Course ID:  253031
YR
Course Name: World Geography Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of 8th Grade Social Studies

What's Next: World History, World History Honors, AP World History

Honors World Geography encompasses all of World Geography and increases the depth and complexity of the topics studied. Students examine the interrelationship between people, places, and environments at different scales through independent and collaborative exercises. Students describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present with emphasis on contemporary issues.The course centers on social, historical, environmental, and economic and political geography. Students will use their knowledge of spatial relationships, systematic physical and human processes and the interaction between people and their environment to make intelligent decisions as citizens.

Course ID:  252031
YR
Course Name: World History Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: US History, AP US History, or US History Dual Credit

Honors World History encompasses all of World History and increases the depth and complexity of the topics studied. The course includes an emphasis on the development of civilizations from ancient times to the present. The students will use primary source materials extensively. In addition, research, critical thinking, and writing skills will be developed through creative student driven activities.

Course ID:  101041
YR
Course Name: Humanities I English I GT (English I Honors)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9

Required Prerequisite(s): Identification as Gifted

What's Next: NONE

Humanities I English I GT and Humanities II AP World History GT are courses that provide gifted students with opportunities not available through regular or advanced classes. The course integrates the Humanities into a combined English I Honors and AP World History two–year interdisciplinary course. The curriculum includes a historical study of the commonalities of the fine arts including literature, the visual arts, architecture, and music.Humanities I focuses on the period up to the Renaissance; Humanities II examines the period from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Students will learn and practice the craft of writing through various products. Literature from a variety of world traditions will also be a key focus.Ninth and tenth grade students will sit in the same class while earning credit in separate courses; ninth graders will earn English I Honors credit while tenth graders earn AP World History credit. At the conclusion of Humanities II, students may choose to sit for the AP World History exam in the hopes of earning college credit. Humanities does NOT fulfill the fine arts requirement for graduation and is not recognized as a fine arts course by TEA.

Course ID:  25803B
SM
Course Name: Sociology Honors
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

Sociology Honors will extensively explore the nature of social life and human interaction and increase the depth and complexity of topics studied in Sociology. While studying comparative group behaviors in various cultures, social classes, and communities, students will be researching, interpreting, and analyzing a variety of primary sources and case studies.

Course ID:  253251
YR
Course Name: AP Human Geography
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of 8th Grade Social Studies

What's Next: AP World History

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped the physical and human world. Students will also learn and apply the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement examination and may be used to fulfill the World Geography requirement for graduation.If a student has earned a credit in World Geography, enrollment in the AP Human Geography course will not count as a credit.

Course ID:  252151
YR
Course Name: AP World History
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: US History, AP US History, or US History Dual Credit

This course may be taken to fulfill the World History requirement for graduation. This course focuses primarily on the past 1,500 years of the global experience. It emphasizes the empires of China, South Asia, and Mesoamerica; the expansion of Islam; the period of new political systems in Africa and Europe; and social, cultural, economic, and technological developments around the world.This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement examination. If a student has earned a credit in World History or World History H/IH, enrollment in AP World History course will not count as a credit.

Course ID:  251051
YR
Course Name: AP United States History
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Cannot be taken until after 10th grade

What's Next: AP Government , AP Economics, Dual Credit Economics, or Dual Credit Government

This course explores United States history from the Colonial Era through the present. Cultural diversity, the role of minorities, and the impact of women on the development of American history will be a major focus. Students will read and analyze primary source documents, scholarly works, and historical research.Students who enroll in AP US History will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course and earn college credit for their work. The student may take this course for the required US History credit.

Course ID:  25405B
SM
Course Name: AP United States Government –Government and Politics
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

The Advanced Placement course in American Government is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality.The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may be used to fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.

Course ID:  25415B
SM
Course Name: AP Government –Comparative
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the world's diverse political structures and practices. It encompasses the study of both specific countries and of general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in almost all–national politics. This course will NOT fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam. This course may not be offered on all campuses.

Course ID:  25505B
SM
Course Name: AP Economics, with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its Benefits (MACRO)
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system. The content will include analysis of economic concepts; measurement of economic performance; national income and price level determination; financial sector; inflation; unemployment and stabilization policies; economic growth and productivity; and international trade and finance.Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may fulfill the graduation requirement for Economics.

