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World History & Geography
World History & Geography
World History and Geography A (CCR)
World History and Geography A (CCR)
200 - World History and Geography A (CCR) Half Year ½ credit
Required for all Freshmen 1st Semester, unless enrolled in Honors World History
World History and Geography A is a required course in which students explore the history and geography of our world in order to provide a broad overview of human history and allow students to develop the context for understanding modern global issues. Section A focuses on a study of the development of mankind to civilization, ancient civilizations and the world religions. This course builds and assesses competence in knowledge of content, communication (both verbal and written), gathering and researching information, analyzing a variety of historical sources, and making connections.
World History and Geography B (CCR)
World History and Geography B (CCR)
214 - World History and Geography B (CCR) Half Year ½ credit
Required for all Freshmen 2nd Semester, unless enrolled in Honors World History
World History and Geography B is a required course in which students explore the history and geography of our world in order to provide a broad overview of human history and allow students to develop the context for understanding modern global issues. Section B focuses on a study of World History after 1000 C.E. with a particular focus on increasing connections of societies around the globe and rise of revolutions, both socially and politically. This course builds and assesses competence in knowledge of content, communication (both verbal and written), gathering and researching information, analyzing a variety of historical sources, and making connections.
Honors World History and Geography
Honors World History and Geography
207 - Honors World History and Geography (H) Full Year 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Honors World History and Geography is a required course in which students explore world history through different frames - community, distribution and production, and networks. The course will focus on examining history by breaking it down into different eras focused on centralized themes that span from the beginning of human existence to World War II. The course builds and assesses competence in knowledge of content, communication (both verbal and written), gathering and researching information, analyzing a variety of historical sources, and making connections through continuity and change.
US History
US History
U.S. History A: Creating America, Prehistory to 1860
U.S. History A: Creating America, Prehistory to 1860
206 – U.S. History A: Creating America, Prehistory to 1860 (CCR) Half Year ½ credit
Prerequisite: World History and Geography (1 credit)
Sophomores must take any two U.S. History semester courses.
U.S. History A: Creating America may be taken to fulfill one of the two required semesters of U.S. History. This course will focus on the political, economic and social changes in American history from the period of discovery through the outbreak of the American Civil War. Content topics that will be covered in the first quarter of U.S. History A include Native American civilizations, discovery of America, colonial America, events leading up to the American Revolution, major battles and effects of the Revolution to the formation of the Constitution. During the second quarter, events during the early republic era, Era of Good Feelings, Age of Jackson and through Antebellum America will be taught. Students will also be instructed and assessed in helping to build their skills in the areas of acquiring, analyzing, communicating and connecting information.
U.S. History B: Emerging America, 1861-1939
U.S. History B: Emerging America, 1861-1939
223 – U.S. History B: Emerging America, 1861 to 1939 (CCR) Half Year ½ credit
Prerequisite: World History and Geography (1 credit)
Sophomores must take any two U.S. History semester courses.
U.S. History B: Emerging America may be taken to fulfill one of the two required semesters of U.S. History. This course will focus on the political, economic and social changes in American history from the Civil War through the 1930s. Content topics that will be covered in the first quarter of U.S. History B include the Civil War and Reconstruction, westward expansion, the Gilded Age and reforms of the Progressive Era. During the second quarter, events spanning the period from imperialism through WWII will be taught, including WWI, the 1920s, Great Depression and New Deal. Students will also be instructed and assessed in helping to build their skills in the areas of acquiring, analyzing, communicating and connecting information.
U.S. History C: Changing America: 1939 to Present
U.S. History C: Changing America: 1939 to Present
224 – U.S. History C: Changing America, 1939 to Present (CCR) Half Year ½ credit
Prerequisite: World History and Geography (1 credit)
Sophomores must take any two U.S. History semester courses.
