Course Offerings:

Social Studies Department

American History 

Required freshman level course. This course is a survey of American history. Various materials and techniques are used to give students ample opportunity to express their interests, attitudes, and abilities. This required subject is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the nation's background. A research paper is required 2nd semester and an oral report first semester.

World Geography 

A required, sophomore level course. Focus will be on the fundamental themes of geography. Students will gain knowledge of regional and world governmental organizations; cultural diversity and unity of world societies; and the influences, both positive and negative, of various past and present cultures of the world upon one another.

Government 

The purpose of this required, junior level course is to acquaint the student with the concepts of government on the federal, state, and local levels. Opportunity is given to analyze, discuss, and develop a practical philosophy of citizenship in a democratic society.

World History

An examination of the political, economic, social, cultural, and religious development of the world's civilizations. The course objectives are to encourage students to explore past civilization so that they may form some understanding of what caused past events and how those events helped shape our current world situation. The ultimate goal is to provide the student with a perspective from which to develop answers to the worlds problems and gain skills necessary to anticipate future problems that may arise.

Current Events

This course allows students to study contemporary society with emphasis on problems that exist and events that occur, and the people involved with them. Individual and group work, teacher directed but student conducted, will provide opportunities to develop and demonstrate skills at organization and expression, both oral and written. This is intended as a junior/senior level, college preparatory course for students who have done well in previous social studies courses.

Psychology  

A general course, open to juniors and seniors, which defines the science of psychology, its branches, and its applications. Units within the course deal with such topics as: human growth and development, theories of personality, the learning theories and their applications, as well as the types of emotional disorders and their treatments. A research presentation is required.