World History  *

World History Honors  Q

The grade 9-12 World History course consists of the following content area strands: World History, Geography and Humanities. This course is a continued in-depth study of the history of civilizations and societies from the middle school course and includes the history of civilizations and societies of North and South America. Students will be exposed to historical periods leading to the beginning of the 21st Century. So that students can clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events, students should have the opportunity to review those fundamental ideas and events from ancient and classical civilizations.

Prerequisite      None

Graduation Requirement:  World History (WH)

Advanced Placement:  World History Q *

Students understand the development of civilizations of the world within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a global community.  Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

Prerequisite      None

Graduation Requirement: World History (WH) 

United States History   *

United States History Honors   Q *

The grade 9-12 United States History course consists of the following content area strands: United States History, Geography, and Humanities. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of United States history from Reconstruction to the present day. Students will be exposed to the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events which influenced the development of the United States and the resulting impact on world history. So that students can clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events, students should have the opportunity to review those fundamental ideas and events which occurred before the end of Reconstruction.

Prerequisite      None

Graduation Requirement:   American History (AH)

Advanced Placement: U.S. History  Q*

Students analyze the development of the United States within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society.  Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social and employment settings.

Prerequisite      None 

Graduation Requirement:   American History (AH)

Economics with Financial Literacy

Economics with Financial Literacy Honors

 The Economics course consists of the following content area strands: Economics and Geography. The primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. Content should include, but is not limited to, currency, banking, and monetary policy, the fundamental concepts relevant to the major economic systems, the global market and economy, major economic theories and economists, the role and influence of the government and fiscal policies, economic measurements, tools, and methodology, financial and investment markets, and the business cycle.

Prerequisite      None

United States Government  *

 United States Government Honors   Q *

The grade 9-12 United States Government course consists of the following content area strands: Geography, Civics and Government. The primary content for the course pertains to the study of government institutions and political processes and their historical impact on American society. Content should include, but is not limited to, the functions and purpose of government, the function of the state, the constitutional framework, federalism, separation of powers, functions of the three branches of government at the local, state and national level, and the political decision-making process.

Prerequisite      None

Graduation Requirement:    American Government (AG)

Advanced Placement: Psychology Q

Analyze human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals.  This will better prepare them to understand their own behavior and the behavior of others. 

Prerequisite      None, Recommended:  Psychology I