US History: This course reviews the significance of key events in American History from 1890 to the present. The focus is on the cause and effects of these events and the contributions of historical figures associated with the 20th century. Major emphasis will be placed on the U.S. emergence as a world power, the Progressive Era, two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the contemporary U.S. and its problems. Geography is embedded throughout the course. 

World History: This course is a comprehensive study of World History; students are introduced to cultural, economic, geographic, political, and social developments that played fundamental roles in shaping today’s world. The time periods covered include a broad review of ERA 4 - early empires, religions, and historical concepts. The course focus is on modern world history and conflicts, starting with the Renaissance, progressing through the global age, imperialism, causes, and consequences of world wars, the Cold War, modern conflicts, genocide, and current world developments and international relations. 

Government: This civics course focuses on understanding the purpose of government, how it works, and our rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Specific topics include: principles of government; the origin of the American government; the Constitution; Amendments, concentrating on the Bill of Rights; federalism; the three branches of government; checks and balances; political parties; voting behavior; local government and the duties of citizenship. REQUIRED: community service component 

Economics: Through the study of economics, students will gain insight into the basic principles of how our economy works and is related to the global economy. They will learn how individuals, businesses, and governments must answer the question of how to use limited resources to fulfill unlimited wants. Topics include: scarcity; opportunity costs; supply and demand; role of consumers and producers; comparison of different economic systems in the world; entrepreneurial risks; conservation; government’s role in the economy; our relationship in the global economy; and how to make wise economic choices. 

AP US History: AP U.S. History analyzes and explores the economic, political, and social changes in America from exploration until the present. Students will study major events and people of the various eras and develop an awareness of how long-term changes over time have had an impact on America to this day. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of documents, and historiography (writing of history). Solid reading and writing skills are necessary to succeed. AP US History is meant to be the equivalent of two freshman college courses 

AP Gov: *This course satisfies the Government requirement . AP U. S. Government and Politics will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the operation of the American national government. To accomplish this, students develop analytic perspectives for interpreting, understanding, and explaining political institutions, events, and practices in this country. This is accomplished through the use of primary sources and modern text. Due to time constraints, summer assignments are required with this course. The successful completion of this course could result in college credit through the Advanced Placement testing program. 

Sociology: Sociology is the study of people in groups and group behavior. This class studies different aspects of society such as population, social change, cultural diversity, socialization, social institutions, and racial and ethnic diversity, through the lens of globalization. Throughout the course current world events, issues and phenomena are woven into the course content in an effort to help students utilize their sociological imagination in their observations of the world.