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Economics is the study of how people and countries deal with the problem of scarcity--not enough goods and services to satisfy everyone's wants and needs. To understand this problem, students will study the market system, American business organizations, supply and demand, money and banking system, the national economy, international trade, and other economic systems.

AP Macroeconomics

Economics AP is designed for mastery of the essential elements and sub-elements as well as extension beyond this mastery. Specific activities for higher level thinking and problem solving have been integrated into the course. Primary sources and scholarly works will be analyzed. Students are encouraged to work with statistical data and form hypotheses and generalizations concerning relationships among data. Numerous activities will center on the use of graphs, charts, and other raw data in an effort to extrapolate and ascertain fundamental statistical realities of the Free Market. Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

AP Microeconomics

Economics AP is designed for mastery of the essential elements and sub-elements as well as extension beyond this mastery. Specific activities for higher level thinking and problem solving have been integrated into the course. Primary sources and scholarly works will be analyzed. Students are encouraged to work with statistical data and form hypotheses and generalizations concerning relationships among data. Numerous activities will center on the use of graphs, charts, and other raw data in an effort to extrapolate and ascertain fundamental statistical realities of the Free Market. Students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

Geography

World Geography

World Geography

This course introduces students to the physical and human world around them and helps them develop the means to examine that world. Facts and information on physical, cultural, political, and economic geography as well as abundant opportunity to refine the content through the exercise of map and globe skills, reading skills, and thinking skills will be provided to the student.

US History

The content of this required course in United States History includes significant events, issues, and problems occurring after the period of 1877 thru the current time period. This course builds upon knowledge and concepts, acquired in the first course (8th grade). The course includes historical concepts, citizenship principles and skills necessary for the study of US Historyguided by the general principles of differentiation.

AP US History

The course is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability and interest to study a college level United States history course. The content for this course emphasizes the Colonial-Revolutionary War Period, Constitutional Period, the Age of Jackson, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, the New Deal, and the emergence of America as a world power after World War II. Cultural diversities and the role of minorities will be a major focus. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works in an effort to discover the overall movement and fabric of United States history. The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. The student may take this course for the required US History credit or for elective credit.

Psychology

Psychology
AP Psychology

Psychology

AP Psychology

Sociology

Sociology
Honors Sociology

Sociology

Sociology presents a comparative look at group behavior in many cultures, social classes, and communities. It introduces the student to the ways sociologists investigate, describe, and analyze social life. The process of socialization, showing how both males and females learn cultural patterns and social norms as children, adolescents, and adults, is a major focus. The topics of race, ethnicity, poverty, and the role of change are also discussed.

Honors Sociology

Sociology presents a comparative look at group behavior in many cultures, social classes, and communities. It introduces the student to the ways sociologists investigate, describe, and analyze social life. The process of socialization, showing how both males and females learn cultural patterns and social norms as children, adolescents, and adults, is a major focus. The topics of race, ethnicity, poverty, and the role of change are also discussed.

Government

US Government

United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens. It will also provide students the opportunity to analyze and compare political institutions, processes, and civic values of the United States with those of other political systems as well as opportunities to develop appropriate democratic values and support for the American free enterprise system.

AP Government - Comparative

This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the world's diverse political structures and practices. It encompasses the study of both specific countries and of general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in almost all-national politics. This course will not fulfill the U. S. Government requirement for graduation.

AP US Government - Politics

The Advanced Placement course in American Government is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may be used to fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation.

Staff Member	Courses	Title
Geoff Ajdukovich	Sociology/Sociology Honors
Meghan Clark	APUSH
Clint Cobb	Government
Dan Cox	US History	Team Leader US History
Olivia Davis	US History
Oliver Ferenschuetz	Economics, Government
Ty Gower	Economics
Austin Gremillion	US History
Brandon Larson	AP Government, US History
Kalyn Miller	APUSH
Lewis Milbry	Economics
Aliyah Qazi	AP Government	Team Leader Government
Brian Robinson	AP Macro, APP Micro
Luis Rolon	Government
Stephen Tyler	US History
David Van Derven	AP Psychology
Melissa Wegleitner	AP Macro, AP Micro, Economics	Team Leader Economics, Department Chair

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