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Social Studies
Courses
Social Studies courses are organized by grade levels. Graduation requirements for each grade are listed below.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 9
Three trimester courses for students in grade 9 are required as follows:
Government and Citizenship A, B, C or Honors Government and Citizenship A, B, C
Government and Citizenship A, B, and C or Honors Government and Citizenship A, B, and C.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 10
Three trimester courses for students in grade 10 are required as follows:
United States History A, B, C or Advanced Placement United States History
COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 11
World History A, B, C or Advanced Placement European History A, B, and C or Advanced Placement World History A, B, and C
COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 12
Principles of Economics and two additional world studies or social science courses or Advanced Placement Macro & Micro Economics A, B, C
ELECTIVE COURSES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12
WORLD STUDIES
Religion in Human Culture (11, 12) Humanities: Human Culture Through Sports (11, 12) Humanities: Human Culture Through Music (11, 12) A.P. European History ABC (11, 12) A.P. World History ABC (11, 12)
SOCIAL SCIENCE World Politics (12) Principles of Economics (12) Sociology (12) Psychology A (12) Psychology B (12) Psychology C (12) AP Macro & Micro Economics ABC (12) Advanced Placement Government & Politics (AB) AP Psychology ABC (12) Developmental Psychology ABC (12)
COURSES OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 9, 10, 11, AND 12
1001 Government and Citizenship A Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1002 Government and Citizenship B Prerequisite: None 1003 Government and Citizenship C
The main purpose of this survey course is to help students acquire knowledge and the skills needed to carry out their responsibili- ties and protect their rights as citizens of a free society. Emphasis will be placed on basic knowledge of governmental institutions, decision making in national and state government and how citizens influence government.
1004 Honors Government and Citizenship A Grade 9 1005 Honors Government and Citizenship B Prerequisite: Teacher Guidance Recommended 1006 Honors Government and Citizenship C
This is the accelerated version of the Government and Citizenship curriculum. This course will use an advanced placement text that is significantly more challenging than the regular Government text.
COURSES OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 10, 11, AND 12
UNITED STATES HISTORY COURSES
1026 United States History A Grades 10, 11, 12 1027 United States History B Prerequisite: None 1028 United States History C
This required series of United States History courses examines our country's history from 1600 to the present. Writing will be a requirement for all students. To fulfill graduation requirements, each student must take the United States History A, B, and C year-long course sequence.
1021 Advanced Placement United States History A Grade 10 AP (^1022) Advanced Placement United States History B Prerequisite: Teacher Guidance Recommended 1023 Advanced Placement United States History C
Advanced Placement United States History offers a rigorous, hands-on approach to the study of United States history. This year-long AP course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement American History exam in May, while developing skills in critical reading, writing and thinking. Students will explore the historical perspectives of American culture from colonization to the present, through a variety of reading, writing, speaking and creative experiences. Students should possess a strong interest in history and be willing to be academically challenged and take the AP United States history exam in the spring. NOTE: This is a year-long course. Students should register for all three courses A, B, and C. Continuation in this course is contingent upon receiving a passing grade the previous trimester.
COURSES OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12
WORLD STUDIES COURSES
1051 World History A Grades 11, 12 1052 World History B Prerequisite: None 1053 World History C
This required series of World History courses covers a historical chronological overview of the history of the world from ancient to modern times. To fullfill graduation requirements, each student must take World History ABC in a year long sequence.
1055 Religion in Human Culture Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
This course examines in an objective manner various functions of religion, religious stereotypes, symbols, religious diversity, and the role of religion in current issues. The primary objective is not to advocate nor convert students to religion, but rather to increase their awareness, knowledge, and respect for other religious traditions.
1057 Humanities: Human Culture Through Sports Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
Do you have a passion for sports? Do you like to debate who the greatest athlete is? If so this is the class for you! This is an elective class that will examine the development of sports throughout time. The course’s historical study will focus on helping students gain a better understanding of the intricate relationship between sports and social, economic, cultural and political forces. There is a very large online component to this course. This allows our students the freedom to learn at their own pace and choose the cur- riculum that fits their passions and strengths! Over 12 weeks we will unlock the mystery “hold” sport has on the American public through analysis and discussions. Put your helmet on, it’s game time!