U.S. History C: Changing America may be taken to fulfill one of the two required semesters of U.S. History. This course will focus on the political, economic and social changes in American history from the period leading up to WWII through the present. Content topics that will be covered in the first quarter of U.S. History C include WWII, postwar America and the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. During the second quarter, major foreign and domestic policy decisions during the 1960s and 1970s will be taught, followed by developments from the resurgence of conservatism and partisanship during the 1980s and 1990s, events including and resulting from 9/11 and other major decisions made during the Bush and Obama administrations. Students will also be instructed and assessed in helping to build their skills in the areas of acquiring, analyzing, communicating and connecting information..
AP U.S.History
AP U.S.History
209 – Advanced Placement U.S. History Full Year - Meets Every Day 2 credits
Recommended: 10th grade
Prerequisite: World History and Geography (1 credit) and teacher recommendation
Students must complete a summer assignment due by the second week of school.
Advanced Placement United States History is a full year course that examines with depth and breadth the cultural, intellectual, social, political and economic changes in the United States from the age of exploration to the present. Students will focus on learning about the major events, people, movements and ideas that have shaped our nation through a variety of activities that encourage students to step back in time. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on developing these skills throughout the course, in addition to analytical thinking and interpretation of historical documents. This course is designed as a college-level class, and as such, the course objectives are geared to prepare students for the required Advanced Placement Test given by the College Board in May.
Civics
Civics
Civics
Civics
202 - Civics Half Year ½ credit
Recommended: 11th grade
Prerequisite: US History (1 credit)
Civics is a course that provides a basic understanding of the nature of the American political system by examining citizenship and civic virtue, the foundations of our government, the constitution and its principles, the institutions and procedures of the three branches of government, and an overview of policy in the domestic and foreign spheres. The study of civics is valuable to every student. Today, as in the Greek city-states of Plato and Aristotle, every citizen has the responsibility to learn about and participate in their government.
Honors Civics
Honors Civics
208 - Honors Civics Half Year ½ credit
Recommended: 11th grade
Prerequisite: US History (1 credit) and teacher recommendation
Honors Civics will provide an extensive understanding of the nature of the American political system. We will use a variety of sources, including primary source documents to examine citizenship, civic virtue, the foundation of our government, and the Constitution and its principles. We will do an in-depth study of the functions and procedures of the three separate branches of government and the policy within both domestic and foreign spheres of the world. Efficient mastery of content, critical reading of complex texts, focused analysis of sources, and sophisticated persuasive writing will be taught, reinforced, and assessed in this course. Additional supplemental content reading will be required.
Economics
Economics
Economics
Economics
203 - Economics Half Year ½ credit
Recommended: 11th grade
Prerequisite: US History (1 credit)
Economics is the study of how society meets unlimited wants with limited resources, and the resulting distribution of goods and services. This course is balanced between studying the key concepts of both macroeconomics and microeconomics. As part of our study of macroeconomics, we will cover topics including economic systems, opportunity costs, the circular flow, GDP, inflation, unemployment, the business cycles, economic goals, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Key concepts covered in microeconomics include business organizations, supply, demand, prices, market structures, labor, money, banking, and investment. Emphasis is placed on building communication skills and concept application. Students will be assessed on their understanding of these concepts, as well as on how well they can use them to demonstrate proficiency of the social studies competencies
Honors Economics
Honors Economics
213 – Honors Economics Half Year ½ credit
Recommended: 11th grade
Prerequisite: US History (1 credit) and teacher recommendation
Honors Economics will provide an in depth study of how society attempts to meet the needs of society with the limited resources available and the resulting distribution of goods and services. This course is balanced between studying the key concepts and models of both macroeconomics and microeconomics. As part of our study of macroeconomics, we will cover topics including economic systems, opportunity costs, the circular flow, GDP, inflation, unemployment, the business cycles, economic goals, fiscal policy, monetary policy and trade. Key concepts covered in microeconomics include business organizations, supply, demand, prices, market structures, labor, money, banking, investment and market analysis. Extensive writing, reading and use of economic models will be key to successful completion of the course. Students will be assessed on their understanding of these concepts, as well as on how well they can use them to demonstrate proficiency of the social studies competencies.
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