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6485 – AP Human Geography
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: A or B+ in AP English Language
and Composition or H, or an A in English Lan-
guage and Composition Adv and an A or B+ in
AP European History or AP U.S. History, or an A
in U.S. and Virginia History Adv. or H or Europe-
an History Adv. with Department Recommenda-
tion
This course introduces students to the systematic
study of patterns and processes that have formed our
understanding, use and alteration of the Earth’s sur-
face. This study focuses on Geography: its nature
and perspectives, population, cultural patterns, politi-
cal organization of space, agricultural and rural land
use, industrialization, and urban use of land. All stu-
dents are required to take the Advanced Placement
exam in May.
evaluate the ideologies and personalities that have
shaped Europe.

9337 – Personal Finance
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce students to per-
sonal financial management. Students will explore
investment options, including stocks, corporate and
municipal bonds, and mutual funds. Other topics in-
clude: managing budgets, checking and savings ac-
counts, insurance, taxes, IRAs and 401ks. They will
also study how to deal with credit prudently.

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