Social Studies

AP European History *New*

Grades: 10-12 Length/Credits: Full Year (1.0 credit)

AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation.

AP United States History

Grades: 10-12 Length/Credits: Full Year (1.0 credit)

AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.​​​​​​

Cultural Anthropology

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

In this class students do a deep dive into what culture is and what contributes to a culture. At first students focus on the broad overview and look at specific ancient cultures from the past. Then students look at some key concepts in American culture such as race, poverty, gender, and environment. As a class we will look at the history of each, focusing specifically on America, and how that has resulted in what culture we have today. The last part of this course is identity. Students put together all they have learned and try to navigate where they think their identity lies within American culture.

History of the 1960's

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

The 1960s was one of the most dynamic decades in American history. In this course we will explore the social movements, politics and popular culture of the time period. Some of the topics we will cover include the Space Race, the Civil Rights Movement, the Anti-War Movement, Rock and Roll and many more! To explore these topics we will use memoirs, oral histories, music, film and videos. 

Psychology

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

Psychology is the study of the human mind and its functions. In this class students study important psychologists throughout history and how they impacted the study of the human mind. Students also explore how the brain communicates to the body and what that looks like over a person's life. Students venture into what motivates a person and how their surroundings can affect that. As a class we look at how psychological disorders have been treated in the past and what is being done now in the present. The last part of this course is exploring personality and theories involved and for students to explore their own personality.

Sociology

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

The way that students view the world comes from what we learn in our everyday activities. 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 ourselves and the society that influences our behavior. Students are assigned weekly text readings and apply that knowledge to group projects and discussion.

World Religions

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

Learn about Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and prehistoric beliefs. For each religion, we learn its origins, beliefs, values, and practices.

Cultural Studies

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

In this class, we do a deep dive into what culture is and what contributes to a culture. At first, we focus on the broad overview and look at specific ancient cultures from the past. Then we look at some key concepts in American culture such as race, poverty, gender, and environment. As a class, we look at the history of each, focusing specifically on America, and how that has resulted in what culture we have today. The last part of this course is identity. Students put together all they have learned and try to navigate where they think their identity lies within American culture.

Psychology MS

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

In this elective course be prepared to discover how the brain functions and why humans behave in different ways. We will cover a variety of topics such as different parts of the brain, human functioning such as sleeping, child development, feelings/emotions, motivational sciences, group behavior, and mental illness. In this course we will reflect on our own behavior, investigate case studies with examples of different behavior, and learn to better understand ourselves and those around us. Expect weekly journals reflecting about ourselves, short articles reading about the topic covered, and short projects to further advance our understanding of the topic. Topics in psychology will expand your knowledge on yourself and others, be prepared to think, and have an open mind.