WORLD HISTORY  (HST211/ HST212)

Grade Level: 10

Length of Class: 1 Semester

Credit: 1.0Social Studies (World History) Credit

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: B

This course focuses on the development of modern civilization. Students will analyze the interaction of societies including the political and economic systems in Europe beginning with the Renaissance. Students will also explore the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, French Revolution and Industrial Revolution. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing an inquiry approach to uncover and analyze evidence and answer enduring questions from the past. Each student will be expected to complete one classroom-based assessment prior to completing the course. The second semester focuses on the 19th and 20th century with special attention paid to Imperialism, World War I, the inner War Period, World War II, and genocide of the 20th century. Each student will be expected to complete one classroom-based assessment in this course. This course will provide an important foundation for U.S. History and Current World Problems offered in later years of study.

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (HST229/HST230)

Grade Level: 10

Length of Class: Year-Long

Credit: 1 Social Studies (World History) Credit 

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: A, B

College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC 

AP European History is a college-level survey course designed to examine the chronology, events, and trends of European history.  The course will focus on the political, economic, religious, social, intellectual and artistic developments of Western Civilization from 1450 to the present.  Emphasis will be placed on analyzing historical evidence and expressing historical understanding in writing.  Individual and group projects, class seminars, and tests will be used to assess learning. Students are encouraged to take AP exam for possible college credit.

*A summer assignment is required and should be picked up from the teacher once registered in the course.

UNITED STATES HISTORY (HST209/HST310)

Grade Level: 11

Length of Class: Year-Long

Credit: 1 Social Studies Credit (US History)

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: B

United States History is a required, two semester course detailing the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Students will analyze American rights and responsibilities, explore important foreign and domestic events and policies that have shaped, and continue to shape, US involvement in the world.  Emphasis will be placed on utilizing an inquiry approach to uncover and analyze evidence and answer enduring questions from the past.

AP US History (HST319/HST320)

Grade Level: 11

Length of Class: Year-Long

Credit: 1 Social Studies Credit (US History)

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: A, B

This is a college-level course and students can, through good performance on the Advanced Placement exam, obtain college credit. This course will contain a great deal more reading than the regular History 11 course. Supplemental texts are used. Essay writing and research with a focus on analysis and synthesis of information will be the primary learning style for this course. Students are encouraged to take the AP exam for possible college credit.

*A summer assignment is required and should be picked up from the teacher once registered in the course.

CIVICS (HST422)

Grade Level: 12

Length of Class: Semester Linked with CWP

Credit: .5 Social Studies Credit

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: B

Civics is a semester long course that encourages students to develop an understanding of how American government is structured and their role in upholding the ideals and values that have shaped the United States.  The role of the citizen and special challenges confronting the United States will be explored in addition to the Constitution, elections, political parties and branches of government.  The course will be conducted through a variety of methods including individual and group projects, simulations, and audio/visual components. Each student will be expected to complete a classroom-based assessment prior to the completion of the course.

AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENTS (HST439/HST440)

Grade Level: 12

Length of Class: Year-Long

Credit:.5 Social Studies Credit Per Semester

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: A, B

AP Comparative Governments is a college-level course that introduces students to concepts used by political scientists as they study the diverse political life and processes that affect global policy and economic change.  The courses will utilize a comparison approach to analyze the past and present policies of China, Iran, Great Britain, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and the United States.

*A summer assignment is required and should be picked up from the teacher once registered in the course.

PSYCHOLOGY (HST412)

Grade Level: 12

Length of Class: Year Long

Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit 

Prerequisite: None

Transcript Designation: B

Psychology is the study of individual human behavior. The emphasis of this course is on the theory of personality development. Other focus areas include: learning and memory, brain and nervous system, language, mental disorders and hereditary and environmental influences. Students are required to take tests, participate in group discussions and projects as well as a research project.

*May not be used for SHS History Requirement.