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Three units in social studies are required. They shall be Civics and Free Enterprise, American History and one of the following: World History, World Geography, Global Insights, or European History AP.

AMERICAN STUDIES - (English III and American History teamed) - HONORS, full year, 2 credits. Recommended: Junior standing. Prerequisite: English II-E or H with "B" average

This course presents a panorama of American history, literature, and culture. Students gain an appreciation of their national heritage by integrating American literature, music, art and history. Group and independent projects allow students to synthesize information and to create original works. Students read approximately 10 American literary classics. Designed for students who are proficient in communication skills, the course offers opportunities for compositions on both historical and literary topics. The formal research paper is a major assignment. Students earn credit for English III and American History.

AMERICAN HISTORY - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Recommended: Junior standing. Prerequisite: None

This course is a survey of American history, beginning with a review of significant events from the early development of the nation through the reconstruction era ending in 1877. The primary focus centers upon twentieth century America and a look into the uniqueness of experiment with a democratic government during this modern age. Students are led to recognize the interdependence of the various regions within our country as well as the interdependence in the world of nations.

AMERICAN HISTORY - general, full year, 1 credit. Recommended: Junior standing. Prerequisite: None

American History encompasses the nation's political, social and economic history from its early European background through world news today. Emphasis is placed on the Anglo-Saxon principles of law and justice as found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, and the uniqueness of American's cultural pluralism.

CIVICS - enriched, one semester, ½ credit. Prerequisite: None

Students are provided basic information about their government, the need for patriotism, civic-mindedness, and respect for law. Activities are provided to challenge as well as stimulate and motivate students to take an active role in our democratic society. Projects of a creative nature are required.

CIVICS - general, one semester, ½ credit. Prerequisite: None

Civics emphasizes knowledge of the responsibilities of democratic living. Students have an opportunity to form basic attitudes and understandings necessary for practicing good citizenship. The course attempts to develop in the student: (1) an understanding of the American political heritage, 2) a knowledge of the purpose, organization, and functions of the three branches and levels of government, utilizing current events, (3) an understanding of the role and responsibility of the U.S. as a leader of the free world.

FREE ENTERPRISE - general, one semester, ½ credit. Prerequisite: None

Free Enterprise is a study of the economic system of the United States and a comparison of our system with the economic systems of other countries. The citizen's role as both entrepreneur and consumer is studied from the perspective of business organizations, labor, government, financial institutions, and international trade. A fuller understanding of our economic system enables students to participate more successfully in the total economy.

PSYCHOLOGY - general, one semester, ½ credit. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or administrative consent

The course is designed to increase one's awareness of human behavior. Included in the course of study are such topics as human development related to various stages of life, personality, abnormal behavior, emotions, parapsychology, intelligence, cognitive development, memory, and perception.

SOCIOLOGY - general, one semester, ½ credit. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing or administrative consent

Included in the course are the study of human groups, the study of society, the meaning of culture and reasons for cultural variations, how society is organized, and problem areas in contemporary society.

EUROPEAN HISTORY - advanced placement, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: B average in American Studies or a continuing A average in enriched American history as well as a verbal score of 45 on the PSAT

In addition to providing a basic narrative of events of movements from 1450 to the present, the goals of the Advanced Placement Program are to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history and ability to analyze historical evidence. An ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing is developed.

WORLD HISTORY - general, full year or semester, 1 or ½ credit. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to increase a student's knowledge of six cultural areas of the world from the 1450's till the present. The period of the early and classical civilization will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on location, interpretation, comprehension, vocabulary, map, and thinking skills from a historical perspective.

WORLD HISTORY - (Global Insights: People and Cultures) - Enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: A combination of test scores, teacher recommendation, and GPA

This course is designed to give students not only an insight into the various cultures of our world but also knowledge of personalities who contributed to these civilizations. Emphasis is placed on the significant historical data which makes a culture unique. The timeline studied spans 1450 to present day current events.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY - general, full year or semester, 1 or ½ credit. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to increase students' knowledge of six cultural areas of the world. Emphasis will be placed on history of these countries from 1450 through the present. Emphasis will also be placed on direction, location, interpretation, comprehension, vocabulary, map skills, and thinking skills.