Owensville High School
Course Offerings
American History—H1152
Grade Level: 9 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This is a survey course of American history from colonization to the present. Course emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship between past and present and the major events in United States history: American Revolution, Civil War, the Great Depression, World War II and current events. This course meets requirements set forth under section 170.011, RSMo that requires one full unit in the study of American history. Required for graduation.
Grade Level: 9 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This is a survey course of American history from colonization to the present. Course emphasis will be placed on the interrelationship between past and present and the major events in United States history: American Revolution, Civil War, the Great Depression, World War II and current events. This course meets requirements set forth under section 170.011, RSMo that requires one full unit in the study of American history. Required for graduation.
World History—H1151
Grade Level: 10 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course will inform students about the origin and development of the world’s major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present. World History introduces students to places and societies different from their own in an attempt to instill a sense of humanity, understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Required for graduation.
Grade Level: 10 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course will inform students about the origin and development of the world’s major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present. World History introduces students to places and societies different from their own in an attempt to instill a sense of humanity, understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Required for graduation.
Co-Teaching World History—H1613
Grade Level: 10 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
This course will inform students about the origin and development of the world’s major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present. World History introduces students to places and societies different from their own in an attempt to instill a sense of humanity, understanding and acceptance of other cultures. This fulfills the World History requirement for graduation.
Grade Level: 10 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
This course will inform students about the origin and development of the world’s major civilizations from prehistoric times to the present. World History introduces students to places and societies different from their own in an attempt to instill a sense of humanity, understanding and acceptance of other cultures. This fulfills the World History requirement for graduation.
Government—H1150
Grade Level: 11 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to address areas of Social Studies related to world political geography and basic economic principles with an emphasis on American Government. Successful completion of this course fulfills section 170.011, RSMo of the state law requiring instruction in the institutions, branches and functions of federal, state and local government and satisfactory passage of test(s) on the US and Missouri constitutions. Required for graduation.
Grade Level: 11 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to address areas of Social Studies related to world political geography and basic economic principles with an emphasis on American Government. Successful completion of this course fulfills section 170.011, RSMo of the state law requiring instruction in the institutions, branches and functions of federal, state and local government and satisfactory passage of test(s) on the US and Missouri constitutions. Required for graduation.
Co-Teaching Government—H1612
Grade Level: 11 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
This course is designed to address areas of Social Studies related to world political geography and basic economic principles with an emphasis on American Government. Successful completion of this course fulfills section 170.011, RSMo of the state law requiring instruction in the institutions, branches and functions of federal, state and local government and satisfactory passage of test(s) on the US and Missouri constitutions. This fulfills the Government requirement for graduation.
Grade Level: 11 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
This course is designed to address areas of Social Studies related to world political geography and basic economic principles with an emphasis on American Government. Successful completion of this course fulfills section 170.011, RSMo of the state law requiring instruction in the institutions, branches and functions of federal, state and local government and satisfactory passage of test(s) on the US and Missouri constitutions. This fulfills the Government requirement for graduation.
Adv. American History—H1157 (Dual Credit)
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Writing score of 4 or higher on a placement test
This course will cover US history from the period of the first European explorations of the Americas to the present. Special emphasis is given to using historical evidence, critical thinking and writing skills. Political institutions and behavior, public policy, social and economic change, diplomacy, international relations, cultural and intellectual developments will be among the topics explored. This will be taught as a 2 semester, introductory college level course, with comparable demands. Two to four major written projects using historical evidence will be required. Students may also earn six hours of college credit through East Central College. This will fulfill the American History graduation requirement.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Writing score of 4 or higher on a placement test
This course will cover US history from the period of the first European explorations of the Americas to the present. Special emphasis is given to using historical evidence, critical thinking and writing skills. Political institutions and behavior, public policy, social and economic change, diplomacy, international relations, cultural and intellectual developments will be among the topics explored. This will be taught as a 2 semester, introductory college level course, with comparable demands. Two to four major written projects using historical evidence will be required. Students may also earn six hours of college credit through East Central College. This will fulfill the American History graduation requirement.
