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Psychology - Daleana McPherson
mcpherson.daleana@cusd80.com
The purpose of this semester long course is to provide an introduction to psychology, its methods, and theory. Throughout the semester, students will explore the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with some of the major subfields of psychology. Students will be exposed to the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. It is hoped that the knowledge gleaned throughout this course will provide students with an appreciation of the complexity of human behavior.
AP Psychology
The purpose of this year long course is to provide an introduction to psychology, its methods, theory and research. Throughout the year, students will explore the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields of psychology. Students will be exposed to the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. One of the main objectives of this course is to prepare all students for the Advance Placement Examination. In addition, it is hoped that the knowledge gleaned throughout this course will provide students with an appreciation of the complexity of human behavior.
We the People - John Feula
feula.john@cusd80.com
This course is for highly motivated students with an interest in performing and competing. A great deal of outside class time is required to prepare for the culminating “Congressional Hearing”.
The primary goal of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation's elementary and secondary students. What makes the program so successful is the design of its instructional program, including its innovative culminating activity.
Participants hold a simulated congressional hearing as the culminating activity for the We the People program. The entire class, working in cooperative teams, prepares and presents statements before a panel of community representatives who act as congressional committee members. Students then answer questions posed by the committee members. The format provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles while providing teachers with an excellent means of assessing performance.

Criminal Justice - Nicole Cullen
cullen.nicole@cusd80.com
The class focuses on criminal justice as a science; while discussing its relationship with sociology, psychology, and political science. We examine the role of criminal justice within our American government system, as well as its structure within all three branches of government. A thematic approach is taken when discussing current events, court cases, and class debates.

Faculty
World History / AP World History
David Arrington, Shaundra Gutierrez, Sarah Hoodzow, Danielle Platt, John Prothro, Taryn Randall, and David Whitten
AP Human Geography
Elizabeth Tompkins
US History / AP US History
David Arrington, Nicole Cullen, Jeff Gurecki, Paul Kreutz, Brad Minor, and Jason Myers
Gov/Econ/ AP Gov/Ap Econ
John Feula, Tracy Gibson, Arthur Ornelas, Jessica Popham, Marquail Johnson, and Elizabeth Tompkins
Criminal Justice
Nicole Cullen
We the People
John Feula
Psychology / AP Psychology
Daleana McPherson and Julianna Rodman

Perry
High School
Social Studies

Department Chair: Jason Myers
Telephone: 480-224-2895
E-mail:
myers.jason@cusd80.com

World History - Sarah Hoodzow
hoodzow.sarah@cusd80.com
World History class will trace the history of man from his beginning to now. We will search for commonalties as well as differences among peoples and cultures. Critical thinking will be an integral part of each class. By answering the question, “Why does it matter now?” students will understand that history has influenced their lives; and thus, that the choices made today affect the future. The eight themes of power and authority, religious and ethical systems, revolution, interaction with the environment, economics, cultural interaction, empire building, and science/technology will be investigated throughout the study of man’s history.
AP World History
The AP World History course is extremely broad, covering the time beginning at 800 BCE through the present. While this may seem very daunting, the exam is structured around 5 course themes and 19 key concepts. By focusing on these specific concepts, the topic is much more manageable. The 5 themes are:
1.) Environment: Interaction between humans and
their environment. 2.) Cultures: Development and interaction. 3.) States: Building, expansion, and conflict. 4.) Economic systems: Creation, expansion, and
interaction. 5.) Social Structures: Development and
transformation.
AP Human Geography - Elizabeth Tompkins
tompkins.elizabeth@cusd80.com
AP Human Geography is one of the first AP courses available to students at Perry High school, typically taken as an elective the sophomore year. APHuG at Perry boasts the highest pass rate in CUSD for the last five years, averaging at 94%. Students study an amalgamation of the social sciences including demography, economics, medicine and health policy, religion, linguistics, urban studies, and political science. The course is the only social science course that the College Board and Advanced Placement program labels as STEM.

US History - Jeff Gurecki
gurecki.jeff@cusd80.com
The scope of this US History course begins with the emergence of Colonial America, (1400s) and continues through the end of the Cold War in the 20th Century. In this course, students will study patterns of social, religious, economic, technological, and political change. They will also be looking for the threads of continuity that tie each of these concepts together. Students will be exposed to various primary and secondary sources and encouraged to apply the lessons learned in class to their own lives.
AP / Dual-Enrollment US History
AP US History is a rigorous and intensive course that moves at a rapid pace. The scope of the course begins with the emergence of Colonial America (1400s), and continues through the end of the Cold War in the 20th Century. In this course, students will study patterns of social, religious, economic, technological, and political change. They will also be looking for the threads of continuity that tie each of these concepts together.
This class will be demanding. Students enrolled in this course are expected to do a considerable amount of reading from both the major text and from supplementary sources. This reading will be done outside of class, and class time will be spent in applying the outside reading to the content and themes of this course. This will be done in a variety of ways, including analysis of Primary and Secondary sources, class discussions, writing, and other activities. All of these are designed to help students achieve success in their academic pursuits and in the Advanced Placement program.

U.S. Government - Jessica Popham
popham.jessica@cusd80.com
Did you know that in Tucson, it is illegal for women to wear pants? In Nogales, you’re breaking the law if you dare to wear suspenders. Additionally, nowhere in Arizona, is your donkey allowed to sleep in your bathtub. Why do we have these laws? Can’t the federal government do something to prevent States from making goofy laws? How does our federal government even work in the first place? Sign up for U.S. Government and find out the answers to these questions and to learn about the history of our government.
AP / Dual-Enrollment U.S. Government
If we were to pay $1 million per hour on our nation’s debt, can you tell me how long it will take us to pay the entire debt off? 10 years? 15? 20? Nope. It will take approximately 300 years to pay our debt off at that rate. Do you have creative ideas? Are you a dedicated, hardworking student (I’m not going to lie; the workload is tough at times)? Do you like hands-on activities and problem-solving? Are you a fan of current events and what’s happening in the world? If so, you should sign up for AP U.S. Government and earn college credit while you try to solve our country’s problems. While this is not an easy task, I promise you we will have fun as we try to figure things out.

Economics - John Feula
feula.john@cusd80.com.
Economics explores a multitude of topics within modern day economic systems including the role of government, principles of supply/demand and the entrepreneurial process, nationwide issues such as inflation and unemployment, and global topics such as international trade and foreign currency. A large portion of this course is also dedicated to learning personal finance skills such as budgeting and investment strategies.
AP Economics
The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole.
The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics.