“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.” – Cicero
Students are required to take four years of Social Students courses as a requirement for graduation. Students are recommended for a particular level by their present Social Studies teacher. Criteria include previous grades in Social Studies, teacher recommendation, work ethic, motivation, and norm referenced ability scores. If a student and his/her parents wish to choose a level other than the one recommended, they must appeal. To appeal, both the student and the parent must write a letter to the members of the Social Studies Department. The parent letter must indicate that the parent has spoken to the recommending teacher and address the concerns brought up in that conversation. See Appeals Criteria
on page 39 for details. Deadline for all appeals is NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on Friday April 4, 2014.
COURSE GRADE LENGTH CREDIT PREREQUISITE
6912 Living Skills 9-12 Y 1.00 Teacher Rec
4109 U.S. History (1877-present) 9 (B) 9 Y 1.00
4991 U.S. History (1877-present) 9 (CP) 9 Y 1.00
4994 U.S. History (1877-present) 9 (H) 9 Y 1.00 8th Grade Teacher Rec.
4110 Modern Wld. History 10 (B) 10 Y 1.00
4145 Modern Wld. History 10 (CP) 10 Y 1.00
4151 World History (AP) 10 Y 1.00 Teacher Rec
4150 World Studies to 1750 (CP) 11 Y 1.00
4975 Psychology (CP) 11 Y 1.00
4976 Psychology (AP) 11 Y 1.00
4161 United States History (AP) 11 Y 1.00 Teacher Rec
4182 American/Comparative Govt. (CP) 12 Y 1.00
4181 Amer./Comp. Govt.(Blended) (CP) 12 Y 1.00
4187 Govt. & Politics: United States (AP) 12 Y 1.00 Teacher Rec
4186 Govt. & Politics Blended (AP) 12 Y 1.00
LIVING SKILLS (6912): This course covers a variety of daily living skills related to safety at school and in the community, household tasks such as cooking and cleaning, health and hygiene, job skills and preferences. We will also develop leisure skills, including group and individual activities, exercise, and crafts. This course is individualized to meet the needs of each enrolled learner based on IEP goals and objectives; therefore emphasis can be adjusted in order to allow each student to meet the course requirements listed above.
UNITED STATES HISTORY 9 (1877-Present) (H 4994): This course is a continuation of the eighth grade US History class; it covers the post-Reconstruction era to the present day. Students will learn about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, WWI, the Roaring ‘20’s, the Great Depression, WWII and rise of the US as a global power, the Cold War, the Civil
Rights Movement, the turbulent 1960’s, and continue through the decades of the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s into the 21st
century to the modern day. This course will focus on the political, social, and economic developments and changes that have taken place in US history to help students better understand – and play a positive role as a citizen in – our nation today. The textbook used in this course is at a higher reading level than the CP course, and the expectation is that students are able to handle an increased breadth of content knowledge and more complex reading, writing, and research assignments.
MODERN WORLD HISTORY 10 (P 4145) & (B 4110): This course is a continuation of World History content begun by students in the seventh grade. Topics discussed include the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, the rise of dictators and WWII, the Cold War and decline of communism, the end of colonialism and the rise of independent nations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This course will cover the political, social, and
economic developments in World History from the 18th century to today; it will prepare students for both the Ohio
Graduation Test and future courses in Social Studies and other disciplines. Students enrolled in (B 4110) will be placed in a CP section, but will complete modified work based on their individual needs.
WORLD HISTORY (AP) (4151): This course is for the exceptional and serious social studies student. It is designed to prepare students for the AP exam in World history, which is given in May. Passing the exam can result in college credit for the course. APWH traces World History from the dawn of mankind to the present day, across all continents and cultures. APWH focuses on developing the ability to analyze historical evidence and to express that understanding in writing. Extensive reading and research will be required, including the successful completion of summer assignments. Students may be required to purchase supplemental reading material. NO late work is accepted in this course. Students must maintain a “B” average to remain in the course; failure to do so will result in reassignment to a CP World Studies course, or loss of “AP course designation and AP Bonus credit. Prerequisites: 1) recommendations from two teachers 2) a
“B” average or better in freshman social studies and English courses 3) completion of summer assignments. In the
spring, students are required to take the Advanced Placement Test and are required to pay the fee before they take the test (approximate cost is $89).
