Social Studies

Advanced Placement Government

Advanced Placement Government is a college level course where a high standard of effort must be maintained. Students will utilize a college textbook, a considerable number of challenging readings and do various research assignments. The development of analytical and evaluative skills will be a priority. The goal is to achieve a score on the National Advanced Placement Test to obtain college credit. Honors credits are given. The class may be taken in place of Government.

(Full year course–1.0 credit)

American Government

American Government provides a survey of the Federal Government.  The course includes information about the beginnings of US Government, Political Parties, Voting and Elections, Interest Groups, Taxes, and the Media.  The course requires a passing grade on the U.S. Constitution test in order to graduate.
(One semester–0.5 credit)

Current Events

In this elective course, students will identify local, state, and federal political figures and examine their affect on the daily lives of citizens. Students will learn skills to discern a reliable source of information based upon levels of bias. Reports and responses required on daily news topics and broader issues. Discussions from those topics will be held in class if there are differing opinions of the news topic. News topics will be originate form local, national, and global news outlets. This course uses newspapers, online media, cartoons, and newscasts to support class discussion. Additionally, students participate in group projects, presentations, and work with primary source materials and opinion pieces to better understand the world around them. 
(One semester–0.5 credit)

 

Living History

This history class aims to make the connection between recorded history and lived history by exploring one's family tree. Students will do research using online genealogy sites and compile a binder of documents pertaining to their family. Students will also connect their family to actual events in history. This course will be largely self-directed as students work on their research. Individual instruction and assistance will be given to navigate difficulties in doing research.
(One semester–0.5 credit)

 

United States History

United States History course is a survey of major political, social, and economic developments in the United States during the twentieth century.  Attention is given to understanding the people and events crucial to creation of modern America.  Primary sources from American history are used whenever applicable.
(Full year course–1.0 credit)*

World History

World History is the study of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, classical Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, and the early modern world.  Attention is given to world geography and primary sources are analyzed whenever applicable.
(Full year course–1.0 credit)

Psychology

This Psychology course will explore the field of psychology as a profession, various research methods use in psychology, human development from infancy through old age and dying, theories of personality, psychological disorders, stress and health and types of therapy.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)

Career Psychology/Development

Psychology 130 focuses on integrating career development into important life choices.  Emphasis is given to helping students learn the skills involved in developing career awareness, making career decisions and taking career action.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)*

Geography

Geography is the study of the mappable world.  Each of the seven continents is covered with emphasis placed on knowledge of location as well as an understanding of cultural geography.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)

Mythology

A critical analysis of ancient and fringe systems of belief can help us better understand people different from ourselves, as well as strengthening our own systems of belief. Founding myths and cosmologies inform us on people's core values, deities show us what people aspire towards, and rituals informa us of socio-economic norms.(One semester course–0.5 credit) 

Dual Credit United States History

United States History is a college level course where a high standard of effort must be maintained in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College.  The course is a survey of major political, social, and economic development in the United States.  Furthermore, it will cover the history of America from early settlements of North America through modern American history, leading up  to the present time.  The overall goal of the course will be to improve and augment the understanding and appreciation of each student about the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America in relation to the surrounding world.  Primary sources from American history are used whenever applicable.
(One semester course–0.5 credit)