Business and Social Studies

The Business and Social Studies Department offers courses in World History, United States History, and United States Government at all levels from college preparatory to Honors and Advanced Placement. In addition, a diverse offering of elective courses allows students to become inquisitive, knowledgeable, and empathetic individuals in a classroom setting that encourages students to think like historians and develop important communication skills. Students analyze historical events, judge the implications and consequences, and develop writing skills through extensive research. This Department seeks to create value-driven, globally aware students who are active American citizens in their community, in their country, and abroad.

Social Studies Course Offerings

3 credits required

List of 6 items.

World History

Grades 10
1 Credit
US History

Grade 11
1 Credit
US Government

Grade 12
0.5 Credit
AP World History

Grade 10
1 Credit
AP US History

Grade 11
1 Credit
AP US Government & Politics

Grade 12
0.5 Credit

Elective Courses

List of 3 items.

Sociology

Grade 9-10
0.5 Credit
Psychology

Grades 11-12
0.5 Credit
Contemporary Issues & Current Events

Grades 11-12
0.5 Credit

Business Course Offerings

1/2 credit required

Required Courses

List of 2 items.

Consumer Economics

Grades 11 or 12
0.5 Credit
Consumer Economic Honors

Grade 12
0.5 Credit

Students can take consumer economics or economic honors.

Elective Courses

List of 4 items.

Accounting I

Grades 9-12
0.5 Credit
Accounting II

Grades 9-12
0.5 Credit
Entrepreneurship

Grades 10-12
0.5 Credit
Introduction to Business

Grades 9-12
0.5 Credit

Graduation Requirements	Required Credits
Social Studies	3 credits (World History, United States History, United States Government, one semester elective)