Social Science Courses
SOCIAL SCIENCE SEQUENCE OF COURSES
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| No Social Science Courses | World History CP | US History CP or US History AP | Government CP or Government AP And Economics |
World History
Grade: 10 1 Year Course #5141 – Credits: 10 Social Science
United States History
Grade: 11 1 Year Course #5152 – Credits: 10 Social Science
United States History APTM
Grade: 11 1 Year Course #5155 – Credits: 10 Social Science
Prerequisite: Grades B or better in World History and recommendation of World History teacher. Final acceptance to this course is dependent upon review of the student’s academic record by the Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher.
Description: Students enrolled in this class are expected to take the AP exam.
United States Government
Grade: 12 1 Semester Course #5162 – Credits: 5 Social Science
United States Government APTM
Grade: 12 1 Semester (Fall Semester Only) Course #5164 – Credits: 5 Social Science
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in US History and recommendation of US History teacher. Final acceptance to this course is dependent upon review of the student’s academic record by the Advanced Placement U.S. Government teacher.
Description: Students enrolled in this class are expected to take the AP exam.
Economics
Grade: 12 1 Semester Course #5174 – Credits: 5 Social Science
Psychology 1
Grades: 11-12 1 Semester Course #5086 – Credits: 5 Elective
Description: The student studies how personality is developed, why we behave the way we do, hypnosis, better ways of learning, and psychological testing. The course is taught using small group discussions, films and practical experiences.
Psychology 2
Grades: 10-12 1 Semester Course #5087 – Credits: 5 Elective
Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and approval of teacher.
Description: Some topics covered in this course are: how to deal with our emotions, how to become motivated to lead successful lives, how to deal with frustration and conflict. This course is taught using small group discussions, films, field trips, practical experiences, and guest speakers.
