Academics
Social Studies
World History
The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific and cultural events that have affected humanity.
American History
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire and understanding of the chronological development of the American people by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific and cultural events that have affected the rise and growth of our nation.
American Government
This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of American
government and political behavior. Content includes the evolving role of political
parties and interest groups in determining government policy, how the rights and responsibilities
of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and been interpreted and the importance
of civic participation in the democratic political process.
Economics
The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding
of the way in which society organizes its limited resources to satisfy unlimited
wants. The student is introduced to the major characteristics of the mixed market economic
system in the United States and studies the way in which basic economic questions
are answered.
Psychology 1 and 2
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding
of human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the progressive development
of individuals. Course content includes the theories and methods of study employed by
psychologist, human growth and development, self-concept development, adjustment,
motivation, and intelligence.
AP Human Geography
The purpose of this AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the study of
patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of
Earth’s surface to include the location of places, people, and events, and the connections
among places and landscapes-I the understanding of human life on Earth. Ninth grade
students who are interested in taking AP Human Geography should take Classical Literature
in the first semester.
AP World History
Students understand the development of Europe within the context of history by examining
connections to the past in order to prepare for the future as participating members of a
global community. Advanced Placement History may be blocked with Eastern and Western
Heritage and taught as a year long course.
AP European History
The purpose of this elective course taught at the college level is to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems, content and materials of European historic development. Term paper required.
AP American History
Students will understand the development of the United States within the context of history
by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members
of a democratic society. Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography,
economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures and humanities to solve
problems in academic, civic, social and employment settings.
AP Psychology
This course taught at the college level, provides instruction in various aspects of psychology including motivation, interaction, stress, and research.
AP U.S. Government and Politics
Students acquire a critical perspective of politics and government in the United States.
They learn general concepts used to interpret American politics and analyze specific case
studies. Students also become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and
ideas that constitute the American political perspective.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
− federalism and the separation of powers
− development of the Constitution
− political process
− nature of public opinion
− role of political parties and interest groups
− major formal and informal institutional arrangement of power
− development of civil liberties and civil rights
AP Microeconomics
In order for students to acquire the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for
understanding how society must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited
wants, students learn factors that influence the economic system.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
-fundamental economic concepts, including scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs,
productivity, economic systems and institutions, exchange, money, and interdependence
-analysis of microeconomic concepts, including markets and prices, supply and demand,
competition and market structure, income distribution, market failure and the role of
government
AP Macroeconmics
Students understand the choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and
tax payers. The study of economics provides students with the knowledge and decisionmaking
tools necessary for understanding how a society must organize its limited resources
to satisfy its unlimited wants.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
-fundamental economic concepts including scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs,
productivity, economic systems and institutions, exchange, money and interdependence
-analysis of macroeconomic concepts including gross national product, aggregate supply
and demand, unemployment, inflation and deflation, monetary policy, fiscal policy and
international economics
Dual Enrollment
American History
The purpose of this elective course taught at the college level is to provide students with
the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with American historic development. The course focuses on persistent themes
and changes in history and applies historical reasoning to seek solutions to contemporary
problems.
American Government
This course provides instruction in theory, organization, principles and functions of the national government, stressing the relationships of the individual to all levels of government in the political system.
Economics (Micro & Macro)
This course provides instruction in how society organizes to use its resources.