Social Studies Classes
WORLD HISTORY 10 GENERAL
Grades: 10 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Eighth grade teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
This one-year course meets the freshman social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State Framework with a focus on modern World History. Through its emphasis on the development of world cultures, students will understand the geographical forces, chronological flow of events and the dynamics of change that have shaped the way we live today. This course is recommended for students who need to improve on their writing, reading, and listening skills. Study skills will also be stressed.
WORLD HISTORY 10 P
Grades: 10 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Eighth grade teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
A one-year required college prep course. Meets freshman social studies graduation requirement and the University of California A-G requirement.
This course follows the California State Framework with an emphasis on the major turning points that shaped the modern world from the late 18th century through the present. It illustrates the diversity and similarity among civilizations and cultures throughout history, and shows how such cultural differences and similarities are relevant to students today. Emphasis is placed on the development of democratic ideals and the integration of art, music, and literature into the curriculum. UC Social Studies requirement.
EUROPEAN HISTORY AP
Grades: 10, 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Approval of the Honors/AP committee.
Max credit: 10
This one-year course meets the University of California A-G requirement and follows the California State framework. This course emphasizes the study of major European events and trends from approximately 1450-1990. Students in European History develop an understanding of the principal themes of Modern European history, analyze historical evidence, and develop the ability to express that understanding and analysis in writing. The AP European History program prepares students for college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those by introductory college courses. Successful completion of the College Board AP examination allows students to earn college credit. All students will be expected to take the AP European History exam in May.
UC Social Studies requirement. This course satisfies the KHSD World History requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 11 GENERAL
Grades: 11 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Counselor or parent recommendation
Max credit: 10
May not be repeated for credit. This one-year course meets junior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State Framework with an emphasis on the turning points in American history in the 20th century. The course begins with a review of the nation’s beginnings and concludes with the study of the United States as a major world power. The course is recommended for students who need to improve their writing, reading, and listening skills. Study strategies are emphasized.
U.S. HISTORY 11 P
Grades: 11 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Counselor, parent, student recommendation
Max credit: 10
May not be repeated for credit. This one-year course meets social studies graduation requirement and the Univ. of California A-G requirement. Course follows the California State Framework with an emphasis on the turning points in American history in the 20th century. Course includes a review of the nation’s beginnings and the study of the US as a major world power. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. Emphasis is placed upon the development of our nation’s democratic ideals and the integration of art, music, and literature into the curriculum. UC Social Studies requirement.
U.S. HISTORY 11 AP
Grades: 11 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Approval of the Honors/AP committee
Max credit: 10
May not be repeated for credit. This one-year course meets junior social studies graduation requirement and the University of California A-G requirement. The Advanced Placement program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in the United States history. The US History AP program prepares students for college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Successful completion of the College Board AP examination allows students to earn college credits. All students will be expected to take the AP US History exam in May. UC Social Studies requirement.
GOVERNMENT GENERAL 12
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Counselor or parent recommendation
Max credit: 10
This one-semester course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. It examines the foundation of government, the process of government, constitutional development and issues, and compares different forms of government. This course is recommended for students who need to improve their writing, reading, and listening skills. Study strategies are emphasized.
GOVERNMENT 12P
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Counselor or parent recommendation
Max credit: 10
This one-year course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. One semester examines the foundation of government, the process of government, constitutional development and issues, and compares different forms of government. . It meets the University of California A-G requirement. UC Social Studies requirement.
GOVERNMENT 12 HP
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Approval of the Honors/AP committee
Max credit: 10
This one-semester Honors course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. It meets the University of California A-G requirement and is recommended for college-bound students. This course examines the foundation of government, the process of government, constitutional development and issues, and compares different forms of government. For students in the Constitutional Competition, the curriculum will focus on the “We the People” curriculum and will culminate in participation in the Kern County Constitutional Competition. Extensive use of primary sources and development of political and economic models will be integral in this course. UC Social Studies requirement.
ECONOMICS GENERAL 12
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Counselor or parent recommendation
Max credit: 10
This one-semester course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. It will examine the economic system of capitalism, using both micro and macro economic principles,they study of key concepts and analysis of economic practices. This course is recommended for students who need to improve their writing, reading, and listening skills. Study strategies are emphasized.
ECONOMICS 12 P
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: College prep status
Max credit: 10
This one-semester college prep course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. . It meets the University of California A-G requirement. It will examine the economic system of capitalism, using both micro and macro economic principles, they study of key concepts and analysis of economic practices. This course is recommended for college prep students.
ECONOMICS 12 HP
Grades: 12 Credits: 5 per semester Prerequisite: Approval of the Honors/AP committee
Max credit: 10
This one-semester Honors course meets the senior social studies graduation requirement and follows the California State framework. It will examine the economic system of capitalism, using both micro and macro economic principles, they study of key concepts and analysis of economic practices. This Honors course is academically rigorous and requires extra reading, writing, and research. Meets the University of California A-G as an elective requirement but does not receive UC honors credit.