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  • AP Capstone Research

    CAP 9600 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th - 12th
    Prerequisites:
    A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, satisfactory completion of AP Capstone Seminar and departmental approval. 
    Notes: Students in this course are required to complete an original scholarly investigation for submission to the College Board. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards. For more information on the Capstone Diploma, please visit the College Board website.
    Description: AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone™ experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.

  • AP Capstone Seminar

    CAP 9550 - (1 credit) 
    Grade Level:     10th - 11th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam.The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards. For more information on the Capstone Diploma, please visit the College Board website.
    Description:  AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas.

  • AP Comparative Gov. and Politics

    SS 7765 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th and 12th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year's AP Social Studies course, and departmental approval.
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: AP Comparative Government and Politics is an introductory college-level course in comparative government and politics. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Students cultivate their understanding of comparative government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources as they explore topics like power and authority, legitimacy and stability, democratization, internal and external forces, and methods of political analysis.

  • AP Human Geography

    SS 7560 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     10th-12th
    Prerequisite: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous social studies course or 90 in previous Honors or 85 in previous AP social studies course, and departmental approval. 
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: AP Human Geography is an introductory college-level human geography course. Students cultivate their understanding of human geography through data and geographic analyses as they explore topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes.

  • AP Macroeconomics

    SS 7760 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous social studies class or 90 in previous Honors or 85 in previous AP social studies course (with passing exam score) and departmental approval. 
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts

  • AP U.S. History

    SS 7550 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     10th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year's AP Social Studies course (with passing AP exam score), and departmental approval.
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: In AP U.S. History, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. The course also provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

  • AP Psychology

    SS 7755 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, and departmental approval. 
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health.  Throughout the course, students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

  • AP U.S. Government and Politics

    SS 7655 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 95 in previous year's Social Studies class or 90 in previous year's Honors Social Studies class or 85 in previous year's AP Social Studies course (with passing AP exam score), and departmental approval.
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. Underpinning the required content of the course are several big ideas that allow students to create meaningful connections among concepts throughout the course. Students will also engage in skill development that requires them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.

  • AP World History: Modern

    SS 7450 (1 credit)
    Grade Level    : 9th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Honors Civics/Introduction to World History, and departmental approval. 
    Notes: Students in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. The goals and objectives of this AP course are aligned to the College Board Curriculum Standards.
    Description: In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices,and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time.The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical development s in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization,and technology and innovation. 

  • Civics

    SS 7300 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     8th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of U.S. History 7
    Description: This course is an exploration of the basic political and economic systems of the United States. Students will study the origins of democracy in America leading to the development of the Constitution through the years. The structure and function of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches at the national and state levels, along with the bureaucracy, will be studied to understand the system of federalism. The organization of Miami Dade County Government is included as a case study of local government. The fundamentals of the free market system, in contrast to its rival economic theories, serve as an introduction to Capitalism. One of the objectives of this course is to improve the students’ reading and writing proficiency as well as to develop their critical thinking skills. Students will focus on current events to nurture a habit that ensures awareness of our ever changing and increasingly globalized world and our civil rights and responsibilities as citizens.

  • Economics

    SS 7650 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of U.S. History
    Description: This course is an introduction to the understanding of a mixed market economy. The student will be introduced to the logic of a mixed market economy through the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics concepts such as consumer choice, supply and demand, business organizations, competition, monopoly, government regulation, short and long term financing, production, the labor market, national income accounting, the determination of output and prices, business cycles, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade and finance, and economic development. It is expected that this course will help the student become a more informed and critical thinker. 

  • Entrepreneurship

    SS 7607 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level: 10th - 11th
    Prerequisites: None
    Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with Florida International University. This course must be taken with its partner course, Principles of Business.
    Description:   This course is an introduction to the general theories, principles, concepts and practices of entrepreneurship. The specific business requirements for starting new ventures and running small businesses will be a focus. Heavy emphasis is placed on developing business plans (BMC) with new creative products.

