FOUR CLASSES IN THE CORE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION FROM
THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT HAS HONORS COURSES AVAILABLE IN
Grade 9
The United States History I course takes into account the period from 1789 to 1900. Within this time we are concerned with the development of a new nation, Jeffersonian Democracy, geographic expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, re-establishing the constitution through a Civil War, the emergence of a powerful nation through the Industrial Revolution and the Spanish American War.
Grade 9
Level: College Prep Challenge
The United States History I course takes into account the period from 1789 to 1900. Within this time we are concerned with the development of a new nation, Jeffersonian Democracy, geographic expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, re-establishing the constitution through a Civil War, the emergence of a powerful nation through the Industrial Revolution and the Spanish American War.
U.S. History I C.P. prepares students for college level social studies courses and requires substantial outside reading.
Grade 9
Required: Student should demonstrate the ability to do honors level work as evidenced by scoring “Advanced” on the PSSA assessment. Administration may make exceptions based on review of the student’s academic record.
Level: Honors Challenge
The United States History I course takes into account the period from 1789-1900. Within this time we are concerned with the development of a new nation, Jeffersonian Democracy, geographic expansion, Jacksonian Democracy, re-establishing the constitution through a Civil War, the emergence of a powerful nation through the Industrial Revolution and the Spanish American War.
Grade 10
United States History II begins in 1900 and concludes with the present. Within this framework, the course covers World War I, the Roaring 20's, the Depression, World War II, the post 1945 period when America grew into a global super power, and finally contemporary U.S. history.
Grade 10
A grade of “84" in US I is recommended
Level: College Prep Challenge
United States History II C.P. begins in 1900 and follows the rise of
U.S. History II C.P. will prepare students for college level social studies courses. This course requires substantial outside reading.
Grade 10
A grade of “84” in US I Honors is recommended
Level: Honors Challenge
United States History II Honors begins in 1900 and follows the rise of
Honors is only for the self-motivated student with great intellectual curiosity. This course requires substantial outside reading.
WORLD CULTURES - 1 credit
Grades 11,12
World Cultures is a composite study of four regions around the globe. Each culture includes geography, customs, social systems, religion, government, art, music, and literature of the region. Thinking skills including interpretation, analysis and evaluation are used in class to gain an understanding of other cultures as they relate to our own. By keeping tuned to current events in the area, we can gain insight into the ideas and attitudes, which directly affect us. The Mid East,
Grades 11,12
A grade of “84” in U.S. History II is recommended
Level: College Prep Challenge
World Cultures C.P. is a composite study of four cultures around the globe. Each culture includes geography, customs, social systems, religion, government, art, music, and literature of the region. Thinking skills including interpretation, analysis and evaluation are used in class to gain an understanding of other cultures as they relate to our own. By keeping tuned to current events in the area, we can gain insight into the ideas and attitudes, which indirectly affect us. The Mid East,
WORLD CULTURES HONORS - 1 credit
Grades 11,12
A grade of “84” in U.S. History II is recommended
Teacher Recommendation/Department approval
Level: Honors Challenge
World Cultures Honors is a composite study of four cultures around the globe. Each culture includes geography, customs, social systems, religion, government, art, music, and literature of the region. Thinking skills including interpretation, analysis and evaluation are used in class to gain an understanding of other cultures as they relate to our own. By keeping tuned to current events in the area, we can gain insight into the ideas and attitudes, which indirectly affect us. The Mid East,
SENIOR HISTORY - 1 credit
Grade 12
Senior History is a culminating course focusing on our world and our nation. The focus is a conclusion of three additional cultures as seen in Western and
The Civics and Government phase of the course will include constitutional rights, major U.S. Supreme Court decisions, joining a political party, government agencies with a focus on how they influence our everyday lives. In addition, students will investigate why laws are made, how we are taxed and how taxes are used. Included will be civic responsibilities of young Americans (ex: voting, jury duty, testifying in court). Special attention will be paid to current events by reading Newsweek magazine. This class will be a hands-on experience, which will include day trips to various agencies.
This course requirement may be fulfilled by taking AP U.S. History.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Grades 11,12
A grade of “84” in US II Honors or Department approval
Level: Advanced Placement Challenge
This course is inclusive of U.S. History I and U.S. History II. The student will be required to spend additional time learning materials not covered in class. The course will provide a base for the AP History exam, and is designed only for the highly motivated student. The student interested in AP History should arrange for a conference with Mr. Tintle. This course can fulfill the Senior History requirement.
Students are required to take the Advanced Placement exam. The cost of the exam will be covered by the school district.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY - 1 credit
Grades 10,11,12
Level: College Prep Challenge
Sociology-psychology offers the student the opportunity to gain a better understanding of themselves and others, especially as society becomes more complex and stressful. This course will allow the student to view their lives within a social-historical context and to understand the diversification evident in society.
MONEY AND MIND/MARKETS AND MEANING: - 1 credit
AN INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY
Grades 11,12
Level: Honors Challenge
How does the Stock Market work? Why don’t poor countries simply print more money? How do I know I really exist? Is the human mind just a sophisticated computer? If these questions interest you, this is the course for you. This course will enable you to think like an economist and a philosopher. You will not only learn the fundamentals of economics, but you will also learn how economic forces shape the world you live in. The philosophy component of the course will introduce the study of philosophy and will focus on the existentialist school of thought.