Accelerated, Regular & Functional
American History I Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: Students will research and learn about the history of our nation from pre- Columbian times through effects of the Civil War. The investigation will begin with the original inhabitants of the continent and its early exploration. The study will then progress to colonization, the inception of a nation, creation of a government, and the growth of the United States – both economically and geographically. The course will complete with the division and reunification of the nation through its Civil War.
American History II Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: A study of the American past from the time of Reconstruction, through the rise of industrialism and 20th-century America, to the present. This course examines significant social, economic, intellectual, and political developments which have shaped the society in which we live.
Civics Grade: 11 Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester
Content: This course focuses on the study of the United States government. The foundation of this course focuses on the ideas and philosophies behind the United States government. After understanding the foundation, structure of the government at three levels: federal, state, and local are studied and dissected.
World History: Ancient World Grade: 11/12 Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester
Content: Students will learn the world of the Greek city-states and of the Roman Empire, from 700 B.C. to A.D. 250. Origins of complex urban societies are studied as well as the significance of beliefs, literature and art.
World History: 20th Century Grade: 11/12 Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester
Content: Students will examine social, political, and economic changes that defined and shaped the 20th century. Particular emphasis on the First World War, rise of totalitarian regimes, Second World War, and the Cold War as well as social and intellectual movements, scientific and technological breakthroughs, and economic globalization.
Minorities/Global Awareness Grade: 11/12 Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester
Content: This course focuses on developing an awareness of diversity of cultures, languages, religions, political and economic systems, histories, and environment of six different regions all over the world. The regions under study are: Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Americas, Europe and Middle East.
Current Events Grade: 10/11/12 Credit: .5 Length: Semester
Content: Students will focus on current issues both in the U.S. and the world. Four general topics related to current issues of students’ choosing will be researched and the result will be posted in different formats for different audiences. Students will be required to monitor world and U.S. event for weekly in-class and class wiki discussions.
Modified
Genealogy/Families Grade: 9/10/11/12 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: This is a one year course which will provide students the opportunity to do research on their family. Students will work on understanding family members and the roles each play in the family. Starting with themselves, students will complete a family tree. Students will be provided the opportunity to research their family and/or one country where their family originated from. Projects will be expected at each student’s level of understanding. Units are presented at the individual student’s level with meaningful hands on experiences to support lessons in the classroom.
American and Wisconsin History: Grade: 9/10/11/12 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: This is a one year course which will provide students with lessons about the history of Wisconsin and America. The units will include but are not limited to Wisconsin history comparing and contrasting the past and the present, urban vs. rural Wisconsin, and a study of each student’s hometown. The lessons will be expanded to include Wisconsin’s role in American history. Important events in American history will also be explored. Units are presented at the individual student’s level with meaningful hands on experiences to support lessons in the classroom.
Civics/Citizenship Grade: 9/10/11/12 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: This is a one year course which will provide students with lessons regarding how they are citizens of various communities such as home, school, and work. Units related to rules, expectations, social skills and being a positive member of each community will be taught. Units are presented at the individual student’s level with meaningful hands on experiences to support lessons in the classroom.
World Cultures Grade: 9/10/11/12 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year
Content: This is a one year course which will provide students with exposure to a variety of cultures around the world. Explanations of traditions, clothing, food, beliefs will be discussed with emphasis on differences and similarities. Students will develop understanding of how various cultures can work to complement and support each other. Units are presented at the individual student’s level with meaningful hands on experiences to support lessons in the classroom.