1 Social Studies Credit

World Geography provides a global survey of world cultures, that presents the different ways in which human beings have interacted with their environment and other cultures. This course assists students in developing a spatial perspective of the world. Additionally, college level strategies and activities that strengthen both reading and writing skills are utilized to enhance student understanding of course content. Students will be assessed using a variety of techniques (i.e., objective assessments, writing samples, presentations, projects, etc.). The course provides SAT Test preparation and skill development that will help students prepare more effectively for the rigor of additional courses in Social Studies as well as their college and career opportunities. (NCAA Core Course)

1 Social Studies Credit

World History is an entry-level Social Studies course geared predominantly toward Freshman and Sophomore students (but all grade levels are welcome!). As virtually all four-year colleges and universities require 3 years of Social Studies, we highly recommend registering your son or daughter for a Social Studies course as a Freshman to guarantee they are able to earn 3 years of Social Studies credits.

Why does this class matter?

Want to understand the world today? The key lies in our past. World History is an in-depth study of our global community's past, emphasizing the people, ideas and events that changed past societies, and how these changes affect our modern world.

What skills or material will I learn?

In addition to the content detailed below, this class will prepare your student for future Social Studies courses by practicing key skills in non-fiction reading, writing and analysis. Students will learn to write thesis statements and argumentative essays. We’ll also work together to identify bias in historical documents and discuss how there are very often multiple viewpoints of an historical event. As they say in Hamilton, “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?”