Required for all Students in Grade 9
Year
1 English Credit and 1 Social Studies Credit

Introduction to the Humanities is an interdisciplinary course designed to help students discover relationships in literature, history, philosophy, current events, art, and music. The team-taught class examines the complex human experience through the study of past and present cultures.

Students will also focus on academic skills needed to succeed in high school: organizational and research skills, note-taking, close-line reading, analytical thinking as well as oral and written expression.

Introduction to Humanities is scheduled as a two-period block and taught by an English and Social Studies teacher working together to grant students a well-rounded, liberal arts education.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit- Meets American History Requirement
Text: TBD
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Humanities

Students enrolled in this survey course will explore the political, social, and economic history of the United States from 1877 to the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The emphasis of this course will be on the past 140 years of American history as well as the study of our five foundational documents (Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights) as related to American history. As students learn about major historical developments, they will be encouraged to analyze American history through the perspectives of various social, political, and economic groups. The course mirrors the American history standards set forth by the state of Ohio.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
2 Social Studies Credits - Meets American History Requirement
1.2 Weighted
6 Columbus State Community College Credits
Text: Locke, Joseph and Ben Wright, eds. The American Yawp, vol. 1. Stanford:
         Stanford University Press, 2018. www.americanyawp.com.
         Boster, Dea, Christianna Hurford and Jennifer Nardone. The American Yawp, vol. 1. A
         derivative of The American Yawp published by Stanford University Press. Columbus: 
         Columbus State Community College, 2019. csbooks.org/hist1151.
Prerequisites:  Unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0. Acceptance into Columbus State Community College.  All students must follow the College Credit Plus application process.

This course covers a wide range of topics in American history from the pre-Columbian period through the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction. It is an introduction to the study of history and to the political, economic, intellectual and social themes that have shaped our present society. Additionally, this course covers a wide range of topics in modern American history from reconstruction through the present time. It is an introduction to the study of history and to the political, economic, intellectual and social themes that have shaped our present society.

Mature Content

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit-Meets American History Requirement
1.2 Weighted
Text: America’s History (Henretta, 6th Ed), United States History:  Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Humanities; writing sample; minimum B average in all previous social studies coursework; recommendations by former teachers; entrance test; completion of summer assignments

Students taking this college-level class study the political, economic and social history of the United States while utilizing the higher-order thinking skills of analysis and interpretation. The course focuses on the connective changes in American institutions over the past 300 years. A love of scholarship and independent learning, as well as advanced reading and writing skills, are crucial for student success. This class meets the American History social studies requirement and will be coordinated with the Honors English or AP English 11 course to enhance student understanding in both areas. In spring, students will take the national American History AP test for possible college credit.

The AP exam fee is approximately $96 (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

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Year
1 Social Studies Credit – 1.2 Weighted
1 English Credit – 1.1 Weighted
Grade 11
8 Kenyon College Course Credits
Prerequisites: Minimum B cumulative average in Social Studies and English coursework (previous honors and/or AP course experience is recommended), minimum required scores on one of the state-required College Credit Plus eligibility tests (see related graphic in the College Credit Plus section of the Program of Studies), completed application to Kenyon College, and an academic recommendation from a high school Social Studies or English teacher.

The Quest for Justice is a KAP (Kenyon Academic Partnership) Humanities undergraduate-level course (College Credit Plus). Students earn 8 semester hours from Kenyon College upon successful completion of the course.

The course employs a humanities-based approach in which students have the opportunity to reach their full capacities as critical thinkers. It challenges students to take an open-minded approach to learning that fosters scholarly depth and broad perspectives with a profound focus on critical reading and writing skills to facilitate college readiness. This course will further prepare students to participate in civil society by providing a foundation that starts with a deep analysis of the U.S. Constitution, including the five principles of constitutional government and seminal sources on justice written by some of the most respected thinkers in history. The core concepts of the class will be taught through both literary and non-literary texts. Guided by the Kenyon College Course syllabus, this course will cover themes such as The Individual and The Community: Early Western Philosophies on Law and Government, Liberalism and American Democracy: Includes an Intensive Introduction to American Government that incorporates Ohio Model Curriculum Government Standards, Capitalism and Liberal Democracy Including and introduction to fundamental principles of economics, Challenge to Liberal Democracy from the Left, The Challenge to Liberal Democracy from the Right, Interlude: Political Choice and Morality, The Biblical Alternative, and Contemporary Issues and Theories: Feminism, Cultural Relativism, and the Future of the West.

This course can be taken as a graduation credit for both Government and English during junior year or as a Social Studies elective credit and English graduation credit during senior year. This course meets the English 11 and the Government requirement. The Government end-of-course state exam is recommended but not required for graduation.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit – Meets Government Requirement
Texts: United States Government, Glencoe and Economics: Principles and Practice, Glencoe
Prerequisite: American History or AP American History

This course, required for graduation, is built upon the important areas of government and politics while infusing economic elements within the course structure. Economics is an integral part of the course because the Social Studies Department believes it is important for students to understand how economics is intertwined with all levels of government and politics.   Students will be introduced to many of the major concepts and theories relating to government, politics and economics. Students will be asked to apply those concepts and theories to contemporary examples and through various activities, inside and outside the classroom. Students shall receive mandated financial literacy instruction in this class if they have not already taken a Personal Finance course.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit – Meets Government Requirement
1.2 Weighted
Text: United States Government, Glencoe
Prerequisites: AP American History or a recommended grade of B or higher in American History

This course is a study of the Constitution and the philosophical thought which influenced its content. Students will examine the history and organization of the national institutions and governmental policies of the United States through writing and discussion. They will become familiar with and analyze political beliefs and behavior, interest groups, and the media. Additionally, this course will introduce students to the use of statistical data and surveys. An interest in history and political science as well as advanced reading and writing skills are essential for student success. In the spring, students will take the national Advanced Placement American Government test. Students shall receive mandated financial literacy instruction in this class if they have not already taken a Personal Finance course.

The AP exam fee is approximately $96  (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit
Text: TBA
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of counselors

This course examines world events from the Enlightenment era to the present.  It explores the impact of the democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to greater influence by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global connections and interdependence. Humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic institutions, social institutions, and technological innovation will be reviewed along with major events.  The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions.  Students will be asked to consider global historical ideas and craft a historical argument using multiple sources. Students may take this class to fulfill their World History requirement.

This is an NCAA approved course.

2 Semesters
1 Social Studies Credit per semester – Meets World History Course Requirement
1.2 Weighted
6 Columbus State Community College Course Credits
Students must meet the following criteria:

• Students should have strong study habits and writing skills.

• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify; CSCC may have other testing requirements that will be communicated with students.

• Completion of College Credit Plus Letter of Intent by April 1.

• Completion of CSCC Permission Forms and CSCC Orientation

• Must meet residency requirements for the school to pay for the course.

• Completion of any other CSCC requirements (will be communicated with students and families).

World Civilizations 1 & 2 CSCC are Columbus State Community College courses. World Civ 1 is a survey of non-Western civilization up to 1500.  World Civ 2 is a survey of non-Western civilization since 1500. They both serve as an introduction to the study of history and to the intellectual, social, and cultural values of the Far East, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America.  The course of human history is one involving interactions among varied and diverse groups of people from around the globe. While each has its own unique history and culture, it is also important to view how these groups have come into contact with each other and transmitted ideas across cultures, boundaries, and time. This course will look at the histories and primary sources of the peoples of the non-Western world, from the development of civilizations and religions, to the building of empires, the expansion and subsequent diffusion of culture including interactions with Europe and America, and the rise of the modern world.  Students should be prepared to participate in class discussions, and to compose multiple analyses of both primary and secondary sources. 

Credit for graduation at New Albany High School is earned upon successful completion of the year-long course of study. Students may take this class to fulfill their World History requirement.  Students may take this class as an elective if the World History requirement is already fulfilled.

Upon earning a passing grade, students will earn 3 semester hours from Columbus State Community College for each semester.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
1 Social Studies Credit - Meets World History Course Requirement
1.2 Weighted
Text: A History of the Modern World, Palmer, Colton, Kramer
Prerequisites: B average or above in prior year’s social studies course, junior or senior standing, and completion of summer reading assignments.

AP European History (time period 1450-present) is a college-level survey of European history from the Renaissance to the present. The course will present a brief overview of the Ancient and Medieval eras, examine political developments from the rise of centralized monarchies to limited monarchies, representative democracies, Marxist governments, and dictatorships.  Along with political history, the course will address important social, economic, intellectual, and artistic developments and the impact these issues had on European society as a whole.  Students will come to understand how geography, economic systems, social class structure, religious and intellectual movements, and political institutions are woven together to form distinct cultures. Additionally, students will discover the impact of interaction between European powers and the impact of interaction between Europeans and non-Europeans from the 15th to the 20th Century.  

In order to analyze and interpret important events and movements, students will need to master the narrative of events. Students must be able to read critically, to organize and study a significant amount of material, and to write well-organized thematic and document-based essays.

Students will take the Advanced Placement Test in May for possible college credit. Students may take this class to fulfill their World History requirement.  Students may take this class as an elective if the World History requirement is already fulfilled.  Students may take this course during the junior or senior year. 

The AP exam fee is approximately $96  (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

Semester
Grades: 10,11,12 with Priority Given to Grades 11-12
.5 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Humanities

This elective course is designed to engage students with real world learning opportunities. Students will commence in class assigned readings during the first few weeks of the course to establish a communal understanding of Social Justice and its impact on society as a whole. Students will then develop driving essential questions in order to choose a topic that they will research. Students will then learn and practice necessary 21st century skills in order to research and present their topics (podcasting, interview etiquette, community improvement, research skills, writing skills, speaking and listening skills, presentation skills, etc).

