Social Studies
Course Descriptions
All courses are 1 semester, 1 credit courses unless otherwise noted. Courses can be taken for credit one time only, unless otherwise noted. Students in honors level classes will be expected to complete assignments above and beyond those of the standard level courses.
World History F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43032X0S
This course is a historical study of societies, nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of the world, providing historical background for each area and details inclusive of change over time, historical impact, religion, diplomacy, culture practices and beliefs, and economic, political, and social institutions. The course is intended to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200. The course also explores underlying themes of power and authority, change and continuity, human-environment interaction, globalization, cultural diffusion, and individual and group identity. This course seeks to move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching of history in context to the world and global society in which students currently live and need to understand. The goal of this course is to blend the historical with the contemporary and current so that students begin to acquire an understanding of how the historical events and decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have implications or lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 9
World History - Honors F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43035X0S
This course is a historical study of societies, nations, economies, events, and cultures of the many regions of the world, providing historical background for each area and details inclusive of change over time, historical impact, religion, diplomacy, culture practices and beliefs, and economic, political, and social institutions and is intended to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200. The course also explores underlying themes of power and authority, change and continuity, human-environment interaction, globalization, cultural diffusion, and individual and group identity. This course seeks to move beyond the rote teaching of world history to the teaching of history in context to the world and global society in which students currently live and need to understand. The goal of this course is to blend the historical with the contemporary and current so that students begin to acquire an understanding of how the historical events and decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have implications or lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live. This honors course provides challenging opportunities for students to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200 with a more extensive examination of the events which have influenced the development of the world.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 9
American History F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43112X0
This course begins with the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 and continues through the most recent presidential election. This course will explore the overarching themes, trends, and concepts of our nation’s history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations,and the role of both the individual and diverse groups building the American story. Students will trace American Development while learning to craft compelling questions, synthesize and evaluate evidence, develop claims, communicate ideas, and take informed action. As well-rounded, productive citizens, the students will leave the American History course with both the knowledge and the skills to engage with the modern world recognizing contemporary patterns and connections.This course satisfies the American History requirement for students who begin their freshman year in the 2020-2021 academic year or beyond.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 10
American History - Honors F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43115X0
This course begins with the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 and continues through the most recent presidential election. This course will explore the overarching themes, trends, and concepts of our nation’s history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations,and the role of both the individual and diverse groups building the American story. Students will trace American development while learning to craft compelling questions, synthesize and evaluate evidence, develop claims, communicate ideas, and take informed action. Students will develop the knowledge and the skills to engage with the modern world recognizing contemporary patterns and connections.This course satisfies the American History requirement for students who begin their freshman year in the 2020-2021 academic year or beyond. This course provides challenging opportunities for students to examine the historical development of the U.S.and examine issues and patterns from 1763, onward. Projects provide the student with a more extensive examination of the events which have influenced the development of the United States.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 10
Founding Principles of the United States of America and NC: Civic Literacy F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43182X0
This course is the study and understanding of citizenship and government to provide students with a sound understanding of civic life, politics, and government, including a short history of government’s foundation and development in the United States of America. Students learn how power and responsibility are shared and limited by the government, the impact American politics has on world affairs, law in the American constitutional system, and the rights that the American government guarantees its citizens. Students also examine how the world is organized politically and how to be an active participant in the American global political systems.Students will study the foundations of American democracy and the origins of American government. The roles of political parties,campaigns & elections, public opinion, and the media will be analyzed to determine their effects on the individual and all who call the United States home. This course satisfies the “Founding Principles” graduation requirement for students who begin their freshman year in the 2020-2021 academic year or beyond.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 11
Founding Principles of the United States of America and NC: Civic Literacy Honors F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43185X0
This honors course provides challenging opportunities for students to examine Civic Literacy is the study and understanding of citizenship and government. This one-semester course provides students with a sound understanding of civic life, politics, and government, including a short history of government’s foundation and development in the United States of America. Students learn how power and responsibility are shared and limited by the government, the impact American politics has on world affairs, law in the American constitutional system, and the rights that the American government guarantees its citizens. Students also examine how the world is organized politically and how to be an active participant in the American global political systems.Students will study the foundations of American democracy and the origins of American government. The roles of political parties,campaigns & elections, public opinion, and the media will be analyzed to determine their effects on the individual and all who call the United States home. This course satisfies the “Founding Principles” graduation requirement for students who begin their freshman year in the 2020-2021 academic year or beyond.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 11
Economics and Personal Finance F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43192X0
This course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism,and financial planning and has been legislated by C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to responsible money management and financial literacy. This course is a graduation requirement for students who begin their freshman year in the 2020-2021 academic year or beyond.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
Economics and Personal Finance Honors F/S/YEC/YSA
Course Number: 43195X0
This course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education,money management,critical consumerism,and financial planning and has been legislated by.C.Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to responsible money management and financial literacy with a more extensive examination of the development of the economic system of the United States and how they are to manage their finances and future.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
AP United States History F
Course Number: 4A077X0
The AP program in this course is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in studying the history of the United States beyond the state mandated survey course. The AP course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses. The work is designed to be extremely rigorous and challenging both in content and in its accelerated pacing. In depth writing assignments aligned to College Board standards are required. At the completion of this course, students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. This course fulfills the American History graduation requirement.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 10-12
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