- 10th Grade - Sophomore
- 11th Grade - Junior
- 12th Grade - Senior
10th Grade - Sophomore
World History 10
Prerequisite: None
Students in grade 10 study major
turning points that shaped the modern world from
the late eighteenth century through the present,
including the cause and course of the two world
wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and
develop an understanding of the historical roots of
current world issues, especially as they pertain to
international relations. They extrapolate from the
American experience that democratic ideals are often
achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are
not practiced everywhere in the world. Students
develop an understanding of current world issues and
relate them to their historical, geographic, political,
economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider
multiple accounts of events in order to understand
international relations from a variety of perspectives.
AP European History
Prerequisite:None; Counselor approval
The study of European history
since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic,
political, religious, and social developments that played
a fundamental role in shaping the world in which
they live. In addition to providing a basic narrative of
events and movements, the goals of the AP program in
European History are to develop (1) an understanding
of some of the principle themes in modern European
History, (2) an ability to analyze historical evidence and
historical interpretation, and (3) an ability to express
historical understanding in writing. *All students
enrolled in AP Social Science classes are expected to
take the AP Exam for the course.
11th Grade - Junior
US History 11
Prerequisite: None
U.S. History focuses on our nation’s
beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S.
democratic ideals. Students will learn about the major
turning points in American history throughout the latter
half of the 19th century and 20th century. Students
will examine the major political, social, economic,
technological, and cultural developments throughout
this time period up to the present day. They consider
the major social problems of our time and trace their
causes in historical events. Students understand that
our rights under the U.S. Constitution are a precious
inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for
their preservation and protection.
AP United States History
Prerequisite: C+ or better in 10th grade History course
AP United States History is
designed to provide students with the analytical
skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with the problems and materials from the
pre‐Columbian era to the present. Students will
learn to assess historical materials - their relevance
to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and
their importance ‐ and to weigh the evidence and
interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The
AP United States History course will thus develop the
skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis
of an informed judgment and to present reasons and
evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format.
*All students enrolled in AP Social Science classes are
expected to take the AP Exam for the course.
12th Grade - Senior
American Government
Prerequisite: None
Students in grade twelve pursue a
deeper understanding of the institutions of American
government. They compare systems of government in
the world today and analyze the history and changing
interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights,
and the current state of the legislative, executive, and
judiciary branches of government.
AP US Government and Politics
Prerequisite: C+ or better in 11th Grade History course
The AP United States Government
& Politics course provides an analytical perspective
on government and politics in the United States. This
course involves both the study of general concepts
used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of
specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with
the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that
constitute U.S. political reality. An emphasis is placed
on analyzing the relationship among federal, state, and
local governments, with particular attention paid to
important historical documents such as the Federalist
Papers. These standards represent the culmination of
civic literacy as students prepare to vote, participate in
community activities, and assume the responsibilities
of citizenship. *All students enrolled in AP Social
Science classes are expected to take the AP Exam for
the course.
Economics
Prerequisite: None
This course enables students
to function more effectively in our economy as
participating citizens, productive workers, and informed
consumers. Through simulation activities, group and
individual projects, as well as lecture and discussion,
students learn economic reasoning skills and decision
making. Studied in a historic context are the basic
economic principles of micro and macroeconomics,
international economics, comparative economic
systems, measurement, and methods.
AP Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: C+ or better in 11th Grade History course
AP Macroeconomics is designed
to give students a thorough understanding of the
principles of economics that apply to an economic
system as a whole. There is particular emphasis
placed on the study of national income and price
determination. Macroeconomics describes the
financial environment we all live in as well as the
impact of government decisions on both the individual
and the business community. *All students enrolled in
AP Social Science classes are expected to take the AP
Exam for the course.
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