Course Description

World Geography provides an overview of physical and cultural geography.  Additionally, an awareness of similarities and differences in human needs and behaviors is developed.  Areas of study are North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. 

 NONE

 9

Pre AP Social Studies follows the Honors World Geography Curriculum.  The course also incorporates the World History Curriculum, foundations to 1450 A.D.  In addition, the course introduces 9th grade students to AP Social Studies skills, including writing and critical thinking.  The purpose of the course is to prepare Social Studies students for AP World History in the 10th grade and follow the college Board’s concept for an Advance Placement Pathway.

Teacher Recommendation

9

World History is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations.  This course explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilization from the time of recorded history through the industrial revolution (5000 B.C.  – 1800’s) and from the rise of nationalism to contemporary times (1800’s – present).  Critical thinking and problem solving are stressed.

Required for College Prep Diploma

Teacher Recommendation

10-11

AP World History conforms to the College Board topics for advanced placement. The purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, interaction with different types of human societies.  The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparison among major societies.  Focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human state prior to 1000 C. E.

Pre AP Social Studies Recommended

10–12

U. S. History is a survey of the development of the United States from discovery through the present.  The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of America’s social, political, and economic evolvement from colonization to its current position as a world leader.   The student will also be encouraged to think independently.  EOCT

 NONE

 10-11

AP U.S. History  The course conforms to the College Board topics for advanced placement. The course covers United States history from the time of earliest settlements to the present.  The course targets political and social aspects of history, but also includes diplomatic, economic and intellectual history. The course will involve extensive readings, independent study and frequent written analysis to prepare students for the AP examination.

Pre AP Social Studies recommended

Teacher Recommendation

 11

American Government is a study of the local, state, and federal governmental functions.  Citizenship rights and responsibilities are emphasized.  Focus areas include development of our political system, federalism, civil liberties, political parties, political theory and comparative government.  Also, the functions of our executive, legislative, and judicial branches of govt. will be studied.

US History

 9-12

AP U. S. Government conforms to the College Board topics for AP American Government which is the study of local, state, & federal government functions.  Focus areas include the development of the political system, federalism, political parties, & political theory.  Also, the executive legislative & judicial branches will be studied.  

 Teacher Recommendation

11-12

Principles of Economics is a study of fundamental concepts and essential elements of the market economic system in a problem/issues orientation.  Focus areas include opportunity costs and scarcity, supply/demand analysis, competitive markets, macroeconomics measurement, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policies, and international trade.  (EOCT)

U.S. History

 11-12

AP Microeconomics Conforms to College Board topics for the Advanced Placement Microeconomics Examination. Covers basic economic concepts, the nature and functions of product markets, factor markets and efficiency, equity and the role of government.

U.S. History

Teacher Recommendation

12

AP Macroeconomics conforms to College Board topics for the AP Macroeconomics Examination.  Covers basic economic concepts, measurement and economic performance, national income and price determination and international economics and growth. 

 U.S. History

Teacher Recommendation

12

Current Issues provides an opportunity for in-depth examination of contemporary local, state, national and international issues.  The purpose of this course is to assess, assimilate and analyze political and economic situations.  Intense reading and detailed research are required.

NONE

10–12

Psychology gives a general overview of the principles and concepts of psychology, including learning theory, perception, intellectual, and social development, abnormal behavior, and interpersonal relationships.  The purpose of this course is to provide students with a better understanding of the dynamics that shape our own behaviors as well as the behaviors of others.

Gifted Eligibility or 11th or 12th grader with 2 social studies units

11–12

Sociology  is a study of human society and social behavior.  The purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of how humanity is shaped largely by the groups to which people belong and by the social interaction that take place within those groups.  Societal problems in the United States will also be discussed.

NONE

10–12

AP U. S. Government conforms to the College Board topics for AP American Government which is the study of local, state, & federal government functions.  Focus areas include the development of the political system, federalism, political parties, & political theory.  Also, the executive legislative & judicial branches will be studied.  

 Teacher Recommendation

11-12

Principles of Economics is a study of fundamental concepts and essential elements of the market economic system in a problem/issues orientation.  Focus areas include opportunity costs and scarcity, supply/demand analysis, competitive markets, macroeconomics measurement, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policies, and international trade.  (EOCT)

U.S. History

 11-12

AP Macroeconomics conforms to College Board topics for the AP Macroeconomics Examination.  Covers basic economic concepts, measurement and economic performance, national income and price determination and international economics and growth. 

 U.S. History

Teacher Recommendation

12

AP Microeconomics Conforms to College Board topics for the Advanced Placement Microeconomics Examination. Covers basic economic concepts, the nature and functions of product markets, factor markets and efficiency, equity and the role of government.

U.S. History

Teacher Recommendation

12