Social Studies Grade 10

AP Human Geography (9-12): The Advanced Placement Human Geography course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. It is an excellent course for preparing students to become geo-literate youth and adults. This is a two trimester course.

There are required summer assignments.

AP Macroeconomics (10-12) offered 2026-2027: 

Prerequisite: Algebra II

The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole.  The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. This is a two trimester course.

Ability to earn three college credits is available.

AP Microeconomics (10-12) offered 2027-2028: AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers.  The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failures, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.  Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. This is a two trimester course.

Ability to earn three college credits is available.

AP US History (10): The Advanced Placement program in U.S. History is designed to provide students with factual background information directed toward the development of analytic skills necessary to deal critically with concepts throughout the history of our nation.  It is important that a student be able to express herself or himself in both verbal and written form to meet the requirements and be successful in this course.  At the conclusion of this course on a specified date the students can participate in the testing program provided by the College Board. This is a two trimester course.

There are required summer assignments. 

Civil War (10-12): This course involves the study of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era.  The struggle over slavery, military strategies and tactics, significant personalities, and crucial turning points will be stressed.  Political changes and effects will also be discussed.

Holocaust Studies (10-12): This course will offer each student an in-depth look at the history of genocide throughout history.  Specific attention will be focused on the Holocaust of Nazi Germany during World War II.  This class will also include discussions on stereotyping, bias and discrimination.

Honors Philosophy and the Good Life (10-12): The study of philosophy provides students with the opportunity to explore the great questions of human existence.  It is of lasting relevance to students entering all career pathways, given its focus on allowing the student to get a better grasp of what it means to live a good and meaningful life.  In this introductory course, we will examine various ethical systems and their bearing on contemporary moral issues and discuss some of the prevailing questions that have challenged thinkers for centuries, such as the existence of God.

*Additional coursework will be required for the Honors course

Local History (10-12): This course is designed to give students a better perspective of their community and the rich history it holds.  The history of York County will be taught using primary and secondary sources.  Specific attention will be given to York's role during our nation's development and the effects of national trends on the population of York County.