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