Social Studies

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: World History, U.S. History

Course Description: This one-semester course is a study of United States federal, state, local, and tribal governments. Students apply constitutional principles to assess the growth and development of the United States government and political system. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes and requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the one-half American Government credit required for high school graduation.

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: Grade 10 MAP RIT score at or above the 70th-80th percentile or grade 9 PSAT score that meets or exceeds the benchmark, English 9 Honors, English teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed for the college-bound student, with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement Human Geography examination. This course provides students with an understanding of the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth's surface. This course will focus on the methods and tools geographers use in their science to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis within a geographical, historical, political, economic, and cultural context. Instructors should refer to the current Advanced Placement course description for examination specifications. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Grade 10 MAP RIT score at or above the 70th-80th percentile or grade 9 PSAT score that meets or exceeds the benchmark, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement United States History examination. This college-level curriculum provides an in-depth examination, synthesis, and evaluation of the historical themes from 1492 to present day. A careful balance of historiography, analytical skills, and factual knowledge is used throughout the course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the U.S. History credit required for high school graduation. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: AP World History, AP U.S. History, and/or teacher recommendation

Course Description: This is a one-year course with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics examination. This course gives students an analytical perspective of government and politics in the United States. It includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics and the analysis of specific examples. Students increase their knowledge of the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute United States politics. Instructors should refer to the current Advanced Placement course description for examination specifics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the one-half American Government credit for the first semester and the one-half economics credit for the second semester required for high school graduation. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: Grade 10 MAP RIT score at or above the 70th-80th percentile or grade 9 PSAT score that meets or exceeds the benchmark, English 9 Honors, English teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed for the college-bound student, with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement World History examination. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies from their historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills in analyzing types of historical evidence, covering the scope of human history from 8,000 BCE to the present. Instructors should refer to the current Advanced Placement course description for examination specifications. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This one-year course is a study of the civil rights and liberties of Americans, including a practical application of civil and criminal law within the United States. This course places emphasis on the historical and contemporary relevance of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, while exploring the specific rights of criminal, civil, and juvenile clients. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Grade Level: 11-12 

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This one-year course is a study of crime and justice with special attention on local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as they affect individuals within the legal system. Students analyze the historical development of law, theories of deviance, definitions of crime, as well as the criminal justice system and its processes. A special emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and dilemmas facing the current system. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Dual Enrollment American Politics 101

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is Introduction to American Politics: A survey of the United States, national, state and local governments with emphasis on the cultural aspects of the governing process. This course fulfills the one-half government credit required for graduation. Students who complete this course with a “D” or higher will be awarded three credit hours from the UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Financial assistance available. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s). Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment Anthropology 101

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is an in-depth analysis of culture revealed by world ethnography. This one-semester course is paired with Dual Enrollment Sociology 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment Financial Literacy 111

Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is focused on improving financial literacy and managing personal finances to achieve financial independence. This course examines opportunity costs, budgeting, credit, financial planning, student financial aid, and applies lessons to individuals' financial situations. This course emphasizes applied critical thinking using examples and case studies to discuss and practice the financial decision-making process and make data informed decisions. This one-semester course is paired with Dual Enrollment American Politics 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison. 

Dual Enrollment History 101

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is a study of U.S. History to 1877: A survey of United States political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development from colonial times to 1877. This first semester course pairs with Dual Enrollment History 102. This course fulfills U.S. History credit required for high school graduation. Students who complete this course with a “D” or higher will also be awarded three credit hours from the UNLV. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment History 102

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25, Dual Enrollment History 101

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is a study of U.S. History since 1877: A survey of United States political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural development from 1877 to present. This second semester course pairs with Dual Enrollment History 102. This course fulfills one of the science credits toward high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment History of Rock Music 125

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is a study of History of Rock and Roll. This course is designed to be an appetizer for a selection of the many origins and innovators within the musical, historical and sociological genre of music known as Rock ‘n’ Roll. You will delve into rock ‘n’ roll music through listening assignments, specific readings and quizzes, summaries, research elements, studio recording, live music, and a final exam. It is important to, as fully as possible, absorb the experience of music and other materials presented in this class to develop an appreciation for all of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This one-semester course is paired with Dual Enrollment Psychology 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment Psychology 101

