Social Science Department

(a-g) / Graduation Requirement
10 Credits
Grade Level: 10
Grade Level Restrictions: 10th – 12th Grades
Prerequisites: None
(Satisfies the Social Science Graduation Requirement and the UC/CSU Elective “a-g” requirements)
Emphasizing the study of European culture related to its influence on the political, cultural, and intellectual development of the United States. World History provides sophomore students with a general understanding of civilizations and cultures world-wide. Students are expected to read and provide written response to text material at a level consistent with students planning on attending four-year College or University.

(a-g) / Graduation Requirement
10 Credits
Grade Level: 11
Grade Level Restrictions: 11th grade only
Prerequisites: None
(Satisfies the Social Science Graduation Requirement and the UC/CSU Elective “a-g” requirements)
This course will explore the major turning points of the twentieth century will be the primary focus. But other content will include a review of concepts explored in earlier social studies courses. By analyzing the Enlightenment we will see what sort of impact the philosophers of this era had on American democratic ideals and begin exploring the contradictions within our nation’s ideas of freedom in the new country. From there we will connect your study of industrialization on a global scale, subjects learned in your 10th grade class with the impact industrialization had on the American landscape and culture. America’s growth from a largely isolationist country to the world’s sole superpower will also be explored alongside the incredible costs our country sustained for holding this role. Additionally, we will investigate how the government’s role in supporting the poor and ensuring equality has changed over time.

(a-g) / Graduation Requirement
10 Credits
Grade Level: 11
Grade Level Restrictions: 11th grade only
Prerequisites: CST – Proficient / Pass English 10 & AP World History with “B” or better / Teacher Recommendation
(Satisfies the Social Science Graduation Requirement and the UC/CSU Elective “a-g” requirements)
This course is designed as a survey of American history from the era of exploration to the present day. It is a rigorous two-semester course and is meant to fulfill the same requirement as a year of United States History at the college level. The amount of reading and writing in this class is intense, and students must be prepared to spend five hours or more a week on homework. Students will learn to balance a massive amount of factual information with critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. Using a variety of tools essential to historians, the students will develop the essential skills of interpretation and evaluation to view single events from multiple perspectives, and present their own arguments based on their interpretation.

(a-g) / Graduation Requirement
5 Credits
Grade Level: 12
Grade Level Restrictions: 12th grade only
Prerequisites: None
(Satisfies the Social Science Graduation Requirement and the UC/CSU Elective “a-g” requirements)
This course provides a general introduction to the concepts of individual/firm (micro) and concepts that relate to the economy as a whole (macro) economics as well as international economic issues. Students will learn basic terminology and analytical tools relating to economy and will have an opportunity to conduct case studies. Consumer and personal economic decisions are covered as well. MODERN ECONOMICS may be paired with U.S. GOVERNMENT.