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as substitutes for the required core courses. When the number of students in one course is large, ability grouping allows teachers to work at the academic level that most closely meets the ability of the class. Therefore, students in the social studies core courses are divided into Honors, Accelerated/Enriched, College Preparatory and Standard Preparatory sections. Most social studies electives, on the other hand, are planned for students who represent the entire spectrum of abilities and interests typical of juniors and seniors. WORLD HISTORY 211 (H), 212 (AE), 213 (CP) Grade: 9 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisites: None (required course) World History is a required course designed to serve two general goals: 1) To survey the development of civilization from the decline of Rome through the Napoleonic era and 2) to provide necessary background and analysis for more meaningful understanding and interpretation of recent events. While there is more emphasis on the evolution and legacy of western civilization, aspects of African and early American history are included as well. The course focuses largely on themes of government, economic development, religion, and cultural heritage. The World History course in the Transition Program, by teacher recommendation only, fulfills this requirement. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits TRANSITION WORLD HISTORY 285 (SP) Grade: 9 Grouping: Transition Team Prerequisites: Must be taken in conjunction with other Transition classes and enrollment must be reviewed by Transition Team Faculty Transition World History is a course designed to serve two general goals: 1) To survey the development of civilization from the decline of Rome through the Napoleonic era and 2) to provide necessary background and analysis for more meaningful understanding and interpretation of recent events in a small, supportive setting. While there is more emphasis on the evolution and legacy of western civilization, aspects of African and pre-Columbian American history are included as well. The course focuses largely on themes of government, economic development, religion, and cultural heritage. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits 23
U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT I 221 (H), 222 (AE), 223 (CP), 286 (SP) Grade: 10 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisites: Normally World History (required course): B in World History (H) strongly recommended for U.S. I (H) In this course the development of the United States is traced from the colonial period to the close of the nineteenth century when the United States began to emerge as one of the foremost powers of the world. The main emphasis of the course is on the internal development of the nation- economically, socially, and politically- and the growth of a distinctive American way of life. The course also emphasizes the role of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as the basis for the development of American government. By limiting the time span of this course and reserving a more complete discussion of twentieth century America until the following year, it is possible to provide more opportunities for in-depth study of major issues and events in American history. To facilitate this, a variety of materials are used in connection with the basic textbook, and these materials are chosen to fit the different ability levels of the various classes. As this course represents the second step in the “core program”, all students are required to take it. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits AMERICAN STUDIES AE (201, English); (202, Social Studies) Grade: 10 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisite: None This course, a combination of the sophomore English and Social Studies curricula, covers the same content as the traditional courses. At pertinent points American Studies thematically connects the big ideas of literature and American history in activities, assignments, and readings. The course requires several projects that foster skills in research, writing, reading, and cooperative learning. The class meets for two consecutive periods each day, allowing for flexible scheduling of activities. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits English and 5 credits US History I U.S. HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT II 231 (H/AP), 232 (AE), 233 (CP) Grade: 11 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisites: Normally U.S. History & Government I (required course); B in U.S. History I (H) strongly recommended for U.S. History II (H/AP) The second half of the two-year sequence in American History confines itself almost entirely to the twentieth century. Drawing upon the foundation laid in the previous years, this course stresses two important themes: 1) the movement of the United States, as a leading world power, away from nineteenth century 24
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Industrial Te
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