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SOCIAL STUDIES
• Mr. Brad Silimperi– Dept. Coordinator
• Mr. Jeff Fash– Dept. Asst. Coordinator
• Mrs. Anna Rabberman – Dist. Coordinator
Four Years of Social Studies
• Three years required, 4 years
recommended
• Two years of American History required
• One year of World History required
• Several levels to best fit skill level of student
• 13 more elective courses
GRADE 9 and 10 SOCIAL STUDIES
(required courses)
Levels:
Foundations American Civilizations
American Civilizations (academic)
Honors American Civilizations
Honors American Studies (gifted)
Advanced Placement US History (sophomores)
Course of Study/ Content:
Grade 9 – RECONSTRUCTION to WORLD WAR II
Grade 10 – 1920s to PRESENT
Sophomores may opt to take an Elective course in addition to
the two years or required American History.
GRADE 11 SOCIAL STUDIES
(required courses)
Levels:
Foundations World History
World History (academic)
Honors World Cultures
Advanced Placement European History
Advanced Placement World History
Honors Modern World History (Gifted)
Course of Study/ Content:
EUROPE
LATIN AMERICA
AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST
CHINA
JAPAN
INDIA
Juniors may opt to take an Elective course in addition to the full
year requirement of World History.
GRADE 12 SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
(recommended)
Personal Interest Classes:
Current Issues (semester)
Consumer Economics (semester)
Introduction to Psychology (semester)
Gender Studies (semester)
Academic:
Sociology (semester)
Accelerated Psychology (full year)
Advanced Placement Psychology (full year)
Advanced Placement US History (full year)
Advanced Placement World History (full year)
Advanced Placement European History (full year)
Honors Economic Theory (semester)
Honors Government (semester)
Honors Philosophy (gifted)
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