• WORLD CIVILIZATION

    SS101YTDGE 1 Credit - Grade 9

    Explores the spectrum of World History from Neolithic times through World War I. Assured experiences focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, historical habits of mind, historical writing and reading historical texts.

    CIVICS

    SS201STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grade 10

    Provides students with the fundamental concepts of the United States Constitution and explores contemporary Constitutional issues. Assured experiences foster active citizenship and civic involvement. Critical thinking skills, reading, and persuasive writing are emphasized.

    CIVICS HONORS

    SS201STDHO 0.5 Credit - Grade 10

    An honors level course that provides students with the fundamental concepts of the United States Constitution and explores contemporary Constitutional issues. Assured experiences foster active citizenship and civic involvement. Critical thinking skills, reading, and persuasive writing are emphasized.

    US HISTORY

    SS301YTDGE 1 Credit - Grade 11

    Focuses on the development of America as a modern industrial nation and as a global power. Topics cover events from

    1865 to the present. Students are guided in conducting historical research and in developing and defending historical interpretation.

    US HISTORY HONORS

    SS301YTDHO 1 Credit - Grade 11

    An honors level focus on the development of America as a modern industrial nation and as a global power. Topics cover events from 1865 to the present. Students are guided in conducting historical research and in developing and defending historical interpretation.

    US HISTORY – AP

    SS301YTDAP 1 Credit - Grades 11-12

    Is a comprehensive, college level survey of United States history in which students gain a solid foundation in the social, political, economic, and intellectual forces that impact our culture. Each marking period, students are required to complete a long-term assignment involving extensive research, reading and writing. Students will be expected to take the AP exam in May, which may lead to college credit. Prerequisites: World Civilization I, World Civilization II, Civics and recommendation of the previous social studies teacher.

    AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

    SS422STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grades 10-12

    The African American Studies course in the Bridgeport Public School system is designed to develop an understanding of the causes, character, and consequences of the African American experience and its influence on the world, the United States, and the African American community. Beginning with a historical, geographical, social, political, economic, and cultural understanding of the African continent, the course will provide a descriptive and corrective overview which will introduce the student to the study of the African and African American experiences.

    LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

    SS424STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grades 10-12

    The Latin American Studies course in the Bridgeport Public School System is designed to explore the Latin American experience from the pre-colonial period to contemporary 21st Century America. Developing an understanding of historical, geographical, social, political, economic, and cultural understanding of the Central and South American continent, the course will provide a descriptive and corrective overview which will introduce the student to the study of the Latin America experiences.

    PERSPECTIVES ON RACE

    SS451STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grades 10-12

    The Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Religion, in the Bridgeport Public School System is an introductory anthology that examines the history, current issues and dynamics of select minority groups in the United States. While other books on these topics usually confine their coverage to African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and American Indians, this work also looks at the Jewish and Muslim Americans. Another unique feature of this book is that it puts the study of diversity and identity politics in a larger context, thus providing students with a broader perspective on these issues.

    INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY

    SS402STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grade 12

    Is an elective course for seniors that examines social structure. Concepts, terminology, and the techniques of Sociology are explained so that students can investigate problems that are relevant to young adults and society at large. Prerequisites: World Civilization and United States History.

    INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY

    SS401STDGE 0.5 Credit - Grade 12

    Is a one semester comprehensive, college-level survey course designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.