Social Science

World History
Grades 9-10, One Credit
This course will begin with the earliest civilizations, emphasizing human systems and outcomes such as humanities earliest efforts to make sense of the world within the context of religion and issues of state and resulting human conflict. This course will also cover technological developments and innovations from several periods. Students will be required to produce a research project.

United States History
Grades 10-11, One Credit
This course focuses on the period beginning with British and other European colonization of the U.S. The course will include in-depth discussions and examination of the most pivotal periods in U.S. history, and those issues that propelled develpment of the country. The course will require extensive writing appropriate to the student's abilities. Students will have chances to view artifacts and express themselves artistically.

American Government
Grades 11-12, One Credit
This course begins with an examination of the American body politic and its motivations. The students will study how issues of state merge with the issues of basic human needs for progress and more eficient government. Students will also examine factors of demography, special interest, demands for human progress, and organized political action. Students will be required to produce a research project.

Economics
Grades 9-12, One Credit
Students will gain the knowledge and skills to make use of the American economic system to best advantage. Students will investigage banking, investing, insurance, and business opportunities.