  • Geography

    SS 7100 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     6th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: Geography is divided into two main divisions: Physical Geography (natural features on the surface of the earth) and Cultural Geography (human culture and its impact on earth). The course features the five themes of geography (location, place, human environment interaction, movement, and region) as adopted by the National Council for Geographic Education. The Geography lessons will incorporate an interdisciplinary focus and will emphasize the development of reading, writing, analysis, and problem solving skills. In the Cultural Geography segments of the course, the history of the people and nationalities will be emphasized. Students will need to make a daily commitment to following current events of the world to complement the course program and gain a better understanding of the diversity of people.

  • Honors Civics

    SS 7310 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     8th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in U.S. History 7 or a final grade of 87 in Honors U.S. History 7 and departmental approval.
    Description: As with Civics, Honors Civics is an exploration of the basic political and economic systems of the United States. Students will study the origins of democracy in America leading to the development of the Constitution through the years. The structure and function of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches at the national and state levels, along with the bureaucracy, will be studied to understand the system of federalism. The organization of Miami Dade County Government is included as a case study of local government. The fundamentals of the free market system, in contrast to its rival economic theories, serve as an introduction to Capitalism. Students will focus on current events to nurture a habit that ensures awareness of our civil rights and responsibilities as well as the ever changing and increasingly globalized society. The social studies honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, critical thinking, and self reliance over the comparable courses. Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.  

  • Honors Economics

    SS 7651 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:      12th
    Prerequisites:  A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous year's Social Studies course or 85 in previous year's Honors Social Studies course or 80 in previous year's  AP social studies course and departmental approval.
    Description:  Honors Economics mirrors the existing curriculum of the college prep Economics course, but with significantly more emphasis placed on the quantification (graphical and mathematical) of the subject matter.  The course requires a higher level of analysis of current economic world events, and will help the student become a more informed and critical thinker.  The student is expected to understand the logic of a mixed market economy through the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and concepts such as consumer choice, supply and demand, government regulation,  national income accounting and international trade; these are a sample of the topics that the student will be responsibe for mastering.  Students are required to use the Notaability app to fulfill the graphical portion of this course, and the use of primary and secondary source documents, relevant websites, and scholarly articles will be employed throughout the course.

  • Honors Introduction to World History

    SS 7311 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     8th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in U.S. History 7 or a final grade of 87 in Honors U.S. History 7 and departmental approval.
    Description: This course is designed to familiarize adept students with societies and civilizations from the Ancient World to c. 600 BCE concentrating on how humans interact with the environment, establish cities, build complex governments, economic systems, and cultures. More broadly, students will study the cultures of Ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East and the classical cultures of Greece and Rome. Students will be introduced to and asked to practice and master specific skills of historical interpretation, analysis, and comparison to achieve a skilled and developed perspective on the historical record. Students will demonstrate fluent written analysis of historical events and processes using a combination of readings, maps, photographs, video documentaries, and artwork. Students will develop the skills needed to produce persuasive argumentative essays through primary source analysis.

  • Honors Latin American History

    SS 7710 (1 credit)
    Grade Level: 12th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous year's Social Studies course or 85 in previous year's Honors Social Studies course or 80 in previous year's AP Social Studies course, and departmental approval.
    Description: The nature of this Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the students will acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to appreciate Latin America. The course covers the history of Hispanic-American countries from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous societies and cultures, Spanish heritage and the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of Africans in the Americas, Spanish colonialism, the Latin-American wars for Independence, the political process of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, United States relations with Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.

  • Honors Latin American History-S

    SS 7710-S (1 credit)
    Grade Level: 12th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in previous Social Studies class or 85 in previous Honors or 80 in previous AP Social Studies course, and departmental approval.
    Notes: This course is offered in lieu of Latin American History (7710) for students who have demonstrated a particular interest in advancing their written and spoken command of the Spanish language. The course is taught entirely in Spanish; all assessments and readings will be in Spanish as well.
    Description: The nature of this Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the students will acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to appreciate Latin America. The course covers the history of Hispanic American countries from the pre Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous societies and cultures, Spanish heritage and the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of Africans in the Americas, Spanish colonialism, the Latin American wars for Independence, the political process of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, United States relations with Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.

