1/2 Social Studies Credit

This course is open to any sophomores, juniors, or seniors interested in learning more about the history, politics, and much more that have helped shape US Latinx culture along with its ties to Dominican, Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Central and South American, and African ancestries and heritages. It’s about learning the history of the Latinx shared struggle, inequities, systemic oppression and activism that has led to change in this country since its founding.

1/2 Social Studies Credit

Women Studies provides a historical perspective and current analysis of women in society through project based learning in a non-traditional classroom environment. Students pursuing all careers will benefit from this course by understanding the diverse perspective that gender plays in society. The course examines the role of women in American History, family, media, sports, labor force, education, politics & law, and health with a focus on establishing positive relationships and a collaborative work environment. The course emphasizes communication skills by focusing on discussion, critical thinking, and presentation of ideas. Various approaches to activism will be investigated and will provide perspectives and solutions to challenges facing women in today’s society. (NCAA Core Course)

Available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

1/2 Social Studies Credit

Multicultural Perspectives is designed to increase cultural awareness and to prepare students to thrive in a diverse society. Through the examination of prejudice, self esteem, cultural similarities and differences, students will be more prepared to function constructively in multicultural settings. (NCAA Core Course)

Available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

1/2 Social Studies Credit

What type of class?

• Discussion and Debate based course

Amount of Homework?

• If in class time is used efficiently, there will be little to no homework.

Who Takes the class?

• Sophomores- Seniors that are excited to engage in discussion about the world we live in today.

Why does this class matter?

• The world is constantly changing and this course will better equip you to make sense of it to form your own opinions.

What skills or material will I learn?

• How to research effectively and efficiently (sort out the FAKE NEWS)

• Debate effectively

• Listen to other perspectives

• Write your own arguments convincingly.

1/2 Social Studies Credit

Students in this class learn about the rights and obligations of citizenship, the historical development of our system of law, our court structure and procedure, 58 Social Studies and substantive criminal law. A primary purpose of class exercises is for each student to develop the ability to think critically by recognizing the value conflicts present in the law.

(NCAA Core Course)

Available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

1/2 Social Studies Credit Each

This is a one semester course, OR you can take both Psych 1 and Psych 2 to make it a full year of Psychology.

What topics do you cover in Psych 1? This class covers a variety of Psychology concepts including- What is Psychology? How do Psychologists do research and experiments? How do people learn? What factors affect child development? How do sleep and dreams affect us? How do our senses and optical illusions work?

What topics do you cover in Psych 2? This class covers topics like: How do personalities form? Why do people act differently in groups than they do by themselves? Why do people conform? What are the symptoms of different mental illnesses? What causes mental illnesses?

Why does this class matter? Psychology will allow you to learn more about why you act the way you do- and why others act the way they do. This can help you in any job or any interaction you have in life!!

Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Guthrie aguthrie@d211.org, Mrs. Vosburgh lvosburgh@d211.org, or Mrs. Sander at ksander@d211.org if you have any questions!

Available to Juniors and Seniors