Social Studies Courses
Course: United States History (US HIST) 
Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 10

Course Description: This course covers the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War to the present time in the United States. Involves a study of the history and geography of the US, including an overview of economics (along with the impact of technology and science), government, citizenship, and culture.

Course: World Geography (W GEO) 
Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 11
Course Description: This course will include study in the nature of geography, physical setting of the earth, interaction of physical environments and urban analysis.

Course: World History (W HIST) 
Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 9
Course Description: This is a general survey course in which an attempt is made to trace man's history from its earliest beginnings to the present time, with emphasis placed on cause and effect relationships as well as the importance of the exchange of ideas between different groups of people, resulting in change through the years.

Course: United States Government (GOVT)
Credit: 1/2
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 12
Course Description: Focus of the course is on the principles and beliefs upon which the US was founded, along with the functions, structure, and powers of local, state, and federal government bodies. The course includes the philosophical and historical aspects of democratic government, as well as the influence of geographical regions. Students learn how government and citizenship are related, and how government is affected by science, technology, and culture.

Course: Economics (ECO-FE)
Credit: 1/2
Pre-requisite: None
Grade Level: 12
Course Description: Content focuses on the basic principles of a free enterprise system and its benefits. Students analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and pricing on the economy of the United States. Rights and responsibilities of citizens, effects of geography upon trade, role of government, impact of past economic decisions upon the present, and the influence of technology and cultural values will be included.