Social Studies Course Catalog
Standard, Honors, and AP courses for Grades 9–12
World History (Standard)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Standard High School
Subject: Social Studies
Explores world history from ancient civilizations to the early modern period. Emphasizes historical inquiry and global understanding.
View Course DetailsWorld History (Honors)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Honors High School
Subject: Social Studies
Advanced survey of world history with comparative analysis, primary sources, and project-based assessments.
View Course DetailsU.S. History (Standard)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Standard High School
Subject: Social Studies
Chronological overview of U.S. History from colonization to the present. Emphasizes civics, constitutional history, and historical thinking.
View Course DetailsU.S. History (Honors)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Honors High School
Subject: Social Studies
In-depth analysis of key turning points and themes in U.S. History, with research assignments and advanced source analysis.
View Course DetailsU.S. Government (Standard)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Standard High School
Subject: Social Studies
U.S. Government and civics education including three branches of government, civil rights, and public policy development.
View Course DetailsGovernment & Comparative Politics (Honors)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Honors High School
Subject: Social Studies
Comparative study of U.S. and global political systems, constitutional frameworks, and political theory.
View Course DetailsEconomics (Standard)
Credits: 0.5
Type: Standard High School
Subject: Social Studies
Introduction to macroeconomics and microeconomics, covering markets, fiscal policy, and economic systems.
View Course DetailsMicroeconomics & Macroeconomics (Honors)
Credits: 1.0
Type: Honors High School
Subject: Social Studies
Rigorous study of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles with real-world applications and economic simulations.
View Course DetailsEquity and Access Statement:
Summit College Preparatory School ensures that all students have access to comprehensive and challenging social studies coursework that promotes civic responsibility, historical thinking, and global awareness.