MACROECONOMICS Grades 9-12 2102370
Max
The purpose of this course is to enable students the opportunity to analyze the functioning of the economy as a whole, including total output and income, level of employment, the level of prices, and the determinants of aggregate supply and demand.
WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY Grades 9-12 2103300 Max
The purpose of this course is to enable students to use geographical concepts and skills to acquire information and systematically apply decision-making processes to real-life situations. They will acquire an understanding of interrelationships between people and their environments. Content will include study of world cultural regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, demographics, historical change and continuity, economic activity, and land use.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Grades 9-12 2106420 Max
Credits Wghtd
FAS/
The purpose of this course is to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the study 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.
PSYCHOLOGY 1 Grades 9-12 2107300
Max
Prerequisite(s): None
The purpose of this course is to provide students an understanding of human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the progressive development of individuals. Students will acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. This will better prepare them to understand their own behavior and the behavior of others.
Content will include the theories and methods of study employed by psychologists, human growth and development, self-concept development, adjustment, memory, personality and behavior, emotion and frustration, abnormal behavior, conformity, autonomy, alienation, stress, mental health, and therapy.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
PSYCHOLOGY Grades 9-12 2107350
Max
The purpose of this course is to provide students a systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists used in their science and practice. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: methods, biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, stated on consciousness, learning cognition, motivation emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing and individual differences, abnormal psychology, treatment of psychological disorders and social psychology.
SOCIOLOGY Grades 9-12 2108300
Max
The purpose of this course is to provide students an understanding of group interaction and its impact on individuals in order that they may have a greater awareness of the beliefs, values and behavior patterns of others. In an increasingly interdependent world, students need to recognize how group behavior affects both the individual and society.
ECONOMICS HONORS Grades 9-12 2102320
Max
Credits Wghtd
FAS/
Prerequisite(s): None
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.
ECONOMICS Grades 9-12 2102310
Max
Credits Wghtd FAS/
FMS IB 4YR/
GSV CTE SUS Admissn
0.50 N C N C N C
Prerequisite(s): None
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Grades 9-12 2106310
Max
Credits Wghtd FAS/
FMS IB 4YR/
GSV CTE SUS Admissn
0.50 N C N C N C
Prerequisite(s): None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society.
HONORS
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Grades 9-12 2106320
Max
Credits Wghtd
FAS/
FMS IB
4YR/
GSV CTE
SUS Admissn
0.50 Y C N C N C
Prerequisite(s): None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society.
SCIENCE
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite
This course provides students with exploratory activities, laboratory experiences and real-life
applications in the biological sciences. The content includes the following concepts: nature of science, matter, energy, chemical processes of life, reproduction and communication of cells, basic study of genetics, organization, classification and taxonomy, structure, reproduction and function of plants, animals, and microorganisms, interdependence of living things, adaptations, and the impact of technology on society. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.
BIOLOGY I HONORS
Grades
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisite
This advanced course provides integrated laboratory experiences and real-life applications in the essential processes of life. The content includes the nature of science, matter, energy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, levels of organization and classification, structure, function and reproduction of plants, animals, and microorganisms, behavior of organisms, interrelationships among organisms, biological selection, adaptations and changes through time. Laboratory investigations will include the use of the scientific method, measurement, observations, predictions, reasoning and problem solving skills. Preserved animal studies may be a part of this course.
BIOLOGY II
Prerequisite(s): Biology I or Biology I Honors
This course builds upon the study of biological concepts introduced in Biology I or Biology I Honors.
The content contains the processes of life which include population dynamics, species continuity, molecular genetics, comparative animal and plant morphology and physiology, cellular metabolism, and careers in biological science. Laboratory investigations include the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Preserved animal studies, and the study of microorganisms may be a part of this course.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT