Academic Catalog_Handbook_WRHS

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Social Studies

Course Name

Grade(s)

Prerequisites

Description

Covers the rise of nation-states in Europe, revolutions, imperialism, world wars, and modern geopolitics, including Tennessee connections. Examines industrialization, wars, social movements, and economic shifts in U.S. history with an emphasis on Tennessee connections. EOC: Yes. Focuses on financial decision-making, budgeting, saving, and investing. FBLA membership is available.

World History & Geography

9-12

None

U.S. History & Geography

11, 12

None

Personal Finance

Must enroll in Economics

12

U.S. Government & Civics

Covers principles and functions of American government, Tennessee state and local governance, and civic responsibilities.

12

None

Must enroll in Personal Finance

Studies economic reasoning, market structures, financial institutions, and national/global trade. Introduces human society, culture, diversity, social change, and institutions. Covers psychological methods, social cognition, memory, abnormal behavior, and real-world applications. Focuses on East Tennessee’s history, including Native Americans, Prohibition, and key figures. Writing-intensive course. Examines prehistoric to 1500 AD, including river valley civilizations, Greece, and Rome. College-level survey of U.S. history from exploration to the 20th century. AP Exam required. Covers European history from 1450 to present with thematic analysis and historical skills. AP Exam required. Studies scientific principles of behavior, cognition, and psychological research. AP Exam required. Examines human impact on geography, population patterns, and land use. AP Exam required.

Economics

12

Sociology

10, 11, 12 None

Psychology Appalachian History

11, 12

None

10, 11, 12 None

Ancient History AP U.S. History

10, 11, 12 None

11, 12

None

AP European History AP Psychology AP Human Geography AP Microeconomi cs AP Macroeconom ics AP U.S. Government

10, 11, 12 None

11, 12

None

9-12

None

Studies individual economic behavior. Online AP course. AP Exam required.

10, 11, 12 Economics

Studies overall economic systems. Online AP course. AP Exam required. Analyzes U.S. political systems, Constitution, and policy-making. AP Exam required.

10, 11, 12 Economics

12

Government

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