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Course: Adv. Amer. Government/Amer. Government
Category: P G W
Credits: 5
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This one semester, required, course studies the purpose, structure, and function of the United States government and of state and local governments for the purpose of preparing to be an active and informed citizen. Students learn the origin and foundation of the American government including the Constitution and the branches of government.
Course: Adv. Cult. Geography A,B/Cult. Geography
Category: P G W
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This two semester, required, course examines the geographic features and environmental conditions of the earth and their impact on human beings and other life forms. Students analyze cultures throughout the world and examine the history and major issues affecting nations today. This course analyzes political, economic, and social problems for nations today with discussion for possible solutions.
Course: Adv. Economics/Economics
Category: P G W
Credits: 5
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This one semester, required, course studies how people and countries use their resources to produce, distribute and consume goods and services. Included are considerations of traditional economic concepts and principles.
Course: Adv. U.S. History A,B/U.S. History A,B
Category: P G W
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 11
Prerequisite: Mastery of World History B/Required
Overview: This two semester, required, course develops an understanding of the value of the individual in American society, to identify and follow the development of America from exploration and colonization through the Cold War Period, and current events.
Course: Adv. World History A,B/World History
Category: P G W
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 9-10
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This two semester, required, course examines the cultures and history leading to the development of western civilization through study of political, economic, cultural, social, and aesthetic structures. Student will learn the formation of cultures in the non-European areas of the earth including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
Course: Anthropology A,B
Category: P
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 9-10
Prerequisite: Mastery of World History or Director Approval
Overview: This two semester, college preparatory course analyzes the development of human culture through: history, environment, family life, political and social systems, religion, art, and biological needs. Students examine the impact human culture has on modern civilization.
Course: Psychology
Category: P
Credits: 5
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Director Approval
Overview: This one semester, college preparatory course studies the complexities of individual human behavior through the study of motivation, personality, principles of learning, mental health, belonging, and child development.
Course: Social Studies 7- (World History/Geog.)
Category: Jr. H S
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 7
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This two semester course examines a chronological and geographical overview of the history of mankind. Major civilizations, including their technological, political, and religious contributions are examined, and their influence on western civilization considered.
Course: Social Studies 8- American History
Category: Jr. H S
Credits: 10
Grade Level: 8
Prerequisite: Required
Overview: This two semester course studies the development of America from early exploration and colonization through the Cold War period and the dissolution of the eastern communist bloc. Basic features of the U.S. Constitution are also examined.
Course: Sociology
Category: P
Credits: 5
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Director approval
Overview: This one semester, college preparatory course studies the fundamental concepts of the group behavior and provides data and discussion of sociological analyses that reveal the complexity and multiplicity of problems confronting the United States.
Course: US Military History
Category: G
Credits: 5
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Mastery of U.S. History
Overview: This one semester course develops an understanding of the major events, personalities, strategies, tactics, and weapons of U.S. History.

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