Modern World History examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The course will allow students to view past events in light of historical perspective, geography, economics, government, culture and society. Students will discuss cause-effect relationships, events, issues, concepts, and cultures. A primary goal of this course is to help students utilize the tools, processes, methods, and techniques to think historically. Emphasis will be placed on skill development and the use of primary resources.

The equivalent of a year-long college survey course, AP World History: Modern begins with an overview of ancient history before immersing students in a rigorous and fast-paced exploration of world history from 1200 to present. In addition to chronology and biography, the course analyzes the social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental developments and processes that have shaped human history around the globe across a span of 800 years. Beyond learning content, AP World History: Modern students become historians as they evaluate primary and secondary sources, hone historical reasoning skills (causation, comparison, change and continuity over time), and craft historical arguments.

Economics explores the fundamentals of micro- and macroeconomics that guide individuals and nations as they make choices about how to use limited resources to satisfy their wants and needs.  This course focuses on application to current concerns including types of economic systems, entrepreneurship, markets and market structures, supply and demand, types of business organizations, the Federal Reserve system, economic indicators, and the business cycle.

Students will explore the basic principles of macroeconomics at a rigorous pace. Course concepts include: the nature of economics (including cost benefit analysis); measuring economic performance using various indicators; aggregate demand and aggregate supply; fiscal policy; monetary policy and economic stability; and international trade and finance. The strong emphasis this course places on graph construction and graphical analysis by students to explain economic concepts, requires proficiency in Algebra. Students must possess strong computational skills, as no calculators are permitted due to the constraints of the AP exam.

Juniors investigate the concepts and structure of the American system of government by studying the Constitution. Current events are related to the topics under consideration.

This course explores the political theory and everyday practice that direct the daily operations of our government and shape our public policies. This course is for all intents and purposes taught on a college level and it requires a substantial amount of reading and preparation for every class. The objectives of this course go beyond a basic analysis of how our government "works." Student will develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system, as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Topics include constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups and mass media, federal institutions, public policy, and civil rights and liberties.

United States History traces the development of America from 1877 to the present. This course addresses the challenges the federal republic has withstood and how episodes of the past have shaped the nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges of tomorrow. Students will understand how these events occurred and their meaning for today’s citizens. Students will further hone the skills necessary to produce essays, arguments and presentations that demonstrate mastery of content, analysis and proper use of primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives as well as effective written and verbal communication.

Advanced Placement United States History "focuses on developing students' understanding of American history from approximately 1491 to the present. The course has students investigate the content of U.S. history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods, and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation) employed by historians when they study the past. The course also provides seven themes (American and national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; America in the world; geography and the environment; and culture and society) that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places." (The College Board) A.P. United States History is the equivalent of a college course and requires a substantial amount of reading in preparation for class.

Students learn about the ways in which an individual develops an awareness of the world, the ways individuals interact with one another, and society's inevitable influence on the individual's behavior. Topics discussed include altered states such as dreaming and hypnosis, the process of learning, possible sources of stress, and mental disorders. Discover new ways of looking at and interpreting your behavior as well as that of others.

Human relationships at every level of society are analyzed from the small group of two or more people to the five major institutions in society:  family, religion, government, economic system, and education.  Students will discuss the nature of sociology and sociological research, culture, socialization, social structures, social interactions, groups and organizations, and deviance and crime.  Students will explore the connection between social institutions and social inequality and explore whether or not social institutions maintain an inequitable distribution of resources. 

Human geography is the study of people and their relationship with and impact on the environment. It includes the examination of culture, economics, politics and religion in relation to location and movement. In this course, we will examine questions like the following:
1.  We have a global population of roughly 8 billion people and we produce (world wide) enough food to feed 10 billion people.  Why are so many people still going hungry?
2.  How can we tell the impact of population on a city merely by looking at pictures of the city?
3.  What is a mental map and how do we develop them?
4.  Where do languages come from? How do they move and change?
5.  How is local folklore tied to geography?
6.  Why have some religions spread worldwide while others remain fairly localized?
7.  How can looking at the planning of a city tell us what is valued by the culture?

The increasingly globalized society in which we live necessitates an awareness of variations in how political entities organize and structure their governments and societies.  Students explore the various historical and cultural dynamics that create current political systems.  This course introduces students to the fundamental structures and processes of a variety of governments around the world using specific case studies.  Students will look to answer questions such as:
1.  What role does the royal family play in the governing of the United Kingdom?
2.  What impact did colonialism have on the country of Brazil?
3.  How can history and culture help us to explain current political tensions among nations?
4.  How can understanding the diversity of governments and cultures help us as we travel more and more for work and pleasure? 

The Model United Nations course (semester) provides students the opportunity to learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations in an academic simulation. Model United Nations (MUN) involves researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Students would spend class time researching and writing contemporary issues from the perspective of diverse leaders to prepare to compete in the Model UN Conference hosted by the CCWA. 

What does it mean to be a nation founded on the principle that "all men are created equal"? This intradisciplinary, seminar-style course will require students to complete a variety of independent readings and be able to use discussion and research as a means of examining how the understanding of equality in America has changed over time. Drawing from a variety of resources in history, political science, sociology, economics, human geography, and other disciplines, students in this course will investigate how and why civil rights protections have been expanded through the efforts and actions of citizens fighting for those rights. This course will use case studies of historically marginalized groups, such as women, Blacks, Indigenous and other people of color, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, and/or other groups, to explore multiple perspectives of the ways in which equality has been both inhibited and broadened as part of the American experience.