Course Offerings - Grade 10

Advanced Placement European History - Course No.: 9202

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement European History has been structured to provide a college level survey of European History and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. The course is a chronological approach (1450 to the present) of the subject that focuses on various European historical themes, some of which include political/diplomatic events, intellectual development, cultural evolution and economic and social trends. Significant writing and research will be an integral part of the course work. In addition, during the summer prior to the beginning of the course, each student is required to complete the course summer reading assignment.
PREREQUISITE: None

Advanced Placement Human Geography - Course No.: 9205

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement Human Geography is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The 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 will employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine the socioeconomic organization of the planet and the environmental consequences this has caused. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications.
PREREQUISITE: None

Advanced Placement World History - Course No.: 9207

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement World History  focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about world history, primarily focusing on 1200 CE to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Five themes of equal importance — focusing on the environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, and social structures — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. AP World History encompasses the history of the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with special focus on historical developments and processes that cross multiple regions.
PREREQUISITE: None

Current Issues - Course No.: 9208S

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem (Semester 2 Only) CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Current Issues provides an opportunity to study and analyze a wide variety of vital present-day world topics. Emphasis is placed on oral presentations, classroom discussions, and written research assignments.  Instruction includes the use of the library, Internet, and research materials.
PREREQUISITE: None

 

Geography - Course No.: 9226

GRADES: 9, 10 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Geography is an introduction to the study of people of the world and their ways of life. The introductory unit emphasizes map and globe use and reading including place location and the interpretation of geographical data. Political and economic systems, climate and vegetation patterns, physical regions and other man-land topics are studied. With this background, the remainder of the course is devoted to the study of the various culture regions of the world. A mapping/writing research project is required each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None

International Studies - Course No.: 9241F

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem (Semester 1 Only) CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER:Global Scholar Course

International Studies is a survey of the non-western world including Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Culture, social and economic organization, ethics and belief systems are examined. World events and class interest will impact course studies.  A research assignment is required.
PREREQUISITE: None

 

Understanding Perspectives: African American Studies

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem CREDIT: 0.5, Global Scholar Course

African-American studies promotes a classroom environment of inquiry, discovery, and discussion that will guide students through an in-depth and detailed understanding of African-American history and the rich contributions made to American culture. The course will challenge stereotypes, biases and misunderstandings about African Americans. The course will touch on essential themes including protest, activism, culture and celebration. This is a  one-semester, globally-focused course in The Global Scholar Program.
PREREQUISITE: None

World History - Course No.: 9272

GRADES: 9, 10 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0

World History examines the major trends in history, economics, and culture from a global perspective. Contemporary issues are included to show relationships between the past and present. This course is suggested for the student seeking to understand the dynamics of the world’s future.  Students will learn to analyze, evaluate and interpret historical events and trends.  Research work and writing are assigned each semester.
PREREQUISITE: None