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American History
    This is a survey of major aspects of United States history.  The course will provide information to enable students to understand and analyze major American historical events.  Students will be able to assess and understand historical and contemporary issues in America and improve communication skills.

Honors American History
    A college-prep course that surveys the foundations and development of American civilization.  Emphases is placed on preparation for college work with added reading and writing assignments.  The history of the United States is explored through literature, primary sources, and popular culture.  The class is recommended for students in the 11th grade and is required for a college bound honors diploma.

Honors World History
    World History is a college-prep course that explores the origin and development of world civilization.  A special emphasis is placed on western civilization and the development of western ideas and values that have contributed to the development of our national culture and identity.  The student should develop and understanding or western culture and its place in the modern world.

Economics/Government
    Economics is the study of human efforts to satisfy their needs and wants through the careful use of relatively scarce resources.  Economics is designed to help the student make the proper choices as he or she deals with the economic problems of unemployment, inflation, and the effects of government spending and taxes in our economy.
    Government is the study of the US Constitution and the three branches or our federal government with some exposure to state and local government.  This course includes consideration of the ways in which government in this country is organized, the ways in which it is controlled by the people, the many things that it does, and the various ways in which it accomplishes them.

Sociology
    Sociology is the study of people interactions.  This course will provide information to help students analyze human behavior.  Social problems of our time and their courses are covered.  Students will be able to assess and understand the major social problems of today.  Student performance is examined by optical written work, class participation, and tests.

World Geography
    World Geography is the study of the geographical locations across the earth.  Students will learn to be able to locate states and their capitals, countries and their capitals, major landmarks, and learn briefly about the cultures of each area studied.

Contemporary Issues
    This course will examine the development of the American legal system, and the role that American citizens play in that system.