Social Studies
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SOCIAL STUDIES CHU1100 US HISTORY Grade 9 1 credit each year Graduation Requirement This course is a study of the historical development of the U.S. focusing on the people and events that have shaped the growth of the nation. The characteristics of the national heritage are analyzed and evaluated as they have influenced the development of unique characteristics that distinguish the American nation today. Included in this course is a unit on citizenship that focuses on the political and legal processes of our American society and rights, responsibilities, and roles of the citizen. It provides a framework for understanding the effect of politics and law on our lives and allows for greater awareness and participation in the governance of our future. Course requires regular attendance to class. Passing grade in class is based on accumulated scores on assignments, tests, and quizzes. CHW1100 WORLD HISTORY & CULTURES Grade 10 1 credit each year Graduation Requirement (Transfer students who need this course to complete graduation requirements may also take this course.) This course is the study of the historical development of the world focusing on the major western civilizations and selected cultures from around the world that have contributed to the development of mankind and a way of understanding social, political, economic and technological developments that have affected the development of the world. Course requires that students attend class regularly, take notes, complete daily assignments, and score satisfactorily on tests and quizzes. CHR1100 MODERN HISTORY OF HAWAII Grade 11 .5 credit each semester Graduation Requirement This course is a historical study of the economic, political and social development in Hawaii. It focuses on the people, events, and issues facing Hawaii's people today. Students will learn to think and problem solve to appreciate and understand Hawaii and its people. Units covered include expansion of plantation agriculture, territorial rule, and Hawaii during World War II. Hawaii's government and politics, people, and economy are discussed as well. Course requires that students attend class regularly as well as satisfactory completion of term paper, tests and quizzes. CGU1100 PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRACY Grade 11 .5 credit each semester Graduation Requirement This course examines major ideas and concepts from the disciplines of political science and history. It covers politics, political parties, law and the legal system and governmental organizations. SENIOR ELECTIVES: Seniors must pick classes as one of the three following combinations. In this way the Social Studies Department will be able to ensure Seniors, or any other students selecting elective courses, the two courses they have chosen. CGU2200 AMERICAN PROBLEMS & CSD2100 GEOGRAPHY CSD2200S PSYCHOLOGY & CSD2300P SOCIOLOGY CSD2100V GEOGRAPHY & CSD2500V ECONOMICS (ONLY TRAVEL ACADEMY STUDENTS) CGU2200 AMERICAN PROBLEMS Grades 12 .5 credit for a single semester This course follows: None This course focuses on selected issues and problems affecting American society in contemporary times. Issues and problems are examined within the framework of human values of justice, tolerance and fairness. The course emphasizes problem solving and decision-making. CSD2300 SOCIOLOGY Grades 12 .5 credit for a single semester This course follows: None This course emphasizes the importance of how people play in making us what we are in determining our "identities". It also analyzes the institutions of family, education, religion, government, economic systems, and its impact upon our behavior as well as includes topics such as culture, socialization, basic institutions of society, social stratification, social change, and social problems. Course requirements include weekly quizzes, chapter readings, class assignments, and group participation in discussion topics. CSD2200 PSYCHOLOGY Grades 12 .5 credit for a single semester This course follows: None A study of behavior to help students gain insight into the behavior of other individuals and groups, as well as to equip them to effectively understand their behavior. Emphasis will be on the psychological basis for human behavior and how this knowledge can be applied in various human situations such as stress, conflict, and adjustment. Course requires students to take notes, turn in weekly assignments, and participate in occasional class/group/individual mini-projects. Extra credit class presentations and speakers are options available. CSD2500 ECONOMICS CSD2500V ECONOMICS (Travel Academy) Grades 12 .5 credit for a single semester This course develops the economic concepts and analytical tools necessary to understand the major economic problems confronting the nation today. Since information in class is dispensed through lectures, daily attendance is absolutely required. Students must receive at least 60% of the points possible on all papers and tests. Tests are a combination of the objectives/essay type. Students are also expected to do current events exercises. CSD2100 GEOGRAPHY CSD2100V GEOGRAPHY (Travel Academy) Grade 12 .5 credit for a single semester A course geared toward providing students with the opportunity to employ all the information they have learned about the travel and tourism industry to a study of various areas of the world that are major tourist destinations for Americans. It provides a broad knowledge of geography and cultures of the world with an emphasis on why tourists go to certain places. CHA6200 ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY Grade 11-12 1 credit each year This course is equivalent to an introductory course in college. This course emphasizes critical analysis of historical material and concentrated study of the time period between 1450 and 1970. Satisfactory scores on the College Board Entrance Examination and Advanced Placement exam in May exempt a student from taking the introductory European History course in College. CHA6100 ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY Grades 10-12 1 credit each year This course is equivalent to an introductory course in college. It emphasizes critical analysis of historical material and research in historical interpretation. Satisfactory scores on the College Board Entrance Examination and a three-hour examination in May of each school year may exempt a student from taking the introductory US History course in college. CSA6100 ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS Grades 10-12 .5 credit for a single semester This course may be taught before the school day, 7-7:50 am Monday - Thursday. Students are to ensure they have arrangements for transportation. This course examines fundamental economic concepts necessary to analyze the extent o government influence on production, prices, and distribution in different economic systems and the national economy’s global interrelationships and interdependence. It is designed to help students understand how individual and social choices are made in the context of a mixed market economy and what impact public policies have upon social goals such as freedom and equity. It addresses the nature and functions of product markets, factor markets, and the efficiency, equity, and role of government. CSA6200 ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS Grades 10-12 .5 credit for a single semester This course may be taught before the school day, 7-7:50 am Monday - Thursday. Students are to ensure they have arrangements for transportation. This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course introduces students to concepts such as scarcity and opportunity costs, specialization, functions of any economic system, and demand and supply. It places emphasis on the study of national income, including inflation and price indices, and price determination, and develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics, including balance of payments, international finance, and exchange rates. CHA6300 ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY & CULTURES Grade 10-12 1 credit each year The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons. |
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