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La Vista and La Sierra High Schools

Model Continuation & Award Winning Alternative High Schools

Social Science

Students walk through a modern outdoor courtyard with a palm tree.

Science is morally neutral, but social science shows us that some moral codes are better than others.

~Mario Bunge - Argentine-Canadian philosopher and physicist 

World History

The purpose of World History is to provide the student with the basic intellectual skills and knowledge necessary for a better understanding of an increasingly complex and interdependent world. This course satisfies the world history graduation requirement.

 

U.S. History

U.S. History provides the student with the methods, concepts, and techniques of social scientific inquiry, which may be employed in investigating the American experience. Additionally, the course acquaints the student with knowledge of major concepts, The Constitution, institutions, values, personalities, and events of United States history. This course satisfies the U.S. history graduation requirement.

U.S. History Honors

Honors American History is designed for students who are interested in a more rigorous study for the United States. The course is based on topics of American History, taught in eras, with an emphasis on historical analysis, interpretation and evaluation. This course is taught with more depth and requires more depth and requires more reading and writing than a regular level course.

A person stands near a sign that says 'Thank You America' with a heart and star design.

Two young women pose with a patriotic photo frame, smiling at the camera.

Government

American Government is designed to give the student an understanding of the American political system in order to participate more effectively in the political process. As the student prepares to assume additional responsibilities as a citizen, it is essential to engage in a study of American government. Such a study enables the student to develop an understanding of the skills essential for making wise decisions regarding critical issues.

 

Economics

Economics is designed to give the student an understanding of the basic principles of economics and the economic system in the United States. The student preparing for the role of economic decision-maker discovers the fundamental economic principles which guide personal, business and governmental decisions. Economics enables the student to develop an understanding of the economic decisions to be made, as well as the economic impact of decisions made by other institutions.

Instructors and Social Science Course Syllabi

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Department Chair

Pam Apolinar

papolinar@fjuhsd.org

 

Teachers

Sara Botts

sbotts@fjuhsd.org

 

Ken Lentz

klentz@fjuhsd.org

 

Bridget Reynolds

breynolds@fjuhsd.org

  • SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

    Department Chair

    Pam Apolinar

    papolinar@fjuhsd.org

     

    Teachers

    Sara Botts

    sbotts@fjuhsd.org

     

    Ken Lentz

    klentz@fjuhsd.org

     

    Bridget Reynolds

    breynolds@fjuhsd.org