Social Science Offerings

The below courses satisfy one semester in each of the subject areas. Students that have completed the 9th grade prior to summer school enrollment are eligible to receive 5 units of credit for each of these classes. A student that has not completed the 9th grade may take the course for enrichment only.

AP US History Prep and AP World History Prep are offered for enrichment only.

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US History: This is a survey course in American history that begins in 1900 and will cover, in varying degrees of depth, the Spanish American War to the present. It assumes that American history is important for its own sake-an epic and unique tale of human experience in a vast land, now teeming with more than 200 million people. Beyond this, our history provides an object lesson in how past affects present, or rather, how a series of pasts has changed a series of presents in an unending pattern of development. (UC Approved, 5 Units of US History Credit)
World History: This course will begin in 1789 and will explore “modern” nations and cultures, culminating with present day events and situations. The course not only examines European history but also that of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. A variety of teaching modalities are used including: lecture/discussion, individual and group projects, and audio-visual presentation. (UC Approved Course, 5 Units of World History Credit.)
AP US History Prep: This course prepares for American History from the age of discovery to the end of the Reagan presidency. Students will develop the ability to analyze historical events and learn the importance of cause and effect in historical study. All tests are primarily composed of essay-type questions similar to those in the A.P. Exam. AP US History Prep is offered for enrichment only, and credit will not be given.
AP World History Prep: This course seeks to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, as well as interactions between different societies/cultures. Primarily, the course seeks to build an understanding of the cultural, political, ideological and economic developments that have shaped the past thousand years of the global experience. The class will identify global patterns by linking and comparing local developments and following causal and cultural connections. Special attention will be paid to assessing claims of universal standards while remaining aware of cultural diversity and historical context. AP World History Prep is offered for enrichment only, and credit will not be given.