SHELTERED WORLD STUDIES
Course Number: ESS-2011/2012 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 9-10
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: 0.5 Elective and 0.5 Social Studies Selective
Not all colleges will accept this course for admission.
Build background and academic vocabulary, map skills and citizenship. Explore the social, psychological, and cultural differences that stem from blending a student’s native culture with US cultures.
SHELTERED WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Course Number: ESG-3020 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Required Grade Level: Open to grade 9-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: World Geography
Locate places in the world using a map and/or globe, analyze and interpret data presented on maps, charts, graphs, tables and atlases, use critical thinking skills in applying physical geography concepts to describe how people live in various regions, develop the understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and people that inhabit earth enrich the comprehension of geography through use of technology.
SHELTERED WORLD HISTORY
Course Number: ESS-3020 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 10-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: None
Evaluate the interactions of world cultures, civilizations, philosophies and religions. Analyze historical eras of world history, including the Renaissance, Reformation, and various revolutions. Discover the global impact of World Wars and international conflicts.
SHELTERED US HISTORY
Course Number: ESS-3031/3032 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Required Grade Level: Open to grade 11-12
Length: One year Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: American History
Analyze forces and decisions that have led to war, peace, reaction reform and revolution, examine the relationships of major eras of political change, examine the influences and struggles of minority and ethnic groups, study the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and place historical events and literary selections relevant to the study of America.
SHELTERED GOVERNMENT
Course Number: ESV-3010 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Required Grade Level: Open to grade 11-12
Length: One semester Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Government
Students will learn about the basic principles of American government, major topics of study are the Constitution, federal, state and local government. Students will also discuss current political issues.