Social Studies courses explore relationships among individuals in various societies and
between societies. You examine cultural, economic, ethical, legal, and political issues that
communities face. These courses focus on understanding: who am I, what kind of society
do I want, and how do I and others shape our world?
Credits: The following Social Studies courses are 5 credits.
Prerequisites:
50% minimum is required to progress to the next level in a sequence
At RTHS, Social Studies 10 and 20 is a blended course that accommodates students at -1, -2 and -4 levels, but is generally taught at the -1 level to give all students the opportunity to work at their highest academic level possible. However, any student identified as a -2 or -4 learner will receive interventions, accommodations and differentiated tasks that reflect the different curriculum. Student achievement level is an ongoing conversation involving students, teachers and families, and movement between the -1, -2 and -4 levels happens throughout Social Studies 10 and 20.
Diploma Path | -1 and -2 Course Sequences
Social 10-1, 20-1, 30-1
examine historical and contemporary aspects and relationships among citizenship,
identity and:
globalization in 10-1
nationalism in 20-1
ideologies, such as liberalism, in 30-1
examine relationships between citizenship and ideologies
Social 10-2, 20-2, 30-2
explore historical and contemporary aspects and relationships among citizenship,
identity and:
globalization in10-2
nationalism in 20-2
ideologies, such as liberalism, in 30-2
Certificate of High School Achievement Path | -4 Course Sequence
Social 10-4, 20-4
connect your learning to everyday experiences as you respond to key questions:
“Should we embrace globalization?” in 10-4
“Should we embrace nationalism?” in 20-4
emphasize the importance of diversity and respect for differences to promote a sense of
belonging and acceptance
Important | written consent and a learning plan are required to register in each -4
Knowledge and Employability (K&E) course
