Grade 7

The World
and Us - Part I

  • Physical and cultural geography of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Oceania
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study skills and writing skills; basic principals of research

Grade 8

The World
and Us - Part II

  • Physical and cultural geography of Africa
  • Geography and history of the Atlantic world, including the Columbia Exchange
  • Structure of U.S. Government on local, state and national levels
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study skills and writing skills; basic principles of research


Grade 9

World History
to 1450

  • Prehistoric times to 1450 C.E.
  • Ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, Rome, China, India and the Americas; Byzantium, Africa and Medieval Europe
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study skills and writing skills; basic principles of research; use of primary resources

Grade 10

United States
History

  • Development of Americal political, economic, social, and cultural life, with special emphasis on period 1800-2000
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study and writing skills and basic principles of research; use of primary sources; historical essays
    Business
Leadership
(Elective)
 
  • Leadership skills in business including leading discussions, presenting and defending a position, analyzing alternatives for action.
  • Business leadership as it relates to ethics, social responsibility, budget and finance, management, and investments
  • Guest speakers from the business world
  • Basic principles of personal finance and career opportunities in business

Grade 11

Modern European
History

  • Political, social, and cultural development of modern European civilization from the Renaissance to present
  • Current events as they relate to the curriculum
  • Study skills and basic principles of research; use of primary sources
  • Historical essays and historical research paper
   
   
Economics
(Elective)
 
  • An introduction to basic economic concepts including banking, labor relations, and international trade
  • Information to help students make informed decisions as consumers
  • Overview of investments and the stock market

   
   

Introduction to Psychology
(Elective)

 
  • Science of behavior and mental processes
  • Introduction to understanding the nature of intelligence, motivation and personalities


Grade 12

Twentieth Century
History

  • Study of major themes in twentieth century world history
  • Overview of U.S. foreign policy
  • Study of current American politics; preparation for active citizenship
  • History research paper/ Senior Symposium (graduation requirement)

   
   

Introduction to Psychology
(Elective)

 
  • Science of behavior and mental processes
  • Introduction to understanding the nature of intelligence, motivation and personalities

   
   

Economics
(elective)



 

 
  • Introduction to basic economic concepts: banking, labor relations, international trade
  • Information to help students make informed decisions as consumers
  • Overview of investments and the stock market


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