Upper School Curriculum

Upper School Curriculum

Click the subjects below to read about each course. H indicates an Honors course. If you have any questions about the Upper School curriculum, contact the Upper School Office. Thank you for your interest in the Currey Ingram Academy Upper School.

Social Studies

  • Economics

    Economics, as a social science, is primarily concerned with the choices individuals make with the limited resources at their disposal. From this foundation, students will explore and analyze the various factors which influence their everyday decisions, acquiring the necessary vocabulary to express these choices in an economic fashion. Students will be exposed to a multitude of news articles, essays, and video clips so as to advance their critical reasoning skills, thus preparing them for collegiate-level learning. Because it is a senior-level class, there will be an emphasis on writing, note taking, and test taking (among other mediums), so as to best prepare the students for college.

  • Economics (H)

    Economics, as a social science, is primarily concerned with the choices individuals make with the limited resources at their disposal. From this foundation, students will explore and analyze the various factors which influence their everyday decisions, acquiring the necessary vocabulary to express these choices in an economic fashion. Students will be exposed to a multitude of news articles, essays, and video clips so as to advance their critical reasoning skills, thus preparing them for collegiate-level learning. Students will also read a novel on the basics of this social science, analyzing each concept on a deeper level.  Because it is a senior-level class, there will be an emphasis on reading, note taking, authentic projects, and test taking (along with other mediums), so as to best prepare the students for college.

  • Government

    In this course, the first half of the semester will be devoted to exposing the students to the foundational aspects of American Government, in particular its origins and establishment, its foundational documents, and its practices from the founding to modern day. The second half of the semester will be focusing on the United States Constitution: The Bill of Rights, The Civil War Amendments, and and interpreting Supreme Court cases that bring relevancy to these amendments. Students will leave the class with a better grasp on political procedures, current issues at stake, and how to participate in the process. Thus, critical thinking and analysis are crucial, for in sharpening these skills, students become capable contributors to the future of our nation. A variety of instructional methods will be utilized, including class discussion, lectures and note-taking, group projects, primary source readings, films and structured debates. Because of its college preparatory nature, this class will rely heavily on critical thinking and writing.

  • Government (H)

    In this course, the first half of the semester will be devoted to exposing the students to the foundational aspects of American Government, in particular its origins and establishment, its foundational documents, and its practices from the founding to modern day. Who the Founding Fathers were and what they contributed will also be a prevalent thread. The second half of the semester will be focused on the United States Constitution: The Bill of Rights, The Civil War Amendments, Supreme Court Cases, and both federal and statutory laws - past and present. Students will leave the class with a better grasp on political procedures, current issues at stake, and how to participate in the process. Students will also read and brief Supreme Court cases that are applicable to the history of this nation and recent cases that affect our own lives. Thus, critical thinking and analysis are crucial, for in sharpening these skills, students become capable contributors to the future of our nation. A variety of instructional methods will be utilized, including the Socratic method, class discussion, lectures and note-taking, group projects, primary source readings, films and structured debates. Because of its college preparatory nature, this class will rely heavily on critical thinking and writing.

  • U.S. History

    This two semester course in American History will explore the major historical eras from Reconstruction to late twentieth century in order to establish stories in support of the class theme: Heroes and Horrors in American History. By identifying, categorizing and evaluating historical content, students will make connections with the people and events of America's past. Students will interpret primary sources, conduct research to solve problems or answer questions, write clear and precise responses, discuss and present their findings as they investigate such historical eras as Reconstruction, Westward Expansion, Immigration, Industrialization, Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the World Wars.

  • World History

    In World History, the class will explore the development of the modern world by looking at major world movements from ancient times to the present day. Students will develop their understanding of World History and international relations through analysis and discussion of photographs, art, film and original documents of the period, when possible. Research, essays, and in-class presentations will be common learning tools, along with class discussions, debates and note-taking. The course will make constant connections between history and contemporary society as students discover why the world is the way it is.
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    Carter Dvornik
    US History Teacher
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    Todd Ewing
    US History Teacher
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    Trevor McKey
    Interim Academic Coordinator
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    Cole Robinson
    US History Teacher
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    Adam Williamson
    US History Teacher
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