Grade: 9
1 credit, One Semester

Ninth grade students continue the chronological study of world history in this course.  As students study historic eras, they consider the influence of geographic settings, cultural perspectives, economic systems and various forms of government.  Students gain a deeper understanding of the role of citizens and continue to develop their research skills. This course will embark upon the era of the Enlightenment and proceed into the age of Industrial Revolution.  Students will continue with an analysis of the Age of Imperialism and analyze the causes and effects of World War I and II.  The causes and consequences of the Russian Revolution will also be studied as well as the Cold War era.

Grade: 9
1 credit weighted, One Semester

This course imparts the knowledge expected of students in the standard Global Studies class with more breadth and depth. Students are expected to make strong connections between the events of the past and their implications on the modern world.  An understanding of the information at several different levels is expected.  Readings from the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and Imperialist eras will be emphasized as well as those of the two World Wars and Russian authors will also be highlighted.  Students will be assigned projects and papers that expand their learning into activities that enhance their oral and written communication skills and prepare them for the future. 

Grade: 10
1 credit, One Semester

U.S. History from Reconstruction to the Present is a required course for sophomores.  Key topics include historical thinking and skills; Industrialization and Progressivism (1877-1920);Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post-WWI (1898-1930); Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal (1919-1941);From Isolation to World War (1930-1945); The Cold War (1945-1991); Social Transformations in the United States (1945-1994); and United States and the Post-Cold War World (1991 to Present).  The course emphasizes student centered learning, critical reading, thinking, and problem-solving activities.  In addition, any end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements. 

Grade: 10
1 credit weighted, One Semester

Honors U.S. History from Reconstruction to the Present is an option for the AP US History bound student. Key topics include historical thinking and skills; Industrialization and Progressivism; Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post-WWI); Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal; From Isolation to World War; The Cold War; Social Transformations in the United States; and United States and the Post-Cold War World. As an honors course, students should expect a rigorous content level and pace. This course will demand greater independence and responsibility and concentrates on the development of higher-level critical thinking skills, student centered learning and problem-solving activities.  The course is also reading and writing intensive.  In addition, any end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements.

Grades: 10-11-12
1 credit weighted, One Semester

The AP U.S. History course is designed to be the equivalent of a general United States history course, usually taken during the freshman year in college, and a freshman composition course.  The students will cover the span of American history from the pre-colonial era through the 1990’s.  Students will be asked to read a wide variety of materials, including reading from their textbooks, historical documents and essays.  The students will also be asked to write frequently, as a student of history, and to compose for a variety of purposes.  The students will also be learning how to assess texts, identify issues and problems, infer connections, weigh evidence and interpretations, deal critically with materials, problem solve, present, and debate.  Students are expected to register and participate in the Advanced Placement Examination for this course.  Perry Local Schools will pay for exam fees.

Grades: 11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This course explores the various ideas, structures and processes embedded within the political framework of the United States Government. The course covers the topics of civic involvement, civic participation and skills, principles of the U.S. Constitution, structures and functions of the federal government, the role of the American people, Ohio’s state and local governments, public policy, and the economy. The primary focus of the course will be to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the major themes and structures in modern United States Government, to train students to analyze current and historical evidence, and to develop in students their ability to analyze and express political understanding in writing. At the end of this course, the State of Ohio end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements.

Grade: 11-12
1 credit weighted, One Semester

This course explores the various ideas, structures and processes embedded within the political framework of the United States Government. The course covers the topics of civic involvement, civic participation and skills, principles of the U.S. Constitution, structures and functions of the federal government, the role of the American people, Ohio’s state and local governments, public policy, and the economy. The primary focus of the course will be to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the major themes and structures in modern United States Government, to train students to analyze current and historical evidence, and to develop in students their ability to analyze and express political understanding in writing. This course will demand greater independence and responsibility and concentrates on the development of higher-level critical thinking skills, student centered learning and problem-solving activities. The course is also reading and writing intensive. At the end of this course, the State of Ohio end-of-course exam will be administered as part of the Ohio Department of Education graduation requirements.

Grades: 11-12
1 credit weighted, One Semester

This course is an introductory collegiate or university level class that students would normally take during their first or second year of college. This AP level course seeks to prepare students to successfully complete the AP Government exam given by the College Board in May.  In addition, AP Government will provide students with an opportunity to further develop their skills of critical thinking, writing, and expression through the exploration of the United States’ government structures and processes. Nightly reading from a college-level textbook will be required to complete all the coursework. It is highly recommended that you have already completed and been successful in an Honors or AP U.S. History class before taking AP Government. A summer homework assignment given by the teacher must be completed before this course can be taken. Students are expected to take the College Board AP Government Exam in May, after the completion of this course. 

Grades: 10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This class is designed as an opportunity to explore current world events, building upon background knowledge to understand their cause.  Emphasis will be on events that affect the United States as a nation involved in international affairs.  This course will focus on human and cultural geography; ethnic conflict; environmental concerns; and global economic interdependence.  The intent is to encourage students to recognize and respect multiple perspectives on current world issues.  It is recommended that a student take Modern World History and American History before taking this class.

Grade: 12
3 credits, Two Semesters                                                  

Perry Service Learning is a course that combines English and social studies curricula with volunteer scienceenglishservice to promote social involvement through education and service. Students will be volunteering for an instructor-approved social service agency, community organization, or government office position that will enhance their classroom discussions and projects. Students will provide their own transportation when volunteering. The volunteer placement expectations will involve students in significant tasks that will enhance their ability to understand social and community issues. The classroom expectations will be supported by a rigorous social issues curriculum and allow students to make connections between what they learn in class and experience in the community. Social and community issues will come alive for students through their experiences, classroom discussions and projects. 

The course will be two semesters in length and students will receive 3 credits (Social Studies, English IV, and Service Learning). 

Grade: 12
3 credits weighted, Two Semesters

Perry Service Learning Honors Seminar is designed to extend the traditional PSL course by exploring real-world issues from multiple perspectives and gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments.  As in the traditional PSL course, students will be volunteering for an instructor-approved social service agency, community organization, or government office position that will enhance their classroom discussions and projects.  The volunteer requirements will involve students in significant tasks that will enhance their ability to engage in social and community issues.  The Honors Seminar will be addressed through a blended learning approach that utilizes individual conferences, group seminars, independent research, collaborative teamwork, as well as asynchronous learning opportunities.  Using an inquiry framework, students will cultivate their ability to craft, communicate, and defend evidence research, and will practice disciplined and scholarly research skills.

The course will be two semesters in length and students will receive 3 credits (Social Studies, English IV, and Service Learning).