1080 Psychology A Grade 12 Prerequisite: None
This course will focus on various aspects of human development, beginning with infancy and childhood, progressing through the adolescent years, and moving through adulthood and aging. Special attention will be given to the psychological processes of typi- cal human development as we all move through these stages. The course will also include content that analyzes altered states of consciousness, including sleep and dreams, hypnosis, and drug use. Altered states of consciousness will be addressed from both a biological and psychological perspective.
1081 Psychology B Grade 12 Prerequisite: None
Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mind and mental function. The modern study of cognition rests on the premise that the brain can be understood as a complex computing system. Specific topics of study will be sensation and perception, learning, memory and thought, thinking and language, and motivation and emotion. As a point of emphasis, these topics will be related to our ability to understand why we make the decisions we do in our daily lives.
1082 Psychology C Grade 12 Prerequisite: None
Abnormal psychology is a division of psychology that studies people who are abnormal, or atypical when compared to other members of a society. The course will begin with analysis of the methods and guidelines used to diagnose a disorder. We will also study common theories of personality. Ultimately, the topic of study will turn to specific psychological disorders, ranging from those that are relatively common, such as anxiety disorders, to those that are quite rare, such as paranoid schizophrenia, or certain phobias. Additional focus will be on the wide range of treatment options available to patients today.
1083 Advanced Placement Government and Politics A Grade 12 1084 Advanced Placement Government and Politics B Prerequisite: None
This two trimester Advanced Placement course in government includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics.
1085 Developmental Psychology A Grade 12 1086 Developmental Psychology B Prerequisite: Application Process 1087 Developmental Psychology C
This unique class will involve a very high level of commitment and responsibilty, and will offer a wide variety of benefits. It is offered in a two period format and is worth two credits. The course will concentrate on the following areas. (1) This class will teach the district’s drug education curriculum to small groups of 6th grade students for the entire year. Students will plan lessons, teach and evaluate themselves, their students and each other. This teacher mentorship provides keen insight into the workings and dynamics of education. (2) The process of group growth will be explored. Working within the group process so as to create an atmosphere of trust and commitment, students will grow in knowledge about themselves and others. NOTE: This is a year-long course. Students should register for all three courses. Senior students enrolled in Developmental Psychology must also enroll in Principles of Economics to fulfill the 12th grade Social Studies requirement.
1088 Advanced Placement Psychology A Grade 12 AP (^1089) Advanced Placement Psychology B Prerequisite: None 1090 Advanced Placement Psychology C
The purpose of the full year Advanced Placement course in psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. (Taken from the Advanced Placement Course Description in Psychology by the College Board.)
1093 Advanced Placement Micro Economics A Grade 12 AP (^1094) Advanced Placement Macro Economics B Prerequisite: None 1095 Advanced Placement Macro & Micro Economics C
This full year Advanced Placement course in economics gives high-ability students the opportunity to earn college credit in econom- ics while still in high school. More importantly, the contents develop critical thinking skills through the understanding, application and analysis of fundamental economic concepts. Students will learn to apply quantitative and mathematical skills to the discipline of economics, test economic propositions empirically, improve their decision-making skills and apply economic logic to a wide variety of real world and hypothetical situations. All students will be expected to take the AP Examinations in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The course will be divided into three parts split along trimester lines: the first devoted to the study of Microeco- nomics; the second trimester to Macroeconomics; and the third to the application of formulas, theories and concepts to real world situations with an emphasis on current domestic and international economic issues.
1805 ACT Prep Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
Whether you have taken the ACT test before or you are new to the experience, this course will prepare you to do your personal best. The trimester long elective course will navigate students through the ACT testing process and will focus on understanding the format of the test, building strategies for answering more questions correctly and pacing yourself during a timed test. Students build confidence and skills that will boost their scores on the actual test. Students will have access to hundreds of practice questions and an online program that helps them continue preparing even after the course is completed. One assignment for the course will be to take a mock test under actual testing conditions outside the normal school day. Students are encouraged to purchase an ACT Prep workbook to enhance their learning in the class. Note: The course is a general elective credit and does not qualify as one of the [English, Math, Science, Social Studies] credits required for graduation. Note: This course is not an NCAA core academic class.