  • Honors U.S. Government

    SS 7610 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th
    Prerequisite: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in U.S. History or 85 in Honors U.S. History or 80 in AP U.S. History, and departmental approval. 
    Description: The nature and scope of Honors U.S. Government is to provide the opportunity for each student to thoughtfully study the workings of the federal government so that he will become a more responsible citizen. Areas of concentration include: the nature of the state; the classification of government; Declaration of Independence; Articles of Confederation; the Philadelphia Convention of 1787; the origins and development of the Constitution; the nature of political parties; interest groups; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; Judicial Branch; foreign policy; liberty; due process of law; civil rights and responsibilities; comparative government. Since this course is a detailed examination, the theory behind our government as well as its practices will be studied. Ideally, each student will come to better appreciate his country and work to secure the American heritage. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self-reliance over the comparable courses.  Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses. 

  • Honors U.S. History

    SS 7510 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     10th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in World History or 85 in Honors World History or 80 in AP World History, and departmental approval.
    Description: The Honors United States History course is to acquire a fundamental chronological knowledge of the persons and events that influenced the social, economic, and political development of the American people.  An understanding of the scientific, religious, military, and cultural aspects of America’s growth will be achieved.  Through thoughtful study of over two centuries of American history (with a special emphasis on the Twentieth Century), the student will be exposed to the triumphs and hardships that have affected our nation, and as a result, gain valuable insights that should help him develop his own identity as a citizen of the United States. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance over the comparable courses.  Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.

  • Honors U.S. History DE

    SS 7510DE (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     10th
    Notes: This is a dual enrollment course with. Students must commit to dual enrollment for both semesters.
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in World History or 85 in Honors World History or 80 in AP World History, and departmental approval.
    Description: The Honors United States History course is to acquire a fundamental chronological knowledge of the persons and events that influenced the social, economic, and political development of the American people.  An understanding of the scientific, religious, military, and cultural aspects of America’s growth will be achieved.  Through thoughtful study of over two centuries of American history (with a special emphasis on the Twentieth Century), the student will be exposed to the triumphs and hardships that have affected our nation, and as a result, gain valuable insights that should help him develop his own identity as a citizen of the United States. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance over the comparable courses.  Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.

  • Honors World History

    SS 7410 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     9th
    Prerequisites: A minimum 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA, final grade of 92 in Civics/Introduction to World History or 87 in Honors Civics/Introduction to World History, and departmental approval.
    Description: Honors World History covers the history of the world from the early civilizations through the twentieth century. It starts with the prehistoric time and the early African and Asian civilizations. The course then deals with important periods, trends and/or events including, the empires of the ancient world, the rise of Europe, the growth of the Muslim world, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary eras, the development of industrialism, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the two World Wars, and the Cold War, amid technological advances and globalization. The social studies high school honors program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete their social studies requirements at a level of commitment that demands increased reading, writing, studying, and self reliance over the comparable courses.  Only students with a dedicated interest in social studies and an eagerness to excel should consider the honors courses.

  • Introduction to Business Concepts

    SS 7405 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     9th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the business world, this course explores the functions
    of business and management; examines the free enterprise system, forms of business ownership, operations, marketing and the role of business in society. This course will have a blended format that combines basic content with activities designed to allow students to experience real world scenarios on a smaller scale. This course aims to lead students to understanding and appreciating the nature and scope of business and the role it plays in today's society.

  • Introduction to World History

    SS 7301 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     8th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of U.S. History 7
    Description: This course is designed to familiarize students with societies and civilizations from the Ancient World to c. 600 BCE concentrating on how humans interact with the environment, establish cities, build complex governments, economic systems, and cultures. More broadly, study the cultures of Ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East and the classical cultures of Greece and Rome. Students will be asked to identify, summarize and analyze major elements/events in Ancient World History, trace elements of historical change and continuities within the studied time frame and draw parallels in the making of cities, economic systems, & social structures.

