9th grade social studies core classes: These courses fill the 9th grade social studies requirement:

 World Geography - 584000

This course is required for graduation. Geography is the study of physical and human characteristics of the Earth's people, places, and environments. Students will develop geographic thinking skills by studying the "why of where" as they examine the interactions, interconnections, and implications of forces shaping our world today. They will apply geographic knowledge and geo-literacy skills to identify, locate, interpret, analyze, and evaluate geographic patterns and processes. These standards emphasize both human geography and physical geography, and students will explore the interconnections between the two.

AP Human Geography - 584200

AP Human Geography introduces high school students to college-level introductory human geography or cultural geography. This course introduces students to systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's surface. The course is fast-paced, lecture intensive and requires extensive reading and study. This class is designed to prepare students to take the AP Human Geography Exam in May for an opportunity to earn college credit. This course fills the geography requirement for graduation. Fee: $20.

10th grade social studies core classes: These courses fill the 10th grade social studies requirement:

World History - 584410

The sophomore history program consists of world history and cultures. The first semester includes a study of ancient civilizations such as Egypt,Greece, Rome and Medieval Europe. A study of selected non-Western cultures will be included. The second semester surveys world history from the Italian Renaissance to the present.

AP World History  - 584600

A.P. World History Modern is a college-level course in which students will investigate significant world events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 C.E. to the present.  Students will develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources, developing historical arguments, making historical connections, and utilizing reasoning about continuity and change over time, comparison, and causation.  The course requires class participation, an attitude and excitement to learn, and extensive reading and study.  As this is an advanced course of study, students need to have excellent writing and study skills. The class is designed to also prepare students for successful completion of the A.P. World Modern test given in May. Purchase of the AMSCO, advanced placement edition World History: Modern text is required.  

11th grade social studies core classes: These courses fill the 11th grade social studies requirement: 

 United States History - 584800

US History II is the continuation of what students learned in 8th grade US History I. This course explores the transformative events and key themes in U.S. history from the Gilded Age to modern times. Students will examine industrialization, urbanization, and social reforms during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, the nation’s role in global conflicts including both World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, and the evolving challenges and opportunities of the contemporary era. Through analysis of primary sources, class discussions, and projects, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of how the past shapes the present and future.

 AP United States History - 584970

This American history course is equivalent to a college survey class. Through intensive reading, discussion and research involving avariety of texts and resources, students receive a thoroughfoundation inAmerican history. They will learn how to read historical material analytically, weigh evidence and interpretations, and arrive at conclusions on the basis of facts. Many colleges and universities, including the University of Utah and Utah State,University grant college credit to students who pass the A.P. exam given in May. B.Y.U no longer awards any college credit to students who pass the A.P.exam. Only students with strong academic preparation and high history grades should enroll in this program.

Political Science 1100 CE - 708821

This is an introductory course in American National Government. It provides a basic look at the founding of the United States, the Constitution, andthe American system of government. This course is one of the core courses required for a Political Science major or minor. It is also an option for

the American Institutions General Education Core Requirement, a state mandated requirement. This course is concurrent enrollment through Weber State University. Fee: $15.

12th grade social studies core classes: These courses fill the 12th grade social studies requirement:

 US Government & Citizenship - 585201

The class will focus on the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United Statespolitical system. This course is required for high school graduation in Utah.

AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AND AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

(COMBINED COURSE)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of political systems, structures, and ideologies in both the United States and global contexts. Students will engage with the foundational principles of government, public policy, political behavior, and comparative analysis. By examining case studies from various countries alongside the U.S. system, students will develop a nuanced understanding of governance, power dynamics, and the role of citizens in shaping political outcomes. This rigorous course is ideal for students passionate about politics, global affairs, and the complexities of governance in an interconnected world while preparing for two AP tests.

AP European History - 584650

AP European History is a rigorous course designed to help students develop historical thinking skills and gain a thorough foundation of European History (focused on several themes from 1450 to the present) in order to pass the AP Exam in May. The course is reflective of the type of thinking, studying, note taking, analysis, and writing that is learned and required in an introductory level college history course. Upon passing the test, students become eligible for college credit at many (not all) universities and colleges. Regardless of whether or not college credit is awarded at the university or college they will attend; this course will help prepare students for future classes at the college level. Students who enroll should have a strong academic background in general and in history specifically.

Psychology - 585401

This course introduces students to the study of the behavior of individuals. It emphasizes the manner in which individuals can apply various psychological theories and concepts to better understand themselves, their motives and their relationships with other people. Fee: $5

Psychology 1010 CE - 708961

This concurrent enrollment course introduces students to the study of the behavior of individuals. It emphasizes the manner in which individuals can apply various psychological theories and concepts to better understand themselves, their motives and their relationships with other people. SLCC course PSY 1010.

AP Psychology - 585460

This course is equivalent to an introductory psychology course at the college/university level and will prepare students to take the A.P. Psychology exam. This is a full-year course requiring extensive reading, study and discussion. Good writing skills are essential. Fee: $15

Advanced Psychology - 

Prerequisite:  Enrolled students must have taken and passed the AP Psychology exam or the Concurrent Enrollment Psychology course.

This course is designed for students who already have a meaningful background in the basics of psychology to have an opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge in the field of psychological science.  Course material will focus on the specific content topics students select as being most interesting and meaningful, based on their past psychology course.  We will dive more deeply into understanding these selected concepts in psychology.  Students will learn to find and read current research on topics in psychological science.  Students will have opportunities to design and run their own research projects and to participate in additional hands-on activities and labs related to topics of interest.  In addition to gaining additional depth of knowledge about topics in psychological science, students in this course will also develop skills in reading the kinds of academic research that they will encounter in college and in writing in APA format, which is the format used in all social science courses, as well as in other fields like education.

Sociology - 586201

This course offers a fascinating look at human society and America’s many social problems. The content is designed to help students under- stand society, one’s role in society, social change and the influence of society upon the individual. Units studied include cultural values, the changing role of women and men, crime, drugs, poverty, the family, dating and the major problems in our society today.

History Through Film 1 (grades 10-12) Semester (586231) 

This course is for students who are inquisitive and interested in the study of history through social media. This course will concentrate on the Revolutionary period to the World Wars. We will use film to approach the history of the United States through major historical periods throughout American history. Students will explore historical topics and periods using films, outside readings, lectures, and class discussions. They will work individually and in groups to understand the validity of films as historical sources. 

History Through Film 2 (grades 10-12) Semester (586241) 

This course is for students who are inquisitive and interested in the study of history through social media. This course will concentrate on the Cold War period to post September 11th terrorist attacks. We will use film to approach the history of the United States through major historical periods throughout American history. Students will explore historical topics and periods using films, outside readings, lectures, and class discussions. They will work individually and in groups to understand the validity of films as historical sources.