Napoleon Junior/Senior High School

Grade Levels:9
Course Length:Full Year Course
Credits:1.0 Social Studies Credit

Required Course

Students will study world historic eras while considering the influence of geographic settings, cultural perspectives, economic systems, and various forms of government during the given time period, 1750-present.

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Grade Levels:10
Course Length:Full Year Course
Credits:1.0 Social Studies Credits

Required Course

Sophomore students continue the chronological study of the history of the United States from the Civil War and Reconstruction to present-day America.  As students study historic eras in America, they will critically examine all aspects including geographic, cultural, economic,  and political & governmental structures.   Students will develop a deeper understanding of their role as citizens and continue to expand their command of social studies and methods.

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Grade Levels:10
Course Length:Full Year Course
Credits:1.0 Social Studies Credits
 
This course is a survey study equivalent to the demands of an introductory college course in United States history. Emphasis is on the colonial period to the present through an in-depth consideration using a chronological and/or topical approach and political, social, economic, and cultural treatment of the period. Entry into Advanced Placement American History is through teacher recommendation. A fee is required for the course to cover the College Board AP Examination that is given in the spring.

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Grade Levels:11-12
Course Length:Full Year Course
Credits:1.0 Social Studies Credits
 
This course emphasizes an understanding equivalent to those gained in a college level introductory course. It also focuses on a general narrative of European history from 1450. The course includes an examination of the political and diplomatic, intellectual and social, and economic history of Europe. Entry into Advanced Placement European History is through teacher recommendation. A fee is required for the course to cover the College Board AP Examination that is given in the spring.

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Grade Levels:11-12
Course Length:Semester Course
Credits:0.5 Credits
 
The course will examine the origin and evolution of the American Presidency.  Topics will include:  the process of presidential selection and nomination, the ways in which the presidents make decisions, and how presidents work to shape foreign, economic, and domestic policy.  In addition, there will be a focus on individual presidents and how their private lives intersect with their public lives.  Finally, we will work to answer the following questions during the semester:  What do we expect of our president?, What makes good presidents?, and How do we define successful presidents?

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Grade Levels:11-12
Course Length:Semester Course
Credits:0.5 Credits
 
The course examines the social science of human behavior and mental processes on an individual (Psychology) basis as well as in a group setting (Sociology).   Focus will be placed on critical reflection and analysis of oneself through papers and journals.  This is an upper- level class designed to prepare students for introductory psychology and sociology classes at the college level.

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Grade Levels:11-12
Course Length:Semester Course
Credits:0.5 Credits
 
The course focuses on collecting, organizing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources to draw logical conclusions about modern events, people, and issues and how they affect our lives today.  Emphasis will be placed on working in a research team setting and incorporating technology to complete presentations over various topics. A subscription fee may apply.

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Grade Levels:11-12
Course Length:Semester Course
Credits:0.5 Credits
 
The course will examine various theories on warfare, examine the development of weaponry & warfare, trace origins & evolutions of the United States military branches, and analyze the chronological history of American involvement in wars from the French & Indian War to the current war in Afghanistan.

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Grade Levels:12
Course Length:Full Year Course
Credits:1.0 Social Studies Credits

Required Course

The course places an emphasis on the study of national, state, and local governments in the United States by investigating current operational practices, issues, and problems.   Course material analyzes the legislative and lawmaking powers of federal, state, and local branches/authorities. Executive and judiciary powers are explored in conjunction with other powers of federal, state, and local agencies/institutions. The course explores the fundamentals that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants. The course examines the ability of individuals to use knowledge and skills to manage limited financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial security. The focus will be on the United States economy and the student personal finances.

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