LA FISCALIZACIÓN MINERA

Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Rank: MYP

This one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 1st year Humanities requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as the World Geography requirement of the state of Texas. This course includes geographical knowledge and understanding; understanding and application of geographical concepts; application of technical, investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; and presentation and organization of information. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4222 WORLD HISTORY

STUDIES CP

Lowest Grade Placement: 10 Credit: 1

Rank: College Preparatory

This course provides an overview of the history of the world from early civilizations to the present. The major emphasis is on the study of important people, events and issues throughout history. Included in the course, is a study of the development of government and economic systems, the importance of geographical factors on a civilization and the impact of religious and philosophical traditions. Social studies skills such as research techniques, evaluation of resources and the use of critical thinking skills to organize and use information are an important part of the course. Projects and discussion require students to interpret and analyze historical materials.

4232 WORLD HISTORY STUDIES PRE-AP Lowest Grade Placement: 10 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None Rank: PreAP

This course provides an overview of history of the world from early civilizations to the present. Students are expected to analyze synthesize and evaluate history and literature materials. This course

includes the same elements of World History; however, this class is intended to challenge the ability and meet the needs of academically talented, college-bound students. Students explore an interdisciplinary view of the development of past and present cultures through the interpretation, evaluation and analysis of historical and literary materials. Students should expect extra reading assignments, research projects and essays.

NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4252 MYP WORLD HISTORY Lowest Grade Placement: 10 Rank: MYP

This one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 2nd year Humanities requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as the World History requirement of the state of Texas. This course includes historical knowledge and understanding; understanding and application of historical concepts; application of technical, investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; and presentation and organization of information. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4253 ADVANCED PLACEMENT

WORLD HISTORY

Rank: AP

Lowest Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1

Recommendation: World Geography

This college level course has a chronological framework beginning with the foundations of history and continuing to the present. Truly global in nature, the course includes studies of major political, social, economic and artistic movements found in societies in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South America. Extensive reading and composition prepare the student for the rigors of the Advanced Placement exam. The students are required to take the AP Exam.

4322 U.S. HISTORY STUDIES CP

Lowest Grade Placement: 11 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: World History Studies or World Geography Studies

Rank: College Preparatory

This course is a survey course of events concerning the United States of America. The course study begins in 1877 at the conclusion of reconstruction. Activities include oral reports, map projects and the study of primary and secondary source materials. Students participate in class discussion, simulations, group presentations and independent-study projects.

4352 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) U.S. HISTORY STUDIES

Pending College Board Approval for AP Status

Lowest Grade Placement: 11 Credit: 1

Recommended Prerequisite: World Geography Pre-AP and/or World History Studies Pre-AP or AP

Rank: AP

This course surveys the American experience from colonial settlement to the present. The course, which is both writing and reading intensive, is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and events in United States history. Because a major goal of the class is to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement exam, students can expect demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. The students are required to take the AP Exam. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4355 INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE (IB)

HISTORY OF THE

AMERICAS SL

Lowest Grade Placement: 11 Credit: 1

Rank: IB

This course of study is designed to meet the 1st year of the History Higher Level requirement for the IB Diploma as well as the U.S. History credit for the state of Texas. Students study History of the Americas from European settlement to the present with an emphasis on Latin America and the United States, from 1875 to 1975. Students are required to complete a historical investigation of 1500-2000 words which is internally assessed and externally moderated. NOTE:

This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4421 U.S. GOVERNMENT CP Lowest Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1/2

Prerequisite: U.S. History Studies

Rank: College Preparatory

This course is designed to give students a more in-depth understanding of the foundation, structures and functions of the U.S. political system. Specific emphasis is placed on the study of the U.S. Constitution.

4431 ADVANCED PLACEMENT

(AP) U.S. GOVERNMENT

AND POLITICS Lowest Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1/2

Prerequisite: U.S. History Studies

Rank: AP

This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Course content includes the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Because a major goal of the class is to prepare students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement exam, students can expect demands upon them the impact of religious and physiological traditions. Projects

interpret and analyze historical material.

4455 INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE (IB)

20TH CENTURY WORLD

HISTORY HL

Lowest Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: IB History of the Americas 4355

Rank: IB

This one-year course of study is designed to meet the 2nd year IB History Higher Level requirement for the IB Diploma. Students study 20th Century World History topics related to modern wars, single-party states, and the Cold War. Students are required to complete a research paper which is internally assessed and externally moderated. This course culminates with the IB History Higher Level Exam. Students may be granted college credit for scores on this exam.

NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.

4461 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL STUDIES/ AP Lowest Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1/2 Elective

Rank: None

This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on general concepts used to interpret United States politics and the analysis of specific case studies. The course also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that make up the United States political reality. Students examine current social issues and public policy in the context of the United States Constitution and established divisions of power within the American political structure. The focus of this course is the nature of the relationship between individuals and society and involves an in- depth study of the philosophical underpinnings of the founding documents. Students taking Special Topics in Social Studies should take the AP Government

course (4431) NOTE: This

advanced course also serves the

4471 PSYCHOLOGY Lowest Grade Placement: 11 Credit: 1/2

Prerequisite: None Rank: None

This course deals with the science of human and animal behavior. The purpose of this course is to help students understand themselves as individuals and their relationships with others. Topics include the nature of psychology, developmental psychology, motivation and emotion, personality

theories, mental and behavioral disorder therapies, personality testing, assessment, sensation and perception, the brain and how it works and states of consciousness. Emphasis is placed on class discussion of student experiences. The course is strongly recommended for students interested in careers in the field of behavioral science.

4473/4475 ADVANCED

PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY

Lowest Grade Placement: 11 Credit: 1/2

Prerequisite: None Rank: None

This course deals with the science of human and animal behavior. The purpose of this course is to help students understand themselves as individuals and their relationships with others. Topics include the nature of psychology, learning, developmental psychology, motivation and emotion, personality

theories, mental and behavioral disorder therapies, personality testing, assessment, sensation and perception, the brain and how it works and states of consciousness. Emphasis is placed on class discussion of student experiences. The course is strongly recommended for students interested in careers involving the field of behavioral science. The Psychology AP class is reading intensive and requires independent work and research using case studies and journals. This class is intended to prepare students for the Psychology AP exam and is conducted as a college level

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