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SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography Grades: 9-11
916204 Credit: 1
In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of geographical terms and concepts, the connections between people and places and the relationship between man and his environment. This course may be taken to satisfy one of the three required units in social studies needed for graduation. This course is recommended for freshmen.
World Geography Grades: 9-12
916205 Honors Credit: 1
This course is designed to enhance critical thinking and to foster student research in geography. Students will develop an understanding of geographical terms and concepts, the earth’s surface, processes that shaped the earth, and the connections between people and places. The course will also include a comprehensive survey of designated geographical areas of the world. This course may be used to satisfy one of the three social studies units required for graduation. This course is recommended for freshmen.
World Geography Grade: 12
916254 Credit: 1
In this course, students will develop a general understanding of geographical concepts, the connections between people and places, and the relationship between man and his environment. This course can be taken to earn one of the three social studies units required for graduation.
Civics Grade: 10-12
916104 Credit: .5
This course will focus on the rights and responsibilities of citizens as active participants in the American Political System. Students will develop a basic understanding of the principles, structures and functions of federal, state and local governments. This semester course is required for graduation and is recommended for Sophomores. This course is paired with Free Enterprise.
Civics Grade: 10-12
916105 Honors Credit: .5
916107 Gifted Credit: .5 (LHS)
This course is required for graduation and is recommended for Sophomores. Students will develop a general understanding of the principles, structures and functions of federal, state and local government, the role of the United States in the world, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. This semester course is paired with Free Enterprise.
Civics Grade: 9
916115 Honors Credit: .5
This course will focus on the rights and responsibilities of citizens as active participants in the American Political System. Students will develop a basic understanding of the principles, structures and functions of federal, state and local governments. This course is required for graduation and is paired with Free Enterprise.
Free Enterprise Grade: 10-12
916454 Credit: .5
In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of economic terms and concepts as they study about the American economic system. Students will also learn how to make responsible economic decisions as consumers, wage earners and voters. A career investigation unit will be included to assist students in preparing for the future. This semester course is paired with civics and is recommended for Sophomores. This course is required for graduation.
Free Enterprise Grade: 9
916465 Honors Credit: .5
In this course students will develop a basic understanding of economic terms and concepts as they study about the American economic system. Students will learn to make responsible economic decisions. Additionally, students will explore career clusters in preparation for making career-related decisions. This semester course is paired with Civics and is recommended for freshmen. This course is required for graduation.
Free Enterprise Grades: 10-12
916455 Honors Credit: .5
916457 Gifted Credit: .5 (LHS)
In this semester course, students will develop an understanding of fundamental economic concepts as they apply to the interdependence and decision making of individuals, house holds, businesses and governments. The course will focus primarily on the American economic system but comparisons with other economic systems will be explored. A career investigation unit will be included to assist students in making career-oriented decisions. This course is paired with Civics and is required for graduation.
American History Grade: 11
916154 Credit: 1
In the course, students will survey the political, economic and cultural developments of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. This full-year course is recommended for juniors and is required for graduation.
American History Grade: 11
916155 Honors Credit: 1
In this course, students will trace the development of modern industrial United States by exploring the impact that events such as the Industrial Revolution, immigration, urbanization, the Roaring 20’s, the two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War Conflict and the Vietnam War had on the country. This course is recommended for juniors and is required for graduation.
American History Grade: 11
916156 AP Credit: 1
916157 Gifted Credit: 1 (LHS)
This course is designed for highly motivated students who wish to study United States history at a college-preparatory level. Students in this course are guided in preparing to take the Advanced Placement examination in U.S. History. The focus is U.S. History from the period of exploration to the present. This course is recommended for juniors and is taken to satisfy the American History requirement for graduation. Teacher recommendation and prerequisites may apply.
American History II Grade: 11-12
916165 Credit 0.5
916175 Credit 1.0
American History I covers industrialization through the present day. This social studies elective is an intensive study of American history from exploration to reconstruction. American History II will also serve as preparation for advanced placement testing.
World History Grades: 11-12
916404 Credit: 1
916417 Gifted (9th) Credit: 1 (LHS)
This course is for upper classmen who may wish to study world history at the college level. The primary focus of the course will be on World History from 1450 to the present. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors. The course may be taken to satisfy one of the social studies units required for graduation.
