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21093100 World History
(10-12) 1 credit
The historical development of humanity from earliest times through the modern era. Emphasis is placed on the effects of geography on history.
21093200 World History Honors
(10-12) 1 credit
An examination of the history of mankind from the dawn of history through modern times.
Pre-requisite: C average or better in English 1 Honors or A average in English 1
21003100 American History
(11-12) 1 credit
An examination of the people and events responsible for the United States’ role as a world leader.
21003200 American History Honors
(11-12) 1 credit
Covers the same time period as does the average level course, but topcs are treated more in-depth and additional readings and research are required.
Pre-requisite: C or better in World History Honors or English 2 Honors. B or better in World History or English 2.
21003300 AP American History
(10-12) 1 credit
This course involved the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S politics as well as the analysis of specific case studies.
Pre-requisite: A or B in U.S. History Honors.
21033000 Cultural Geography
(9-12) 1 credit
This course covers the interrelationships between people and their environment, physical geography and cultural aspects of human activity. This course is suggested for 9th grade students as preparation for World History in the 10th grade.
21043200 Global Studies
(11-12) 1 credit
This course is a chronological examination of man’ creative efforts beginning with the earliest civilizations and progressing through modern times. This is the required course as an introduction to AP European History.
21093800 AP European History
(11-12) 1 credit
This course provides a chronological study of the events and trends with focus on the political, intellectual and social aspects of the period from 1450 AD to the present. This is a college level course.
Pre-requisite: Application and teacher approval. Completion of Global Studies or World History Honors with an A or B.
21073500 AP Psychology
(10-12) 1 credit
This course presents psychology as a science in a college level format and requires critical reading, reasoning and writing skills.
Pre-requisite: A or B average in Honors Social Studies and English courses. Application and teacher approval
05003200
05003201 Minority Achievement Program
(9-12) Multiple credits
This program is open to minority students for all grades. Students participate in a variety of activities at school and the community. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and increase their GPA to 2.5 while in the course.
SOCIAL STUDIES 1/2 CREDIT COURSES
21063100
21023800 American Government/American Economic Experience
(12)
These courses are ? credit each and are connected to form a one term course. American Government includes the foundation of American Government and the provisions of the Constitution. Economics includes the foundation of the American Economic system and the impact of the global economy.
21063200
21023200 American Government Honors/Economics Honors
(12)
These courses are ? credit each and are connected to form a one term course. These courses follow the same description as above with a more intense level of study.
Pre-requisite: Teacher recommendation
21023700
21064200 AP Macroeconomics/AP American Government
(11-12)
These courses must be taken in connection with Economics-Honors and the American Government-Honors. These courses are presented in a college level format with requires critical reading, comprehension and writing ability.
Pre-requisite: Application and teacher approval. A or B in Honors Social Studies
21073000
21073100 Psychology 1/Psychology 2
(10-12)
These courses are designed to be taken in sequence. Students will discuss the nature of human behavior and the operation of the mind, how the mind works, sleep and dreams, abnormal behavior and coping with stress.
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