English Options

English IV

Credits: 1.0 English
Level: Recommended Grade 12
Prerequisites: English III
Dual Credit: No
Attendance: Earned Flexibility
Camera On: Not Required

Description: This year long course gives you a front row seat to study of the motives that have driven people's actions for centuries. Along the way you will encounter epic heroes defying danger, tormented minds succumbing to the power of greed and ambition, enlightened thinkers striving for individual rights and freedoms, sensitive souls attempting to capture human emotion, and determined debaters taking a stand on critical issues. You will read to analyze the way language is used to express human motivation and research to examine the results of actions in the real world. The lessons in each module will give you the tools you need to gain insights from what you read and to use your knowledge in creative and analytical writing. 

Dual Credit Written Communications

Credits: 0.5 English High School / 3.0 Collegiate
Level: Recommended Grades 11 - 12
Prerequisites: English II
Dual Credit: Yes
Attendance: Daily Attendance Required
Camera On: Not Required

Description: This semester long course develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. This course also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. This course has limited earned flexibility and daily attendance is required. 

Dual Credit Oral & Interpersonal Communications

Credits: 0.5 English High School / 3.0 Collegiate
Level: Recommended Grades 11 - 12
Prerequisites: English II
Dual Credit: Yes
Attendance: Daily Attendance Required
Camera On: Not Required

Description: This semester long course is focused upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects. This course has limited earned flexibility and daily attendance is required.

Personal & Family Finance

Credits: 0.5 Social Studies
Level: Recommended Grades 11 - 12
Prerequisites: None
Dual Credit: No
Attendance: Earned Flexibility
Camera On: Not Required

Description: How do our personal financial habits affect our financial future? How can we make smart decisions with our money in the areas of saving, spending, and investing? This semester course introduces students to basic financial habits such as setting financial goals, budgeting and creating financial plans. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit, and money management. The course also addresses how occupations and educational choices can influence personal financial planning, and how individuals can protect themselves from identity theft.

12th Grade Elective Courses

Live in a Consortium District? You can take a couple classes in building!

If you are enrolled through a consortium district, you may choose to take courses in your resident district.  To enroll into courses within the building of your consortium resident district, please meet with their building principal or guidance department to enroll in a class.  Daily attendance in the building is required.  Please note which classes you have enrolled in within the building on your Course Sign Up sheet along with the times.  We will fit them into your RVA schedule. 

To see a listing of your consortium course offerings, visit your resident district’s building principal or school counselor.