HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

7GRADE 7

- Introduction to United

States Government - Middle School Debate

8GRADE 8

- Introduction to United

States History - Middle School Debate

9GRADE 9

- World History: Habits of Historical Thinking - (Advanced) Speech and Debate - Archaeology: Fact, Fiction, and Practice 10 GRADE 10 - AP European History 11 12 - Honors Global Studies - (Advanced) Speech and Debate - Archaeology: Fact, Fiction, and Practice

GRADE 11

- Honors History: The United States in the World - AP United States History - Honors Global Economics - AP European History - Honors Psychology - AP Art History - AP Comparative Government and Politics - Honors Global Studies - (Advanced) Speech and Debate - Archaeology: Fact, Fiction, and Practice

GRADE 12

- Honors Psychology - AP Comparative Government and Politics - AP Art History - Honors Global Economics - AP European History - Honors Global Studies - (Advanced) Speech and Debate - Archaeology: Fact, Fiction, and Practice

CAPSTONES HONORS CAPSTONES

- Psychology - Historical Analysis

PHILOSOPHY AND PLACEMENT

The Windward School History and Social Science Department imparts to its students the critical and analytical skills necessary to succeed in college and to be engaged with the modern world. Additionally, the department exposes students to important historical moments and fosters an appreciation of the past through various modes of teaching designed to support each student, respond to their needs, and maximize their growth as a historical thinker.

In the History and Social Science Department, Honors courses begin in the 10th Grade. Students’ course selections are discussed every year in conversations involving the student, the teacher, and the Department Chair. In making these decisions, all parties consider both the student’s readiness and the student’s desire for advanced work as demonstrated by their performance, work ethic, and growth in relevant prior courses. After initial course placement has occurred and sections have been assigned, requests to change the course selection require the approval of the Chair and are subject to the availability of space in the existing sections.

REQUIREMENTS

Windward students are required to take History in Grades 7-11. The University of California requires two years of History/Social Science during grades 9-12, including one year of World History, Cultures, and Geography and one year of United States History or one half-year of United States History and one half year of Civics or American Government.