History Courses
History of Civilization
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 9
People of history have told their story through their deeds, their words, and the things they have made and built. History of Civilization is a one-year survey course, which follows the parts of this unfolding human story, from ancient times to our own.
US History
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 10
This course begins with the early struggle among European nations for global supremacy and England’s colonization of the New World. From the U.S. fight for independence, the study proceeds to modern times with emphasis upon various wars, conflicts, and national crises that have taken place. The administration of all U.S. presidents will be examined chronologically. Students will be required to simulate various important historical events to gain insight into the reason why these events occurred.
AP US History
Year / 1 Credit / Grades 11-12
This class provides an opportunity for the highly motivated student to combine high school with the chance to obtain college credit on advanced standing. Format will be a chronological study of America from its early roots to an industrial and world power. This class will move at a rapid pace. Students must have successfully completed U.S. History before enrolling in this class.
World Geography
Semester / 1/2 Credit / Grades10-12
World Geography is an examination of the land and people of the world. The habitat and settlement of all the culture regions of the earth are studied, as well as how the people have used the land around them. After learning map skills, the students will be able to look at maps of the world and be better able to understand political and economic relationships in the world today. Other areas of study include the cultures, environment, history, and resources of the world’s regions.
Economics
Semester / 1/2 Credit / Grades 10-12
This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to economic theory and practices and should not be confused with consumer or personal budget management. The student will be introduced to various aspects of economic theory and application of those concepts to such American institutions as labor unions, the government sector of the economy, and the private enterprise sector of the American economy. This course provides a background to the four-year study of college economics.
Government
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12
This course begins with the American Revolutionary periods, the ideas and principles of our Founding fathers when they wrote the Constitution, and the successive growth, modification and innovation as it changes from year to year. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branch of government will be thoroughly studied via role-model simulations by students in such areas as judicial review, lobbyist and pressure groups, and the Congress. Much analytical thinking will be required to promote inquiry and discovery by students. In addition, students will read and discuss several major worlds in the area of political science as well as several research papers assigned over related topics. Through discussions, students will discover how government keeps pace with social changes and demands.
Psychology
Semester / 1/2 Credit / Grades 10-12
Psychology is a course designed to study human behavior. It will attempt to apply psychological ideas to many contemporary concerns such as crimes, drug use and abuse, sexual behavior and misbehavior, etc. The course will be discussion-oriented with textbooks and supplemental readings for background material. Students will gain a better understanding of society and themselves via lecture, discussions, and simulations.
Street Law
Semester / 1/2 Credit / Grades 10-12
Street Law is a course designed to study the purpose, principles, and doctrines of criminal law. The course will present most of the basic principles of criminal liability including requisite of an act, defenses of excuse, and material elements for most major categories of offenses. Students will gain an understanding of past value judgments that have shaped American criminal law and apply law and apply their own values to evaluate them.
Current World Problems
Semester or Year/ 1/2 or 1 Credit / Grades 10-12
This class is intended to motivate students to become more aware of the events, issues, and people affecting their world today. The course emphasizes group discussion, the reading of major media concerning current issues and events, and major writing projects. This class is recommended to anyone who desires to learn more about the world and its effects on everyday life.
