Social Studies 5 puts American history front and center as students learn about the Native American civilizations of the Americas, the discovery of the New World by European explorers, the founding of the United States, westward expansion, and the coming of the Industrial Revolution.

Social Studies 4 introduces students to critical analysis as they develop detailed knowledge of the United States, its regions, and the influence of individual perspectives on documents and events.

Social Studies 3 focuses on the United States, including its government and its laws.

Social Studies 2 empowers students to become productive citizens by developing their knowledge and skills in civics, history, geography, and economics.

Social Studies 1 leads students beyond their local community to consider their place in the world.

Middle School World History enables students to explore significant events, people, and places from prehistoric to modern times.

Middle School U.S. History to 1877 encompasses the discovery of North America by European explorers, colonization, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War.

Middle School U.S. History explores the history of the United States from before the arrival of Europeans in North America to the events of the 2016 presidential election.

Students learn to study the Earth’s landscape in Middle School Geography.

Middle School Civics and Government introduces students to the basic principles of the democratic government of the United States.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS | FULL YEAR: 1 CREDIT - NCAA Eligible

In World Geography, students explore the principles and tools of geography while examining the world as geographers.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS -  NCAA Eligible

In the Sociology course, students explore the various topics and sociological terminology necessary for understanding and exploring the field.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS - NCAA Eligible

In Psychology, students explore the science of explaining and controlling human behavior.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS - NCAA Eligible

Political Science is an introduction to political science as an academic discipline.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS

In Pennsylvania History, students explore the geography, history, culture, and government of Pennsylvania.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS - NCAA Eligible

In the Law course, students examine citizen obligations to law enforcement, the court system, and the rules and regulations that all Americans are expected to uphold.

SEMESTER: 0.5 CREDITS - NCAA Eligible 

African American History is a survey course that spans the history of America, including ancient African society and culture through the presidency of Barack Obama.

Semester: 0.5 Credits

Social Studies 1 leads students beyond their local community to consider their place in the world. They explore the function and characteristics of local, state, and federal governments, including the role of rules in different settings and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students also learn how to ask questions and gather information to understand history. This course focuses on developing students’ knowledge of the interplay between the physical world and human societies, as they learn basic geography skills, such as map reading. They examine the impact of the environment on how and where people live, and they explore the ways that regional variations drive trade in both goods and services. Finally, students build their understanding of good citizenship by identifying ways to contribute to the community and avoid conflict by interacting respectfully with others. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.