History/Social Sciences

AP Human Geography
Grade 9
CSU/UC: A

The AP Human Geography course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth's surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. Students are expected to take the AP examination in the spring.

World History
Grade 10
CSU/UC: A

Students analyze the concepts and events in World History Geography previously presented to students while enrolled in the lower grades. These concepts are included in the time period with the roots of civilization and extending through the ancient world and the Middle Ages. The course emphasizes the emergence of the modern world from 1500 to the present.

AP World History
Grade 10
CSU/UC: A

The course provides students with a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence. The course builds on an understanding of cultural; institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human stage. This course is designed to enhance students' writing skills and prepare them for the Advanced Placement examinations.

U.S. History
Grade 11
CSU/UC: A

Students analyze the basic political economic, geographic, social, intellectual, and cultural themes in United States History from understanding of American ideals, traditions, and institutions focusing on the 20th century.

AP U.S. History
Grade 11
CSU/UC: A

This course is designed for the academically advanced student. The basic political, economic, geographic, social intellectual and cultural themes in U.S. History from colonization to the present are identified with an emphasis on the various interpretations of important events. Supplemental reading books are used to give the student an understanding of these interpretations, as well as American ideals, tradition and institutions. This course places emphasis on perfecting writing skills. Students will be given Mock AP exams (or part of Mock AP exams) in order to enhance AP exam preparation. Students are expected to take the AP examination in the spring.

Economics
Grade 12
CSU/UC: G
1 semester, 5 credits

Students analyze the most basic principles of economics with a dual emphasis in the application of economic principles for the consumer, producer, investor, voter, and saver. The course will stress practical solutions to problems and issues students face as consumers and producers.

AP Microeconomics
Grade 12
CSU/UC: G
1 semester, 5 credits

AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students' familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distribution of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Government
Grade 12
CSU/UC: A
1 semester, 5 credits

Students analyze some of the conflicts that confront the nation. It is designed to enable the students to become an effective decision-maker and responsible citizen.

AP Government
Grade 12
CSU/UC: A
1 semester, 5 credits

The course provides students with a critical perspective on the political process and the origins, structure, and operations of the U.S. Government. In addition, the course will provide the students with an understanding of the importance of American Government institutions. This course is designed to enhance students' writing skills and prepare them for the Advanced Placement examination.