Above: AP Human Geography students visiting the Haksa Buddhist Temple in Waukesha
Students must earn 8 credits of global based courses. Each full year course will earn a full credit toward the Global Scholar Certificate. See what full year courses are offered below. To see semester courses click on the Semester Courses button to the right.
The AP Environmental Science course reflects learning that analyzes environmental concepts and processes in order to propose and justify solutions to environmental problems. The course teaches students how to apply science to the solutions of important social problems. It also provides opportunities to practice applying scientific methods to practical, real-life problems.
AP Government is a full year course that includes a component that will compare the governments of Great Britain, Iran, Nigeria, China, Russia and Mexico leading to a broader global understanding of governmental organizations and perspectives.
AP Human Geography is a full year course that studies the world in themes. Semester one is very cultural studying Migration, Religions, Political geography & more, while semester two looks at economic geography such as agriculture, urbanization, industrialization & development.
AP World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments and processes in six historical periods from 8,000 B.C.E. to the present. Students will make historical comparisons and develop historical thinking skills viewing primary and secondary sources from around the globe. AP World History truly studies the history of the world across multiple regions. This Global Certificate course does count as the required social studies class for sophomores.
Concert Choir is a full year course that will earn a student one full credit toward the Global Certificate. While you may take Concert Choir for multiple years, it will only count for one credit toward the certificate.
Completing German 1-5 while at the high school will complete the world language requirement (4 credits) of the Global Certificate. (8th grade German can also count as long as the students earn the high school credit)
Orchestra is a full year course that will earn a student one full credit toward the Global Certificate. While you may take Orchestra for multiple years, it will only count for one credit toward the certificate.
Completing Spanish 1-5 while at the high school will complete the world language requirement (4 credits) of the Global Certificate. Students who earn a high school spanish credit in 8th grade can still apply that credit toward the global certificate.
World History is a required course for all Sophomores (unless taking AP World History). This course will be a full credit toward a student's Global Certificate.