SOCIAL STUDIES

The graduation requirement is 3.0 units of credit which must include World Geography, at least one Semester of World Civilization and either U.S. Studies or AP History, and .50 credit of U.S. Government and Citizenship.

64002WORLD GEOGRAPHY- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

A study of the interrelationships between our physical and cultural worlds. (Grade,11,12)

62202WORLD CIVILIZATIONS - (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Students will learn about the development of cultures and societies in the ancient and modern world. (Grades 10,11,12)

62503U.S. STUDIES- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

62504Devotes attention to economic, social, and political developments in U.S. History. (Grade 11)

62703ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credits)

62704Students may earn college credit and fill U.S. Studies requirement. A comprehensive overview of our nations’ history, from early colonization to the present. Emphasis will be on the politics, economics and historical decisions made in our nations’ history. (Grades 11,12)

63402PSYCHOLOGY- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Introduction to such topics as personality, motivation, emotions, growth and development, mental health and mental illness, and social behavior. (Grades 11,12)

63803ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

63804The goal of this course is to increase the understanding of psychology, it's methods, theory and research, with the objective that each student pass the Advanced Placement Examination. The course will explore the subfields of psychology. This course is broken into 13 units which reflect a division of the major areas of psychology. This course is taught at the college level and students' study habits and participation should reflect this fact. It is hoped that knowledge of psychological inquiry will provide perceptions of the world around us, insights into one's own and others' behavior, and an appreciation of the complexity of human behavior. (Grades 11,12)

63202U.S. GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Students may earn college credit and fill the American Government and Citizenship requirement. A comprehensive look at United States government. The constitution, federalism, division of powers, system of checks and balances, political thought, political parties and local government are all examined. (Grades 11,12)

65003GOVERNMENT & DEBATE - (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

65004A study of the fundamental skills and procedures in debate, extemporaneous speaking, oration, legislative form, public speaking, and current research skills. Students must have a B or better grade average. They will participate in several invitational meets. INTERVIEW NECESSARY WITH THE TEACHER AND CLASS PRESIDENCY. (Grades 10,11,12)

82072ECONOMICS- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the market economy of the United States and its function in the world and methods of applying economics to one’s life will be explored. This class fulfills the Social Science elective. (Grades 11,12)

05002PEER TUTOR- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Students will work one-on-one with special needs students in academic, social, and life skills. INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED (Grades 11,12)

08003STUDENT COUNCIL- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

08004This is a course for students who were elected to the student council. It does not include class councils. (Grades 11,12)

87332LAW ENFORCEMENT- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

This class will explore the basic principles and practices of law enforcement. Only available to seniors. (Grade 12)