688 Earth Science: Natural Disasters 686 Epidemiology
SOCIAL STUDIES 1 credit Grade 9
320 Civilizations
1 credit Grade 9
321 Honors Civilizations
This course is a survey of the development of civilizations from the ancient to the modern world. Students will study civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In particular, this course will examine the history, art, literature and philosophy of different civilizations and cultures, and how their ideas have influenced modern society.
This honors course surveys the development of civilizations from the ancient to the modern world with an advanced emphasis on writing analytical essays. Students will study civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In particular, this course will examine the history, art, literature and philosophy of these different civilizations and cultures, and how their ideas have influenced modern society. In class, students will learn to synthesize what they have learned by engaging in daily discussions and written responses.
1 credit Grade 10
322 Early American History
1 credit Grade 10
323 Honors Early American History
1 credit Grade 11
332 United States History
1 credit Grade 11
330 AP United States History
9th: Placed through admissions process 10th: Government & Politics (A) or Honors (B)
The first semester of this course will provide a general introduction to the evolution of different political systems adopted by societies throughout history. A variety of specific case studies will be used to analyze these political systems. The second semester will examine the political structures of local, state and national government in the United States. This course provides a critical foundation for concepts and events addressed in the subsequent three years of the core social studies curriculum. Reading, writing and analysis requirements exceed those of the non-honors course.
The first semester of this course will provide a general introduction to the evolution of different political systems adopted by societies throughout history. A variety of specific case studies will be used to analyze these political systems. The second semester will examine the political structures of local, state and national government in the United States. This course provides a critical foundation for concepts and events addressed in the subsequent three years of the core social studies curriculum. Reading, writing and analysis requirements exceed those of the non-honors course.
❏ Civ (A) or Hn Civ (B)
This course is an examination of the social, political, economic and intellectual history of the United States from the colonial period through the twentieth century.
The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. Students will learn to assess historical
❏ Civ (A) or Hn Civ (B) ❏ Recommendation
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