This course concludes a two-year chronologically organized study of the history of the world. It commences with a brief review of the Age of Reason and then progresses into an analysis of historical material, culminating with a unit on contemporary world issues. Emphasis will be placed on the Age of Revolutions, major wars, development of modern political and economic systems, and the crises of the twentieth century. While a traditional historical approach is emphasized, the course also incorporates other social studies disciplines such as geography, economics, sociology, and political science into the curriculum. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, reading, formal research, map and graph analysis and the interpretation of historical documents. The course concludes with a cumulative final examination that is consistent with NYSED Regents Standards. A comprehensive Regents exam will be administered at the conclusion of Global History II.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

This course emphasizes the need for students to acquire knowledge of the structure and functions of our government so that they can become actively engaged citizens. Students will study the U.S. Constitution, including the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances. The students will then begin a chronological study of American History from the early Republic to the present day. While a traditional historical approach is emphasized, the course also incorporates other social studies disciplines such as geography, economics, sociology, and political science into the curriculum. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, reading, formal research, map and graph analysis and the interpretation of historical documents. The course concludes with a cumulative final examination that is consistent with NYSED Regents Standards. This course will culminate with the New York State United States History and Government Regents Examination.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

This course is designed to prepare students for intermediate and advanced government courses in college by making demands equivalent to those of introductory college courses. The course itself is an in-depth study of American government in which students will examine the constitutional underpinnings of United States government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes of national government, and civil rights and civil liberties. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. AP Courses offer students an opportunity to take a course taught on a college level. Both enrichment and college credit are available to the dedicated student. Intensive classroom work, independent study and research are an integral part of the classroom. Students must take the AP exam to receive weighted course credit: If a student doesn’t take the exam, it’s not possible to tell if he/she learned the content one would expect of an AP course. Requiring a student to take the exam ensures that the grade in the class is aligned with the student’s mastery of the course content knowledge. Students are expected to pay the associated College Board for fee for the exam. Students are expected to achieve a minimum average of 85 to remain in the course. If a student’s average drops below an 85, a conference will be held to discuss the student’s placement.

• NCAA Approved
• Prerequisites: Have a minimum of 90% average in Social Studies or 85% average in AP Social Studies, Social Studies teacher recommendation, an interview with the teacher, mandatory summer assignment.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

In this course, students will study modern contemporary in issues in American society through the medium of film. This will be done through viewing, writing, and discussing both historical and contemporary pieces on topics related to the political, social, economic, and history of the United States. Units will be presented thematically where students will examine the issues and events dealing with racial discrimination and tension, civil liberties and justice, America at war, drugs in America, social upheaval, and unrest. In addition to examining each film’s historical accuracy, the course will also concentrate on the importance of using film as historical evidence.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.