  • Latin American History

    SS 7700 (1 credit)
    Grade Level    : 12th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of U.S. Government
    Description: The nature of the Latin American History course is to expose the students to the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Latin American nations. Therefore, the students acquire the knowledge which provides them a privileged position to cooperate with Latin America. The course covers the history of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Topics include: The development of indigenous society and culture, Spanish and Portuguese heritage, the exploration and conquest of the New World, the role of the Africans in the Americas, Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, the Spanish American wars for Independence, the politicalprocess of the Latin American republics during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the United States intervention in Latin America, and Latin America’s role in the contemporary world. Special attention is devoted to the history of Cuba to familiarize the students with the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Cuban people.  

  • Legal Systems and Concepts

    SS 7605 (1 credit)
    Grade Level: 11th-12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: The primary focus of the course is to investigate and analyze the creation, development, and evolution of the American legal system. Course content will emphasize the principles and protections of the Constitution as well as the legal process, both civil and criminal. From the study of historical antecedents in English legal and constitutional history through case studies in landmark United States Supreme Court decisions, students will be able to broaden their understanding of their rights under the Constitution. Additionally, students will be able to analyze the various levels and responsibilities of courts in the federal and state judicial system and discern the legal dynamics at work. Credit will be attained through a variety of assessment tools implemented at the discretion of the teacher.

  • Legal Systems and Concepts DE

    SS 7605DE (1 credit)
    Grade Level: 11th-12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: The primary focus of the course is to investigate and analyze the creation, development, and evolution of the American legal system. Course content will emphasize the principles and protections of the Constitution as well as the legal process, both civil and criminal. From the study of historical antecedents in English legal and constitutional history through case studies in landmark United States Supreme Court decisions, students will be able to broaden their understanding of their rights under the Constitution. Additionally, students will be able to analyze the various levels and responsibilities of courts in the federal and state judicial system and discern the legal dynamics at work. Credit will be attained through a variety of assessment tools implemented at the discretion of the teacher.

  • Principles of Business

    SS 7606 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:      10th - 11th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is an introduction to business principles, including the function of business and management, the free enterprise system and the role of business in society. The concepts of ownership, management, marketing, personnel, finance, accounting, business research and law as they affect the operation of American business and industry will be discussed. Ownership, operations, marketing and the role of business in society will also be explored.

  • Principles of Business DE

    SS 7606 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:      10th - 11th
    Prerequisites: None
    Notes: 
    Description: This course is an introduction to business principles, including the function of business and management, the free enterprise system and the role of business in society. The concepts of ownership, management, marketing, personnel, finance, accounting, business research and law as they affect the operation of American business and industry will be discussed. Ownership, operations, marketing and the role of business in society will also be explored.

  • Principles of Management

    SS 7609 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th, 12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is an introductory course which provides a solid foundation of the fundamental management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.  Emphasis is placed on the exploration of improving the key managerial requirements of interpersonal and conceptual skills. Topics include goal setting and goal achievement, strategic planning, decision making, designing organizational structure, motivating and leading, managerial control techniques and applications, and managerial ethics

  • Principles of Marketing

    SS 7608 (.5 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th, 12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Notes: This course must be taken with its partner course, Principles of Management
    Description: This is an introductory course which provides a solid foundation of the fundamentals of marketing.  Additionally, the marketing management concept of the distribution of goods and services with consideration of market research and analysis, buying and selling, product design, pricing, promotion, transportation, competition, and the responsibilities of the marketing manager is explored.

  • Psychology

    SS 7720 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course offers an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of psychology examined from a traditional and contemporary perspective. Areas of study include: historical development of the discipline of psychology; biological processes of behavior and sensation; perception; research techniques; statistical analysis of data; psychological development; states of consciousness; learning; memory; motivation and emotions; personality; stress and conflict; abnormal psychology; methods of therapy and social psychology. A special emphasis is placed on the physiology of behavior and the scientific method.

