REQUIRED COURSES:
303 World History or 304 World Geography
302 American Studies/ US History
306 US Government
310 Economics
ELECTIVES:
307 Current Events
308 Sociology
309 Psychology
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WORLD HISTORY
Required: Grades 9 – 10 (Students choose World History or World Geography)
2 Semesters - 2 Credits
Students study and analyze the characteristics of the major western and nonwestern civilizations. The events which shaped the civilizations from ancient to modern times are studied, and the contributions of those civilizations to our world today determine the primary emphasis of the course.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Required: Grades 9 - 10 (Students Choose between World History or World Geography)
2 Semesters - 2 Credits
Students develop an appreciation for their responsibilities as global citizens while honing map reading skills and studying the physical and cultural aspects of world societies.
AMERICAN STUDIES/ US HISTORY
Required: Grade 11
2 Semesters - 2 Credits
This course will provide the background to enable students to understand today's problems within a historical context. The study of literature, historical documents, films, guest speakers, lectures and research opportunities are tools utilized to enable students to analyze key political, social and economic developments in the rise of the United States, from the Colonial Era to a position as a world leader. Vocabulary, grammar and composition exercises are integrated with historical and literary readings and analysis. An individual research assignment on a topic related to the annual National History Day theme is an integral part of this course. A primary goal of this course is that students will apply their understanding of the evolution of our American society to make informed decisions as active citizens..
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Required: Grade 12
1 Semester - 1 Credit
Students study and analyze the political traditions of the United States, the United States Constitution, and the structure and operations of the national, state, and local governments. Students develop an understanding and an appreciation for their ability to influence the government and understand their responsibilities as citizens and the ways in which the government influences their lives.
ECONOMICS
Required: Grade 12
1 Semester - 1 Credit
Students are introduced to the importance of budgeting, cost relationships, and different theories of economic and governmental control. Allocation of scarce and alternative resources that are utilized to satisfy human wants is studied and discussed. Also, students examine and analyze economic decision-making practices and theories.
CURRENT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, AND EVENTS
Elective: Grade 10 – 12
1 Semester – 1 Credit (may be taken for 2 consecutive semesters)
Students are introduced to the different and frequently biased roles of the media. Special attention is given to the positions and actions of the United States in world affairs. Students study and analyze newsworthy occurrences on the local, state, national, and world stage. Students research the historical perspectives, the immediate impact, and the possible future consequences of current events.
SOCIOLOGY
Elective: Grade 11 - 12
1 Semester - 1 Credit
Students examine social processes. The course focuses on the study of the basic perspectives, concepts and findings of sociology. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the diversity of cultures, social theory, family structures, changing American values, domestic violence and General Life Skills.
PSYCHOLOGY
Elective: Grade 11 - 12
1 Semester - 1 Credit
The areas surveyed in this course are psychological theories, their origins and applications, some principles of learning and the physiological influences on the development of the personality. Mental disorders and the therapies used to treat them and an introduction into the awareness of feelings, coping techniques and the development of positive self-esteem will round out the course of study.
