The curriculum offered by both Lynchburg City high schools consists of college preparatory, standard, and special education courses as well as career and technical education courses.  Courses preceded by an asterisk (*) are intended to offer the greatest challenge.  

ART

Art 1
Advanced Art 2
Painting I & II
Photography
Drawing & Sculpture
AP Portfolio Art 

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Business Management
Digital Applications
Business Law
Personal Finance & Economics

DRAMA

Intro to Theater
Acting I & II    
Playwriting & Directing
Technical Theater I & II

ENGLISH

World Literature & Composition (9th & 10th) 
*Advanced World Literature & Composition (9th & 10th) 
American Literature & Composition (11th)
*Advanced American Literature & Composition (11th)
*AP English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition (12th)
*Advanced English Literature & Composition (12th)
*AP English Literature (12th)
*Dual Enrollment College Composition

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French I, II, III, *IV, *V (AP)
Spanish I, II, III, *IV, *V (AP)
German I, II, III, *IV, *V (AP)
Latin I, II, III, *IV, *V (AP)

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION   

Health & Family Living
PE 9
Driver’s Education/Health
PE 10
Weight Training I & II

MATHEMATICS

Algebra I Part I & II 
Advanced Algebra I (8th)
Algebra I
Algebra II
*Advanced Algebra II
Geometry 
*Advanced Geometry with Trigonometry
Algebra Functions & Data Analysis
Trigonometry
*Math Analysis 
*AP Calculus AB & BC
*AP Statistics
*Dual Enrollment Pre-calculus & Applied Calculus

MUSIC

Concert Band 
Orchestra I & II
Percussion Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Chorus I, II, III

AIR FORCE JR ROTC

Air Force ROTC I, II, III, IV
ROTC PE Drill 

SCIENCE

*Advanced Earth Science (8th)
Earth Science
Earth Science II:  Astronomy
Environmental Science 
Biology I
*Advanced Biology I
Biology II:  Anatomy & Physiology
Biology II:  Ecology
Chemistry
*Advanced Chemistry
*Advanced Physics
*AP Physics I & II
*AP Biology 
*AP Chemistry
*AP Environmental Science
*Dual Enrollment College Biology 

SOCIAL STUDIES

World History I
*Advanced World History I
*AP Human Geography 
World History II
*Advanced World History II
*AP World History 
American History
*Advanced American History
*AP American History
Government
*Advanced Government
*AP Government (U.S. & Comparative)
Intro to Psychology (elective)
*AP Psychology (elective)

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Students eligible to receive special education services through an IEP receive instruction in the regular education setting, through co-taught classes or in self-contained classes.  Resource classes are available for student support. 

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Drafting I, II, III
*Technology of Robotic Design (DE)

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

(student meet over a two year period)
Intro to Automotive Technology
Automotive Service Technology I & II

MANUFACTURING

Precision Machine Technology I & II

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

(students meet over a two year period)
Building Trades I & II

HEALTH SCIENCES

Athletic Training I & II
Dental Careers I & II
Nurse Aide I & II 

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 

Introduction to Hospitality
Culinary Arts I & II

HUMAN SERVICES

Cosmetology I & II 

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY

Criminal Justice I & II 

COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Exploring Computer Science
*AP Computer Science Principles
*AP Computer Science 

OTHER ELECTIVES

Student/General Intern
Yearbook
Elem/Middle School Intern
Independent Study
English Second Language
Study Skills 
Leadership
SOL Review courses 

AP CAPSTONE

AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges.  AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP courses, AP Seminar and AP Research.  Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma.  

EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM

The Early College Program is designed for juniors and senior who have exhibited the dedication to academics necessary to complete a college curriculum, Associates in Arts and Sciences, while also completing their high school diploma requirements.  

*College Composition I & II
*U.S. History I & II
*Pre-calculus & Applied Calculus
*General Biology I & II
*Principles of Public Speaking 
*College Success Skills
*Concepts of Personal & Community Health
*Survey of World Literature I & II
*U.S. Government I & II
*Statistics
*Intro to Computer Applications and Concepts
*Developmental Psychology
*Spanish I & II

CENTRAL VIRGINIA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL (CVGS)

CVGS provides opportunities beyond the scope of normal high school curricula to gifted students interested in mathematics and technology.  It is a competitive program that students apply to in their 10th grade year.  

*Math Analysis         
*Calculus I, II & III
*Computer Science/Programming
*Human Anatomy & Physiology 
*Physics
*Research Methods
*Connections in Mathematics
*Senior Seminar 

STEM ACADEMY 

This program provides academic opportunities for  juniors and seniors who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and math.  Students can apply to this program in 10th and 11th grades.  Pathways offered are Health Care Technologies and Mechatronics. 

*Intro to Engineering Design
*Principles of Engineering
*College Algebra & Statistics
*Applied Chemistry I & II
*College Success Skills
*Computer Integrated Manufacturing
* Intro to Mechatronics
*Digital Electronics
*Pre-Calculus I & II
*Physics I & II
*Digital Electronics
*Senior Internship
*Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
*Introduction to Medical Terminology
*College Calculus I & II
*Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts
*Introduction to Network Concepts
*Software Design
*Network Security Basics
*Network Attacks, Computer Crime & Hacking
*Legal Topics in Network Security
*Network Security Layers
*Network Communication, Security, and Authentication

The Lynchburg City School System does not discriminate in admission or access or treatment or employment in its educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, handicapped, or age in accordance with state and federal laws.  Click here for inquiries regarding this policy.