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-year course is an introduction to psychology, including introductory coverage of the history of psychology, psychological research, sensation and perception, cognition, physiological psychology, learning, personality, development, social psychology, and psychological disorders. This one-semester course is paired with Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment History of Rock Music 125. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment Sociology 101

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is an overview of the sociological principles that shape the development, structure and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, and social change. This course is paired with Dual Enrollment Anthropology 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment Sociology 102

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25

Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one-semester course is an overview of contemporary social issues. This course is an examination of selected social issues and problems, their causes and proposed solutions. This course is paired with Dual Enrollment Anthropology 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: World History, U.S. History

Course Description: This one-semester course is designed to provide students with an understanding of economic ideas essential in today’s world. Students will evaluate financial decision making, investigate how market systems work, and examine globalization. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills the one-half economics credit required for high school graduation.

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This one-year course is an extensive study of history’s most successful recording artists and bands. Emphasis is placed on the study and appreciation of music, including student research on the sociological events of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Students analyze video, music, and literature and evaluate the impact on Western culture. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Elected and appointed students, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This leadership class is designed for students who are working in a leadership capacity in student government, student activities, and community activities. A minimum grade of a "B" is standard. Students will study general principles required for becoming good leaders and will develop and coordinate a wide variety of school activities. Enrollment in leadership class is a requirement and limited to students elected as student body officers and class officers, as well as those students appointed as executive council members, advisory members and honorary members. These students make up the Silverado Student Council, which is the primary governing organization of the school. They represent the student body and hold the interest of the student body as their primary concern. As a member of the Silverado Leadership Class/Student Council, you must represent your school with the utmost dignity and integrity at all functions at all times. Students must set an example to the student body at all times by following all the rules and by having exemplary behavior. Students are required to attend various retreats and conferences which will incur fees that differ from event to event. Students are also required to purchase Student Council shirts. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Administrative interview, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This leadership class is designed for students who are working in a leadership capacity in student government. A minimum grade of a "B" is standard. Students will advise the general principles required in Principles of Leadership. These students make up the Silverado Student Council, which is the primary governing organization of the school. Students must set an example to the student body at all times by following all the rules and by having exemplary behavior. Students are required to attend various retreats and conferences which will incur fees that differ from event to event. Students are also required to purchase Student Council shirts. This course fulfills one elective credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: 9th grade students concurrently enrolled in English 9 Honors or 10-12 grade students

Course Description: This one-year course introduces basic concepts used by psychologists in understanding human behavior. Topics include psychology as a science, human development, and biological bases of behavior, motivation, and learning, thinking and intelligence, normal and abnormal behavior, therapies, testing, and the effects of group membership on behavior. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. This course prepares students who plan on continuing with AP Psychology.

Grade Level: 9-12 

Prerequisites: 9th grade students concurrently enrolled in English 9 Honors or 10-12 grade students

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the study of social groups, institutions, and functions. Emphasis is on the relationship to the society between the individual and groups. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the arts and humanities credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: World History

Course Description: This one-year course is a study of American history with an emphasis on the Modern World from 1900 to the present day. Students explore and evaluate the significant historical events and the consequences. This course provides an examination of historical themes to analyze how new events continue to shape our nation and society today. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the U.S. History credit required for high school graduation.

World History

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This one-year course examines World History from approximately the 1300s to modern day. This includes the study of geography, history, and culture in global regions, with an emphasis on historical inquiry. Students analyze significant events, individuals, developments and process across the world within this time frame. This content area should be taught from multiple and varied perspectives for a vivid and complex picture of history. The emphasis is global in nature with a multicultural approach, rather than a Eurocentric approach. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

World History Honors

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: English 9 Honors, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course examines World History from approximately the 1300s to modern day. This includes the study of geography, history, and culture in global regions, with an emphasis on historical inquiry. Students analyze significant events, individuals, developments and process across the world within this time frame. This content area should be taught from multiple and varied perspectives for a vivid and complex picture of history. The emphasis is global in nature with a multicultural approach, rather than a Eurocentric approach. Effective instruction in social studies incorporates both the disciplinary skills and the content themes, requires historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and engaging writing instruction. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation. This course fulfills the World History/Geography credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.