GLOBAL HISTORY 9

1 High School Credit

This course represents the first year of a two-year sequence in a chronological study of world history. All students will conclude the two-year program by taking the New York State Regents Exam at the end of their sophomore year. The 9th grade course covers a range of topics including the following:   Introduction to Global History, the Ancient World, and Expanding Zones of Exchange, Global Interactions, and the First Global Age. During this year students will study world history from the Neolithic Age to the 16th century. The main objectives of the Global 9 Curriculum is for student to develop a better understanding of world history, geography, world cultures, and how people of the world are interdependent upon each other.

A requirement of the 9th grade course is the successful completion of a research paper on a variety of world history topics. This project combines work in both the English and Global History and is designed to give students the proper procedures for completing future research papers.

GLOBAL HISTORY 10

1 High School Credit

Final Exam - NYS Regents Global History

This course represents the second year of a two-year sequence in chronological Global History. All students will take a Regents Exam required for graduation. The 10th grade will include four topics: The Age of Revolutions, Half Century of Crisis and Achievement, 20th Century since 1945 and Global Connections and Interactions. Students will be able to use a variety of intellectual skills and learning styles to examine historical themes across times as well as important turning events in global history. Emphasis is placed on seeing events from interpretations of history class discussions and cooperative learning tasks are frequently used. In addition, students will be expected to develop and refine computer skills and accessing information from the Internet to enhance their study of global issues.

GLOBAL HISTORY 10 HONORS

1 High School Credit

Final Exam - NYS Regents Global History

This course represents the second year of a two-year sequence in Global History. All Honors students will be required to take the Global Regent exam for graduation. The 10th grade curriculum will include several topics from the 1600’s to present day in World History. Emphasis on this course is placed on writing and analytical skills. Frequent participation in class discussions is strongly encouraged. In addition, all Global 10 Honors students will be required to complete a human rights project, a historical book report and a current events presentation.

APPLICATION REQUIRED

Please note that application deadlines vary each year.  Check with your teacher for more information

AMERICAN HISTORY & GOVERNMENT

1 High School Credit

Final Exam - NYS Regents United States History

There are two principle objectives in this 11th grade course. The first is an analysis of the U.S. Government. An emphasis is placed on thirteen “Enduring Constitutional Issues” and how they have an impact on American society, past and present.

The second objective is a chronological analysis of U.S. History from the post-Civil Wartime to the present. An emphasis is placed on the major social, political and economic changes that have taken place in the U.S. This course concludes with a Regents Exam, which covers the two objectives previously mentioned.

ACE AMERICAN HISTORY & GOVERNMENT

1 High School Credit

Final Exam - NYS Regents United States History

College Credit Available: HIS203 U.S. History 1:Colonial-1865 & HIS204 U.S. History 2: 1865-Present

These are two semester courses entitled; U.S. History 203 – Themes in U.S. History to 1900 and U.S. History 204 – U.S. History in the Twentieth Century. These courses will be offered under the direction of Genesee Community College but will be taught by instructors at the Attica Senior High School.

The class limit is approximately 20 students.   Interested candidates must apply and are accepted based on teacher recommendations, academics, and whether they are attending college after high school. Students who are accepted will possess strong writing and comprehension skills, a desire to work, and participate in class discussions.

The course follows the traditional scope and sequence of American History but goes into more depth and coverage on a variety of topics. An emphasis is placed on reading and understanding documents that reveal the constitutional foundations of American life, foreign policy, and the nation’s social and cultural history. Students will be expected to write a number of original papers on various topics. In addition, the class will examine major trends and developments in American historiography.

Each course has a final exam and students are required to take the Regents Exam in June. There is a monetary cost for taking these courses.

ECONOMICS & ECONOMICS DECISION MAKING

.5 High School Credit

This is a course designed to provide students with the economic knowledge and skills that will enable them to function as informed and economically literate citizens in our society and in the world. Topics will include the basic economic system of the United States and how it operates, the basic difference between the major types of economics systems and the students’ role in the economic system. This is a one-half credit course required for graduation.

Enrollment in this course is limited to Seniors. Underclassmen enrollment will be based on availability and instructor approval.

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT

.5 High School Credit

This is a course designed to encourage the development of students as committed, informed, skillful and active citizens. Through discussion of a variety of social, political and economic issues, students will learn how public policy is formed, implemented and evaluated at all levels of government in a democratic society. In addition, the students will learn how citizens can directly or indirectly interact with the public policy process. This one-half credit course is required for graduation.  

Enrollment in this course is limited to Seniors. Underclassmen enrollment will be based on availability and instructor approval.

ADVANCED  PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT

1 High School Credit

AP Government Exam Optional

The Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics and an examination of the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up American politics. The course is taught with college-level texts. Preparation for the A.P. test in May will be an integral part of the course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PSYCHOLOGY

1 High School Credit 

AP Psychology Exam Optional

This course will present many terms that are used in the field of psychology and will explore several of the most familiar theories in use today. The course utilizes a basic textbook but discussion of theories and their application to every day living will be emphasized. It will attempt to deal with the “why” of things for a better understanding of the “self”.

Enrollment in this course is limited to Seniors. Underclassmen enrollment will be based on availability and instructor approval.

SOCIOLOGY

.5 High School Credit
College Credit Available: SOC101 Introduction to Sociology

Sociology is the study of human relationships and human interaction. Presented in this sequence, the study of sociology should give the individual student a better understanding of how he/she fits into the society in which they live and how that society shaped their unique personalities.   With this knowledge, students can work out their development as successful members of our society. The trust of the course is to bring the student a closer understanding of the individual in society. Field trips, guest speakers and classroom experiments are used to stress and reinforce concepts being presented. Accelerated College Enrollment credit is available if paid.

Enrollment in this course is limited to Seniors. Underclassmen enrollment will be based on availability and instructor approval.

CURRENT EVENTS

.5 High School Credit

This elective course focuses on the study of the modern day world with emphasis on the United States. The students will engage in a variety of activities to increase their awareness of current happenings in our country and the impact on their lives.

AMERICA THROUGH THE DECADES

.5 High School Credit

This class lasts twenty weeks and takes a deeper look into American History, examining social and cultural topics. Students choose what they want to study and examine topics they are interested in researching.  In the past, students have investigated: clothing styles, music trends, sports heroes, fashions, notorious criminals, scandals, famous movies, etc. In addition, the class will watch a famous movie from that decade.  The class also examines what was happening in Attica during those decades.  Students present their topics, in teams, or as individuals.  There is no homework or written exams.  This is the perfect course for any student interested in improving their presentation and public speaking skills.

THE HOLOCAUST

.5 High School Credit

This twenty week course is designed to go into further detail about the history of the Holocaust and select Human Rights violations. We will explore many topics. This course is meant to enrich your understanding of why the Holocaust happened and what lessons can be learned from the Holocaust. We will also spend the last month learning about different Human Rights violations that have occurred since the Holocaust.

DEBATE

.5 High School Credit

This is a one semester class for students to advocate and argue points of view. Students will learn the rules of debate and then will apply these rules to class held debates. Various topics of interest to students will be the subjects of such debates. Students will research a topic and then discuss/debate the topic with others who have a different point of view about the topic. Grades will not be based on whether a student wins or loses the debate, but on how well prepared and argued the point of view is presented.