World History (College Prep)

This World History course will examine the impact of the European Renaissance and Reformation, the reach of European exploration, and the establishment of the Atlantic trade networks. Analyzing the last years of the czar, age of enlightenment, age of revolutions and Industrialization. Utilize resources to examine the World Wars, Post War, Cold War, and the expansion of democracy leading to an interdependent world. A focus on reading and writing will be implemented in this course along with an emphasis on civics, sociology, philosophy, and geography.

World History (Honors)

This Honors World History course will examine the impact of the European Renaissance and Reformation, the reach of European exploration, and the establishment of the Atlantic trade networks. Analyzing the last years of the czar, age of enlightenment, age of revolutions and Industrialization. Utilize resources to examine the World Wars, Post War, Cold War, and the expansion of democracy leading to an interdependent world. A focus on reading and writing will be implemented in this course along with an emphasis on civics, sociology, philosophy, and geography. In this honors course, students will actively participate and make valuable contributions to project-based and flipped class learning opportunities, including the examination of primary and secondary sources and digital, media and global literacy resources such as videos, podcasts, and historical organizations and their curated materials. Throughout this course, emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

United States History I (College Prep)

This US History course is designed to trace the development of the United States from the time of the American Revolution, through the period of Reconstruction, to Politics and Reform of the Progressive Era. This course is designed to ensure that students receive a strong fundamental knowledge of the important and significant topics in American history. A focus on reading and writing will be implemented in this course along with an emphasis on geography. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained an appreciation for the contributions made by diverse ethnic and racial groups living within the boundaries of the United States. Students will demonstrate an understanding through discussion and assessment of the evolving social, economic, and political systems that form the foundation of our nation.

United States History I (Honors)

Honors United States History I is an advanced course geared more towards independent learners. The curriculum will trace the development of the United States from the time of the American Revolution, through the period of Reconstruction, to Politics and Reform of the Progressive Era. This course is designed to ensure that students receive a strong fundamental knowledge of the important and significant topics in American history. A focus on reading and writing will be implemented in this course along with an emphasis on geography. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained an appreciation for the contributions made by diverse ethnic and racial groups living within the boundaries of the United States. Students will demonstrate an understanding through discussion and assessment of the evolving social, economic, and political systems that form the foundation of our nation.

United States History II (College Prep)

This course will examine modern American history, roughly 1890 to the present, through the following themes: American democracy, civil rights and liberties, economic development, conflict and cooperation, geography and environment, the influence of technology, the individual and family life, humanities and religion, cultural diversity and the role of the US in world affairs.

United States History II (Honors)

This course will examine modern American history, roughly 1870 to the present, through the following themes: American democracy, civil rights and liberties, economic development, conflict and cooperation, geography and environment, the influence of technology, the individual and family life, humanities and religion, cultural diversity and the role of the US in world affairs. In addition, students will actively participate and make valuable contributions to project-based and flipped class learning opportunities, including the examination of primary and secondary sources and digital, media and global literacy resources such as videos, podcasts, and historical organizations and their curated materials. Throughout this course, emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

To place World History at the Freshmen Year, Social Studies will progress for the 2023-24 SY as follows:

   World History - Grade 9 & 11
   US History I - Grade 10
   US History II - NONE