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Timpview High School

Last modified: November 17, 2022

Social Studies

WORLD GEOGRAPHY (G, SS)

  • Full Year, Grade 9
  • Prerequisite: None

The study of man and how he adjusts to his environment. This course is composed of acquiring basic geographic skills and a regional approach to the geography of the world. Select this course or AP Human Geography, but not both.

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (G, SS)

  • Full Year, Grade 9
  • Prerequisite: None

This year-long course teaches the geography core curriculum in greater depth than the regular Geography course. Topics will include: political and economic systems, conflicts and their causes, immigration factors, and cultural norms. Select this course or Geography, but not both. The full course must be completed to meet the graduation requirement. Partial completion of the course will earn elective credit towards graduation.

WORLD HISTORY (WC, SS)

  • Semester, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

This course emphasis is on countries other than the United States. It examines civilizations of the ancient world to the present day. Civilizations studied may include: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Africa, the Americas, medieval Europe, European Renaissance, exploration, and colonialism; World Wars I and II; Arab/Israeli and other Middle Eastern conflicts; emergence of China and Japan as world powers; Latin American revolutions and world relations; African independence movements; and the changing world power structure.

AP WORLD HISTORY (WC, SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

The AP World History class highlights six themes throughout the year. Among these are the dynamics of change and continuity, patterns, and effects of interaction among societies, the effects of technology, systems of social structures, cultural and religious developments, and functions and structures of states. The themes serve throughout the course as unifying threads, helping students to put what is particular about each period or society into a larger framework. The themes also provide ways to make comparisons over time. You can take this in place of World History. The full course must be completed to meet the graduation requirement. Partial completion of the course will earn elective credit towards graduation.

US HISTORY II (US, SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

The first semester of this course is a study of the United States Constitution and government as well as a review of U.S. History II from the colonial period through the early twentieth century. The second semester covers the twentieth century US History: 1920’s, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, the Cold War (including the Vietnam War), and foreign and domestic affairs up through the present.

AP UNITED STATES HISTORY (US, SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

AP US History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and may earn students six (6) college credits. It is a two-semester survey of American history from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, essay writing, and interpretation of original documents.

US GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP (GOV, SS)

  • Semester, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of United States democracy. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. Students will fulfill the United States Citizenship exam for graduation in this course.

AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (GOV, SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: US History

This course is designed for students looking for an academic challenge. AP/CE US Government examines the Constitution, government organizations, and current politics of the United States political system. There is also limited study of the government systems of six other nations: UK, China, Russia, Nigeria, Iran, and Mexico. Students are expected to spend approximately one hour outside of class preparing for each class period. Those students who pass the AP US Government & Politics test with a 3 or better may receive college/university credit; check individual colleges/universities for credit policies. The full course must be completed to meet the graduation requirement. Students will fulfill the US Civics/Citizenship required for graduation. This is also a Concurrent Enrollment course, offering both high school credit through Timpview High School and college credit through Utah Valley University.

PSYCHOLOGY (9-12) (SS)

  • Semester, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

This class is designed to provide students with an interactive introduction to the study of human behavior. Along with the study of major theorists and theories in psychology, we will also learn about perception, motivation, emotion, theories of personality, stress, psychological disorders, gender, adolescent development, parenting, and social interaction with the goal being to better understand ourselves and others.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY (SS)

  • Semester, Grades 9 – 12
  • Prerequisite:

This class is a branch of the larger psychological discipline. It is that branch of psychology which deals with the study and application of the psychological principles that enhance athletic performance. It will cover a wide range of topics and skills that improve sport performance, including mental toughness, confidence, focus, motivation, goal setting, visualization, power of positive attitude, power of relaxation, stress management, team harmony, leadership, emotional control, overcoming fear and “choking”, avoiding burnout, and good sportsmanship. The class will be open to all students, although the primary targets are athletes and participants in other performance based activities (cheer, music, dance, etc.), any student can take it and will find the information to be life-enhancing.

AP PSYCHOLOGY (SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with a University level introduction to the systematic study of human behavior and experience through study of the major perspectives in this field. Students will gain an understanding of the methods used to study and verify the theories for why humans act the way they do. The knowledge and skills offered in this course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology. Students who pass with a 3 or higher may receive college credit.

CURRENT ISSUES (SS)

  • Semester, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

Students will be required to be aware of and actively discuss current event issues through the use of provided materials such as newspapers, current news magazines, and news programs. Students will be asked to do quite a bit of reading and discussing. Opinion papers and debates will also be required. Students must have a signed parent permission slip in order to take the class since controversial issues will be discussed.

FINANCIAL LITERACY (FL,CTE)

  • Semester, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite:

Discover the secrets of financially successful people. Learn how to make your money work for you. Avoid risky investments and learn the pitfalls of credit cards. Ensure that you don’t become one of the growing numbers of bankruptcy filers in our state.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT (SS)

  • Full Year, Grades 9 – 12
  • Prerequisite: Elected officer and teacher approval

In the spring of every year, elections are held for class and student body offices. Also, appointed offices and school spirit positions are filled.

LATINOS IN ACTION (EL)

  • Full Year, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA and teacher approval

Latinos In Action (LIA) offers an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for Latino students, working from within the educational system to create positive change. Our program operates as a year-long elective course taught by a highly qualified teacher with the goal of empowering Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness. We accomplish this by focusing on four pillars: leveraging personal and cultural assets, excelling in education, serving the community, and developing leadership skills.

PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC (EL)

  • Semester, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

The People of the Pacific (POP) curriculum prepares students to be leaders and steward of success within their communities, higher education institutions, professional networks, and with their families by focusing on the rich culture of the Pacific island people throughout the course. Community service is a requirement of the course.

LAW ENFORCEMENT (CTE)

  • Semester, Grades 10 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

This course will give students an in-depth study of the various aspects of law enforcement. Topics will include: law enforcement history, the criminal justice system and trial proceedings, the corrections system, the juvenile justice system, arrest procedures, policies, and the ethics of law enforcement. Students will gain an understanding of the procedures relating to traffic investigations and evidence collection. A study will also be made of patrol tactics and investigative work. Law enforcement as an occupation will also be discussed. Field trips and guest presenters will be scheduled as the various subjects are presented.

TEACHING AS A PROFESSION I (CTE)

  • Semester, Grades 11 – 12
  • Prerequisite: None

Teaching as a Profession I is a semester course that explores the many different jobs found in education. Field trips, guest speakers, and observations are just a few of the many experiences you have in this course. Working with children and other educators is a top priority in the class.

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