Geography
(One year course for Grade 9)
World History
(One year course - Grade 10. Prerequisites: None.)
World History and Geography 1,2 is a course which examines the
strands (themes) of culture, law, politics, energy, environment,
geography and economics in a variety of regions at various times
in their histories. The course is organized into eight units,
based on successive historical epochs. Within each unit, regional
presentations are used to emphasize geographical and economic
forces. Emphasis will be placed on development of critical thinking
skills through analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of material
presented.
U.S. History
(One year course - Grade 11. Prerequisites: None.)
This course builds students’ knowledge and appreciation
of American history by developing the skills and social studies
concepts necessary for an understanding of the country's past
and an appreciation of its present and future. U.S. history, American
literature, science and math are integrated through a year long
theme and topics aligned with the California State standards.
It relates today's political, economic, social, and cultural issues
to America's literature and historical events. In-depth study
areas include literary trends and major events of various eras
of American culture and history. Emphasis will be placed on development
of critical thinking skills through analysis, interpretation,
and evaluation of material presented.
Government/Economics
(One year course - Grade 12)
The purpose, structure and operation of American federal, state
and local governments are studied as elements which shape political
behavior and set limits on decision making. American government
is the inside view of decision making on all levels of government.
In order to satisfy the basic requirements for the high school
diploma, a student must demonstrate knowledge of the United States
Constitution as part of American Government and Economics 1. The
second half of the course is a study of the nature of economic
decisions made by individuals and groups as expressed in economic
systems called markets. The class will deal with the nature of
economic systems established by societies past and present in
answering fundamental economic questions. The understandings and
relationships discovered through the study of these questions
could often be used to analyze various personal and societal economic
problems and can result in an informed conclusion as to the appropriate
personal or group action.
History of
Latin America (One year course for elective credit. Prerequisites:
Two years of Spanish)
