Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics – 11 (18 wks. 1cr. 5.0 qpt)

In this rigorous class, students will do in-depth study into the foundations and current issues of the American Governmental and Political systems.  There is a very heavy emphasis on reading and writing inside the classroom and out.    Students are expected to be highly motivated and able to perform high level thinking and writing as most of the class will focus on the complicated legal, social, moral and historical questions and issues that have been a part of the American government since before 1776.  Students who complete this class and score well on the AP Exam in the spring may qualify for advanced credit in college.  Independent reading and writing assignments should be expected.

Prerequisite: Students wishing to take this course will need to have finished the previous year’s social studies class with an “A” or “B” average and have the recommendation of the social studies teacher who taught that particular class.

Honors Civics – 11 (18 wks. 1 cr. 5.0 qpt.)

The goal of this course is to give students a foundation and understanding of our democratic government and the active role citizenship plays in all areas of our civic life.  Special focus will be placed on the foundations of citizenship, the creation of our government, the three levels of the government, and the American legal system.  The class will provide students the opportunity to do in- depth research and debate current issues in our society and in the world as well as encouraging them to critique or support current issues, laws, policies and constitutional issues.  Independent reading and writing assignments should be expected.

Prerequisite:  Students wishing to take this course will need to have finished the previous year’s social studies class with an “A” or “B” average and have the recommendation of the social studies teacher who taught that particular class.

Civics – 11 Academic (18 wks. 1 cr. 4.0 qpt.)

The goal of this course is to give students a foundation and understanding of our democratic government and the active role citizenship plays in all areas of our civic life.  Special focus will be placed on the foundations of citizenship, the creation of our government, the three levels of the government, and the American legal system.  Independent reading and writing assignments should be expected.

Civics – 11 Foundations (18 wks. 1 cr. 4.0 qpt.)

The goal of this course is to give students a foundation and understanding of our democratic government and the active role citizenship plays in all areas of our civic life.  Special focus will be placed on the foundations of citizenship, the creation of our government, the three levels of the government, and the American legal system.  Independent reading and writing assignments should be expected.