  • Psychology DE

    SS 7720 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with St. Thomas University. Students must commit to two semesters of dual enrollment.
    Description: This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of psychology examined from a traditional and contemporary perspective. Areas of study include: historical development of the discipline of psychology; biological processes of behavior and sensation; perception; research techniques; statistical analysis of data; psychological development; states of consciousness; learning; memory; motivation and emotions; personality; stress and conflict; abnormal psychology; methods of therapy and social psychology. A special emphasis is placed on the physiology of behavior and the scientific method.

  • U.S. Government

    SS 7600 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     11th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of U.S. History
    Description: The nature and scope of U.S. Government is to provide the opportunity for each student to thoughtfully study the workings of the federal government so that he will become a more responsible citizen. Areas of concentration include: the nature of the state; the classification of government; Declaration of Independence; Articles of Confederation; the Philadelphia Convention of 1787; the origins and development of the Constitution; the nature of political parties; interest groups; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; Judicial Branch; foreign policy; liberty; due process of law; civil rights and responsibilities; comparative government. Since this course is a detailed examination, the theory behind our government as well as its practices will be studied. Ideally, each student will come to better appreciate his country and work to secure the American heritage.  

  • U.S. History 7

    SS 7202 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     7th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geography
    Description: The Middle School course of U.S. History will survey the origins and development of the country from colonial times to the present with a concentration on 20th century history. Semester I will highlight the geography of America, reasons for Independence, notable contributions to the American experience, and the scourge of slavery. Semester II will focus on Industrialization and Immigration, the Progressive Movement, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the reemergence of the Republican Party, the Civil Rights Movement, the Information Revolution, energy, and security challenges for the future. Throughout the course of study, students will have ongoing opportunities to further develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to follow current events of America and the world to complement the course program.

  • U.S. History

    SS 7500 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     10th
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of World History
    Description: The United States History course is to acquire a fundamental chronological knowledge of the persons and events that influenced the social, economic, and political development of the American people.  An understanding of the scientific, religious, military, and cultural aspects of America’s growth will be sought.  Through thoughtful study of over two centuries of American history (with a special emphasis on the Twentieth Century), the student will be exposed to the triumphs and hardships that have affected our nation, and as a result, gain valuable insights that should help him develop his own identity as a citizen of the United States. 

  • World History

    SS 7400 (1 credit)
    Grade Level    : 9th
    Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Civics
    Description: The World History course covers the history of the world from the early civilizations through the twentieth century. It starts with the prehistoric time and the early African and Asian civilizations. The course then deals with important periods, trends and/or events including, the empires of the ancient world, the rise of Europe, the growth of the Muslim world, the Renaissance and Reformation, the age of exploration, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary era, the development of industrialism, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the two World Wars, and the Cold War, amid technological advances and globalization.

  • Vocation of Business

    SS 7705 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Description: The Catholic Entrepreneurship Design Experience is a college level program for high school students that forms the Catholic imagination toward the Incarnation: the creation of things that are true, good and beautiful - things that contribute to the common good and create value in their lives, and the people they serve. This course focuses on helping students discover, embrace and live out their unique calling in any state of life and in any form of work by equipping them with an entrepreneurship mindset and spirit.

  • Vocation of Business DE

    SS 7705 (1 credit)
    Grade Level:     12th
    Prerequisites: None
    Notes: This course is offered as dual enrollment with The Catholic University of America. Students must commit to two semesters of dual enrollment.
    Description: The Catholic Entrepreneurship Design Experience is a college level program for high school students that forms the Catholic imagination toward the Incarnation: the creation of things that are true, good and beautiful - things that contribute to the common good and create value in their lives, and the people they serve. This course focuses on helping students discover, embrace and live out their unique calling in any state of life and in any form of work by equipping them with an entrepreneurship mindset and spirit.

Faculty

BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain.  The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline.  In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty.  The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow.  Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.