Social Studies
click on staff members' names to go to their individual website pages
| name | classes | room # | phone # | |
| Barb Allen | 6th Social Studies History Day |
D104 | 720-424-1767 | barbara_allen@dpsk12.org |
| Bill Blitch | 9th Geography |
B214 | 720-424-1802 | bill_blitch@dpsk12.org |
| Brian Bowick | 8th Social Studies AP World History |
B103 | 720-424-1747 | brian_bowick@dpsk12.org |
| Mark Hughes | 10th American History AP European History |
B203 | 720-424-1793 | mark_hughes@dpsk12.org |
| Jennifer Ringenberg |
7th Social Studies |
B114 |
720-424-1757
|
jennifer_ringenberg@dpsk12.org
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| Cindy Threet | 7th Social Studies 8th Social Studies Civics/Sociology |
D214 | 720-424-???? | cindy_threet@dpsk12.org |
Middle School Geography: This course is designed to cover physical geography and cultural geography. Cultural geography (year one) focuses on the western hemisphere and year two focuses on the eastern hemisphere. Early and contemporary civilizations are also included in the curriculum.
High School Geography: This course probes contemporary political, social, economic and geographic development on a global scale. Students will read and analyze the news, develop and support their opinions and integrate geographic skills with other knowledge. Some of the themes they will examine are: population, hunger, resources, urbanization and international organizations. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of geography, politics, economics and social systems of the world. The course is a one semester course; geography one focuses on the western hemisphere and geography two concentrates on the eastern hemisphere.
Economics: This is a semester course that helps students understand basic economic concepts of American economy and to explore contemporary issues.
American Government: This semester course examines the basic principles of the American constitutional, legal and political systems. Students will explore topics that have immediate impact on their lives and they will be able to look at government from a variety of perspectives.
High School American History I: This is the first semester of a two semester course covering the beginning of American history to World War I.
High School American History II: This is the second semester of a two semester course covering World War I to the present.
Advanced Placement American History: This is an academically rigorous two semester course covering the period from Americaâs beginning to the present. The class prepares students for the College Boardâs A.P. exam in May ($78 fee).
College American History: This academically rigorous course is a two semester study in which the student can earn either three credit hours for one semester or six credit hours for two semesters from the University of Colorado at Denver. The course requires a $135 fee per semester (textbook provided). The first semester covers the beginning of American history to the Civil War and the second semester covers the Civil War to the present.
World History I*: This is a one semester class covering world history from ancient times to the Renaissance.
World History II*: This is a one semester class covering world history from the Renaissance to the present.
College World History I*: This is a one semester academically rigorous class covering world history from ancient times to the Renaissance.
College World History II*: This is a one semester academically rigorous class covering world history from the Renaissance to the present.
College European History: This is an academically rigorous two semester course in which the student earns either three credit hours for one semester or six credit hours for two semesters from the University of Colorado at Denver. The course requires a $135 fee per semester (textbook provided). The first semester covers early man to the Age of Reason, and the second semester coveres Age of Reason to the present.
Advanced Placement College European History: This is an academically rigorous two semester course covering ancient world history to the present. The class prepares students for the College Boardâs A.P. exam in May ($78 fee).
Sociology: In this course the following topics will be explored: (1) how individuals learn the rules and the values of society (2) how society is structured (3) the roles individuals play in society. Open discussion and current social issues (aging, crime, family and sex roles) will be examined.
Latino History: This is an academically rigorous one semester course spanning indiginous Native Americans through WWII, featuring the Latino perspective in American history.
ICE (Internship and Career Exploration): This full year course is designed to provide information and skill to select appropriate education after high school and to provide guidance and resources for the studentâs required internship. A student is required to complete an internship if they have been at the Denver School of the Arts for more than two years and are at a mastery level in their art form. The internship is an advanced, specialized course of study that allows the student to explore or experience previously learned knowledge in an actual performance setting. The course is well documented through the development of a portfolio, resume, journal and individualized goals. An internship sponsor monitors the student at the internship site. Students provide their own transportation to and from the internship site.