World History

Students will be introduced to different empires, governments, religions, and intellectual movements, and analyze the impact all of these had on the lives of people around the globe. The course begins by examining early Korean history, the Korean War, World Wars from the perspective of the European powers. Students should expect to practice critical thinking skills through reading, writing, classroom discussion, roleplay, and creative projects. By the end of the course students will have gained mastery in evaluating historical claims, contextualizing events, defending arguments, and identifying patterns in historical developments.

Contemporary American History and Civics

This course will allow students to understand America and the world as it stands today by analyzing different people, ideas, and movements that have shaped Contemporary American History since the turn of the 20th century. The goal of this course is to take major events, people, and ideas from history and define their significance in their time period and in everyday life today. The course will follow the shaping of America in a chronological order through major themes and eras in United States history starting with the foundations of America and moving through the present day. Major areas of focus will include history, geography, economics, social systems, and political science. The Civics aspect of this course will focus on the US government and how citizens can learn more about it and get involved with the governmental procedures and laws. The goal is to examine the issues that affect a community and discover ways in which citizens can make positive changes.

Government and World Affairs

This course will introduce students to the many political systems that have been formulated and applied throughout history. Students will examine multiple countries’ government systems and comparatively analyze their systems. They will also practice critical thinking as they assess the success of different systems, defend arguments with evidence, and produce novel solutions to modern political problems. By the end of the course, students will have learned the skills necessary to participate in the civic life of their nation and make informed judgments of public policy.

Economics

This course covers the fundamentals of economics with an emphasis on business. Students will learn elements of both micro and macro economics. Students will learn and understand the role of businesses and governments through various economic models and how they facilitate or shape markets. They will also gain theoretical and practical knowledge about economics and how they function. Students will be expected to evaluate economic activity in terms of supply and demand and the decisions that affect this dynamic. Finally, they will put it all together and create a business plan by the end of the academic year.

Intro to Psychology

The Introduction to Psychology course is a captivating exploration into the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. A comprehensive curriculum encompasses the major theories and approaches in psychology, ranging from psychodynamics and cognitive psychology to how we learn and remember, to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the subject. Throughout this course, students delve into the intriguing inner workings of the brain and basics of neuroscience, examine the nature-nurture debate, explore the complexity of psychological disorders and therapy, and gain insights into human success and flourishing through the study of humanistic and positive psychology.

AP Psychology

The Advanced Placement Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. It covers the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology, while placing a constant emphasis on the research methods used by psychologists in their practices. The course offers students opportunities to learn about the explorations and discoveries made by psychologists over the past century, especially in areas such as cognitive neuroscience. Students assess the differing approaches adopted by psychologists, including biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. In addition to content knowledge, students will also learn the basic skills of psychology research and develop critical thinking skills.

AP World History - Modern

AP World History – Modern is a course that covers the history of the world from the year 1200 up until the present. It focuses on five key concepts: society, politics, human-environment interaction, culture, and economics. These concepts are learned through writing several different types of essays and responding to multiple choice questions based on primary sources and scholarly interpretations of history. AP World History focuses on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in preparation for the AP World History exam.
Prerequisite: World History or Contemporary American History and Civics

AP Microeconomics

AP Microeconomics is a year-long introductory college level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students will learn to analyze market and firm graphs, make predictions on expected outcomes and describe and explain economic concepts.
Prerequisite: Economics, World History, or Contemporary American History and Civics

AP Macroeconomics

AP Macroeconomics is a year-long introductory college level course that focuses on the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe and explain economic concepts.
Prerequisite: Economics, World History, or Contemporary American History and Civics

AP Seminar

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics. By analyzing divergent perspectives, students gain a deeper understanding of each subject and article studied. One of the distinctive features of the course is that it does not require content memorization for tests. Instead, the emphasis is placed on developing imperative transferable life skills that are highly valuable in various contexts. These skills include critical thinking, argumentation, research skills, academic writing, effective citation and referencing, communicative teamwork, and essential oral, vocal, and visual academic presentation skills.

AP Research

AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. As a high-school researcher, students embark on an intellectual journey, exploring a topic of personal passion and significance, and aiming to contribute to the global academic community by addressing real-world issues and filling a gap in the existing literature and research. This rigorous course challenges students to design and conduct an original research study while employing advanced research methodologies and analytical techniques. Through this process, students develop invaluable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, and effective communication.
Prerequisite: AP Seminar