This course prepares the students to exercise their rights and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and responsible decisions as they participate in government. Also it is designed to provide our students with a practical knowledge, and understanding of the US and Puerto Rican government and its direct connection to them. 

This course prepares the students to exercise their rights and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and responsible decisions as they participate in government. Also it is designed to provide our students with a practical knowledge, and understanding of the US and Puerto Rican government and its direct connection to them. 

This course focuses on six essential elements of geographic content: the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography. Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the interdependent world in which they live. They will analyze and evaluate the connection between their local and global communities allowing them to become knowledgeable citizens of a diverse, global society. Emphasis will be place on knowledge of the various regions and cultures and be able to interpret maps, analyze cultures and assess geographical information from a multicultural perspective, to life situation areas of study include Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica. 

Latin American History is a full year elective course that examines the region’s history in order to understand socioeconomic, political, historical, geographical, and cultural aspects and crises that Latin America presently confronts. A focus on the awareness of the cultural diversity that exists in this region, the course develops an appreciation and respect for the dignity of all people and the common problems that they face. The course will explore the impact of Latin American and Caribbean immigrants on the United States and how they have influenced this nation.

Latin American History is a full year elective course that examines the region’s history in order to understand socioeconomic, political, historical, geographical, and cultural aspects and crises that Latin America presently confronts. A focus on the awareness of the cultural diversity that exists in this region, the course develops an appreciation and respect for the dignity of all people and the common problems that they face. The course will explore the impact of Latin American and Caribbean immigrants on the United States and how they have influenced this nation.

Modern World History is a yearlong course that covers the themes of power and authority, religious and ethical systems, revolution, human interaction with the environment, economics, cultural interaction, empire building, science and technology. This course will cover the beginning of the modern world from The Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, WWII, The Cold War, and the post-Cold War world. Students who participate in this course should have already completed the World History course.

Modern World History is a yearlong course that covers the themes of power and authority, religious and ethical systems, revolution, human interaction with the environment, economics, cultural interaction, empire building, science and technology. This course will cover the beginning of the modern world from The Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, WWI, WWII, The Cold War, and the post-Cold War world. Students who participate in this course should have already completed the World History course.

This course aims to teach the History of the United States of America, from colonial days to its inception in the late 18^th century and on through its consequent growth into the 20^th century.  The Students not only learn the shaping political events but also cultural and political processes that have created the 200+ year old republic.  To understand that history and change is full of bumps and imperfections, good and bad decisions, and favorable and unfavorable policies that through time have helped shape the present democracy.  Through the use of technology, primary and secondary sources students will learn to analyze and synthesize information while applying critical thinking skills to understand the meaning of historical events and how past politics affect present day socio-political conditions.

This course aims to teach the History of the United States of America, from colonial days to its inception in the late 18^th century and on through its consequent growth into the 20^th century.  The Students not only learn the shaping political events but also cultural and political processes that have created the 200+ year old republic.  To understand that history and change is full of bumps and imperfections, good and bad decisions, and favorable and unfavorable policies that through time have helped shape the present democracy.  Through the use of technology, primary and secondary sources students will learn to analyze and synthesize information while applying critical thinking skills to understand the meaning of historical events and how past politics affect present day socio-political conditions.

The Ancient World History course aims to give a general history of the world beginning with human origins and the first civilizations all the way to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, mainly covering the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.   It provides a sense of self-awareness while inculcating the knowledge of our species development and how human behavior perpetuates itself through time, and how events and customs of the past can still have bearing on the present.  The class integrates technology while developing skills such as critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of information, and effective communication while establishing culturally relativistic view of the diversity in their world and daily lives.

The Ancient World History course aims to give a general history of the world beginning with human origins and the first civilizations all the way to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, mainly covering the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.   It provides a sense of self-awareness while inculcating the knowledge of our species development and how human behavior perpetuates itself through time, and how events and customs of the past can still have bearing on the present.  The class integrates technology while developing skills such as critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of information, and effective communication while establishing culturally relativistic view of the diversity in their world and daily lives.