*ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY - 85500 (a weighted class)
Year: 1.0 credit
Grades : 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application, instructor approval and successful completion of 9th grade core, government core and U.S. History 1865 - 1945 core.
Expenses: AP exam cost
This survey of European History emphasizes political, social and economic themes tested on the AP Exam. Focus will be on England, Germany, former Soviet Union, and France. College level writing and study skills will be emphasized. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
*ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY – 85626
(a weighted class)
Year: 1.0 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application, instructor approval and successful completion of 9th grade core, government core and U. S. History 1865 - 1945 core.
Expenses: AP exam cost
This survey of American history is taught in chronological sequence and emphasizes social, political and economic themes tested on the Advanced Placement American History Exam. College level writing and study skills will be emphasized. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course. 
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 9
This course will help students understand some of the forces that influenced the development of the world's first civilizations. It will offer students a first hand account of the past through the eyes of the people whose lives were a part of the political, economic and social problems of each historical period. Content will include the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece and Rome. Research and study skills will be taught and applied in this class. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th & 10th grade core
In this course students will learn about Colorado's history, geography, economy, and the historical persons who contributed to its growth. Students will also learn and demonstrate successful communication and group interaction skills. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
CONTEMPORARY WORLD ISSUES -85745
Semester: .5 credit
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 9 th , 10 th , and 11 th grades Social Studies core classes.
This senior level course will focus on the analysis and interpretation of contemporary world issues. Students will examine current events through the themes of Power, Conflict, Justice and Technology. Debate, research, discussion, critical thinking and media analysis are all skills that will be applied during the course of the semester. Students will be required to stay current on world, national, and local issues of importance. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS - 85810
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core and successful completion of government and U. S. History 1865 - 1945 core 11th grade by permission ONLY.
This course will investigate the world economic scene: the distribution of resources, production, and consumption, the uneven economic development of national economies, and the major economic systems of the present world. Aspects of international trade including its effects on nations, trade policies, international currency exchange, labor migration and foreign investment will be studied. Students will also learn the use of research materials and how to classify, interpret and summarize information. A research paper is required. Activities and materials are appropriate for a wide spectrum of student abilities. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core
This course will trace the development of Western civilization from the fall of Rome to the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Topics covered in the course include: the Medieval Period, the Renaissance and the Reformation. Special attention will be given to reading skills and the methods used in historical research. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY - 85375
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core
This course will chronicle the history of Europe from l500 to present and the impact that extremist ideologies and modern industrial warfare have had on that continent. Special attention will be given to the political philosophies of Marxism-Leninism, Fascism, National Socialism and parliamentary democracy. Special attention will be given to reading skills and the methods used in historical research. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th & 10th grade core,
The goals of psychology are to describe, understand and predict individual human behavior. In this course students will be introduced to the history and application of psychology research methods, sensation and perception, altered states of consciousness, sleep and dreaming, learning, development, theories of personality, and abnormal behavior. Students will also learn and demonstrate successful communication and group interaction skills. Class participation is stressed and is part of your grade. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
RISE OF THE NATION-STATE - ENGLAND - 85410
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core
This course will examine the development of the nation-state. Special attention will be focused on the fundamental, economical, political and cultural factors necessary in nation building, the impact of culture and history on national development, the chronological development of national government, the role played by the nation-state in modern history, and its current position in the national government, the role played by the nation-state in modern history, and its current position in the modern world. Special attention will be given to reading skills and the methods used in historical research. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
RISE OF THE NATION-STATE - GERMANY - 85420
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core
This course will examine the development of the nation-state. Special attention will be focused on the fundamental economical, political and cultural factors necessary in nation building; the impact of culture and history on national development; the chronological development of national government; the role played by the nation-state in modern history, and its current position in the national government; the role played by the nation-state in modern history; and its current position in the modern world. Special attention will be given to reading skills and the methods used in historical research. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th & 10th grade core
Students in this course will study basic concepts of sociology such as the dynamics of group interaction. They will examine issues including research methods, culture, socialization, gender, social conflict, social control and deviance. Students must demonstrate appropriate communication and group interaction skills. Class participation is stressed and is part of your grade. This course is a good prerequisite for Psychology. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
UNITED STATES ECONOMICS - 85800
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core and successful completion of government and geography. 11th grade by permission ONLY.
American Economics focuses on the U.S. economic system and its interaction with other nations. In addition to studying economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity costs, supply/demand, GDP, budget deficit; students will apply their learning to real world situations. A unit reflecting the U. S. stock market and its national/international significance will be studied. A research paper is required. Activities and materials are appropriate for a wide spectrum of student abilities. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - 85700
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 10
Students will study types of governments, the federal Constitution as the foundation of the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial) and the concept of separation of powers. Students will also study the function and structure of the court system and political parties. NCAA approved core course. CCHE/HEAR approved course.
UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865 – 85525 (will be offered as an elective after 2005-2006)
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th & 10th grade core
This course includes political, economic, social and military history from Colonial America to 1865. Students will apply research and reference skills and write a term paper. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
UNITED STATES HISTORY 1865 TO 1945 - 85550
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 10
The content of this course includes topics in U.S. History since 1865. Content includes uction, industrialism, immigration, the emergence of big business, the labor movement, Progressive Era reforms, World War I, the Twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal, and US involvement in World War II. Research and study skills will be taught and applied in this class. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1945 - 85575 (required for those graduating in 2007 and after)
Semester: .5 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 9th grade core
This course will trace major events, which have occurred since World War II with emphasis on the political events and personalities involved. Topics covered in the course include: the Cold War, the civil rights movement, Korean and Vietnam Wars, Watergate, and contemporary issues. Students will apply research reference skills and write a term paper. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
Semester: .5 credit
Grade: 9
In this course students will examine the world's regions and explore the many facets of geography. The region's economy, geography, history and culture will be studied as well as issues affecting that area and its relationship with the rest of the world. By studying current domestic and world issues, students will understand the numerous dimensions of a multicultural and interconnected world. Subjects such as the environment, population, resource management, etc. will be addressed. Students will also learn the use of geographic materials and how to classify, interpret and summarize information. This course will meet all geography standards. NCAA approved core course . CCHE/HEAR approved course.
