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Political Science

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to interpret and understand
the principles of the American Government. Topics include: The Articles of Confederation, the
United States Constitution, significant documents such as the Declaration of Independence and
the Emancipation Proclamation, and much more.

World History AP

This course involves both a thematic and regional approach to the study of World History. The
dual purpose of this course is to offer the students a college level class, both in structure and
demand; additionally, a secondary focus is to prepare students for the AP exam in May.

Psychology AP

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of
the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a
consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the
major subfields within psychology. Students also lean about ethics and methods psychologists
use in their science and practice.

US History AP

The scope of this course includes the following: US History I review, topics encompassing
mid-nineteenth century America to the present day. Students continue to build on the critical
thinking skills gained in US I Honors through extensive reading and interpretation of historical
documents, writing and class discussion. This course is highly recommended for qualified
students who plan to major in English, history pre-law or the humanities in college.

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