*Course numbers ending in 1 are first semester courses.
**Course numbers ending in 2 are second semester courses.
Social Studies Survey A (42210011)
Survey of the Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary study that introduces the student to the social sciences, with special emphasis on geography, government, and economics. In this course the student explores the world through a geographic perspective, and examines political and economic system. Course work focuses on real-life issues, and the development of critical-thinking skills.
Social Studies Survey B (42210012)
Survey of the Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary study that introduces the student to the social sciences, with special emphasis on geography, government, and economics. In this course the student explores the world through a geographic perspective, and examines political and economic system. Course work focuses on real-life issues, and the development of critical-thinking skills.
World Civilizations A (42220111)
World Civilizations surveys the development of civilization with a focus on the modern era (1500 to present). In this course, the student is introduced to and uses the skills and concept of history, geography, economics, political science, the behavioral sciences and the humanities. Special emphasis is placed on developing chronological, spatial, and cultural perspectives that were introduced in the seventh-grade World Civilizations course.
World Civilizations B (42220112)
World Civilizations surveys the development of civilization with a focus on the modern era (1500 to present). In this course, the student is introduced to and uses the skills and concept of history, geography, economics, political science, the behavioral sciences and the humanities. Special emphasis is placed on developing chronological, spatial, and cultural perspectives that were introduced in the seventh-grade World Civilizations course.
U.S. History A (42230011)
United States History completes the study of U.S. History that was introduced in the eighth-grade U.S. History class and focuses on the development of the United States since 1865. The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and the historical method to encourage more than memorization of facts. The student learns to use a variety of tools to analyze the social, political, and economic characteristics of various eras, to develop chronological understanding, to recognize cause-and-effect relationships, and to understand the interpretive nature of history.
U.S. History B (42230012)
United States History completes the study of U.S. History that was introduced in the eighth-grade U.S. History class and S300B begins with WWI and continues throughout the present day. The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and the historical method to encourage more than memorization of facts. The student learns to use a variety of tools to analyze the social, political, and economic characteristics of various eras, to develop chronological understanding, to recognize cause-and-effect relationships, and to understand the interpretive nature of history.
Government and Politics/Economics A (42240411)
Government and Politics/Economics A is a combination study. The student will study the origins and development of government and basic political structures. The course also includes basic theories of economics.
The student will become acquainted with the purposes and origins of government with emphasis on the principles of democracy and the foundations of our American government. It will include the events leading to the Declaration of Independence and the basic principles upon which the Constitution of the United States was established. The student will learn how our federal system works, with the division of powers between the national government and state governments and the separation of powers between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. the concept of majority rule/minority rights will be studied with reference to the Bill of Rights and the responsibilities of citizenship. The course will include an introduction to comparative economic systems.
Government and Politics/Economics B (42240412)
Government and Politics/Economics B includes lessons for the study of the relationship between our national (federal) government and the governments of the 50 states. The course begins with a brief review of The Constitution of the United States and this is followed by units on the Structure and Function of State and Local Governments, How the People Participate in Government, and How Public Opinion is Formed and Measured. Finally, there is a Unit on Physical and Human Geography to illustrate how geography influences cultures and governments.
American Government (42240311)
This course examines the origins of the government of the United States and how it has developed over the past 230 years. The principles of democracy in our republican form of government are examined from the point of view of an active participating citizen of the nation. What the rights and responsibilities of a citizen such as yourself are will be valuable information not only for you, but for the future of the country. Radio and television newsman Edward R. Murrow, " A nation of sheep begets a nation of wolves." People of a nation that allow themselves to be ignorant of their government will not enjoy their freedom long. French political theorist Joseph Marie de Maistre said, "Every nation has the government it deserves." People who do not vote or do not understand for what they are voting get what they ask for. Democracy is a delicate institution, and it is dependent upon an educated population to keep it going. This course is one small step in your education to be an informed, participating citizen.
Economics (42240512)
In this economics course, High School students study the study of how people, businesses, and governments choose to use resources. The six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills for instructional purposes are integrated.