World History Grades: 11-12
916405 Honors Credit: 1
916407 Gifted (10-12) Credit: 1 (LHS)
This course is designed for students who wish to study world history for their own benefit as well as prepare for the college-level study of western civilization. The course will cover World History from 1450 to the present. Students will gain an understanding of the factors that contributed to the emergence of national states, the establishment of democratic ideas in European governments and how imperialistic ideas of the major nations affected world peace. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors and may be taken to satisfy one of the social studies units required for graduation.
American Government Grade: 12
916504 Credit: 1
916506 AP Credit: 1
916507 Gifted Credit: 1
This United States Government and Politics course covers the following major content areas: constitutional underpinnings of United States government; political beliefs and behaviors; political parties, interest groups, and mass media; institutions of national government; the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts; public policy; and civil rights and civil liberties.
Western Civilization Grades: 11-12
916654 Credit: 1
916656 AP Credit: 1
916657 Gifted Credit: 1 (LHS)
This course is designed for highly motivated students who wish to study European history at a college-preparatory level. The course concentrates on European history from 1450 to the present. Students enrolled in AP or Gifted are guided in preparing to take the Advanced Placement examination. This course is recommended for seniors and may be used to satisfy one of the social studies units needed for graduation. Teacher recommendation and other prerequisites may apply.
African American Studies Grades: 11-12
916804 (I) Credit: .5
916854 (II) Credit: .5
This course is a detailed examination of the journey of Black Americans from their origin in the civilizations of Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, to their struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. Students explore contemporary issues relevant to the Black experience as well as their contribution to this nation and the world.
Psychology Grades: 11-12
916354 Regular Credit: 1
916355 Honors Credit: 1
This course is designed to give students a broad view of psychology as a science and as a tool for personal development. Students will explore areas such as principles of learning and the processes of thinking, both of which are intended to help students in other subject areas. Other areas of study include human behavior and personality development. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors.
Forensic Psychology
916374 Grades: 11-12
This course focuses upon the application and practice of psychology in both the civil and criminal justice systems with the following topics examined in depth: police and investigative psychology, family forensic psychology, psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology and victim services, legal psychology, expert witness testimony, consulting psychology, and correctional pyschology. Prerequisite: Law I or Forensic Science.
Sociology Grades: 11-12
916304 Regular Credit: 1
916305 Honors Credit: 1
This course is designed to give a broad view of human society and social behavior. The course will emphasize group behavior and the social interaction of people. Students will study culture, socialization, human development, education, collective behavior and social change. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors.
General/GEE 21 Social Studies Grades: 10-12
916973 Credit: .5
916983 Credit: 1
General/GEE 21 is designed to prepare students for GEE testing in Social Studies. Course work will cover all areas of geography, history, economics, and government, as well as map/resource skills. This course will make use of historical and current events in social studies through the use of technology, projects, and real-world experiences. This program will provide students with differing abilities the opportunity to learn social studies that will carry on into real-life experiences.
Law Studies I/ Practical Law Grades: 11-12
916554 Credit: .5
916564 Credit: 1
“Law Studies and Practical Law” is a course designed to provide students with practical information about the law, and to provide problem-solving opportunities that will assist in the development of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s society. The course will include a study of the major types of law (criminal, civil, juvenile, etc.), as well as the U.S. Constitution and major civil rights laws.
Law II Grade: 11-12
916574 Credit 5 (NHS)
916584 Credit 1 (NHS)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the criminal justice system which facilitates learning the components of American justice, gaining a broadened view on diverse perspectives. This course will also give second year law studies students the opportunity to participate in mock trial competition. The second semester will focus on business and personal law, with special emphasis on business and family law. Prerequisite: Law Studies I.
Leadership Grades: 11-12
916967 Gifted Credit: 1 (LHS)
This course is designed to meet the needs of the gifted student as well as the larger needs of our American society. Building on the foundational elements of character education, this course is designed to teach specific and tangible leadership skills, such as group dynamics, leadership styles, conflict management, problem solving, time management, project management, and meeting organization. Also provided is the opportunity to implement the skills in the real setting of either a curricular or extracurricular activity. It can be proported that leaders are made, not born. Assuming this is true, this course will provide a springboard into leadership roles for high school years and beyond.
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