Advanced Placement Economics: In this class, students will examine the principles of micro and macro economics. They will also study the differences between the functions of individuals within the economic system and the economic system as a whole. Student will also explore the development of analytical skills to emphasize the nature and function of product markets; the role of government v. the national income and price level determination; economic growth; and international economies. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement in United States Government & Politics: In this course, students will know important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to U.S. government and politics, study the general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and be able to analyze and interpret basic data relevant to U.S. government and politics (including data presented in charts, tables, and other formats). Students will become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. As an Advanced Placement course college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement Human Geography: In this course, students will interpret maps and analyze geospatial data, understand and explain the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places, recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis, define regions and evaluate the regionalization process, and characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places. As an Advanced Placement course college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement Modern European History: In this course, students will study the history of Europe since 1450. Students will explore the 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 in modern European history; an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation; and an ability to express historical understanding in writing. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement Psychology: In this course, students will examine the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students will explore the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields of psychology. Students will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists implement in their science and practice. As a Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement examination.

Advanced Placement United States History: In this course, students will develop analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. Students will learn to assess historical materials-their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance-and to weight the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement World History: In this course, students will develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. AP World History offers an approach that lets students “do history” by guiding them through the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence worldwide. It offers balanced global coverage, with Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania all represented. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Dual Enrollment Social Science: In this course, students will be enrolled in a Social Science course at a Community College, 4 year College, or University while being dual enrolled at the high school. Students who pass their Social Science course at the college/university will receive credit on their college transcript and also on their high school transcript.

African American Studies Pt 1A: In this course, students will uncover and explore over 400 years of the history of Africans in America. Students will explore the central role that African Americans have played in the development of the United States by engaging with primary source documents and researching topics in depth. Students will also examine the continuing struggle of African-Americans to achieve the political, social, and economic equality guaranteed them by our founding documents. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

African American Studies: In this course, students will uncover and explore over 400 years of the history of Africans in America. Students will explore the central role that African Americans have played in the development of the United States by engaging with primary source documents and researching topics in depth. Students will also examine the continuing struggle of African-Americans to achieve the political, social, and economic equality guaranteed them by our founding documents. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Contemporary World Religions: In this course, students will examine the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, and Jewish traditions among others. The student will learn to recognize and find meanings in a variety of religious expressions while discovering that misinterpretations of these religious expressions can lead to inaccuracies, stereotypes, and distortions. Attitudes of respect and appreciation for religious diversity are encouraged throughout the course. The comparison of different religions will help students synthesize the basic elements of all religions and the needs of religion fulfill in human nature. By the end of the course, students should have a better understanding and tolerance for the idiosyncrasies of the different religions and appreciate the people and cultures through which these religions are manifest. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Economics: In this course, students will build on their knowledge of the United States and World History, students will learn about the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What are some measures of a nation’s economic stability?” and “What impact does globalization have on the United States economy?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Economics: In this course, students will build on their knowledge of the United States and World History, students will learn about the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What are some measures of a nation’s economic stability?” and “What impact does globalization have on the United States economy?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Economics Part IA: In this course, students will build on their knowledge of the United States and World History, students will learn about the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What are some measures of a nation’s economic stability?” and “What impact does globalization have on the United States economy?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Latin American Studies Part 1- In this course, students will examine what has defined Latin America and the Caribbean through its history, arts, culture, society, and geography from the pre-colonial era to the modern-day. Students will explore historic as well as contemporary issues, including the emigration and immigration of various Latin American peoples to the United States and the roles, achievements, and struggles of each diverse group. This course looks at Latin America and the Caribbean through first a world lens that places this region and people into the greater global context and then through a new world/American lens that delves into American imperialism in the region and the interdependence of these two regions. The full credit course will expose students to both perspectives. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Latin American Studies - In this course, students will examine what has defined Latin America and the Caribbean through its history, arts, culture, society, and geography from the pre-colonial era to the modern-day. Students will explore historic as well as contemporary issues, including the emigration and immigration of various Latin American peoples to the United States and the roles, achievements, and struggles of each diverse group. This course looks at Latin America and the Caribbean through first a world lens that places this region and people into the greater global context and then through a new world/American lens that delves into American imperialism in the region and the interdependence of these two regions. The full credit course will expose students to both perspectives. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Legal Aspect - Pt 1: In this course, students will study the historical foundations of the U.S. legal system. Students will explore civil and criminal law, the legal process and the structure of the courts. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Legal Aspect - Pt 2: In this course, students will focus on the legal process utilized in the United States of America. Students will examine various legal and judicial agencies that are part of the legal system. This course may also include contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Legal Aspects: In this course, students will examine the workings of the U.S. criminal and civil justice systems, and gain an understanding of civil and criminal law; the legal process; the structure and procedures of court; and the role of various legal or judicial agencies. Students will also explore a wide range of topics including the history and foundation of U.S. law (the Constitution, statutes, and precedents) and contemporary problems in the criminal justice system. As a honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Legal Aspect - Pt 1A: In this course, students will study the historical foundations of the U.S. legal system. Students will explore civil and criminal law, the legal process and the structure of the courts. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

