AP Human Geography (Yearlong)

339912HW-1st semester

337902AW-2nd semester

Prerequisite: HCS placement rubric

Note: If the student fails the first semester of this course, it is recommended that a conference be held with the student, parent, and guidance counselor in order to continue into the second semester.

This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board and is designed to introduce highly motivated students to the systematic study of the pattern and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ geographic themes to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science. Students take the AP Human Geography Exam in May.

AP U.S. Government and Politics

AP Macroeconomics (Yearlong)

337302AW (AP US Gov)

337402AW (AP Macro)

Prerequisite: Modern & World History Honors or AP Human Geography

Note: Students will enroll in both classes concurrently to meet the SC requirements for Government and Economics credits.

In AP US Government, students are presented with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Its goals are to help students develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system and recognize their rights and responsibilities as citizens. It also requires students to become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the U.S. political system.  AP Macroeconomics will introduce students to the study of economic science at national and international scales.  This will include an examination of a number of key economic concepts and methods. Students will take both the AP U.S. Government and Politics and AP Macroeconomics exams in May.

US History and Constitution

332002CW

Placement in this course will be determined through teacher recommendation.

In this course, which will take place over one semester, students will investigate the full range of American history, from the colonial period to modern times. Emphasis will be placed on developing the factual knowledge and historical reasoning necessary to analyze and interpret a number of historical sources, including primary and secondary documents. The course will also focus heavily on the Constitutional foundations and development of the American government. Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for United States History and Constitution at the end of this course.

U.S. History and Constitution Honors

332002HW

In this course, students will investigate the full range of American history, from the colonial period to modern times. Emphasis will be placed on developing the factual knowledge and historical reasoning necessary to analyze and interpret a number of historical sources, including primary and secondary documents. The course will also focus heavily on the Constitutional foundations and development of the American government. At the honors level, students are expected to perform at higher levels of understanding and analysis, as the topics in the class are explored in greater depth and the assignments are of a more rigorous nature. Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for United States History and Constitution at the end of this course.

AP U.S. History (Yearlong)

3399K2HW-1st semester

337202AW-2nd semester

Prerequisites: AP US Government & Politics OR Government and Economics Honors

Note: If the student fails the first semester of this course, it is recommended that a conference be held with the student, parent, and guidance counselor in order to continue into the second semester.

This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board.  It is an intensive study of the United States History, which includes critical analyses, historical interpretation, and extensive reading. Specific emphasis is placed on the social, economic, and political trends that have defined the history of the United States in domestic and foreign affairs. There is also a strong emphasis on document analysis and historical writing. Students take the AP US History exam in May and the SC End-of-Course Exam for United States History and Constitution at the end of this course.

AP Psychology (Yearlong)

3399Q2HW-1st Semester

437102AW-2nd semester

Note: If the student fails the first semester of this course, it is recommended that a conference be held with the student, parent, and guidance counselor in order to continue into the second semester.

AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual difference, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Students take the AP Psychology exam in May.

AP World History

AP European History (Yearlong)

337702AW

337602AW

Note: Students will enroll in both classes concurrently.

These simultaneous courses focus on developing students’ understanding of world and European history from approximately 1300CE to the present. In addition to gaining historical knowledge, the goals of this course are also to develop an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation and an ability to express historical understanding in writing. Students will take both the AP European History and AP World History exams in May.