Social Studies
We prepare students to understand and analyze human nature, culture and society, both past and present.
In order for students to become successful leaders, make moral decisions and effect positive change, it is essential to understand human civilizations, cultures and structures over time. We believe that students should mold their own opinions and insights while maintaining an open-minded attitude of respect and dignity for those thoughts and beliefs with which they disagree.
All Classes
- Electives
In this course, students will be immersed in the study of literature, art, culture and history via analysis of classical texts, language, art and mythology throughout the various time periods of the Ancient Civilizations.
- AP
- Dual Credit
- Required
The course will begin with an in-depth analysis of the documents and philosophies underpinning American democracy.
- AP
- Dual Credit
- Required
Students will learn about the development of the United States as a nation, significant places and people and the development of important legal and political concepts within the nation, as well as the effects and causes of the American economic development.
- AP
AP Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface.
- AP
The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
- AP
In AP World History students will work to develop their understanding of global history by investigating significant events, individuals, developments and processes.
- Electives
Current Events is a one semester elective course which explores present controversies being discussed in the news.
- Required
Economics is a one semester course, focusing on the study of macroeconomics.
- Honors
- Required
Topics covered in this course include: basic economic concepts; measurement of economic performance; national income and price determination; economic growth; and international finance.
- Electives
The purpose of Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings.
- Electives
This course offers an introduction to modern Latin American history from the early 19th century to the present.
- Electives
Sociology is the study of social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
- Required
It provides an overview of the ideas on which the government is based, the principles of the Constitution, ect.
- Required
Students will learn about the development of the United States as a nation, significant places and people and the development of important legal and political concepts within the nation.
- Required
In this course, students analyze the relationships between people, places, and environments.
Social Studies Department
