This course addresses Standards of Learning in Mathematics. This course is designed for students who are interested in studying the environment, pollution and the effects of human progress on the balancing of natural resources. The course includes activities that explore soil and forests, mineral wealth and energy resources and water and natural resources. The major emphasis of the course is math and science. Students read about American History content using a variety of sources including books, newspapers, and other primary sources.
Instruction focuses on reading skills and strategies that can be applied across the curriculum.
Note taking, study skills, organization skills, and time management are also taught. This course addresses Standards of Learning for English, history and social science . This course is designed for students who have been unsuccessful with grade 7 coursework. The curriculum provides specific instruction for students to achieve progress that represent the foundational knowledge necessary to be successful in grade 8 English. Students will read both fiction and non-fiction literature with skills focused on expanding and enhancing vocabulary, writing in a variety of forms, and accessing information.