American Government
Grades: 12
Duration: Semester
Course
This semester class covers America’s political foundations; political parties, media and special interest groups; three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial and their influence on society. The course is the culmination of the civic literacy strand that prepares students to vote, reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship and to participate in community activities.
This class does not
meet CSU admission requirements.
Economics A (P)
Grades: 12
Duration: Semester
Course
This course builds
upon the fundamental concepts presented in the required social science classes.
Topics covered include a study of the free market system, labor force, monetary
policy, fiscal policy, and international trade.
United States History
AB (P)
Grades: 11
Duration: Year Course
United States History AB (P) continues to build upon the 20th century chronological development of our country to study major themes that have shaped our country’s destiny. The shaping of America’s future depends on a better understanding of her past.
World History AB (P)
Grades: 10
Duration: Year Course
World History AB (P)
covers history, geography and economics of selected culture from both the
western world and non-western worlds. Themes include the rise of democracy, the
effects of nationalism, revolution and imperialism along with
industrialization, militarism and the background of current global conflict.
The historical backgrounds of the past will be related to our present world
situation.