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Board approves secondary course updates, adds data science, video production and sports‑medicine options
Summary
The board approved updates to secondary course offerings, including a proposed data science course, a video production course, sports‑medicine/athletic trainer coursework, expansion of dual‑enrollment options and changes to science and world‑language sequencing.
The Dinwiddie County School Board voted to approve updates and additions to the secondary course catalog, including new and revised pathways intended to expand dual‑enrollment, career and technical education, and arts offerings.
Director of Curriculum (presenter identified as Miss Wolford in the meeting) reviewed changes across subjects: English updates aligned to the 2024 standards of learning and an in‑house expansion of dual‑enrollment sections; a proposed data‑science course in mathematics; a calculus pathway offering both AP and dual‑enrollment credit options; a science progression that places biology first for ninth graders (to comply with biology SOL participation requirements); and a video production elective in fine arts. The presenter also described an expansion of health/medical offerings (medical terminology offered this year and sports medicine to be added), replacement of an Ag Power Systems course with an agricultural fabrication and emerging technology course focusing on metalworking and drone technology, and options for American Sign Language through Virtual Virginia.
Board members asked several technical questions about equipment (3‑D printers) and instructor availability; presenters said the division has new middle‑school 3‑D printers and an approved teacher for additional dual‑enrollment sections. The board approved the course updates and additions by voice vote.
The presenter asked the board to approve the updated catalog so courses could be added to registration materials for the coming year; the board granted approval.
