375 per semester course, or, $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 27, 2013
(Note: later enrollments will require more hours each week)
Description: Virginia and United States Government Honors deepens and advances the curriculum of Virginia and United States Government. Students examine both the structure and function of American government at the national, state, and local levels. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student's role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States Government is required for graduation.
Virginia and United States History
Title: Virginia & United States History
Course Code: 236099
Credit: 1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 - February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: February 7, 2014
Description: Students examine the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the United States, including the role of Virginia in this growth. Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary society and on the individual. Map and globe reading, critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States History is required for graduation.
This course has an end of course Standards of Learning test.
Virginia and United States History Honors
Title: Virginia and United States History Honors
Course Code: 236097
Credit: 1.0/weighted +.5
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 27, 2013
(Note: later enrollments will require more hours each week)
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 growth of the United States, including the role of Virginia in this growth. Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary society and on the individual. Map and globe reading, critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States History is required for graduation.
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test.
World History and Geography I
Title: World History & Geography I
Course Code: 221999
Credit: 1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 - February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: February 7, 2014
Description: This is the first of a two-year, chronologically organized study of world history and geography. In this first year, students study the world from ancient times to 1500. The course highlights the relationship between the geography and history of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Students refine and expand critical thinking skills, practice decision-making and problem solving, and formulate questions to guide research. World History and Geography I is required for graduation.
This course has an end of course Standards of Learning test.
World History and Geography I Honors
Title: World History and Geography I Honors
Course Code: 221997
Credit: 1.0/weighted +.5
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 27, 2013
(Note: later enrollments will require more hours each week)
Description: This is the first of a two-year, chronologically organized study of world history and geography. In this first year, students study the world from ancient times to 1500. 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. World History and Geography 1 Honors satisfies the World History and Geography 1 graduation requirement.
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test.
World History and Geography II
Title: World History & Geography II
Course Code: 222199
Credit: 1.0
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013 - February 2014
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: February 7, 2014
Description: This is the second of a two-year, chronologically organized study of world history and geography. In this second year, students study the world from 1500 through the contemporary era. The course weaves together the skills and content of both history and geography so that students may learn how history and geography affect each other and therefore gain a more complete understanding of the world around them, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Students continue to refine and expand critical thinking skills, practice decision making and problem solving, and formulate questions to guide research. World History and Geography II is required for graduation.
This course has an end of course Standards of Learning test.
World History and Geography II Honors
Title: World History and Geography II Honors
Course Code: 222197
Credit: 1.0/weighted +.5
Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins: September 2013
Class Orientation Session: September 2013
Class Ends: June 2, 2014
Registration Begins: March 2013
Registration Ends: September 27, 2013
(Note: later enrollments will require more hours each week)
Description: This is the second of a two-year, chronologically organized study of world history and geography. In this second year, students study the world from 1500 through the contemporary era. The course weaves together the skills and content of both history and geography so that students may learn how history and geography affect each other and therefore gain a more complete understanding of the world around them, including 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. World History and Geography II is required for graduation.
Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test.
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