• Social Science
    American Government Advance Placement (H)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of US History and teacher recommendation. Recommended: AP US History with a mark of 'C' or better. Please see Advance Placement and Honors Courses Policies.
    Graduation: Satisfies the American Government requirement for UC/CSU and high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: An in-depth survey of the structure and functions of federal, state and local governments, including extended units on constitutional underpinnings of US democracy; political beliefs and behavior, political parties and interest groups; Congress; federal branches of government; civil rights; and other government issues and arenas. Designed to prepare students for the Advance Placement examination in American Government.

    Course ID#: 72850 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Semester
    American Government (P)

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies one semester of the American Government requirement for UC/CSU and high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: A semester course on the theory and structure of the American political, economic and legal systems. Basic units include the study of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, the American political process, civil rights, domestic issues, international problems, economics and state, county and local governments.

    Course ID#: 72800 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Semester
    Economics (P)

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies one semester of elective requirements for UC/CSU and the high school Economics requirement for graduation
    Description: Basic introduction to micro and macro economics, including the American economic system, a comparison of economic systems, international trade, supply and demand, business organizations, organized labor, government spending, money, banking the Federal Reserve, unemployment, business cycles and inflation.

    Course ID#: 74000 / Grades: 12 / Course length: Semester
    Freshman Foundations - Cultural Geography

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies both UC/CSU and high school requirement for graduation
    Description: An in-depth examination of the interchanges among members of various cultures who have settled in the Bay Area from early times to today. The course builds upon the identities of the students in the high schools and supports them in understanding self and others. The course builds upon the ideas and academic standards found in the History/Social Science State framework (9th grade electives section) as well as the California standards for Historical and Social Science Analysis Skills. Students will better understand the world's cultural geography through looking at major waves of immigration in the Bay Area.

    Course ID#: 87000 / Grades: 9 / Course length: Semester
    U.S. History Advance Placement (H)
    Prerequisite: Please see Advance Placement and Honors Courses Policies.
    Graduation: Satisfies the U.S. History requirement for UC/CSU and high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: Covers American history from colonial times to the present. In-depth reading in American history with written book reviews, practice essays and lectures designed to prepare students to take the Advance Placement Exam in American History.
    Course ID#: 75500 / Grades: 11-12 / Course length: Year
    U.S. History (P)

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies the U.S. History requirement for UC/CSU and high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: A chronological survey of US history with emphasis from the 1900's-to the present; includes a study of current issues, geography and politics

    Course ID#: 75400 / Grades: 11-12 / Course length: Year

    World History (P)
    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies the World History requirement for UC/CSU a

    nd high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: A chronological survey of world history with emphasis on western civilization from the French Revolution to the present. Involves the study of current issues, map work, and world geography. Units include World War I and II, the rise of fascism, the Cold Ware, and current world issues.

    Course ID#: 75900 / Grades: 9-12 / Course length: Year
     
     
    Psychology (P)

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies the elective requirement for UC/CSU and high school social science requirement for graduation
    Description: General introduction to the science of human behavior with focus on the individual. The course considers personality, growth and development, personal identity, anxiety and adjustment, and mental disorders- humanistic rather than behavioral approach to confronting two major questions: 'Who am I?' and 'Why am I?'

    Course ID#: 75000 / Grades: 10-12 / Course length: Year
     

    Leadership

     

    Prerequisite: Election to student association/ class office or approval of teacher
    Graduation: Satisfies elective credit for high school graduation
    Description: Leadership students distinguish themselves by their desires to be involved in school community activities and to have an impact on their society. Besides initiating, coordinating and evaluating school activities and community projects, students also develop leadership skills in communication, decision-making, time management, goal setting, leadership styles, conflict management, team building, and delegation of duties. District and league exchange days with other school are planned.

    Course ID#: 74600 / Grades: 9-12 / Course length: Year
     

    Law and Justice (P)

     

    Prerequisite: n/a
    Graduation: Satisfies general elective credit for UC/CSU and high school graduation
    Description: This is the study of the history and philosophy of justice as it has evolved throughout the world as well as an in-depth study of the American justice system and its various sub-systems. The course covers the interrelationships of criminal justice agents and their relationships in society; concepts of crime causation, punishments, and rehabilitation; ethics, education; and training for professionalism in the social system.

    Course ID#: 74550 / Grades: 10-12 / Course length: Year