MY SCHEDULE

2nd Period - Freshmen Seminar

3rd Period - Freshmen Seminar

4th Period - Honors World History

5th Period - World History

6th Period - Freshmen Seminar

7th Period - World History

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2020       WORLD HISTORY

Credit: 1.0

This course fulfills the tenth-grade social studies requirement. The course surveys the various aspects of geography, peoples, histories and cultures of subject societies in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Topics related to the study of World History and Cultures will be researched.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1.0 Social Studies credits.

2030       WORLD HISTORY HN

Credit: 1.0

This course fulfills the tenth-grade social studies requirement. The course intensely examines the geography, peoples, histories and cultures of focus topics of Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Topics related to the study of World History and Culture will be researched. The Honors course emphasizes critical thinking, working with primary sources, and recognizing the interpretive nature of historical writing.

Prerequisite: See course guidelines for Honors.3

8030       FRESHMAN SEMINAR

Credit: 0.25

This course will be required of all entering ninth-grade students. The purpose of this course is to assist ninth-graders with the transition to high school and prepare them for the higher level of academic work. Students will participate in lessons and activities that use a variety of both innovative and traditional teaching techniques. Students will learn effective study strategies, note-taking skills, time management, as well as social and human relations skills they need to succeed in their major academic subjects and everyday life. Furthermore, students will be exposed to the wealth of opportunities that await them following graduation from high school, including college and career prospects. *Special Note this course is paired with Personal Finance to comprise a full semester of coursework.

Prerequisite: None