Course ID:  25525B
SM
Course Name: AP Economics, with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its Benefits (MICRO)
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision–makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. The content will include analysis of economic concepts; nature and function of product markets; factor markets, market failure and the role of government.Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may fulfill the graduation requirement for Economics.

Course ID:  25705B
SM
Course Name: AP Psychology
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): NONE

What's Next: NONE

AP Psychology is designed to meet the requirements of a college–level course in psychology. Many topics explored in the regular course will be developed to a higher level. This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement exam which they will be given the opportunity to take in May. Students may take Psychology and AP Psychology and be awarded state elective credit for each course.

Course ID:  256051
YR
Course Name: AP European History
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): World History or concurrent enrollment

What's Next: NONE

The course is for social studies students who demonstrate the ability and interest to study a college–level European history course. The content will include a study of the history of Europe from 1500 to the present. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works. The student will have the opportunity to receive college credit for this course by demonstrating knowledge on an Advanced Placement examination.This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.

Course ID:  252041
YR
Course Name: Humanities II AP World History GT (AP World History)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10

Required Prerequisite(s): G/T Identification

What's Next: American Studies

Humanities I English I GT and Humanities II AP World History GT are courses that provide gifted students with opportunities not available through regular or advanced classes. The course integrates the Humanities into a combined English I Honors and AP World History two–year interdisciplinary course. The curriculum includes a historical study of the commonalities of the fine arts including literature, the visual arts, architecture, and music.Humanities I focuses on the period up to the Renaissance; Humanities II examines the period from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Students will learn and practice the craft of writing through various products. Literature from a variety of world traditions will also be a key focus. Ninth and tenth grade students will sit in the same class while earning credit in separate courses; ninth graders will earn English I Honors credit while tenth graders earn AP World History credit.At the conclusion of Humanities II, students may choose to sit for the AP World History exam in the hopes of earning college credit. Humanities does NOT fulfill the fine arts requirement for graduation and is not recognized as a fine arts course by TEA.

Course ID:  S14251
YR
Course Name: American Studies (AP English III Language and Composition and AP US History)
Credit: 2
Grade Placement: 11

Required Prerequisite(s): G/T Identification or World History AP recommended

What's Next: NONE

Designed for the gifted and/or accelerated learner, American Studies integrates the Humanities into a combined AP US History and AP English III Language and Composition course to create a daily two hour cultural experience which demands students to simultaneously explore the connections between literature, history and the Humanities.Students will explore the history of the United States with an emphasis on both collaborative and independent work that emphasizes the study of rhetorical styles and the structures of important historical documents and readings. This course considers cultural accomplishments as manifested in art, architecture, literature, music, theater and philosophy.American literature of all genres is incorporated into the curriculum to enhance the depiction of various historical time periods. At the conclusion of the course, students may choose to take both the AP US History and the AP English Language and Composition exams to possibly earn college credit.

Course ID:  251131
YR
Course Name: United States History Dual Credit
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Cannot be taken until after 10th grade, must be TSI met in reading and writing

What's Next: AP Government , AP Economics, Dual Credit Economics, or Dual Credit Government

Students will enroll in HIST 1301 (United States History I) in the fall semester and HIST 1302 (United States History II) in the spring semester for this year long course.

Course ID:  25423B
SM
Course Name: United States Government Dual Credit
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History, must be TSI met

What's Next: NONE

Students will enroll in GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) as part of this semester–long course.

Course ID:  25533B
SM
Course Name: Economics, with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its Benefits (MACRO) Dual Credit
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History, must be TSI met in reading and writing

What's Next: NONE

Students will enroll in ECON 2301 (Principles of Macroeconomics) as part of this semester–long course.

Course ID:  3340100
YR
Course Name: OnRamps United States History
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): English II

What's Next: AP or Dual Credit Government and Economics

This dual enrollment course asks students to explore the scope and depth of the American experience, engaging with course materials both independently and collaboratively to develop critical thinking skills, analyze evidence-based historical narratives, and conduct archival research. Each unit consists of primary and secondary sources that challenge students to uncover the complexities within historical study.OnRamps dual enrollment courses meet for one class period five days a week, and students have the option at the end of the course to accept or decline college credit from UT Austin. This course has an enrollment fee due during the fall semester and consists of assessments graded by a UT professor. College credit granted for HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 (6 credit hours).