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SOCIAL STUDIES CONTINUED
POST WORLD WAR II US HISTORY
HONORS
This Honors-level elective course examines the period
of history from the end of World War II to the present,
focusing heavily on the Cold War, which dominated
U.S. foreign policy from 1945 to 1991, and the decade
of the 1960s, including the Vietnam War. Students
analyze events during this important period of history
and respond in writing or class discussions. A research
paper is assigned each semester.
Grade Level: 12
Type: Elective
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: World Geography, World History, US
History, and teacher recommendation
ECONOMICS
The Economics curriculum shows students the big
picture of economic principles while preparing
them to live in a world where people work, buy,
sell, and actively participate as citizens who make
economic choices. It stresses critical thinking and
problem-solving skills that students will need to make
economic decisions.
Grade Level: 12
Type: Required
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: World Geography, World History
Pathway to Success
Tony Billings, Shelton Class of 2014, Business
Founding member and co-owner of OmniCounts, a
global inventory solutions company serving large-scale
retail operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, University of
the Ozarks; minors in Psychology and Philosophy
• Former college football player; earned Dean’s List honors
• Specializes in large-scale inventory deployments, client
solutions and operational strategy; performs coding and
IT-related work in support of inventory systemsg
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework: Economics,
Government, Algebra II, College Writing, Earth and
Space Science, English IV-British Literature, College
Transitions
• Team Captain, Varsity Football
• Learning differences: Auditory Processing Disorder
and Dyslexia
“Shelton gave me confidence,
taught me how to push
beyond my comfort zone and
strengthened my problem-solving
skills. Those three things were
my springboard for success in
college and in my career.”
Pathway to Success
Aidan Eefting, Shelton Class of 2016, Law
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Litigation Associate Attorney,
Shelton Coursework and Activities
Keramides Law Firm, Dallas
• Shelton senior-year coursework:
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Honors Physics II, Honors PreJustice, University of North Texas
Calculus, English IV-British
Literature, Government, Psychology,
• Juris Doctor, UNT Dallas College of
Spanish II
Law
•
Adele Wolf Award; Varsity Soccer;
• Interned at the Frank Crowley
Varsity Golf
Courthouse in Dallas, including
work for Judge Audrey Moorehead
• Learning difference: Dyslexia
and the Dallas County Public
Defender’s Office
“Shelton taught me how
• Aspires to work for the State of
to be an independent
Texas as a prosecutor or defense
learner and advocate
attorney
for myself, skills that
prepared me for college,
law school and
my career.”
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UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
2026-2027
This course is a study of political
theories and governmental structures,
with emphasis placed on those of
the United States. Students also
study US foreign policy and its
effect on international relations. The
course prepares students to become
responsible, well-informed citizens.
Grade Level: 12
Type: Required
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: World Geography,
World History
