Social Studies

Students explore eras of Texas history from the cultures of Native Americans to the modern day urban society.  The structure and function of governments as well as the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens help students to understand the importance of patriotism and appreciate the basic democratic values of our state and nation.

PreAP Texas history begins the foundation of vertically aligned skills and strategies for success in AP courses in the social studies.  The course centers on the process of learning factual information, developing analytical skills, and writing clearly.

Students study the history of the United States from colonial times through Reconstruction.  The course focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to the eras.  The class incorporates a wide variety of primary sources and biographical information to develop an understanding of the past.

PreAP US history builds on the foundation of vertically aligned skills and strategies for success in AP courses in the social studies.  The course centers on the process of learning factual information, developing analytical skills, and writing clearly.