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also examine the fundamental principles which Terror.
govern economic activities of the individual, the
business and at the market, national and
international economic levels. This course
addresses the central topics of AP Economics
including: supply and demand, the theory of the
firm, perfect and imperfect competition, the role of
the factors of production in free and mixed
economies, the role of government, measuring the
national economy, fiscal and monetary policy and
international trade. In addition to preparing a
student for the A.P. exams in both Micro and
Macroeconomics, a major emphasis of this course
will be on the development of critical
thinking skills and the application of economic
principles and problem solving. Advanced level
reading, extensive advanced writing, and active
class participation will be required for this course.
Students take both the Micro and the Macro
Advanced Placement tests in May, $95.00 each.
EXAMINING RACE: AN AMERICAN STUDY
(Semester, .5 credits, Grades 11-12)
This course will trace the tumultuous history of
race in America. From legal designation intended
to keep people from full citizenship, to construct of
cultural identity, to modern day political lightening
rod, race has been and will continue to be a
pressing social and legal issue in America. The class
will examine race classification in Colonial America,
through the Civil War and Reconstruction years,
the rise of the KKK, immigration policy, minority
identity and the modern Civil Rights era. Special
emphasis will be placed on current day race issues
that demand historical context to fully understand.
UNITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY
(1 semester, .5 credit, Prerequisite: United States
History, Grades 10, 11, 12)
This course will follow a chronological study of
American involvement in key conflicts that have
shaped the course of United States History from
the American Revolution to our current War on
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It traces the beginnings of a uniquely
American military and focuses not only on wars,
leaders and strategy, but on such topics as civilian
attitudes toward a standing army, soldier
motivation, defense funding, anti-war movements
and women’s wartime roles. The course will
attempt to study the interrelationships of warfare,
technology and society in shaping American
history.
ANCIENT WESTERN CIVILIZATIONS
(1 semester, .5 credit, , Grades: 10, 11, 12)
No prerequisites
Ancient Western Civs will explore the way the
cultures of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Carthaginians,
Celts, and Vikings looked at their world, while also
keeping in mind how they have shaped the course
of history today. The goal of the class is to be
interactive and give students an idea of what it
would have been like to live in each of these
cultures, as well similarities and differences
between said cultures. It focuses on art, military,
food, gender relations, technology, religion, and
any other topics the class decides to investigate.
CRIMINOLOGY
(1 semester, .5 credit, , Grades: 11, 12)
No prerequisites
Criminology will study aspects of the American and
international criminal justice systems. Students
will analyze major topics that include, but are not
limited to, the study of: law, law enforcement,
crimes, criminals, criminal organizations, crime
prevention, courts, corrections, drugs, justice
systems, juvenile justice, criminal psychology &
victims. Students will conduct research in these
areas, participate in various activities, and have the
opportunity to listen to guest speakers.
SERVICE LEARNING
(Full Year, 3 credits; 1 English; 1 Social Studies; 1
Service Learning. Grade 12) Prerequisite:
application, teacher recommendation & interview