Resource and Spectrum Course Descriptions

Resource 6

Course Code 003000

Students are assigned to a resource class every other day, occupying the same block with the selected music class. During the class, students are able to take advantage of a variety of opportunities such as obtaining help from teachers, making up tests and assignments, selecting and participating in various enrichment and enhancement activities provided by the school, participating in school counseling classes such as study skills and time management, completing homework, researching topics and assignments, and participating in peer tutoring.

Spectrum 6

Course Code 010000

Prerequisite: Students are found eligible through a multi-step screening process conducted by educational professionals in Loudoun County and are formally identified as gifted in terms of general intellectual ability.

The curriculum for 6th graders includes the following units:

                     •       Business & Economics

•   Technology & Engineering

•   Communication & Culture

•   Ethics & Perspectives

SOLs from various courses across the middle school curriculum are incorporated into instructional activities.

Resource 7

Course Code 002000

Students are assigned to a resource class every other day, occupying the same block as the selected music class. During the class, students are able to take advantage of a variety of opportunities such as obtaining help from teachers, making up tests and assignments, selecting and participating in various enrichment and enhancement activities provided by the school, participating in school counseling classes such as study skills and time management, completing homework, researching topics and assignments, and participating in peer tutoring.

Spectrum 7

Course Code 015000

Prerequisite: Students are found eligible through a multi-step screening process conducted by educational professionals in Loudoun County and are formally identified as gifted in terms of general intellectual ability.

The curriculum for 7th graders includes the following units:

• Business & Economics

• Technology & Engineering

• Communication & Culture

• Ethics & Perspectives

SOLs from various courses across the middle school curriculum are incorporated into instructional activities.

Resource 8

Course Code 001000 - Full Year

During the class, students are able to take advantage of a variety of opportunities such as obtaining help from teachers, making up tests and assignments, selecting and participating in various enrichment and enhancement activities provided by the school, participating in school counseling classes such as study skills and time management, completing homework, researching topics and assignments, and participating in peer tutoring.

Spectrum 8

Course Code 010700

Prerequisite: Students are found eligible through a multi-step screening process conducted by educational professionals in Loudoun County and are formally identified as gifted in terms of general intellectual ability.

The curriculum for 8th graders includes the following units:

• Business & Economics

• Technology & Engineering

• Communication & Culture

• Ethics & Perspectives

SOLs from various courses across the middle school curriculum are incorporated into instructional activities.