HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY/CIVICS 9* (SST1500)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Gifted
student identification, regular History 8 with at least an 87% each quarter, or
permission of the department.
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Qualified
Freshmen
Other: Grades are weighted towards GPA and class rank
This is a survey course for highly motivated students who
will be asked to analyze primary sources, discuss pertinent topics, and
complete research projects throughout the year.
This course will cover the following topics: citizenship, branches of
government, various political systems, federal, state, and local government,
and economics. Students will become familiar with governing documents like the
Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and your own rights as a citizen.
ACADEMIC AMERICAN HISTORY/CIVICS 9 (SST1300)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Freshmen
This is a survey course that will allow time and discussion
of pertinent current event topics. This course will cover the following topics;
citizenship, branches of government, various political systems, federal, state,
and local government, and economics. Students will become familiar with
governing documents like the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and your own
rights as a citizen.
HONORS WORLD HISTORY 10*
(SST2500)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Honors
American History/Civics 9 with at least a 87% final average for that course,
gifted student identification, regular History 9 A with at least a 87% each
quarter, or permission of the department.
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Qualified
Sophomores
Other: Grades are weighted towards GPA and class rank
This is an intensive course, which offers student and
teacher analysis and interpretation of historical events from the industrial
revolution to the present. Individual and group needs are addressed via oral
and written communication, independent research, and extensive reading. The
planned course provides emphasis on linking geography with history.
Supplemental summer readings may be required of all participants
ACADEMIC WORLD HISTORY 10
(SST2300)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites:
American History/Civics 9
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Sophomores
This is a survey of western and non-western history from the
age of revolutions to the present. Topics include: the Industrial Revolution,
Nationalism, Imperialism, World War I, Inter-War years, World War II, the Cold
War, the Post-World War II years, and the interdependence of the modern world.
In addition to the basic text, supplemental readings and student projects may
be utilized.
WORLD HISTORY 10
(SST2100)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Sophomores
This is a survey course in history covering events from the
age or revolutions to the present. Industrialization, imperialism, and
nationalism will be examined to provide broader understanding of contemporary
problems. Emphasis will be placed on increasing basic social studies skills.
HONORS AMERICAN HISTORY 11* (SST3500)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Honors
World History 10 with at least a 87% final average for that course, gifted
student identification, regular World History 10 A with at least a 87% each
quarter, or permission of the department.
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Qualified
Juniors
Other: Grades are weighted
towards GPA and class rank
This is an intensive program in American History for the
motivated, disciplined, and interested student. Individual study, research, and
structured group discussions are teaching techniques employed. The honors class
attempts to respond to both individual and group needs. The basic units of
exploration through current history are approached in various modes. Current
events are discussed on a regular basis in order to keep the student abreast of
additional items of historical and social significance. Supplemental summer
readings may be required of all participants.
ACADEMIC AMERICAN HISTORY 11 (SST3300)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Juniors
This course is a review of the exploration, settlement,
American Revolution, the Constitution, the formation of the Federalist
Government, Jeffersonian-Republicans, Nationalists, Manifest Destiny, The Civil
War, Involvement in Imperialistic Affairs, World War I, The Great Depression,
World War II, The Cold War, The Space Age, and Toward a New Century. Domestic
developments are highlighted by discussing the agrarian, political, societal,
and industrial revolutions of the post-Civil War society, the Roaring ‘20’s,
the Great Depression, the New Deal, and Post-War America. Current events are
discussed on a regular basis in order to keep the student abreast of additional
items of historical and social significance.
AMERICAN HISTORY 11
(SST3100)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Juniors
This is a review of portions of early American History
including exploration, settlement, The American Revolution, and the era from
the federalists through the Civil War. The major emphasis will be on
reconstruction, late 19th century politics, Manifest Destiny, the Progressive
Era, American Imperialism, The Great War, The Twenties, The Great Depression,
World War II, The Cold War, The sixties, The Vietnam Conflict, The Space
Program, The Johnson, Nixon, and Carter Years, and the politics of the 80's and
90's. Current events are discussed on a regular basis is in order to keep the
student abreast of additional items of historical and social significance.
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY*
(Dual credit course with MCCC) (SST3700)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites:
Academically qualified students with department approval.
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Qualified
Juniors and Seniors
Note: Grades are
weighted toward GPA and class rank. Meets TOTAL senior social studies
requirement.
This is the equivalent of a college level course for highly
motivated students. Students will
develop an understanding of the political, economic, social, diplomatic, and
intellectual concepts and trends in European history. Situations in other world regions will be
discussed in the context as it pertains to European affairs. Students will analyze primary and secondary
sources using written and verbal responses, and debate these issues in class
discussion. This class is designed to prepare the students for the AP Exam in
May. Emphasis will be placed on building
skills necessary for success on this test.
The course covers European History from 1450 to the present. Students are expected to take the advanced
placement examination. The fee and filing of the application are the
responsibility of the student. Supplemental summer readings may be required of
all participants.
AP U.S. HISTORY*
(SST4700)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites:
Academically qualified students with department approval.
Meetings: 48 minutes,
every day, full year
Open to: Qualified Seniors
Note: Grades are
weighted toward GPA and class rank. Meets TOTAL senior social studies
requirement.
This is the equivalent of a college-level course which
provides highly motivated seniors with an opportunity to develop critical
thinking abilities in relationship to major events in American History which
have formed present day America. Events, which have occurred from colonial days
to current situations, will be viewed from political, economical, social,
cultural, diplomatic, and intellectual levels. This background will be achieved
by developing the ability to interpret and analyze historical writings.
Students will learn to express their views in a clear, orderly and analytical
manner. Students are expected to take the advanced placement examination. The
fee and filing of the application are the responsibility of the student.
Supplemental summer readings may be required of all participants. Students in this course are expected to take
the AP Examination.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
(SST4330)
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisites:
American History 11
Meetings: 48 minutes,
3 days per cycle, full year
Open to: Seniors
Note: Meets one-half
of the senior social studies requirement.
The students will investigate the local, state, and national
levels of the American system of government and will describe, analyze, and
explain their various functions. A comprehensive look into the levels of
government will allow the students to make judgments on the American political
system.
THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 (SST4320)
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisites:
American History 11
Meetings: 48 minutes,
3 days per cycle, full year
Open to: Seniors
Note: Meets one-half
of the senior social studies requirement.
Students will address the evolution of the policies of the
United States since 1945 in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle
East. A thorough investigation of the domestic policies of the United States
Since 1945 will allow the students to analyze the political, economic, and
social trends of this era.
SOCIOLOGY
(SST4310)
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisites:
American History 11
Meetings: 48 minutes,
3 days per cycle, full year
Open to: Seniors
Note: Meets one-half
of the senior social studies requirement.
Sociology is the study of people as they behave in groups. Students will explore the various social
phenomena that people exhibit. They will
focus on different stages of life, culture, deviance, crime, race, gender,
health and the family – to name a few.
ECONOMICS
(SST4300)
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisites: American
History 11
Meetings: 48 minutes,
3 days per cycle, full year
Open to: Seniors
Note: Required,
unless taking AP Social Studies courses.
Economics is the study of how people seek to satisfy their
needs and wants by making choices.
Students will examine the management of income and expenditures of a
household, business, community and government.
They will also examine the production, distribution and consumption of
wealth in our country and around the world
( updated: 07 Feb '12 )