High School Course Guide
social studies Courses
WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03320100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: This course will explore the connections between humans and their environment through the lens of various regional locations. It is the goal of this course that students develop a spatial awareness and understanding in order for them to recognize the influence of geography on the events of the past and present, as well as, connect the patterns of humanity to their own understanding of contemporary issues in politics, economics, geography and society.
PRE-AP WORLD HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03320100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Pre-AP World History and Geography focuses deeply on building the skills, knowledge and confidence that will propel students through high school coursework, college, careers, and civic life. Three enduring ideas this social studies course is built around make it engaging and relevant:
History is an interrelated story of the world. History and geography are inherently dynamic. Historians and geographers are investigators. Learning in Pre-AP World History and Geography is designed to be a disciplinary apprenticeship where students participate in the process of discovery. Students will play the role of historian and geographer by practicing the detective skills and using the tools of each field of study. To be offered 20-22-2023
WORLD HISTORY STUDIES
GRADE LEVEL: 9-11 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03340400
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: World History is a survey course of the history of humankind. The major emphasis is on the study of significant issues, events and people from various locations. Traditional historical points of reference in world history are analyzed using a variety of resources including primary documents to support critical thinking.
AP WORLD HISTORY
GRADE LEVEL: 10 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03340400
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the world from c. 1200 CE to the present. You’ll analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments.
U.S. HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877
GRADE LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03340100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: This course examines the eras of U.S History from the Gilded Age to present. The course explores themes based on political, economic, geographic, and social issues through the use of critical thinking skills. Students identify and analyze cause and effect relationships through the lens of change and continuity over time to better understand the United States today.
UNITED STATES HISTORY ALTERNATE
GRADE LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 3340107
PREREQUISITE(S): Placement by ARD; Students must have an IEP goal for any special education course.
Course Description: Students in this course focus on U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Students analyze major themes and events in U.S. history, which include: leaders, political institutions, technological innovations, economics and the philosophies that affect the United States today.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
GRADE LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: A3340100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States from c. 1491 to the present. Students will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence while writing essays expressing historical arguments. College Board requires that students learn how to evaluate sources, analyze claims, evidence and reasoning, place historical developments in context with connections and create a thesis with the ability to explain and support it in writing.
U.S. GOVERNMENT
GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: 3330100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine governmental processes at national, state and local levels. The content of the course will include: governmental theories, concepts of democracy, the foundations of our national and state government, civil liberties, and personal political responsibilities.
ECONOMICS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM AND ITS BENEFITS
GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: 3310300
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine topics including: scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticity, business forms, labor unions, taxes, banking, gross domestic product, Federal Reserve, and international trade.
PSYCHOLOGY
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: 03350100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine the scientific study of human behavior through concepts, theories, practices and investigations.
SOCIOLOGY
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: 03370100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine the scientific study of human society through concepts, theories, social practices and case studies.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: A3360100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: The AP Human Geography course engages in college level preparation that focuses on cultural patterns, spatial organizations and the connections between people and places that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP Human Geography Exam.
ON-RAMPS UNITED STATES HISTORY
GRADE LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03340100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: This course is a combined two semester course in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin. Semester 1:United States History from 1492-1865 and Semester 2: United States since Reconstruction. Students in this course study significant themes in U.S History through the use of lectures, primary and secondary readings, video, apps and other graphics. Critical thinking is used through collaborative work as a class and the independent tasks provided to each student, oftentimes in the form of written responses. Students enrolled in On-Ramps should be prepared for college level reading and writing assignments with an expectation of collaboration with peers.
AP MICROECONOMICS
GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: A3310100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine topics including: basic economic concepts, nature and functions of product markets, factor markets, market failure and the role of government.
AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: A3330100
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: Students will examine topics in government and politics in the United States including: governmental theories, concepts of democracy, foundations of our national and state government, civil liberties, and personal political responsibilities.
SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCE STUDIES:
A MULTICULTURAL AMERICA
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
TX ID: 03380001
PREREQUISITE(S): World Geography, World History or U.S History
Course Description: An elective course that examines the historical, cultural and civic contributions of various Americans from marginalized groups with a focus on their experiences in America. This interdisciplinary course will explore culture from various perspectives using relevant literature, art, and other forms of media. Reading, speaking & writing is a requirement for this course.
SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCE STUDIES:
ETHNIC STUDIES: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: 1.0
TX ID: 3380085
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: An elective course that examines the history and culture of Africa and the African-American experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from before colonialism to present day. The course will address the literary and artistic contributions of African-Americans to American culture. Critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized.
SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCE STUDIES:
LATINA/O AMERICAN HISTORY
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: 1.0
TX ID: 3380001
PREREQUISITE(S): none
Course Description: An elective course that examines the history and culture of Latina/o citizens and their vast experiences in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from before colonialism to present day. The course will address the literary and artistic contributions of Latina/o Americans to American culture. Critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized.
SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCE STUDIES: LIFE 101/LIFE 102
(New Course MHS/MSHS/MNTHS/MEA)
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: .5
TX ID: 3380001
Scholars have identified certain topics that they would like to have experience with prior to graduation. Topics include Financial Literacy (ie. opening up bank accounts, credit score, retirement savings), renting/buying a home, car maintenance, basic cooking, etc.
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