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Fontbonne Hall Academy |
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Women of faith and vision ... building tomorrow TODAY! |
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We believe that an intrinsic understanding of social justice and peace comes from an awareness of global issues and a desire to create a better world. |
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Putting it into practice: · Fontbonne students participate in mock elections prior to national contests. · Social Studies classes include multi-media instruction. · Students visit historic sights such as the Village of Salem, Boston Commons. · Student Activities Council elections include candidate speeches, campaigning, primaries and “local” and general elections. · Students are invited to see the correlation between politics and the development of science, the evolution of artistic expression and literature in class discussions and study guides. · Maria Bartiromo, anchor of CNBCs The Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo, and a recognized commentator on Wall Street is a Fontbonne Hall Academy graduate.
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Global History & Geography 9 · Students will begin their study of early civilizations, continue through Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the First Global Age (1450-1770). Global History & Geography 9 H · This chronological approach extends through the First Global Age, examining historical developments from the Age of Absolutism through World War I. The course ends in grade 10 with the NYS Regents examination in Global History and Geography. Global History & Geography 10 · This course continues the chronology from the Age of Absolutism (1550-1800) to the World of Today. Global History & Geography 10 H · This course concentrates on the “Rise of Totalitarian Dictators” and ends with the economic, political and social problems facing “The World of Today”. Students will complete their studies with the NYS Regents Examination in January. AP US History – Part I · This introductory college-level course begins a chronological and thematic study of American History. AP US History – Part II · This course is a continuation of AP US History, Part I. Students will be required to take the A.P. Exam in May and the U.S. History and Government Regents Exam in June. · A study of American History with concentration on the Constitution and a chronological development from 1607 to the present. Introduction to Economics · The course is designed to increase the student's understanding of basic economics and to enhance the student's ability to deal with financial and economic conditions in the modern world. Participation in Government · The Government course will present the background and structure of the various levels and branches of government in the American political system Anthropology · Designed to give the student an overview of human cultural development, it examines language, food getting, economic systems, social stratification, kinship, religion and magic. Introduction to Psychology · Provides a general introduction to the study of human behavior. The course will include such topics as: Learning Principals, Memory, Sensation, Motivation and Emotion, the Life Span and Personality Development. Practical Law · A study of the basic concepts of law, its interpretation and its effects on our society. Special emphasis will be given to an understanding of how law functions on our state and local levels. A visit to the State Supreme Court will be required.
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Social Studies Curriculum |
