Social Studies

The Applied Civics course is built around two themes: civic participation and problem solving and on building three key skills: reading, writing, and discussion. Students will improve their understanding of america's political system and learn about their own political rights and responsibilities.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

This course examines the principles and documents that provide the foundation for both our federal government as well as the state government of Pennsylvania. Students will acquire an understanding of how the various branches of government operate and the role of the United States in addressing global issues. The course will also place an emphasis on the rights and responsibilities that citizens in our country possess and the many ways that individuals can play a role in government at the federal, state, and local levels.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

This course examines the principles and documents that provide the foundation for our federal system of government. This course intends to foster an understanding of our civic institutions and highlights the multitude of ways that individuals can participate in shaping our democracy. This course is also designed to expose students to research and research-based writing.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of A in 8th Grade US History.

1.0 credit - Full Year

10^TH GRADE UNITED STATES HISTORY explores United States’ history and culture from the onset of the Civil War through the dawn of the 21^st Century. Special emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of the major political, cultural, economic, and social themes and events that have shaped our nation’s development during this time period.

1.0 credit - Full Year

10^th GRADE UNITED STATES HISTORY explores United States history and culture from the onset of the Civil War through the dawn of the 21^st Century. This course examines the major political, cultural, economic and social themes and events that have shaped our nation’s development during this time period.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

The ADVANCED PLACEMENT course in UNITED STATES HISTORY is intended for qualified students who wish to complete studies equivalent to a college introductory course. The course covers the economic, cultural, intellectual, social, and political themes and events that shaped U.S. history from the colonial period in the 1600s to the late 20^th Century. The course will focus on developing the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. Because of the demanding nature of this course, it should only be attempted by students that are highly motivated and committed to academic work. Students are advised to consult with their parents, teachers, and school counselors before selecting any AP course. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course at their own expense. Tenth-grade students may elect this course in lieu of US CULTURES II. Summer work is required for this course.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of B- in HONORS CIVICS & GOVERNMENT OR B+ in CIVICS & GOVERNMENT OR Passing of previous AP HISTORY course.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

This course focuses on the events and themes that have shaped the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America from 1500 to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of examining and analyzing the political, economic, and cultural forces that have led to the development of the modern world outside of the United States.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

This course focuses on the events and themes that have shaped the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America from 1500 to the present. Students will examine and analyze the political, economic, and cultural forces that have led to the development of the modern world outside of the United States.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

AP WORLD HISTORY is a rigorous, college-level course designed to explore human history from 1200 C.E. to the present. The course will be broken up into various time periods, with a focus on examining each time period through five themes central to the development of the modern world. This course devotes considerable time to the critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources, analysis of historiography, and inquiry into global connections that have shaped our world. Special emphasis will be given to preparation for the AP Exam, including historical writing through essays and document-based questions (DBQ) as well as objective evaluations and projects. Because of the demanding nature of this course, it should only be attempted by students that are highly motivated and ready for such work. Students are advised to consult with their parents, teachers, and school counselors before selecting any AP course. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course at their own expense. Students may elect this course in lieu of WORLD CULTURES. Summer work is required for this course.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of B+ in US HISTORY: 1850 TO THE PRESENT or C+ in AP US HISTORY.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

The AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS course is designed to introduce the essential concepts at the core of American government through exploring the fundamentals of American political thought and culture. Students will also develop the analytical and evaluative skills necessary to interpret and question the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the US political landscape. Because of the demanding nature of this course, it should only be attempted by students that are highly motivated and ready for such work. Students are advised to consult with their parents, teachers, and school counselor before selecting any AP course. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course at their own expense. Summer work is required for this course.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B+ in WORLD CULTURES or C+ in AP WORLD HISTORY.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

The AP PSYCHOLOGY course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This course is open only to juniors and seniors. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course at their own expense. Summer work is required for this course.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Overall Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to take this course.

Grades 11-12

1.0 Credit - Full Year

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ISSUES is a semester course that explores how issues such as Race, Poverty, Healthcare, and Crime are being addressed in contemporary American society. Students will examine the current challenges these issues present to the United States along with analyzing the government policies that are in place to manage them. The goal of the seminar structure will be to facilitate student-centered investigation, discussion, and problem-solving in the 21^st Century.

.5 Credit - Half Year

Grades 11-12

ECONOMICS is a semester course, intended to equip students with the basic tools necessary to understand the modern economy and how it affects them. It investigates the decisions people and communities make each day about the use of their resources using real-world examples. This course examines the basic theory of capitalism, real-world consumer economics, a comparison of global systems, globalization, and personal economics. We will analyze national prosperity and economic growth, and government involvement in our economy.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

.5 Credit - Half Year

Grades 11-12

GLOBAL ISSUES is a semester course that explores how the International Community addresses current issues such as Education, Immigration, Terrorism, and Genocide. Students will examine the current challenges these issues present to the United States and other nations along with analyzing the government policies that are in place to manage them, and how high school students are affected. The goal of the seminar structure will be to facilitate student-centered investigation, discussion, and problem-solving in the 21st Century.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

.5 Credit - Half Year

Grades 11-12

PSYCHOLOGY is a semester course that provides students with an opportunity to understand the behavior of humans as individuals. This is a half-year course that includes such topics as how we learn and how we can improve learning, intelligence and its measurement, personality and popularity, heredity versus environment, and mental health. An emphasis is placed upon observation, class participation, independent research, and topical discussion with guidance.

.5 Credit - Half Year

Grades 11-12

SOCIOLOGY is a semester course that studies human society and social behavior. This course deals with the social atmosphere that helps to make us who we are and how we behave. The key component of this course is to study who we are and the society that influences our behavior, with an emphasis placed on how the socialization process has been affected by various technologies over the last 100 years and how the continuing evolution of technology will impact our socialization in the future.

.5 Credit - Half Year

Grades 11-12