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ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY (834)
Year 1 Credit Grade 10 Req: Completed application and Department approval
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (842)
Semester 1/2 Credit Grade 12
This course begins with an investigation into how and why we have our particular style of government, stressing foundational values and ideals. Emphasis is also placed on the structures and functions of the three branches of the federal government as well as the impact of political parties and voting on the creation of public policy. In this course students will develop critical thinking and inquiry skills, so as to make sound assessments and judgements about contemporary political issues. A goal of the course is to develop the desire to be active and involved citizens.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (843)
Year 1 Credit Grade 12 Req: Completed application and Department approval
Because this is a full year course, successful completion will fulfill both the government and the elective portion of the Social Studies requirement for graduation. Students selecting this course will be expected to read and react to a number of current event articles sent to them by the teacher over the summer.
Advanced Placement United States Government is a full-year, collegiate survey course designed to help students understand the major institutions and processes of our national government and their impact on the daily lives of American citizens. A central aim of the course is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics test. In order to be successful in the course, students will need a high level of reading comprehension, well-honed critical thinking and analytical skills, the ability to write in a cohesive and thorough manner, the ability to work independently and the ability to express thoughts verbally in an open discussion format.
Advancement placement United States History, is a collegiate level course. The course requires intensive reading and
writing skills. There is an emphasis on critical and evaluative thinking. The students will develop the ability to
contextualize the material in order to demonstrate a depth of knowledge. The course will examine American history from
the age of exploration to the modern era. Through class discussions, writing assignments, research, and document based
projects students will expand their knowledge of United States History. Students will develop their ability to read and think
critically, analyze and interpret primary sources, in order to develop and justify conclusions. It is the expectation that
students will take the A.P. exam at the end of the year.
Topics covered include: the foundational values and
principles of our government; civil liberties and civil rights; the structures and functions of the three branches of the federal
government and the bureaucracy; the making and implementation of public policy; political ideologies and the
role/influence of political parties, interest groups and the media.
the end of the year.
LAW I (850)
Year 1/2 Credit 1st Semester only
Note: Required for all MyTrack Law students
It is the expectation that students will take the AP exam at
Grades 10, 11, 12
Law I will introduce students to law and the legal system, criminal law and the criminal trial process, civil law, juvenile law, family law, and constitutional law, with an emphasis on civil rights and liberties. Students will engage in active learning experiences such as mock trials, moot courts, role play, case studies, debates, simulations, and small group exercises. Exploration of legal careers, including but not limited to lawyers, judges, police officers, forensics, and probation and corrections officers, will be a theme throughout the course.
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