News and Media Literacy Part 1: In this course, students will examine topics such as analysis of media and the impact of journalism at various periods of United States history. Students study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “Why is a free press essential to democracy?” and “What are principles of responsible journalism?” This course is designed to inspire reflection on how current events are reported and to give students ways of determining the purpose, point of view, and accuracy of the reports they see, hear, and view on social media, online, and in print. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

News and Media Literacy Part 1A: In this course, students will examine topics such as analysis of media and the impact of journalism at various periods of United States history. Students study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “Why is a free press essential to democracy?” and “What are principles of responsible journalism?” This course is designed to inspire reflection on how current events are reported and to give students ways of determining the purpose, point of view, and accuracy of the reports they see, hear, and view on social media, online, and in print. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Personal Financial Literacy Part 1: In this course, students will examine topics such as making personal economic choices and managing financial assets. Students will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What do I need to know and be able to do in order to achieve financial stability over time?” and “Why should I plan for the future?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Personal Financial Literacy Pt 1A: In this course, students will examine topics such as making personal economic choices and managing financial assets. Students will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What do I need to know and be able to do in order to achieve financial stability over time?” and “Why should I plan for the future?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Psychology: In this course, students will study different learning theories; sensation and perception; the nature of intelligence;child and adolescent psychology; personality development and mental illness. As an honors level course, content will be convered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Psychology: In this course, students will study different learning theories; sensation and perception; the nature of intelligence; child and adolescent psychology; personality development and mental illness. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Sociology: In this course, students will study human behavior in society, including topics such as social institutions and norms; socialization and social change; and the relationships among individuals and groups in society. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Sociology Pt 1: In this course, students will study human behavior in society, including topics such as social institutions and norms; socialization and social change; and the relationships among individuals and groups in society. As an honors-level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

United States Government and Politics: In this course, students will revisit the Founding Documents of the United States and Massachusetts with an emphasis on understanding their relevance and impact on policies and politics in the present. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as “What does it mean to be an informed citizen?” and “How involved should the United States government be in world affairs?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

United States Government and Politics Part 1: In this course, students will revisit the Founding Documents of the United States and Massachusetts with an emphasis on understanding their relevance and impact on policies and politics in the present. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as “What does it mean to be an informed citizen?” and “How involved should the United States government be in world affairs?” As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

United States History II: In this course, students will analyze the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America’s growing role in diplomatic relations. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to America’s entry into World War II as well as the consequences of World War II on American life. Finally, students will study the causes and course of the Cold War, important economic and political changes during the Cold War, including the Civil Rights movement, and recent events and trends that have shaped modern-day America.

US History Survey: In this thematic survey course, students will review the foundational documents of our republic and key events of our nation's history. They will examine the power of politics, the causes and consequences of wars, the influence of migration and immigration on the industry, the role of the United States in the world, the impact of technology, and the changes in our culture and society that have shaped our national identity.

World History: In this course, students will study the rise of the nation-state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They study the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, 19th-century political reform in Western Europe, and imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world.

African American Studies Part 1A: In this course, students will uncover and explore over 400 years of the history of Africans in America. Students will explore the central role that African Americans have played in the development of the United States by engaging with primary source documents and researching topics in depth. Students will also examine the continuing struggle of African-Americans to achieve the political, social, and economic equality guaranteed them by our founding documents.

Economics Part 1A: In this course, students will build on their knowledge of the United States and World History, students will learn about the allocation of scarce resources and the economic reasoning used by government agencies and by people as consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, and voters. They will study these topics by exploring and researching guiding questions such as, “What are some measures of a nation’s economic stability?” and “What impact does globalization have on the United States economy?”

Education and the Child: In this course, students will evaluate self-esteem and its' role in teaching. Students will explore the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the child from birth to age six, as well as engaging in effective communication techniques.

Issues and Topics in Social Systems: In this course, students will engage in intensive preparation for entrance into highly competitive college majors in their chosen field. Students will participate in academic training for college entrance exams (SAT; ACT;Accuplacer) and will also develop an understanding of the role that research, communication, systems organizations, employability skills, legal issues, ethics, and safe practice play in the professional world. Participation is limited to interns from each of the three small learning communities, and will be offered during the semester opposite the community-based internship experience.

Legal Aspects Part 1: In this course, students will study the historical foundations of the U.S. legal system. Students will explore civil and criminal law, the legal process and the structure of the courts.

Legal Aspects Part 2: In this course, students will focus on the legal process utilized in the United States of America. Students will examine various legal and judicial agencies that are part of the legal system. This course may also include contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system.

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Social Systems and Justice: In this course, students will be introduced to the foundational understandings in the areas of government, justice, and education and their roles in society. Students will gain knowledge in leadership, laws, community and citizenship.

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