Social Studies Course Flowchart -- 2009-2010 School Year
Freshmen Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Only Juniors & Seniors may take
Group I—Must take one Group III—Must take at least one
American Studies II Contemporary American History Economics
OR Applied
Economics (more hands on)
Historical Viewpoints of Modern Sociology
Advanced Psychology (Psychology is a Prerequisite)
Group II—Must take at least one Group IV—Must take one
Early Western Civilization American Government
Modern Western Civilization OR
World Cultures American
Politics and Government (more in-depth)
Geography
U.S. Cultural Tapestry (can be taken for either
Social Studies or an English credit)
AP United States History (3 terms—juniors & seniors only) ŕ
Independent Study in Social Studies (sophomores, juniors or seniors)
Student Senate Student Council (open to all West High students)
Student page Iowa General Assembly (open to all West
High Students)
Introduction to Psychology Dual Credit. (Meets West Graduation
requirements and earns college credit.) See note below.
American Studies is a two term course and the student receives .5 units of credit for each term.
All other courses (except for AP United States History) are for one term and a student receives .5 units of credit for each course.
Advanced Psychology and Introduction to Psychology are the only courses with a prerequisite. Both courses require that Psychology be taken first. Scott Community College requires that either the ACT or COMPASS test be completed before taking Introduction to Psychology.
Students are required to successfully complete American Studies II and successfully complete at least one course from each of groups I, II, III, and IV.