UNITED STATES HISTORY
(Eleventh Grade, 2 terms, 1 credit, Required)
United States History traces and surveys the chronological development of the American nation.  It is designed to develop in students an appreciation of the contributions of all American people in the building of the nation.  It also should give students an appreciation of American democracy, opportunity, progress, and problems.

UNITED STATES HISTORY --ADVANCED PLACEMENT
(Eleventh Grade, 3 terms, 1.5 credits, Elective)
Prerequisite:  Recommendation of the Social Studies Department
This course is an enriched version of United States History.  It follows generally the same scope and procedures, but emphasizes the use of primary documents and interpretations of historians.  It demands more advanced research, writing, and discussion skills.  The course also prepares the students to take the Advanced Placement test to earn college credit in American History.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
(Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Required)
The students study American government at the federal, state and local levels.  Emphasis is placed on the three branches of the government, the Constitution, voting, political parties, the electoral process, civil rights, social problems, foreign policy, and the history of their local area.

ECONOMICS
(Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Required)
The American economic system is studied.  Information is presented on business and labor and its relation to our society, basic terms dealing with economics, and our monetary and fiscal policy.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT--ADVANCED PLACEMENT
(Twelfth Grade, 2 terms, 1 credit, elective)
Prerequisite: Recommendation from the Social Studies Department
 
This course is an enriched version of American Government.  It generally follows the same scope and procedures, but emphasizes the use of court cases to justify our legal system.  The students study American government at the federal, state, and local levels.  This course demands more advanced research, writing and discussion skills.  The course also prepares the students to take the Advanced Placement test to earn college credit in American Government.

EUROPEAN HISTORY --ADVANCED PLACEMENT
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 3 terms, 1.5 credits, Elective)
Prerequisite:  Recommendation of the Social Studies Department
European History AP is a college level course introducing the student to the complexities of Western civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the 1990's.  The focus of the course is on the history of Europe and the interaction of Europeans with the rest of the world.  Areas of concentration include cultural and social history as well as a chronological survey of political events.  The primary course objective is to enable the student to begin to understand the historical context of current social, political, and economic affairs.  Other objectives include the development of a student's ability to read critically, and to write and to speak with precision and clarity. In addition to the textbook, A History of the Modern World by Palmer and Colton, the student must read selected primary sources and several articles from scholarly journals.  The course also requires a summer reading assignment of one book, A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester, and several short colloquies by Erasmus.  Based upon the reading, the student must also write an essay to be submitted on the first day of class.  Typically, the quarter grade will be based upon four essays and two tests.  The AP test is required.

THE LAW TODAY
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Elective)
This law related education course is to provide practical information and problem solving opportunities that help students develop knowledge and skills necessary for survival in our society.  The curriculum includes case studies, role-playing, small group exercises, speakers and a visit to the Hamilton County Court House.  The book used is titled Street Law:  A Course in Practical Law.  That is exactly what this course promotes.

TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICA
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Elective)
Modern Twentieth Century American History covers American history from the 1940's through the early 1980's.  The course covers the major political, social and cultural events that have shaped the latter half of the twentieth century.

CINCINNATI HISTORY
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Elective)
This course provides the interested student a more in-depth study of local history and politics that is not covered by the other courses in the social studies curriculum.

PSYCHOLOGY
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Elective)
This course will provide exposure to the foundations of psychology, through a study of the basic concepts of the science of the mind and human behavior.   Content will include the history of psychology, learning and cognition, memory and thought, sensation and perception, motives and emotions, as well as personality theories.

WOMEN IN HISTORY
(Tenth, Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, ½ credit, Elective)
This course will survey 100 important women in the history of the world.  Using political essays, biographies, autobiographies, the Internet, and literature, the course examines the leadership of women in concrete situations to develop an understanding of history and politics.   Readings and discussion will focus on women in connection to major historical events, social groups, and movements.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRANSITIONS
(Eleventh or Twelfth Grade, 1 term, 1/4 English credit and 1/4 Social Studies credit, Elective)
This interdisciplinary course taught by a social studies teacher and an English teacher traces the development of African-American culture in America.  In addition to reading the history and literature of African-Americans from the Middle Passage to the present, students are provided a variety of activities and experiences including videos, music, art, recreations, journaling, field trips, and guest speakers.  The course emphasizes an understanding and subsequent celebration of our similarities and differences.