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Parent/Student Course Information Documents
High School Program (Grades 9-12)

The Parent/Student Course Information Documents included on this page outline the expectations for all core and elective courses offered in Virginia Beach City Public Schools' 11 high schools and a number of secondary/post-secondary specialty centers, including the Renaissance Academy, Advanced Technology Center, Technical and Career Education Center - serving students in grades 9-12. In each high school, two programs of study are offered: Standard and Advanced Studies. For the advanced studies program, students must earn additional credits and must also take higher levels of science, mathematics, and foreign languages. For your convenience, the Secondary School Curriculum Guide is available to assist students and their parents with the selection of courses in the high school level.

Each Parent/Student Course Information Document includes, but is not limited to, the following information:

  • Course Description
  • Prerequisite
  • Options for Next Course
  • Required Student Textbook

English

Fine Arts

World Languages

* Mandarin Chinese is available at Ocean Lakes High School and Global Studies and World Languages Academy - Tallwood High School only.

Health and Physical Education

Mathematics and Computer Science

Music

Science

Social Studies

Technical and Career Education

Theatre Arts


Last Modified on Thursday, January 24, 2013