Social Studies

Student Leadership - Course 1214 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: By application only. Students demonstrate leadership principles in practical situations. Projects implying management skills, organizational abilities, targeted communications, and peer motivation occur. Some activities require after-class work sessions. Enrollment in this class is very limited.	American Government A - Course 1161 American Government B - Course 1162 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: None This class is required for 11th graders. Students study the origins of the democratic system of government. Emphasis on the Constitution and its role in world events, and responsibilities of citizens round out this class. State and local government are also part of this course.
Law and Society - Course 1014 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: American History and Geography Government are recommended for success in this class. Students learn how the American judicial system is organized at the national, state, and local level. Analysis of actual court cases, emphasizing legal concepts, personal rights, and law enforcement are presented. Role-playing and in-depth discussions are an important part of the class.	Economics - Course 1144 Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Students study current events as they unfold to determine the effects on the world, in general and American economic system. They focus on consumerism, the interplay between business and the market, and the role of government regulation of the economy. Interpretation of charts, graphs, and tables occurs. (This class is required for the 9th graders.)
U.S. History and Geography A - Course 1031 U.S. History and Geography B - Course 1032 Grades: 10 Prerequisite: None Students will study the following history themes: 1. Change and continuity in American Society 2. The Gathering and Interactions of Peoples, Cultures, and Ideas 3. Economic and Technological Changes and Their Relationship to Society, Cultures, Ideas, and the Environment 4. The Changing Role of America to the World. Also the following geography themes: 1. Space and Place 2. Environment and Society 3. Special Dynamics and Connections 4. U.S./Global Issues and Events. Term A will include 1870 - 1930 (Development of Industrial, Urban and Global United States) and 1920-1940 (Great Depression). Term "B" will include 1940-1945 (World War II), 1945 - 1989 (Post - World War II United States), and 1990 - present (America in a New Global Age).	World Studies - Course 1194 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: None This class is required for 12th graders. This course takes the economical, historical, and political knowledge that students gained as underclassmen and applies knowledge to regions outside of the U.S. Physical landform regions, culture, religion, current events, modern history, natural resources, environmental issues,political issues, underdeveloped countries, interdependency,revolution, and technology are some of the major concepts that will be covered. This course will give students the opportunity to learn about other cultures including a deeper look at our own culture. Ideally students will develop sensitivity to and an appreciation for the multicultural diversity of the world.
Psychology 1- Course 1111 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Students study the history of psychology, human behavioral patterns, and means of acquiring research information ethically. Learning, memory, and consciousness are some of the highlighted topics. Classroom discussions complement audiovisual presentations in this class.	Sociology - Course 1134 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Students learn about human social groups and how they function. They are introduced to various cultures and customs, collectively (group) behaviors and social institutions. Students participate in group activities, communicating their viewpoints on topics presented in text.
Psychology 2 - Course 1122 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Students build on the information acquired in Psychology 1. This class emphasizes developmental psychology, personality theories, and abnormal psychology. A variety of participatory experiences complement the audiovisual presentations and readings used in this class.	Current Events - Course 1104 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Students study current events as the unfold to determine the effects on the world, in general and America, in particular. A variety of media are used, including newspapers, news magazines, video, and the internet. Class discussions ar an important part of this class.