UNITED STATES HISTORY 1
U.S. History from 1900 to 1939 – Study the industrialization of the
economy, U.S. involvement in World War I, and the causes and problems
of the Great Depression.
UNITED STATES HISTORY 2
U.S. History from 1940 to present – Study U.S. involvement in
World War II, the Cold War Era, various Civil Rights issues, and
the important social, political, and technological issues of modern
America.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Focuses on U.S. attempts at self-governing from colonial times to the
present. Study the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights,
the U.S. Constitution and Amendments, and the interaction of the
three branches of government at the Federal, State, and local levels.
ECONOMICS
Designed to convey a basic understanding of macro and microeconomic
concepts in a capitalistic economy. Learn about the relationships of
various components of the U.S. economy and their impact on each other.
Class includes a brief introduction to world trade and other economic systems.
WORLD HISTORY 1
Focuses on prehistoric man from Ice Age to Renaissance, archeology,
and the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. Learn about the
development of religions, differences in human cultures and political
systems, the Black Plague, time lines, geography, and map reading.
Students must see the High School Counselor to enroll in this course.
WORLD HISTORY 2
Renaissance to the end of the twentieth century. Students will study
the age of exploration, colonialism, the industrial revolution, the rise
of democracy, imperialism, landmark human events in Europe, Asia,
Africa, and India. Also covered are World War I and II, the post war
world, the space age, the breakup of the Soviet Union, and the effects
of terrorism. Students must see the High School Counselor to enroll
in this course.