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AP PSYCHOLOGY AP ECONOMICS (MICRO & MACRO)
[Full year; 1 credit; Grade 11 & 12] (Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11 & 12)
AP course in Psychology will introduce the systematic AP Economics is a college level, year-long course
and scientific study of the behavior and mental designed to provide junior and senior students with a
processes of human beings and other animals. Included thorough understanding of the principles of Micro (first
is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, semester) and Macro (second semester) economics.
and phenomena associated with each of the major This course was created to encourage students to think
subfields within psychology. Students also learn about like economists – to question and evaluate costs and
the ethics and methods psychologists use in their benefits, to explore the many ways that one economic
science and practice. The aim is to provide a learning action will cause secondary actions. AP Economics will
experience equivalent to that obtained in most college also examine the fundamental principles which govern
introductory psychology courses. – College Board economic activities of the individual, the business and
at the market, national and international economic
At the end of the year, the course culminates with a levels. This course addresses the central topics of AP
required AP test in May, for which a fee is charged. All Economics including: supply and demand, the theory of
students enrolled in this course are required to take the the firm, perfect and imperfect competition, the role of
AP test. The test gives “high school students the factors of production in free and mixed economies,
opportunities to demonstrate college-level the role of government, measuring the national
achievement.” By qualifying on the test, students may economy, fiscal and monetary policy and international
be awarded some college credit hours or advanced trade. In addition to preparing a student for the A.P.
standing in Psychology. exams in both Micro and Macroeconomics, a major
emphasis of this course will be on the development
AP Exam: $93.00 of critical thinking skills and the application of economic
principles and problem solving. Advanced level reading,
AP U. S. GOVERNMENT extensive advanced writing, and active class
participation will be required for this course.
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grade 11, 12)
AP U.S. Government is an upper-level course. Students Students take both the Micro and the Macro Advanced
will study the Constitution, political behaviors and Placement tests in May, $93.00 each.
beliefs, the institutions and structure of national
government, public policy, and civil rights and liberties. EXAMINING RACE: AN AMERICAN STUDY
Students will develop higher level thinking skills by
analyzing important primary source documents, maps, (Semester, .5 credits, Grades 11-12)
census data, polls, and voting surveys. Evaluation
includes multiple choice exams, essay writing, and This course will trace the tumultuous history of race in
research papers as preparation for the AP exam. America. From legal designation intended to keep
Reflective journals, discussion of current events and people from full citizenship, to construct of cultural
Supreme Court case studies, and attendance at public identity, to modern day political lightening rod, race has
meetings are also class requirements. been and will continue to be a pressing social and legal
At the end of the year, the course culminates with a issue in America. The class will examine race
required AP test in May, for which a fee is charged. All classification in Colonial America, through the Civil War
students enrolled in this course are required to take the and Reconstruction years, the rise of the KKK,
AP test. The test gives “high school students immigration policy, minority identity and the modern
opportunities to demonstrate college-level Civil Rights era. Special emphasis will be placed on
achievement.” By qualifying on the test, students may current day race issues that demand historical context
be awarded some college credit hours. to fully understand.
Students are asked to purchase a Summer Reading book
for ~$10.00. Optional: AP Review book for ~$23.00.
AP Exam: $93.00
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