Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Environmental Science Biology Chemistry* or
Physical Science
Environmental Science Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Honors
or AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Environmental Science Biology Accelerated Honors
Chemistry Honors Physics Honors
or AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Environmental Science Advanced Placement** Physics Honors or AP Biology or AP Chemistry or AP Environmental Science
49 22070 UNITED STATES HISTORY (9-11) (1.0 credit)
This course is a comprehensive study of the history of the United States from the Reconstruction era (1870’s) to the present. It provides a chronological study of the people, patterns, problems, and major forces, which have shaped the American nation. Instruction emphasizes people and the important factors that have affected the lives of Americans. The course serves as one of the three required social studies courses to meet Maryland’s graduation requirement.
22080 UNITED STATES HISTORY (9-11) Honors (1.0 credit)
This course is a comprehensive study of the history of the United States from the Reconstruction era (1870’s) to the present. It provides a chronological study of the people, patterns, problems, and major forces, which have shaped the American nation. It is taught at a college preparatory level which requires more writing, critical thinking, and analysis of historical documents and events. In addition to meeting Maryland’s graduation requirement for social studies, it also qualifies for the Certificate of Merit.
22075 UNITED STATES HISTORY: UNITED STATES PERSPECTIVES (9-11) Honors (1.0 credit)
This course provides a chronological study of the people, patterns, problems, and major forces, which have shaped the American nation. Instruction emphasizes people and the important factors that have affected the lives of Americans. The United States Perspectives section also focuses on geographic regions and deals with history and literature as taught in English/Language Arts. The students who sign up for this section will also sign up for English/Language Arts I: United States Perspectives (13028), and will earn a credit for each.
22010 GOVERNMENT (10-12) (1.0 credit)
This course provides an overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. government and political institutions by examining constitutional principles, the concepts of rights and responsibilities, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic process. The course serves as one of the three required social studies courses to meet Maryland’s graduation requirement. Also, a student will take the Government HSA and may complete Student Service Learning for a graduation requirement.
22020 GOVERNMENT (10-12) Honors (1.0 credit)
This course provides an overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. government and political institutions by examining constitutional principles, the concepts of rights and responsibilities, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic process. It is taught at a college preparatory level with more rigorous concentration on one of many topics such as the Constitution, the Supreme Court, Congress, or the Office of the President. The course serves as one of the three required social studies courses to meet Maryland’s graduation requirement. Also, a student will take the Government HSA and may complete Student Service Learning for a graduation requirement. In addition to meeting state requirements, this course also qualifies for the Certificate of Merit.
22030 WORLD HISTORY (10-12) (1.0 credit)
This course acquaints students with the people who inhabit or have inhabited the earth and their lives, customs, history, and contributions to the civilizations of modern society. The course also shows how a geographical setting influences cultural developments and history. This course serves as one of the three required social studies courses to meet Maryland’s graduation requirement.
22050 WORLD HISTORY (10-12) Honors (1.0 credit)
This course acquaints students with the people who inhabit or have inhabited the earth and their lives, customs, history, and contributions to the civilizations of modern society. The course also shows how a geographical setting influences cultural developments and history. It is taught at a college preparatory level which requires more writing, critical
Graduation Requirements for Social Studies (3 Credits)
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thinking, and analysis of historical documents and events. In addition to meeting Maryland’s graduation requirement for social studies, it also qualifies for the Certificate of Merit.
22053 WORLD HISTORY (11-12) Advanced Placement (1.0 credit)
This college level course is designed to develop and create an understanding of the development of global processes and how human societies interact and influence each other. This course will involve the use of both factual knowledge and critical analysis of historical events and subject matter. In addition, AP World History will focus on the causes and consequences of historical events and the comparison of the different societies of the world. A fee is required to take
the required AP exam. In addition to qualifying for the Certificate of Merit, college credit may be earned if a score of
3 or higher is earned on the AP exam.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 22060 PSYCHOLOGY (11-12) (1.0 elective credit)
This course introduces students to the study of individual human behavior. The major areas of concentration are perception, the relation between the body and behavior, child development, social interaction, personality, mental illness, and research.
22085 UNITED STATES HISTORY (11-12) Advanced Placement (1.0 credit)
This is a college-freshman level course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to deal critically with problems and concepts in American history. The demands of the program are equivalent to those of a full-year introductory college course. Students learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students should have the necessary skills to write persuasive essays of superior quality. A fee is required to take the required AP exam. In addition to qualifying for the Certificate of Merit, college credit may be earned if a score of 3 or higher is earned on the AP exam.
22090 U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (10-12) Advanced Placement (1.0 credit)
This course is presented at a college freshman instructional level and provides analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific cases. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. A fee is required to take the required AP exam. In addition to qualifying for the Certificate of Merit, college credit may be earned if a score of 3 or higher is earned on the AP exam. It is recommended that students take Government before this course.
22095 EUROPEAN HISTORY (12) Advanced Placement (1.0 credit)
This is a college level course of European history since the Renaissance that introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Students will develop an understanding of some of the principal themes of modern European history; the ability to analyze historical evidence; and the ability to analyze and express historical understanding in writing. A fee is required to take the
required AP exam. In addition to qualifying for the Certificate of Merit, college credit may be earned if a score of 3 or
higher is earned on the AP exam.
22100 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES SEMINAR (10-12)(1.0 elective credit)
This course will enable students to examine selected contemporary historical, social political, economic, and/or moral issues facing the world. The course will focus on selected current issues that span throughout the 20th century to the present; and look at historical causes and/or possible solutions. Students will participate in seminars and conduct research related to contemporary issues.
22120 SOCIAL STUDIES SEMINAR (12) Honors (1.0 credit)
This course covers contemporary issues and selected historical topics. Students participate in seminars and conduct research related to social, political, economic and/or moral problems.
22140 WORLD GEOGRAPHY (11-12) Honors (1.0 credit)
In this one credit course, students explore the relationship between geography and national development. The course features the important links between cultures, technologies, and location in the development of societies and nations. Additional areas covered are tourism and comparative economies. This course qualifies for the Certificate of Merit.
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This course will examine the history, politics, economics, and culture of African Americans in the United States. An emphasis will be placed on their contributions and roles in American history.
22165 INDEPENDENT STUDY- Social Studies (11-12) (1.0 elective credit)
An independent study, conducted with a teacher as a mentor, enables a student to explore topics of interest within one of the fields of social studies. The course will provide students with an opportunity to expand their expertise in a particular specialization, to explore a topic of interest, or develop more advanced skills.
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