Social Studies

Grade: 10  (Required) 

• This course explores the world’s history from the Renaissance to the present day.  

• Particular emphasis is given to:

  • The causes and effects of historical movements, revolutions, and wars

  • How the major events of the past have shaped the world we live in today

Grade: 10

College in the High School: EvCC Western Civilization to 1648 (HIST 111), Western Civilization 1648-Present (HIST 112) - 10 credits total

• The purpose of this class is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement European History 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.

• Students will develop document analysis skills through the study of primary and secondary sources

• Emphasis on writing skills including free-response and document-based questions

• Note: Students enrolled in this course are highly encouraged to take the AP examination given in May. A test fee may be required for the exam.

Grade: 11 (Required) 

• Better comprehend the present-day United States by developing an understanding of its history and heritage 

• Study major events, ideas, and concepts that have helped to shape the United States

• Themes of American history from Reconstruction to the present time will be emphasized

Grade: 12

• College in the High School course: EvCC HST 251D

•  Introductory survey of Women in US History, from pre-colonial times to the present. Explores women’s experiences and the ways that women shaped each time period. Examines the way that race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and socioeconomic status shaped societal definitions of what it meant to be a woman. Analyze and interpret the ways that diverse groups of women navigated and challenged definitions and roles, as well as social and legal gains through reform efforts and social justice campaigns.

Grade: 11 - 12

College in the High School: EvCC History I, II, & III (HIST 146, 147 & 147) - 15 Credits Total

• Recommended for self-motivated college-bound students. 

• Advanced Placement U.S. History 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 emphasis in class focuses on reviewing the complete scope of U.S. History prior to the Advanced Placement Exam in May.

• Students will learn critical writing skills through free-response and document-based questions

• Emphasis on note-taking/outlining strategies as well as effective analysis of primary source documents and historical reviews.

• Socratic discussion approach supplants conventional worksheet assignments.

• Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to take the AP examination given in May

• A test fee may be required for the AP exam.

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Grade: 12 (Required)

• Federal, state, and local government organization and procedures;

• Rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the Washington State and United States Constitutions;

• Current issues addressed at each level of government; and

• Electoral issues, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda.

• The study and completion of the civics component of the federally administered naturalization test required of persons seeking to become naturalized US citizens.

• The importance in a free society of living the basic values and character traits.

Grade: 12

• The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the mental and behavioral characteristics of individuals and groups.

• Learn to develop an understanding of the mental and behavioral characteristics of individuals and groups 

• Study various theories of personality, behavior, identity, principles of learning, emotions, motivation, consciousness and the roots of mental illness

• Completion of a personality/identity profile of self by end of semester incorporating theories learned in class.

Grade: 12

College in the High School: EvCC American Government (POLS 202) - 5 credits

• Recommended for self-motivated college-bound students. 

• Requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality 

• Provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States 

• Involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies

• Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP examination given in May

• A test fee may be required for the AP Exam

Grade: 12

• This course is designed to give you an understanding of what economics is and how it influences your life.  

• This is a survey course of economics containing both Macro- and Microeconomics. 

• The following are the major areas of study

  • Fundamental Economic Concepts (Scarcity, Opportunity Cost)

  • Microeconomics (Markets and Prices, Supply and Demand)

  • Macroeconomics (GDP, Inflation/Deflation, Monetary/Fiscal policy, The Federal Reserve/Federal spending)

  • The Stock Market/Borrowing/Consumer Finance (Research, Investing, Planning for retirement, Consumer Credit/Debt- Home mortgages, Car loans, College loans

  • Taxes