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GRADE 9: Academic American Studies II Course-211 1 credit Multiplier 1.1 This course offers Required Pennsylvania Academic Standards for American Studies required at this grade level. American Studies II is an overview of history and culture from the end of the Spanish American War through the Vietnam War. Students will perform in depth studies of content through varying methods of historical analysis, documents, and

interdisciplinary research writings and projects. Necessary skills will be developed for students to arrive at conclusions on the basis of informed judgment and present evidence persuasively in varying formats. A deeper understanding of the past will give the students the tools to

understand the shaping of the foreign and domestic policies of the United States. *This course is mandatory for all 9th grade students.

GRADE 10: Civics Course 231 1 credit

This course includes the study of the principles and institutions of our economic system along with the study of the United States government. Topics addressed include citizenship, values of society, political heritage, and development of American foreign policy. The Keystone Civics course will cover governmental topics including civic responsibility, the United States Constitution, federal, state, and local governments. Students are introduced to the American legal system and the political process. Students examine international and non-governmental agencies, and varying economic and government systems found throughout the modern world. Primary documents and artifacts are used to reinforce these concepts. Upon completion of this course students will be able to evaluate the United States' role in the world based on economic and governmental systems.

GRADE 10: Academic Civics Course 233 1 credit

1.1 multiplier This course includes the study of the principles and institutions of our economic system along with the study of the United States government. Topics addressed include citizenship, values of society, political heritage, and development of American foreign policy. The Keystone Civics course will cover governmental topics including civic responsibility, the United States Constitution, federal, state, and local governments. Students are introduced to the American legal system and the political process. Students examine international and non-governmental agencies, and varying economic and government systems found throughout the modern world. Primary documents and artifacts are used to reinforce these concepts. Upon completion of this course students will be able to evaluate the United States' role in the world based on economic and governmental systems. This academic course offers the opportunity to extend learning beyond the proficient level.

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GRADE 11: Academic Global Studies Course 223 1 credit

Multiplier1.1

The primary aim of this course is to trace the development of man through the centuries and to present a broad, basic knowledge of the global environment. Points of emphasis will include geography, peoples, government, politics, economics, social customs, religions, and other cultural aspects of various countries and cultural areas of the world. This course is

designed to include studies of the following regions/countries of the world: Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, China, Japan, and Russia. The goal of this course is to broaden horizons and to develop a better understanding of how all areas of the world are connected. This academic course offers the opportunity to extend learning beyond the proficient level.

GRADE 11: Global Studies Course-221 1 credit

The primary aim of this course is to trace the development of man through the centuries and to present a broad, basic knowledge of the global environment. Points of emphasis will include geography, peoples, government, politics, economics, social customs, religions, and other cultural aspects of various countries and cultural areas of the world. This course is

designed to include studies of the following regions/countries of the world: Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, China, Japan, and Russia. The goal of this course is to broaden horizons and to develop a better understanding of how all areas of the world are connected.

GRADE(S) 10-12: The American Presidency (1/2 year) Course-213 .5 credit This elective course is offered only during the first semester of the year in which the American people are to elect a President of the United States. The objectives of this course include an introduction to the concept of participatory democracy, involvement in the

presidential campaign, a study of the mechanics of the executive branch of government, and an awareness of the role played by an enlightened citizenry in a democratic society.

GRADE(S) 11-12: Contemporary Issues (1/2 year) Course-252 .5 credit The program in this class focuses on one of the most fundamental aspects of human life– the search for values. In this class, students research and discuss contemporary issues such as family problems, medical issues and general situations faced by society. Through research and discussion, students will acquire information and discover guidelines which will help them to clarify their values and assist them in future decision-making processes. This class is an elective and is open to juniors and seniors.

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GRADE 12: Government and Economics Course-251 1 credit Government and economics is required for all students and is taught primarily to those in twelfth grade. Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamental structure of the United States Constitution and develop a concept of the organization and functions of our federal, state and local governments. Principles and institutions of the American economic system will be emphasized. Included are the causes and effects of business cycles, various forms of business organization and labor and management problems. Students will focus on resource management, credit, budgets and investments. Students will have practical, hands-on experience in completing federal, state and local income tax return forms.

Finally, students will be introduced to alternative forms of government found throughout the modern world. Students are required to complete out-of-class projects demonstrating their understanding of concepts discussed in the classroom.

GRADE 12: AP Government & Politics (online) Course-1057 1 credit 1.2 Multiplier AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the operations and structure of the U.S.

government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians. Students will gain the analytic perspective necessary to critically evaluate political data, hypotheses, concepts, opinions, and processes. Along the way, they’ll learn how to gather data about political behavior and develop their own theoretical analysis of American politics. They’ll also build the skills they need to examine general propositions about government and politics, and to analyze the specific relationships between political, social, and economic institutions. The equivalent of an

introductory college-level course, AP U.S. Government and Politics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in political science, law, education, business, and history.

This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation.

GRADE(S) 11-12: Psychology I (1/2 year) Course-246 .5 credit

This course introduces students to the field of psychology beginning with basic

terminology and research methods. Students will discover how the brain functions and how it perceives information from the five senses. Students will then study cognitive processes,

including classical and operant conditioning and learning. Finally, students will be introduced to the concept of intelligence and how it is tested and measured. Throughout the course students will become acquainted with various psychologists whose research has shaped modern

psychology.

GRADE(S) 11-12: Psychology II (1/2 year) Course-253 .5 credit After successfully completing Psychology I, a student may take Psychology II. This course is concerned with the major stages of human development and theories of personality. Also studied are psychological disorders and their treatments. Students will complete an independent research project in an area of psychology of their choosing.

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GRADE 12: AP Psychology (online) Course-1052 1 credit

Multiplier 1.2 Prerequisite- Students must have a B or better in Psychology 1 and 2.

AP Psychology provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical

psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They’ll study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of a 100-level college survey course, AP Psychology prepares students for the AP exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences.

This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation.

GRADE 12: AP Microeconomics (online) Course – 1053 1 credit

Multiplier 1.2 AP Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They’ll also learn to spot

patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course, AP Microeconomics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, history, and political science.

This course has been authorized by the College Board to use the AP designation.

GRADE 12: AP Macroeconomics (online) Course-1054 1credit

Multiplier 1.2 AP Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They’ll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact

everyone’s life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and

production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history.

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GRADE(S) 11-12: Sociology (1/2 year) Course-248 .5 credit This course centers on the study of human relationships in today’s rapidly changing society and the causes and consequences of the problems of this society. In addition to the study of sociological terms and methodology, additional topics such as the study of the patterns of social interaction, social relationships of various groups, and the major institution in America’s society and their changing factors are investigated.

GRADE(S) 11-12: European History Course-212 1 credit This course will consist of two (2) segments. The first of these segments will involve a brief review of major events and historical figures in Europe during the time period 1500-1918. The second segment will include an in-depth survey focusing on patterns of continuity and change in the political, social and economic structures of European countries of the 20th Century.

Examples of periods and concepts to be researched and discussed are the Renaissance, Reformation, various revolutions, the Napoleonic Era, wars and dictatorships of the 20th Century, and the spread of Communism and terrorism. Upperclassmen will be given first priority to take this course.

GRADE(S) 11-12: AP United States History Course-235 1 credit

Multiplier 1.2

The AP course in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to critique and analyze problems in United States history. The course is equivalent to a course made by full-year introductory college course and History. Students will learn to assess historical materials (their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability and their importance) and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An Advanced Placement United States History student should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Students completing an Advanced Placement course are eligible to receive college credit if they attain a score of three or higher on the Advanced Placement exam in May.

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