Courses

Following the National AP Curriculum, this course is an intensive study of European History from the Renaissance (about 1450) to the present. Students are required to do extensive reading and writing every week. Basic chronology and historical analysis of this period is heavily stressed. For the AP Exam in May (required of students taking this class) students are expected to be able to demonstrate competency in the political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural history of the various centuries. Prerequisites: CP World History and AP US History, or permission of the course instructor. Open to seniors only. 1.0 unit
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This will be an entrance-level college course with a curriculum as determined by the College Board. Students will take part in a chronological study of United States history from exploration to the present. The course will focus on themes such as foundations for American democracy, diversity in demographics, conflicts both foreign and domestic, America’s role in world affairs, and the development of modern American institutions. There will be intensive work on building knowledge and skills necessary for success in the AP exam. 1. 0 unit
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This course will be an introduction to many of the social studies field emphasized in colleges and universities. It will focus on reading, writing and research skills within a framework of six major areas of study: psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, geography and current events. Students will gain a basic knowledge of what is involved in studying these fields, and what skills are needed to do so. 1. 0 unit
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A recounting and explaining of the experience of American men and women in their efforts to deal with the issues of independence, democratic reform, expansion, the union itself, control of private economic power, and resistance to totalitarianism across two oceans. Students will study decision that reflected national goals and directed national policy and so focus continually on the men and women who made those decisions. 1. 0 unit
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This is a challenging course for advanced level students interested in learning about the major events of Western Civilization from prehistoric times to the early 1900s. The student will be introduced to the basics concepts of archaeology and anthropology and the periods of prehistory commonly called the “Stone Ages”. Students will then study the early civilization of the Middle East, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Republic. During the second semester, the student will witness the development of the major concepts of Western Civilizations through the study of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the growth of European nations, the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, the development of colonial empires, and the Age of Imperialism. Designed for the college-bound student, this course will involve extensive reading, writing, memorization, research, and strict adherence in meeting assignment deadlines. Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade standing and recommendation by Social Studies teacher. 1.0 unit
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This course will offer an advanced introduction to the Social Sciences. Students will be expected to do extensive reading, writing, and research on a variety of topics within the following fields of study: psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, geography. In addition, the course will focus on current events and social issues, with particular emphasis on those issues which are directly relevant to adolescents. Prerequisites include an eighth-grade social studies average of 90 or above and teacher recommendation. Students may also be required to complete a project prior to admission into this course. 1. 0 unit
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A study of the major conflicts fought in the history of the United States beginning with the French and Indian War to the war in Iraq. Causes of the wars, people involved, battles fought and the effects of the outcomes will be covered. (semester) 0.5 unit
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Psychology is the study of individual human behavior. One’s own development, how one learns, the influence one has on others and their effect on the individual are main areas of this course. Investigations and discussion groups are stressed. (semester) 0.5 unit
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Students taking this course will gain an understanding of the following: 1. Practical law which will be of use to students in their everyday lives; criminal, family, individual rights, and environmental law. 2. The role that law, law enforcement officers, lawyers, and the judicial system play in society. 3. The political processes of voting, decision-making, use of resources and power, and qualities and selection of leader with an emphasis on local and state government. 4. Personal law and finances in dealing with budgeting, taxes, insurance, banking, credit, and housing. 5. Wise use of resources when selecting food, shelter, clothing; effect of advertising, fraud, consumer rights and responsibilities. 6. Community service. 7. CPR 8. Job shadowing (graduation requirement) (semester-required for graduation) 0.5 unit
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Continuation of practical law and the role the citizen plays. Visitation to the courts and other sites dealing with the law. In addition, the study of basic economic principles and how it affects individuals, businesses and institutions. Prerequisite: Senior Law. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This elective course covers topics such as what are sports, the history of sports and issues and controversies in sports in the United States and around the world. Issues such as violence, deviance, gender, racism, and the influence of money on sports are studied. The role of sports in education settings will also be delivered. Career opportunities in sports are also discussed. The future of sports in the United States and the world will be debated. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This course will offer an in-depth look at one of the defining time periods in US history, The American Civil War. Students will examine the causes of the war, the build-up to war, the war itself, and the effects of the conflict on the rest of American history. Student will become familiar t with the military culture of the time period, including leading political and military personalities, battlefield strategies, and the actual course of the fight between North and South. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This course will cover the social, cultural, and political events that made the 1960’s such an interesting decade. We will study historical issues such as the Cold War, nuclear arms race, and Vietnam; as well as important individuals like the Kennedy family, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Timothy Leary, and others. Social movements including civil rights, women’s liberation, and the environment will also be considered. (semester) 0.5 unit
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This course follows the dramatic story of America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Students will learn about the people and events that have shaped the United States and made it the land of opportunity and a leader among the nations of the world. They will learn to appreciate the foundations of our society and to understand the responsibilities of citizens in a free society. 1.0 unit
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This course will cover the major events of Western Civilization from the beginning of civilization to the late 1800s / early 1900s and is designed for the general level student interested in history. In the first semester, the student will learn about the basics of archaeology and the theories of anthropology leading to the developments of ancient civilization, the Stone Ages, early civilization in the Middle East and Egypt, the development and importance of Greek civilization and the early history of the Roman Republic. During the second semester, the student will learn about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the growth of European nations, including the periods of the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Age of Exploration and the development of colonial empires leading into the twentieth century. Extensive use is made of audio-visual material and the development of social studies skills. This is designed for the student interested in history without the heavy emphasis on research and writing. 1.0 unit
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