Social Studies

World History – 4080 Grade 10

Course Scope:

This one-year course examines World History from approximately the 1300s to modern day. This includes the study of geography, history, and culture in global regions, with an emphasis on historical inquiry. Students analyze significant events, individuals, developments and processes across the world within this time frame. This content area should be taught from multiple and varied perspectives for a vivid and complex picture of history. The emphasis is global in nature with a multicultural approach, rather than a Eurocentric approach. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation.

World History Honors – 40804 Grade 10

Course Scope:

This one-year course examines World History from approximately the 1300s to modern day. This includes the study of geography, history, and culture in global regions, with an emphasis on historical inquiry. Students analyze significant events, individuals, developments and processes across the world within this time frame. This content area should be taught from multiple and varied perspectives for a vivid and complex picture of history. The emphasis is global in nature with a multicultural approach, rather than a Eurocentric approach. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation. 

AP Human Geography – 40602 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement Human Geography examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with an understanding of the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, human understanding, use, and alteration of earth's surface. It focuses on the methods and tools geographers use to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis within a geographical, historical, political, economic, and cultural context. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the World History/Geography and the Arts/Humanities credits required for high school graduation.

U.S. History – 4160 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is a study of American history with an emphasis on the Modern World from 1900 to the present day. Students explore and evaluate the significant historical events and the consequences. This course provides an examination of historical themes to analyze how new events continue to shape our nation and society today. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the U.S. History credit required for high school graduation.

U.S. History Honors – 41604 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is a study of American history with an emphasis on the Modern World from 1900 to the present day. Students explore and evaluate the significant historical events and the consequences. This course provides an examination of historical themes to analyze how new events continue to shape our nation and society today. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This course fulfills the U.S. History credit required for high school graduation.

AP U.S. History – 42202 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement United States History examination. This college-level curriculum provides an in-depth examination, synthesis, and evaluation of the historical themes from 1492 to present day. A careful balance of historiography, analytical skills, and factual knowledge is used throughout the course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the U.S. History credit required for high school graduation.

U.S. Government and Economics – 4240 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is a study of United States federal, state, local, and tribal governments as well as an overview of Economics. Students apply constitutional principles to assess the growth and development of the United States government and political system. Students will evaluate financial decision making, investigate how market systems work, and examine globalization. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes and requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the U.S. Government credit required for high school graduation.

Psychology I – 4540

Course Scope:

This one-year course introduces basic concepts used by psychologists in understanding human behavior. Topics include psychology as a science, human development, biological bases of behavior, motivation and learning, thinking and intelligence, normal and abnormal behavior, therapies, testing, and the effects of group membership on behavior. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation.

AP Psychology – 44282 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement Psychology examination. This college-level curriculum introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. 

Contemporary Problems – 4456

Course Scope:

This one-year course examines the political, social, and economic issues and implications developed during the current year. Students evaluate current events from a variety of perspectives and analyze effects on society. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation.

Crime and Justice - 4460

Course Scope:

This one-year course is a study of crime and justice with special attention on local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as they affect individuals within the legal system. Students analyze the historical development of law, theories of deviance, definitions of crime, as well as the criminal justice system and its processes. A special emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and dilemmas facing the current system. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation.

Latin American History - 4501 

Course Scope:

This one-year course examines the social, economic, and political developments in Latin America from conquest and colonization through modern times. Students explore the historical changes in government and society with particular emphasis on the second half of the 20th century. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Myth and Folklore - 1445

Course Scope:

This one-year course is an introduction to mythology and folklore emphasizing its influence in literature. This course emphasizes the relationships among literature, culture, philosophy, and psychology. Literature, composition, discussion, and critical-thinking skills are taught concurrently. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.