Social Studies
WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: AGE OF REVOLUTION TO PRESENT (Grade 9)
Course Code: 04052G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics.
HONORS WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: AGE OF REVOLUTION TO PRESENT (Grade 9)
Course Code: 04052H1000
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
This course concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics.
This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
This course concludes the three-course world history and geography sequence, covering the period from the Age of Revolution to the present day with an emphasis on Western civilization. It examines the Modern Era through a variety of disciplinary lenses, including civics and economics.
This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA (Grade 10)
Course Code:
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives.
HONORS U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA (Grade 10)
Course Code: 04102H1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This course explores the ideological origins and key events of United States history from the American Revolution through the Progressive Era. The course traces the development and evolution of the United States through the nineteenth century and into the twentieth, illustrating the growth of the American nation and the challenges it faced as viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
U.S. HISTORY II: WORLD WAR I TO PRESENT (Grade 11)
Course Code:
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA
This course focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA
This course focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives.
HONORS U.S. HISTORY II: WORLD WAR I TO PRESENT (Grade 11)
Course Code: 04103H1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA
This course focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: U.S. HISTORY I: REVOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVE ERA
This course focuses on the modern history of the country with a strong emphasis on expanding students’ understanding of American principles. The course begins with America’s entry into World War I as a recognized world power and offers a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, individuals, and groups in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, viewed from both national and Alabama perspectives. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) UNITED STATES HISTORY
Course Code: 04104E1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Exam (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for United States history. This is a yearlong ACCESS course and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Exam (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for United States history. This is a yearlong ACCESS course and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (Grade 12 - Semester 1)
Course Code:- 04151G0500
Credit: .5 (pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of the United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process.
Credit: .5 (pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of the United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process.
HONORS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (Grade 12 - Semester 1)
Course Code: 04151H0500
.5 Credit (pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of the United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
.5 Credit (pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape the modern world. The goal of the United States Government is to help students understand how the American government functions, the ideas and circumstances that shaped it, and its form today. Key elements of the course include the study of the Constitution, the three branches of government, the role of linkage institutions, and federalism. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to better understand the issues being deliberated by today’s state and national governments and to comprehend their own role as responsible citizens in this process. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
ECONOMICS (Grade 12 - Semester 2)
Course Code: 04201G0500
.5 Credit (pairs with US Government)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money, the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole.
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money, the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole.
HONORS ECONOMICS (Grade 12 - Semester 2)
Course Code: 04201H0500
.5 Credit (pairs with US Government)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money, and the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
.5 Credit (pairs with US Government)
Prerequisite:
This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the systems, processes, and institutions that shape modern life. Economics is designed to help students understand how economies function, recognize economic and social problems, and evaluate the costs and benefits of choices. Key elements of the course include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, trade, market structures, money, and the role of financial institutions, and the role of government. Mastering the knowledge and skills in this course enables students to anticipate changes in economic conditions and take appropriate action to improve their own lives and society as a whole. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality point of weighted credit.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
Course Code: 04157E1000
Credit: 0.5 (Pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for U. S. government and politics. This is an ACCESS course and is offered in the Spring Semester ONLY and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
Credit: 0.5 (Pairs with Economics)
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for U. S. government and politics. This is an ACCESS course and is offered in the Spring Semester ONLY and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MACROECONOMICS
Course Code: 04202E1000
Credit: 0.5 (pairs with American Gov.)
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for macroeconomics, basic economic concepts, measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, financial sector, inflation, unemployment, stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, open economy, international trade and finance. This is an ACCESS course and is offered in the Spring Semester ONLY and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
Credit: 0.5 (pairs with American Gov.)
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for macroeconomics, basic economic concepts, measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, financial sector, inflation, unemployment, stabilization policies, economic growth and productivity, open economy, international trade and finance. This is an ACCESS course and is offered in the Spring Semester ONLY and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.
PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code: 04254G0500
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. History of psychological inquiry; methods of scientific research; human development; sensation and perception; motivation and emotion; states of consciousness; social psychology, cognition; intelligence and assessment; personality theories; stress; mental disorders and treatments. This is an ACCESS course.
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. History of psychological inquiry; methods of scientific research; human development; sensation and perception; motivation and emotion; states of consciousness; social psychology, cognition; intelligence and assessment; personality theories; stress; mental disorders and treatments. This is an ACCESS course.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code: 04256E1000
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for psychology. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit. This is an ACCESS course and may be taken yearlong or Spring semester, and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Test (Approx. $100)
DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for psychology. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit. This is an ACCESS course and may be taken yearlong or Spring semester, and may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement
SOCIOLOGY
Course Code: 04258G0500
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Culture and society; social inequalities; social institutions; social change. This is an ACCESS course.
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite:
NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Culture and society; social inequalities; social institutions; social change. This is an ACCESS course.