SOCIAL STUDIES

NOTE: Honors, AP, and CCP courses are taught at an accelerated level with high academic

expectations. Students enrolling in these courses are required to have excellent social science and

language arts skills.

MODERN WORLD HISTORY

Grade - 9TH     Credit - 1.00 credit

    Course Number - 000810A 000810B           Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Required course

    This course examines world events from circa 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the

    democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the

    wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements, and the effects of global

    interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with

    students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw

    conclusions. Major time periods to be covered will be the Enlightenment, the English Industrial

    Revolution, the French Revolution, Imperialism’s effects on Africa, India, and Asia, and the World Wars.

HONORS MODERN WORLD HISTORY - W

Grade - 9TH       Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000812A 000812B     Length of Course - Year 

Prerequisite - Teacher recommendation with exceptional skills in both Grade 8 History and Grade 8 Language Arts

This course examines world events from circa 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements, and the effects of global interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build as students locate and analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Major time periods to be covered will be the Enlightenment, the English Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, Imperialism’s effects on Africa, India, and Asia, and the World Wars.

Students will be taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the general-level course. The use of critical thinking skills and their application to the understanding of historical events is required.

UNITED STATES: HISTORY 1877 – PRESENT

Grade - 10TH         Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000820 000821               Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Required course

Students continue the chronological study of the history of the United States with emphasis on domestic affairs. This course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to

the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizens is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Historic themes include: Imperialism, the World Wars, the Cold War, and contemporary society.

HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY: 1877-PRESENT -W

Grade - 10TH Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000822 000823           Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - “B” average in Honors World History or “A” average in General World History and

teacher recommendation

This course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in United States history. This course will be taught at an accelerated pace and with greater challenge and depth than the general-level course. Students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of an increased workload, out-of-class assignments, and research. Students continue the chronological study of the history of the United States with emphasis on domestic affairs.

This course examines the history of the United States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizens is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Historic themes include: Imperialism, the World Wars, the Cold War, and contemporary society.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY - W 

Grade -  11TH –  12TH Credit - 1.00 credit 

Course Number - 000834 000835 Length of Course - Year 

Prerequisite - History & English teacher recommendation, Honors World History & Honors English 9  

This course will provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal

critically with problems and materials in U.S. History. It prepares students for intermediate and advanced

college-level courses. Demands are equivalent to those of a full-year introductory college course. Students

will learn to assess historical materials and their importance, reliability, and relevance to a given

interpretive problem. The student will weigh the evidence and historical data and make interpretations.

The students will develop skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgment and to

present ideas clearly and persuasively in essay format. Students are expected to take the AP examination.

10th Grade students may enroll in A.P. U.S. History in lieu of U.S. History. 

CCP - UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 - 1510 - W

Grade - ALL   Credit  - 3 CCP 1.00 NOHS credit

Course Number - 000824CC           Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite: Appropriate Placement Test Score and Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for students ready to take on college-level studies. This course will be taught at an accelerated pace. Students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of an increased workload, out-of-class assignments, and research. Students continue the chronological study of the history of the United States with emphasis on domestic affairs. This course examines the history of the United States of America prior to 1877. This will be a College Credit Plus course taught at North Olmsted High School by a North Olmsted teacher. All students will be dual

enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College. This course focuses on the study and practice in academic writing; reading and interpretation of selected texts. The course may be thematically organized. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement test score. Course Requirement. (3 Semester Hours).

CCP - UNITED STATES HISTORY 1877 – PRESENT –   1520 - W

Grade - ALL Credit - 3 CCP 1.00 NOHS credit

Course Number - 000825CCP       Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - Appropriate Placement Test Score and Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for students ready to take on college-level studies. This course will be taught at an accelerated pace. Students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of an increased workload, out-of-class assignments, and research. Students continue the chronological study of the history of the United States with

emphasis on domestic affairs. This course examines the history of the United States of America to the present. This will be a College Credit Plus course taught at North Olmsted High School by a North Olmsted teacher. All students will be dual-enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College. This course focuses on the study and practice of academic writing, reading, and interpretation of selected texts. The course may be thematically organized. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement test score. Course Requirement. (3 Semester Hours).

GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS

Grade - 11TH       Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000830 000831       Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Required course

The course will integrate factual knowledge and concepts of government and economics, and how the two interact and affect one another. Students will examine the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the federal system of checks and balances, the responsibilities of active citizenship, various political/economic systems, voting, economic laws, the effect of government on the economy, and elements of personal financial responsibility. There will be an emphasis on personal and real-world application of principles learned in class. The economics sections explore the fundamentals that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants. More specifically, it examines the ability of individuals to use knowledge and skills to manage limited financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial security.

HONORS GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS - W

Grade - 11TH   Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000832 000833 Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - “B” average in 10th grade Honors or “A” in General U.S. History teacher

recommendation

This course is designed for college-bound students possessing above-average reading comprehension, writing, and analytical skills.

AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS - W

Grade - 11TH – 12TH         Credit - 1.00 credit

 Course Number - 000836 000838   Length of Course - Year

     Prerequisite - Teacher recommendation

This course will require students to critically analyze government and politics in the United States and study general concepts used to interpret policy. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute American politics. The course will prepare students for intermediate and advanced college-level courses. Demands are equivalent to those of a full-year introductory college course. Students are highly encouraged to take the College Board AP examination in May. Students enrolled in this course may not take other Government courses.

GREAT RELIGIONS

    Grade -  12TH       Credit - .50 credit

 Course Number - 000849A       Length of Course - Semester

    Prerequisite - None

This class will examine the major religions of the world including those originating in India: Hinduism and Buddhism and those originating in the Middle East: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

There will also be a focus on the religions of China and Japan: Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto (time permitting). Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge through class discussions, the use of supplemental readings, projects, and testing.

SOCIOLOGY

 Grade - 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000855   Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

This course will explore the interaction between humans in many societies and environments and how humans interact socially with one another. Students will explore social institutions such as the family, as well as social issues such as racism and mass media. Students will also study the role that culture and subcultures play in the socialization of the individual.

MODERN HISTORY AND THE MOTION PICTURE AGE

Grade - 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000856 Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Lights, Camera, Action! This class is a study of modern history through the lens of the most important movies of the 20th century, from early Hollywood through today’s blockbusters. This is a course for students who love movies, music, culture, and the arts. Motion pictures both inform us about and reflect upon our own history, values, and understanding of our rapidly changing society.

PSYCHOLOGY

Grade - 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000800 000802 Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - None

The field of psychology includes personality, human development, perception, learning, memory, intelligence, social behavior, motivation, stress, and psychological disorders. The past and current theories and contributions of major psychologists are explored. Psychology students will be able to think more critically and gain insight into the phenomena of their everyday lives.

AP PSYCHOLOGY - W

Grade - 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000800A 000800B         Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Teacher recommendation

The demands of this course are consistent with those of a full-year introductory college-level course. Students are encouraged to take the College Board AP test at the end of the course. Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields of psychology as outlined by the College Board. Topics explored include current research findings and methods, the biological impact on behavior, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and issues of cognition. Topics and activities follow guidelines established by the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as the College Board. Students are highly encouraged to take the AP Psychology test in the spring.

S.I.T.E.S. SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICE

Grade - 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - English - 000260 000261 Length of Course - Year

Global Community Issues - 000860A 000860B 

Service - 000865 000866

Prerequisite:  Application and teacher recommendation

Applications due December 15, 2025

Students enrolled in this program will earn three credits - one each in English, Social  Studies, and Service-Learning.

Students become actively involved in the affairs of their community, bring these experiences back to the classroom, then reflect on, evaluate, and assimilate them into their English and Social Studies curricula. This program is open to seniors only by application and acceptance. Upon successful program completion, students will earn 3.00 credits: 1.00 English 12 (or Honors 12), 1.00 Social Studies (either Global Community Issues or Honors Global Community Issues), and 1.00 Service-Learning. Students must pass the Social Studies course to receive credit for the Service-Learning course.

Honors S.I.T.E.S. - SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICE - W

Grade - 12TH   Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - Honors English - 000262 000263 Length of Course - Year

Honors Global Community Issues - 000862A 000862B

Service - 000865 000866 (Service-Learning is a general

level course for all SITES students)

Prerequisite Application and teacher recommendation

Applications due December 15, 2025

NOTE: Honors and AP courses are taught at an accelerated level with high academic expectations. Students enrolling in these courses are required to have excellent social science and language arts skills.