Psychology—H1153
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: C Average
Psychology provides an introduction to the science of human behavior. It traces the development of psychology as a science and examines the various schools of thought and approaches used to explain or understand the forces that shape thoughts and actions. Topics include: altered states of consciousness (dreams, drugs, etc.), sensation and perception, learning, memory, problem solving, forensic psychology, and psychological disorders. Some subject matter is mature in content.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: C Average
Psychology provides an introduction to the science of human behavior. It traces the development of psychology as a science and examines the various schools of thought and approaches used to explain or understand the forces that shape thoughts and actions. Topics include: altered states of consciousness (dreams, drugs, etc.), sensation and perception, learning, memory, problem solving, forensic psychology, and psychological disorders. Some subject matter is mature in content.
Advanced Government—H1166
(Dual Credit)
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Writing score of 4 or higher on the placement test
Introduction to the theories, constitutional bases, functions and government structures of the U.S. political system in relation to the global political environment. Emphasis on national politics and linkages with state, local and international government, including an emphasis on Missouri and current issues in domestic and foreign policy.
(Dual Credit)
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Writing score of 4 or higher on the placement test
Introduction to the theories, constitutional bases, functions and government structures of the U.S. political system in relation to the global political environment. Emphasis on national politics and linkages with state, local and international government, including an emphasis on Missouri and current issues in domestic and foreign policy.
Sociology—H1154
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: C Average
Sociology is the study of human behavior and social structure. It traces the development of sociology as a science and examines various schools of thought. Topics include: culture, socialization, deviance, groups, inequalities of race and ethnicity, family, sports, social change and collective behavior.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: C Average
Sociology is the study of human behavior and social structure. It traces the development of sociology as a science and examines various schools of thought. Topics include: culture, socialization, deviance, groups, inequalities of race and ethnicity, family, sports, social change and collective behavior.
Economics—H1156
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to address the basic principles of economics. The course emphasizes basic economic concepts along with economic systems and institutions. In addition, the course covers the role of economics in current events, as well as its role throughout history.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to address the basic principles of economics. The course emphasizes basic economic concepts along with economic systems and institutions. In addition, the course covers the role of economics in current events, as well as its role throughout history.
Sports in American History—H1163
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
If you have ever wondered how the sporting world has helped to shape the backbone and identity of America, then this class is for you. The professional and collegiate sporting world has helped to define and transform America into the country it has become. This course will look at how the sporting world has helped shape the character of America and provided a hope to Americans during times of turmoil and war. This course will also discuss the evolution of the sporting world, as well as the economic impacts on the country. The students will engage in lectures, projects, debates, videos, and supporting texts to examine the cause and effect of Sports in American History.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
If you have ever wondered how the sporting world has helped to shape the backbone and identity of America, then this class is for you. The professional and collegiate sporting world has helped to define and transform America into the country it has become. This course will look at how the sporting world has helped shape the character of America and provided a hope to Americans during times of turmoil and war. This course will also discuss the evolution of the sporting world, as well as the economic impacts on the country. The students will engage in lectures, projects, debates, videos, and supporting texts to examine the cause and effect of Sports in American History.
Current Events—H1164
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
The study of Current Events encourages students to look at news events and analyze their impact on society. This class will encourage students to understand the interconnectedness and diversity of people throughout the world. This class will focus on issues affecting society throughout the world. It will focus on political, social, and economic aspects of social studies. Reading newspapers and watching the news on television will be critical due to a large portion of the grade being dependent on class discussion.
Grade Level: 11-12 No. Semesters: 1
Fee: None Credit: .5 Social Studies
Prerequisites: None
The study of Current Events encourages students to look at news events and analyze their impact on society. This class will encourage students to understand the interconnectedness and diversity of people throughout the world. This class will focus on issues affecting society throughout the world. It will focus on political, social, and economic aspects of social studies. Reading newspapers and watching the news on television will be critical due to a large portion of the grade being dependent on class discussion.
Life Skills-Social Studies—H1623
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
Students develop everyday living skills through cross-curriculum activities involving but not limited to: job applications, mock interviews, cooking, sewing survival needs, functional language arts, vocabulary expansion, and math.
Required for graduation.
Grade Level: 9-12 No. Semesters: 2
Fee: None Credit: 1 Social Studies
Prerequisites: Student must have an IEP
Students develop everyday living skills through cross-curriculum activities involving but not limited to: job applications, mock interviews, cooking, sewing survival needs, functional language arts, vocabulary expansion, and math.
Required for graduation.