Middle School

World Geography 7
1 Year-Required

World Geography reinforces current National Geography Standards as represented by the five themes of modern geography-location, place, human/enviroment interaction, movement and region. The course focuses on understanding the spatial relationships among places, the similarities and differences among people living in different cultures and societies around the world, and the relationship between human beings and the environment. Skills emphasized include map reading and analysis, knowledge of place locations, note-taking, and critical thinking skills.

American Civics 8
1 Year-Required

American Civics teaches the rudiments of the American political system tempered to an eighth grade curriculum. Stressed are the fundamental processes of the federal, state, and local levels of government. This course includes a study of state and local governments and the political system, geography and economy of the United States. Economics, Micro and Macro, are taught through Junior Achievement of the Mississippi Valley.

High School

Western Civilization (9)
1 Year
1 Credit

Western Civilization covers the trends and high points in the history of Europe from Pre-history to post World War II. Students are guided in developing further critical thinking, discussion, and research skills in relation to course content.

United States History (10-11)
1 Year
1 Credit

United States History is a one year college preparatory course covering the chronology from the 1600's to the present. Attention is give to political, social, economic, and cultural issues. It helps to develop basic college survival skills; note-taking, critical writing, and effective discussion. Current evens are discussed as they relate to the immediate present or when they relate to the content under discussion.

Advanced Placement United States History (11)
1 Year
1 Credit

Advanced Placement United States History is a college level course in which students may receive college credit through the St. Louis University 1-8-1-8 Program and/or the Advanced Placement Program. The course exposes the students to an intense coverage of American History. It develops the student's ability to master the process of historical inquiry, thought, and method. Particular attention is give to the use of primary source documentation. Students prepare for the AP exam through extensive writing.

Mid-East/Far-East (11-12)
1 Year
1 Credit

Mid-East/Far-East provides a sequential program of instruction, pertaining to specific areas of the Mid-East and Far-East, the Middle East, India, China, and Japan. Objectives include 1)the establishment of a base of actual knowledge of the non-Western world, 2) the development of a working vocabulary peculiar to each region, 3)the enlargement of the student's awareness of the relevance of these regions to their lives and the future of our country and 4)the refinement of critical thinking as well as cognitive skills.

Mid-East/Far-East Honors (10)
1 Year
1 Credit

This course covers the same material, goals and critical thinking skills as the regular sections of Mid-East/Far-East, but in greater depth and detail. Additionally, there is an intense writing component. Students who petition for enrollment must be able to read independently and have the intention of matriculating into Advance Placement courses.

Advance Placement European History (12)
1 Year
1 Credit

Advanced Placement European History is a college level course in which students can receive college credit throughout the St. Louis University 1-8-1-8 Program and/or the Advanced Placement Program. Students study how to weigh evidence to reach conclusion on the basis or facts, not prejudice. In addition, the course focuses on the ability to extract information from primary document and secondary research instruments.

African American Studies (11-12)
1 Year
1 Credit

The is an upper level elective designed to explore the history and culture that comprise the African American experience. Historical accuracy and critical thinking will be the cornerstones of the course. The richness and diversity of the African American history and culture will be explored. The course will offer an opportunity to critically examine common stereotypes and prejudice.

American Government/Economics (11-12)
1 Year
1 Credit

American Government, Semester I, introduces students to the fundamentals of government and politics in the United States so that they will be better prepared for their role as voting citizens. The course focuses on the Constitution, role of state and federal government, the Bill of Rights, the electoral process, and the three branches of government. Any student interested in taking the U.S. Government A.P. exam will have the option of working with the instructor.

Economics, Semester II, introduces students to basic principles of mirco and macroeconomics. The course concentrates on the laws of supply and demand; efficient production of goods and services; unemployment, inflation and economic growth; fiscal and monetary policy, the Federal Reserve, and the financial markets.

Psychology (11-12)
1 Semester
1/2 Credit

This course provides and introduction to some of the major areas of psychological theory and application. Students use scientific methods to investigate human development, learning, personality, and group influence. The usefulness of theoretical principles to explain and predict human behavior and thinking is emphasized.

Women's Studies (12)
1 Semester
1/2 Credit

The Women's Studies course encompasses issues from history, contemporary culture, law, psychology, and theology relevant to self-understanding of young women in today's world. Women's Studies is cross registered with the Theology Department and is interdisciplinary in content.