Course Descriptions
Humanities 12th grade
This course is designed for high school seniors who wish to study recognized classics of the Western world in an interdisciplinary setting. These works are read against a cultural background of art, music, and intellectual history, and in a chronological sequence. Students are required to do concentrated reading of challenging materials and formal expository writing. The course covers major works of art, music, literature, and economic and political philosophers central to Western Civilization. An attempt is made to integrate these disciplines chronologically in order to make the student aware of the impact of one discipline upon the other. The formal lecture is used extensively, together with small group discussions.
2.0 Credits -- 1.0 each term: Students enrolling are expected to take both terms. Completion of the full year fulfulls the one-credit literature and 0.5 credit western civilizations graduation requirements. There is no prerequisite to enroll in Humanities AC, but it is recommended that students planning to elect it will have taken at least one literature
2.0 Credits -- 1.0 each term: Students enrolling are expected to take both terms. Completion of the full year fulfulls the one-credit literature and 0.5 credit western civilizations graduation requirements. There is no prerequisite to enroll in Humanities AC, but it is recommended that students planning to elect it will have taken at least one literature
World History and Geography 9th Grade
This course examines the world chronologically and thematically. The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations. They will examine the past to prepare for their futures as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to address contemporary problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
1.0 Credit -- 0.5 per term: This course is a graduation requirement. This course will offer an opportunity to earn online experience hours toward the 20 hour Michigan Merit Curriculum graduation
1.0 Credit -- 0.5 per term: This course is a graduation requirement. This course will offer an opportunity to earn online experience hours toward the 20 hour Michigan Merit Curriculum graduation