GRADE 11 SELECTIONS: During scheduling, juniors will be asked to rank their social studies preferences numerically. Students need to be aware that due to numbers they may not be placed in their first choice.
WORLD STUDIES TO 1750 (CP) (4150): This course begins with the prehistoric era and covers the progress of civilizations through the 18th century. First semester covers the rise of civilization in the Middle East, Egypt, India and China, as well as the Greeks and Romans. Second semester focuses on the development of Europe from the Middle Ages through the Age of Absolutism, as well as the study of world religions and the early civilizations of Africa and Latin America.
PSYCHOLOGY (CP) (AP) (4975/4976): This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific and systematic study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They will also learn about the methods psychologists use to explore the process involved in normal and abnormal perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions. In addition, students will be required to sit for the AP Exam for possible college credit. Students will be required to develop an extensive portfolio and successful completion of quarter projects is required in
each quarter in order to earn a passing grade. FEE: $40 for 3 novels. In the spring, AP students will take the
Advanced Placement Test and are required to pay the fee before they take the test (approximate cost is $89). UNITED STATES HISTORY (AP) (4161): This course is designed to prepare the highly motivated and exceptional student to take the Advanced Placement exam in United States history in the spring. Extensive reading and research will be required. Students must meet the AP criteria as explained in the AP Handbook. The course is designed to provide students with the opportunities to master analytical skills and knowledge necessary to critically research issues and events
in U.S. History. In the spring, students are required to take the Advanced Placement Test and are required to pay
GRADE 12 SELECTIONS:
AMERICAN/COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (CP) (4182): American Comparative Government is a one-year required course for seniors. One semester will cover topics including the origins of American government, the political process, the institutions of American government and the rights of Americans. Students will be given opportunities to research topics in American government and may be required to become involved in some form of participation in the political process. And, one semester will cover comparative Government. The main thrust of comparative government is to compare the ways in which different societies cope with various problems and the role of the political structures involved. Six countries form the core of the course: China, Iran, Great Britain, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. By using these six countries, the course can move the discussion of concepts from abstract definition to concrete example, noting that not all concepts will be equally useful in all country settings. A balance between a strict comparative approach and a more case-oriented approach will be used. The comparative approach entails presenting overviews of a large number of political systems and aiming at finding some general patterns, while the case-oriented approach will stress a more detailed knowledge and understanding of how particular political systems work.
AMERICAN/COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT BLENDED LEARNING (CP) (4181): This class will follow the same academic content standard and curriculum as the regular CP Government class (see the CP government description
above).
This course will incorporate the “blended classroom” strategy in order to introduce a college-style online/face-to-face classroom approach. Students will be given more autonomy for independent and group research, while meeting for discussions and lectures less-often than the traditional classroom. This will give students the opportunity to collaborate
and communicate individually, and with small groups and add flexibility to their schedule, similar to college seminars.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: UNITED STATES (AP) (4187): American Government will give an analytical perspective on government and politics of the United States. As often as is feasible, research assignments and in-depth reading will be assigned and students may be required to be involved in some form of participation in the political system.
Students will be required to pay the AP exam fee before they take the test (approximate cost is $89.00). GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: UNITED STATES BLENDED LEARNING (AP) (4186)
This class will follow the same academic content standards and curriculum as the regular AP government class (see the AP government description above).
This course will incorporate the “blended classroom” strategy in order to introduce a college-style online /face-to-face classroom approach. Students will be given more autonomy for independent and group research, while meeting for discussions and lectures less-often than the traditional classroom. This will give students the opportunity to collaborate and communicate individually, and with small groups and add flexibility to their schedule, similar to college seminars. Students will be responsible for taking the end of year AP U.S. Government and Politics examination. Students will also be evaluated at the end of the first quarter and semester in order to ensure the individual student is maintaining proper academic rigor that will help them succeed on the AP exam.
Students will be required to pay the AP exam fee before they take the test (approximate cost is $89.00).
UNITED STATES HISTORY (AP) (4161): Seniors who choose to take a second social studies credit may do so, but it will not replace their senior government requirement. Same course description and requirements apply for this course as
listed above. In the spring, students are required to take the Advanced Placement Test and are required to pay the