Center for Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Varina High School

  • Comprehensive study and refinement of writing and speaking skills necessary for effective communication

  • Applications of communications principles in areas such as television, multimedia, public speaking, photography, graphic design, journalism, advertising, web design, and public relations

  • Ethical and technical aspects of communications

  • Field trips, guest speakers, field experiences, and shadowing opportunities in partnership with the business community

  • Production of student news shows, newspapers, speeches, multimedia presentations, websites, advertising campaigns, public service announcements, and a senior portfolio

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Sample Four-Year Curriculum

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Center Module I

  • Energy Supply Sustainability & Efficiency

  • Environmental Science OR Biology Principles through the Environment

  • English 9

  • Social Studies

  • Health & PE 9

  • Math

  • World Language*

  • Elective*

Center Module II

  • Energy Demand Sustainability & Efficiency​

  • Biology Principles OR Chemistry Principles through the Environment

  • Biotechnology Foundation​

  • English 10

  • Social Studies

  • Econ & Personal Finance #

  • Math

  • Health & PE 10

Center Module III

  • Dual Enrollment Geospatial Tech I​

  • Environmental Physics OR ​AP Physics 1

  • Dual Enrollment Unmanned Aerial Systems

  • English 11

  • Social Studies

  • World Language*

  • Math

  • Elective*

Center Module IV

  • Dual Enrollment Geospatial Tech I​I

  • Dual Enrollment Biology in the Environment OR ​ AP Env Science

  • Adv. Principles in Ecology​ (Elective)

  • English 12

  • Social Studies

  • World Language*

  • Math

  • Elective*

Notes

* Refer to Diploma Requirements to determine which graduation requirements apply to you.

# All students must successfully complete the Economics and Personal Finance course.