Students will then immerse themselves in Service Learning by witnessing their topic in a real world setting outside of the brick and mortar school setting (interview, shadowing, mini-internship, guided tours, etc). The course will culminate in a symposium featuring student presentations of their selected research topic before an audience of invited guests, community members and stakeholders from New Albany and the surrounding Columbus metro area.

This is an NCAA approved course. 

Semester
Grades 10-12
.5 Social Studies Credit
Text: Understanding Psychology, Glencoe

Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes. In this elective class, students will learn how psychologists explain human behavior through the examination of  topics such as: the brain’s influence on behavior, sleep, memory, and personality. This class will also examine different mental illnesses and therapy techniques . The class is primarily lecture-driven but will include reading of articles, student participation and demonstrations, and videos to help show such psychological concepts.

This is a NCAA approved course.

Year
Grades 10-12
1 Social Studies Credit
1.2 Weighted
Text: Myers Psychology for AP, Worth Publishing
Prerequisite: Recommended grade of B or higher in prior Social Studies course

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. With consideration to the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

The AP exam fee is approximately $96  (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

Semester
Grades 10-12
.5 Social Studies Credit
Text: Understanding Sociology, Glencoe

This elective course emphasizes how broad social forces shape the actions and attitudes of an individual. The course will relate basic sociological theories and concepts to the structure of American society. The students will be asked to apply these theories and concepts to society’s present-day problems. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, research methods in sociology, culture, social structure, social relationships, social inequality, and social change. The class is primarily lecture-driven but will involve the reading of articles, activities to demonstrate the various sociological concepts, and class discussions.

Year
Grades 11-12
1 Social Studies Credit
1.2 Weighted
Text: Principles of Economics, Mankiw
Prerequisites: Recommended grade of B or higher in most recent Social Studies course and completion of summer reading assignments.

AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that focuses on the study of economic decision-making by the individual and the firm.  Topics to be studied include basic economic principles, how markets work, welfare and markets, the economics of the public sector, firm behavior and industrial organization, factor markets, and international trade.  Additionally, students will study selected topics, such as the ideas of important economic thinkers, basic economic history (including both Keynesian and Supply-side policies), the American healthcare system, and the application of economic thinking to analysis of current domestic and international economic issues. 

The AP exam fee is approximately $96  (subject to change).

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
2 Social Studies Credits
1.2 Weighted
8 Kenyon College Credits
Text:  The Story of Art, Phaeton Publishing Kenyon College (KAP) Course
Prerequisites: unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0. Acceptance into Kenyon College.  All students must follow the College Credit Plus application process.

Survey of Art, Part I and II KC is a KAP (Kenyon Academic Partnership) undergraduate level course that offers students an opportunity to examine art from the late Stone Age through the 20th century and to consider how historical movements are expressed in visual arts. Students earn 8 semester hours from Kenyon College upon successful completion of the course requirements. Emphasis is placed on major historical and cultural movements as they are reflected in shifting artistic styles and trends from prehistory to present. Students will develop the ability to recognize and analyze major stylistic features of significant historical time periods with emphasis on the Classical World and Western Europe from the Renaissance to the present.

Grades 10, 11, 12
Semester
.5 Social Studies Elective Credit

The Holocaust was the most pointed, directed, and organized genocide of the modern era. This course is designed to explore the Holocaust's beginnings, its implementation, and the connections between the Holocaust and genocides that have and are taking place in the world today. The in-depth exploration of the Holocaust will lead us into genocidal events that have taken place post World War II. Students will learn how to take an active role in noting, witnessing, and acting against genocide.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Grades 10, 11, 12
Semester
.5 Social Studies Elective Credit

This course will examine and analyze the Vietnam War in depth. The fundamental lessons of the Vietnam War will include: Vietnamese culture and history, the French in Vietnam, America’s Cold War foreign policy, American and Vietnamese perspectives on the war and the American anti-war movement. This course will also explore the modern connections of the Vietnam War. These modern day connections directly affect our government and society today. The PBS documentary film, The Vietnam War, by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, will serve as a guide through this era of history.

This is an NCAA approved course.

Year
.5 Social Studies Credit             
Grade 11
Prerequisite: Must have completed all events and reflections for Year 1 of Global Scholars Diploma program.

This is a blended course through which Level 2 students will learn about various cultures from around the world and complete assignments through an online platform. The students can work all year on the assignments; however, the .5 credit will be awarded in the second semester. Students will meet with the teacher once a month to discuss the assignments, conference on progress in the course, and address questions. In addition, students must attend the four (4) scheduled field trips, attend required follow up sessions, and write a reflection about each trip. Participation in the class will take place outside of the school day. 

For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/napls.us/globalscholars/home