World History
From the age of revolution to the modern world, World History challenges students to think critically about the forces that have shaped our global community. Students explore the causes and consequences of the World Wars, the rise and fall of empires, and the ongoing struggle for democratic ideals across cultures and continents. Through the analysis of multiple perspectives and primary sources, students develop the historical thinking skills needed to understand today's most pressing international issues and their deep historical roots. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for CSU/UC eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
United States History
From the dawn of the twentieth century to the present day, U.S. History invites students to grapple with the defining moments that made America what it is today. Students examine the rise of a modern industrial economy, the struggle for civil rights and equality, and the United States' evolving role on the world stage. Through the lens of constitutional principles and democratic ideals, students explore the ongoing tension between individual liberty and government power, and trace the historical roots of the social issues we face today. This course challenges students to understand that the rights and freedoms Americans enjoy are neither accidental nor guaranteed, but the hard-won result of principled struggle and an engaged, informed citizenry. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for CSU/UC eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
Government (1 Semester)
Government prepares students to step into their roles as informed, active citizens in a democratic society. Students take a close look at the institutions that shape American political life, from the halls of Congress to the local city council, examining how power is divided, balanced, and contested across federal, state, and local levels. Drawing on foundational texts like the Federalist Papers and the Bill of Rights, students analyze how the Constitution has been interpreted and reinterpreted across history. This course is the culmination of a civic education, equipping students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to vote, engage in their communities, and carry forward the responsibilities of self-governance. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for CSU/UC eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
Economics (1 Semester)
Economics equips students with the tools to understand how individuals, institutions, and nations make decisions about scarce resources. Students explore foundational principles of micro- and macroeconomics, international trade, and comparative economic systems, applying skills in data analysis, graphs, and quantitative reasoning developed across their academic career. Personal finance is woven throughout, giving students practical knowledge for managing money, building credit, and planning for their financial futures. Studied in historical context, this course bridges economic theory and real-world application, preparing students to think clearly and critically about the economic forces that shape everyday life. This course contributes toward the History/Social Science (A) requirement for CSU/UC eligibility. Students earn 5 credits per semester.
Social Science Department
Mr. Erik Hernandez - Department Chair, U.S. History, World History
Ms. Megan Keegan - Government & Economics, World History