AP European History

Grades 11-12

This course acquaints the students with the great western cultural tradition beginning in 1450 to the present. The following historical themes are stressed: Political and diplomatic. (1 Elective Credit)

Contemporary Issues

Grade 10-12

In Contemporary Issues, students study various dynamic issues facing today’s society enabling them to discover their values and responsibilities as citizens in that society. The course will utilize six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. Students will utilize different learning methods to research, discuss, debate and formulate opinions on those contemporary issues. (1 Elective Credit)

Economics

Grade 12

In Economics, students study the study of how people, businesses, and governments choose to use resources. Integrate the six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills for instructional purposes. Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and tradition. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures. (1/2 Credit)

Government

United States Government: Grade 12

The Government course focuses on the United States’ founding principles and beliefs. Students will study the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. Integrate the six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills will be integrated for instructional purposes. (1/2 Credit)

Modern History

Grade 10-12

In Modern History, students will focus on the world wide chronological events, and significant persons from the Great Depression era to today. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. Students will utilize different learning methods to research, discuss, debate and formulate opinions on modern historical events as it relates not only to America’s developing history but also the world’s unfolding events. (1 Elective Credit)

Psychology

Grades 10-12

In Psychology, students study the development of the individual and personality. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. (1 Elective Credit)

US History

Grade 11

In United States History, students study the history of the United States Reconstruction to the present. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. Students will utilize different methods that historians use to interpret the past, including points of view and historical context. (1 Credit)

World Geography

Grade 9

In World Geography High School, students study people, places and environments at local, regional, national, and international levels from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. (1 Credit)

World History

Grade 9

In World History High School, students study the history of humankind with a more concentrated focus from the Renaissance to present day. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. Students will utilize different methods that historians use to interpret the past, including points of view and historical context. (1Credit)