Social Studies

202 GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Grade Level: 9, 10 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Students develop and use the six elements of geography to better understand current events and issues facing the world today. These elements are: The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems, Environment and Society, and the Uses of Geography. These elements will be studied in the context of events from 1450 AD to the present.

203 WORLD HISTORY
Grade Level: 9, 10 Term: All Year (2 credits)
This course is recommended for students preparing for college. It is an introduction to the beliefs, traditions and achievements of the human past from prehistoric times to the 21st century. By studying the peoples of the world, past and present, we can more fully appreciate the many cultures and have a better understanding of our world today. Each student will be evaluated based on test scores, homework, class participation and special projects.

204 ACCELERATED WORLD HISTORY
Grade Level: 9, 10 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Students selecting this course should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and good reading comprehension skills. The course covers the same time period as regular World History, but emphasis will be on studying and evaluating primary and secondary sources of information. This course will not necessarily require more work than the regular course, but it will require different kinds of work and the use of different skills.

205 WORLD HISTORY, AP
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
World History AP is a challenging full year course that is structured around the investigation of selected themes woven into key concepts covering distinct chronological periods. World History AP is equivalent to an introductory college survey course. The course has a three-fold purpose. First, it is designed to prepare students for successful placement into higher level college and university history courses. Second, it is designed to develop skills of analysis and thinking in order to prepare students for success in the twenty-first century. Finally, it is the intent of this class to make the learning of world history an enjoyable experience. Students may earn college credit by showing mastery of course material on the AP examination administered through the College Board in the spring.

206 UNITED STATES HISTORY
Grade Level: 11 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Either U. S. History or the U. S. History AP course is required for all junior level students.
This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning the heritage of the United States, its government, its culture, and its growth and expansion into a world power. The course is designed to provide each student with an understanding of the relationship between past events and the United States as it is today. Greatest amount of time will be spent on the post-Civil War era.

208H UNITED STATES HISTORY, AP AND H105-106 ACP
Grade Level: 11, 12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Juniors may take this class in place of the regular U. S. History class to satisfy the state graduation requirement. This course follows the course requirements for the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) course. It is also part of the Indiana University Advanced College Project (ACP). Students may receive both high school and college credit for this course. Those intending to enroll for college credit will pay tuition at the beginning of each semester. Course grades are weighted so that an "A" is equal to a 5 on the high school GPA scale. It is recommended that students selecting this course have at least a 3.0 GPA and good reading comprehension skills. The course covers the same time period as regular United States History, but a "college" type class atmosphere is maintained with emphasis on class participation and reading. SENIORS who did not take United States History AP as juniors may enroll in the class for AP/ACP credit. Although credit may be given for one semester of the class, it is strongly recommended that the class be taken for one full year. It is recommended that students who enroll in this course complete one of these: Take and pass an accelerated or AP class. Complete regular US History as a junior. Achieve a recommendation through performance on the PSAT AP Potential.

209H HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, AP
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. AP Human Geography is a one semester course. The particular topics studied in AP Human Geography course should be judged in light of the following five college-level goals that build on the National Geography Standards developed in 1994. On successful completion of the course, students should have developed skills that enable them to:

211 CURRENT ISSUES
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
For students interested in current events and issues, this class offers a chance to pursue those interests in greater depth than other socials studies classes. Class discussion, research, and class presentations are significant in this class. Students should expect to participate as individuals and as part of small groups. Emphasis and discussion in the class will be placed on what is happening in the world at the present time.

215 SOCIOLOGY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
The main objective of this course is to help students understand human social behavior and the American society, how it works and how it affects people. We will be studying family relations (from developmental stages to dating to old age), a comparison of our culture to others around the world, the development of fads and fashions, the impact of prejudice and discrimination on groups, the dynamics of groups and much, much more. There are no prerequisites for this course.

217 PSYCHOLOGY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Psychology is designed primarily for the college bound student. Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. The course will concentrate on the major subfields of psychology, trace its philosophical and historical roots, and study research methods and statistics. Students will be evaluated based on homework, quiz scores, test scores, class participation and a cumulative semester examination.

220 PSYCHOLOGY, AP
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
AP Psychology is a college level course designed to prepare students for the AP Exam in May. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes, and this course is intended to introduce students to the concepts, principles, theories and theorists of the major subfields associated with Psychology, as well as the methods and ethics used by researchers in these fields. This is a reading and writing intensive course that will require students to be highly motivated and organized. Students will also spend time outside of class for study and research. AP Psychology will be lecture based, with various activities interwoven.

222 ECONOMICS
Grade Level: 12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
This economics course will emphasize practical applications in daily living and how our economy works. Topics covered will include supply and demand, business and market systems, advertising, insurance, taxation, investments, labor, credit, and government controls. Each student will be evaluated on homework assignments, quizzes, tests, and a cumulative semester final.

223 H MACROECONOMICS, AP
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
This college-level course gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. While it is not required that students take the AP Macroeconomics exam, it is expected - the focus of the class is to adequately prepare students toward this end. An (approximate) $80.00 fee covers both the AP exams in economics. This course satisfies the state graduation requirement in economics, Core 40, and Academic Honors diploma.

224 H MICROECONOMICS, AP
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
This college-level course gives students a thorough understanding of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers within the larger economy. While it is not required that students take the AP Microeconomics exam at the approximate cost of $80.00, it is expected - the focus of the class is to adequately prepare students toward this end. This course satisfies the state graduation requirement in economics, Core 40, and Academic Honors diploma.

227 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Grade Level: 12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
This class focuses on the purposes, principles, and practices of government at the national level. It looks at the reasons why our government was established and what the rights and responsibilities of U. S. citizens are. The roles of the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court are examined. This class is important in helping students appreciate the impact government will have throughout their lives. What can government do and what can it not do?

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