History / Social Studies

Course Offerings

American Government, World History, U.S. History and Economics are offered at multiple levels. Students will be scheduled according to available achievement, assessment, reading test data; prior academic achievement; teacher recommendation; and student preference.

Research I ( Critical Thinking)

This course is designed to introduce students to and give them practice in the skills/traits needed to be successful in high school and in the world of work. This class is paired with World Geography and is required for all 9th grade students.

World Cultural Geography

This course deals with the social, political, cultural, and physical characteristics of the world. Topics include map reading, earth forms, climate water and land worms, minerals, population growth, and cultural diversity. A Social Studies credit is required of all 9th grade students.

Early East-West Heritage

The purpose of this course, dating from the prehistoric past to 1350 A.D., is to enable students to understand the development of the world community within the context of history, geography, economics, political processes, diverse cultures, and the humanities. The student will examine connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a global society. This course is recommended as preparation for World History Honors. A Social Studies credit is required of all 9th grade students.

American Government

The purpose of U.S. Government is to provide the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the American government and political behavior. Note: American government is required for graduation.

American Government Honors

This course examines: interrelationship between American government and the American economic system; documents that shape our political traditions; government at the local, state and national levels; political parties and interest groups in determining government policies; citizen rights and responsibilities;the democratic political process; and the role of women and diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system. Note: credit in this course precludes credit in American Government.

AP American Government - Advanced Placement

The purpose of AP American Government and Politics is to provide students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies.

Economics

The purpose of Economics is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire and understanding the way in which society organizes its limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants. The student will be introduced to the major characteristics if the mixed market economic system in the United States and how the basic economics questions are answered. Note: This course is required for graduation

Economics Honors

The major emphasis in the course is to provide the student with the tools to examine and analyze the implications of market solutions and public policy decisions related to economic problems.

AP Macroeconomics

This course provides students with an understanding of the choices that they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and tax payers. The study of economics provides students with the knowledge and decision-makings tools necessary for understanding how a society must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants.

World History

This course provides students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific and cultural events that have affected humanity. Note: World History is required for graduation.

World History Honors

This course includes geo-historic development; comparative views of history; origins of contrasting civilizations; role of religion in historical change; contrasting political theories; role of science and technology as a social catalyst; nationalism diversity of economic thought; influence of major figures and events; interpretations of historical developments. Note: Credit in this course precludes credit in World History.

American History

The American History course provides students with the opportunity to acquire and understanding of the chronological development of the American people by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events that have affected the rise and growth of the nation. Note: This course is required for graduation

American History Honors

American History Honors provides students with the opportunity to acquire an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chronological development of the American people examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events that have affected the nation. Implicit in this is an understanding of the political method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning, and interpretation. Note: Credit in this course precludes credit in American History.

AP American History

AP American History provides students with the opportunity to develop the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with problems in American historic development. This is done by focusing on persistent themes and changes in history and by applying historical reasoning to seek solutions to contemporary problems. Note: Credit in the course precludes credit in American History.

Psychology I/II

These courses will provide students with the opportunity to acquire and understand human behavior, behavioral interactions, and the progressive development of individuals. Topics will include an overview of the theories and methods employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept development, intelligence, conditioning and learning as well as theories of behavior.

AP Psychology

This course will provide with the opportunity to acquire and understand human behavior, behavioral interactions, and the progressive development of individuals. Topics will include an overview of the theories and methods employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept development, intelligence, conditioning and learning as well as well as theories of behavior.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of social systems and the development of urban culture. This course provides an opportunity to understand human interaction and social systems. It is an excellent comparison class for psychology.

Constitutional Law

Students will have the opportunity to research and learn major legal precedents and evolving judicial interpretations associated with the United States Constitution. Students will analyze the impact previous judicial decision have had on contemporary life. This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of this topic for students who are interested in pursuing post-secondary careers in law enforcement, governmental service or a legal field.

Florida History

Students will develop an understanding of the development of the state of Florida within the context of its historical, geographical and cultural themes. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political process, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems related to the multifaceted issues facing the state of Florida in the 21st century.

Law Studies

Students learn that the American legal system is the foundation of American society. In order to function effectively, students examine those laws which have an impact on citizens' lives and are provided with an introduction to fundamental civil and criminal justice procedures.