2012-2013 Middle School Course Descriptions
Social Studies
Social Studies 7; World Area Studies: Eastern Hemisphere
Full YearThe World Area Studies: Eastern Hemisphere semester examines the history, politics, economics, society, and/or culture of regions within the Eastern Hemisphere, such as Africa, the former Soviet Union, Far East, and the Middle East. This course may focus primarily on the history of a particular region or may take an interdisciplinary approach to the contemporary issues affecting the regions.
Social Studies 8; Early U.S. History
Full YearThe Early U.S. History course examines the history of the United States from the colonial period to the Civil War or Reconstruction era.