Clarification:
1.0 World History - Sophomore
1.0 U.S. History - Junior
0.5 credits of Government - Senior
0.5 credits of Social Studies Elective - Senior or Freshman
The Social Studies department is focused on developing reflective and enlightened democratic citizens for effective participation in local, state, national, and international affairs. In studying this wide array of information, students will not only learn about human history in general but also about themselves.
Social Studies is not required Freshman Year. Students may take AP Human Geography to meet the 0.5 Social Studies Elective requirement.
Students who took Washington State History in middle school receive a 0.5 elective credit. This Washington State History credit does not fulfill the credits listed above.
Grade: 9
Recommended for self-motivated college-bound students.
This is a year-long course with the purpose of preparing students for the Advanced Placement Human Geography exam in May.
The test is part of a nationally recognized program in which students may earn college credit by taking an accelerated class while still in high school.
The focus will be about the cultural, economic, political and social developments around the world, with a focus on thematic Geography
Study the distribution, processes, and effects of the human population on our planet
Learn how to use and interpret maps, data sets, geographic models, GIS, aerial photographs and satellite images
Practice emphasis on writing skills including free-response and document-based questions.
Students enrolled in this course are highly encouraged to take the AP examination given in May (Test fee may be required for the exam)
Grade: 9
Recommended for self-motivated college-bound students.
This is a year-long course with the option of receiving College In the High School: EvCC Cultural Geography (GEOG 201D)-- 5 credits
The focus will be about the cultural, economic, political and social developments around the world, with a focus on thematic Geography
Study the distribution, processes, and effects of the human population on our planet
Learn how to use and interpret maps, data sets, geographic models, GIS, aerial photographs and satellite images
Practice emphasis on writing skills including free-response and document-based questions.