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FRESHMEN Required:
World History Hon World History
SOPHOMORES Required:
United States History Advanced Placement/ Honors U.S. History
Electives:
Geography
Law I
Law II
Sociology/Social Problems World Cultures I (alt. years) World Cultures II (alt. years)
JUNIORS Required: none
Electives:
Current Events Law I/II
Current Events Sociology/Soc. Prob. World Cultures I World Cultures II Geography Psychology
Legal Ethics and Writing
SENIORS Required:
American Government
Advanced Placement/ Hon. U. S. Govt. & Politics
Electives:
Current Events Sociology/Soc. Prob.
World Cultures I
World Cultures II Geography
Psychology
Legal Ethics and Writing Law I/II
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION
Three credits of Social Studies are required for graduation. These courses include World History (1 credit) for freshmen, U.S. History (1 credit) for sophomores and American Government (1/2 credit) for seniors. The remaining 1/2 credit may be earned by taking any one of the Social Studies electives listed above or with successful completion of Advanced Placement/Honors United States Government & Politics (1 credit). All elective courses are one semester in length (1/2 credit) and some are offered only every other year or have prerequisites.
WORLD HISTORY (811)
Year 1 Credit Grade 9
This course is intended to provide students with a history of the world through a survey of major periods in the modern era. The course will examine in detail the eras starting with the Enlightenment up through the present including world revolutions, rise of industry, imperial competition, the world wars, the Cold War, and world situations today. Students will focus on cause and effect and the use of primary and secondary sources.
HONORS WORLD HISTORY (815)
Year 1 Credit Grade 9 Req: Department approval
This course focuses on the study of political, economic, social, and cultural history of the world in the modern era. The course will examine in detail the eras starting with the Enlightenment up through the present including world revolutions, rise of industry, imperial competition, the world wars, the Cold War, and world situations today. Students will analyze historical events through primary source documents, debate, and project-based learning. This course enhances, refines, and develops writing skills with an emphasis on critical and evaluative thinking.
UNITED STATES HISTORY (831)
Year 1 Credit Grade 10
This course is a comprehensive study of the United States from 1877 to the present. Students will analyze and interpret significant events, patterns, and themes in the history of the United States, with particular focus on the 20th century. Students will be asked to examine the political, social, economic, and cultural interconnectivity of each era. The class endeavors to expand a deeper appreciation of American history, bringing an enhanced understanding of ourselves as a people and a nation.
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