Graduation Requirements
Serra students are required to complete four credits in Social Studies.
Instructors
Course Offerings
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Grade
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Level 1
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Level 3
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Level 5
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9
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US/PA Part 1
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US/PA Part 1
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US/PA Part 1
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10
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World History
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World History
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World History
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11
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US/PA Part 2
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US/PA Part 2
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US/PA Part 2*
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12
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Government & Economics or
Social Studies Elective
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Government & Economics or
Social Studies Elective
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Government* & Economics or
Social Studies Elective
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*Denotes classes that are available for "College in High School" credit
Electives Offered
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Course
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Grades Offered
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Level
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Pre-Law
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12
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3 - 5
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World History*
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11 - 12
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7 |
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European History*
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11 - 12
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7
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Intro to Sociology*
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12
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7
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Intro to Psychology*
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12
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7
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*Denotes classes that are available for "College in High School" credit
Department Highlights
Guest Speakers - Recently
students have heard from Vietnam war veterans, magistrates, WWII
Prisoners of War, Attorneys, and parents with experience in
related topics.
Supplemental Instruction - Additional supplemental materials are provided to students seeking extra help.
Organizations & Activities
Field Trips to Washington DC and Gettysburg -
Students travel to sites including the White House, Congressman Michael
Doyle’s office, Vietnam Memorial, Smithsonian Museum, the eternal flame
at Kennedy’s grave, and Washington National Cathedral.
European Travel - Students have traveled to England, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
World Affairs Council - Students participate in this organization in Pittsburgh, discussing world affairs and current events.
Academic Competitions
Academic World Quest 2009 - Students
answer questions on a variety of Social Studies topics including flags,
world leaders, history, economics, etc., competing against public and
private schools in Allegheny County. |