Grade 9

This course helps students think critically about the various forces that combined to shape the world today. Emphasis is placed on geographic impact, developments of civic knowledge/ responsibilities, and emerging economic systems within a chronological context. Each topic will include thematic connections to war and peace, globalization and economics, revolutions, and power and government.

 

Grade 9

This course is fast-paced. This course helps students think critically about the various forces that combined to shape the world today. Emphasis is placed on geographic impact, developments of civic knowledge/ responsibilities, and emerging economic systems within a chronological context. Each topic will include thematic connections to war and peace, globalization and economics, revolutions, and power and government.

 

Grade 10

This course provides the opportunity for students to understand the quest for freedom, justice, opportunity, and democracy in the United States. Participants in this course will also analyze the establishment of representative democracy in America and relate the significance of the past to their own lives, both private and public, and to their society. History, geography, economics, and government are integrated with American literature to show relationships and to present accurate, meaningful content. America’s history and geography are included in this chronological study of United States history.

 

Grade 10  

This course is an advanced study of United States History to 1877.  This course will develop an understanding of the political, social, diplomatic, economic, and cultural/intellectual history of the U.S.  It will also develop an understanding of the fundamental themes and issues of American history.  These students will have the opportunity to move quickly, study subjects in more depth, and conduct independent research that may be of interest to them.  Advanced US History will utilize a college-level text.  Developing critical thinking skills, primary source analysis and writing skills will be the primary focuses of this course. This class is a preparation of AP US History and Dual Enrollment History.  This class is a prerequisite for Advanced Placement United States History.

 

Grade 11

Prerequisite:  US History & Geography:  Beginnings to 1877

This course continues the study of United States history from the tenth-grade course. This course focuses on twentieth-century America and beyond. Knowledge and understanding gained during previous years of study provide the foundation for the critical analysis required in this course. Emphasis is placed on America’s expanding industrialization, urbanization, intervention in world affairs, and changes in economic, social, and political structure. History, geography, economics, and government are integrated with American literature to show relationships and to present accurate, meaningful content. America’s history and geography are included in this chronological study of United States history.

 

Grade 11

This fast-paced, rigorous course continues the study of United States history from the tenth-grade course. This course focuses on twentieth-century America and beyond. Knowledge and understanding gained during previous years of study provide the foundation for the critical analysis required in this course. Emphasis is placed on America’s expanding industrialization, urbanization, intervention in world affairs, and changes in economic, social, and political structure. History, geography, economics, and government are integrated with American literature to show relationships and to present accurate, meaningful content. America’s history and geography are included in this chronological study of United States history.

 

Grade 11

Fee:  AP test fee (TBD), Course fee $20.00 

Prerequisite: Pre-Advanced (Pre-AP) US History and Geography 

This course is an accelerated study of US History and will focus on understanding political, social, diplomatic, economic, and cultural/intellectual history of the US and the fundamental issues and themes of US history. Using critical thinking, primary source analysis, and content knowledge to form well-articulated arguments in essays is a focus in this college-level course; these skills will help students succeed on the AP Exam. Successful completion of pre-AP US History is required. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are strongly encouraged to attend study sessions that are outside the normal school day, and self-directed study is essential for success on the AP Exam. Participation in the AP US History Exam is required for this course.

 

Grade 12

In this course, students will draw upon the knowledge and skills from their previous study of the United States, world history, and geography to be utilized as background information.  This course will focus on the origins, development, and functions of representative democracy in America with emphasis 

on the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  Through a detailed study of the United States Constitution and the structure of government it establishes, students will gain knowledge of the workings of government at all levels ranging from local to state to national, and understand why the United States Constitution is considered a living document.  Further analysis of the Bill of Rights will provide students with an understanding of the rights and freedoms guaranteed to American citizens. This course may be offered through ACCESS.

 

Grade 12

In this fast-paced, rigorous course, students will draw upon the knowledge and skills from their previous study of the United States, world history, and geography to be utilized as background information.  This course will focus on the origins, development, and functions of representative democracy in America with emphasis on the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  This course directs students to think critically about the various forces that combined to shape America’s government and how it impacts the citizens of the United States.  Emphasis is placed on geographic impact, development of civic knowledge and responsibilities, political philosophy, and current events.  This course involves both the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies.  Critical thinking and analysis are key components of this course.  Through detailed examination of case studies and American politics, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of political science and its application to how our country functions today. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are required to attend study sessions or fulfill studio time that is outside of the normal school day. This course may be offered through ACCESS.

Grade 12

In this course, students will focus on the workings and institutions of modern-day economic systems and economic theory.  Furthermore, the course will focus on the workings of the American modified free enterprise system and how the American system differs from other systems around the world.  Students will explore the roles of various components of the American economic system and examine their roles as consumers, workers, investors, and voting citizens.  Topics of discussion include the stock market, comparative economic systems, and the impact of political and social decisions of the economy.  The study of economics includes the creation, use, and interpretation of maps, charts, graphs, tables, and other expressions of statistical data.  This class fulfills the Career Preparedness B course requirement. This course may be offered through ACCESS.

 

Grade 12

In this fast-paced, rigorous course, students will focus on the workings and institutions of modern-day economic systems and economic theory.  This course will prepare students to master fundamental economic concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations and institutions of economic systems.  Students will study the basic economic principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics, measurement and methods of analysis, international economics, and comparative economic systems.  An introduction to the methodology and analytical tools used by economists will be examined.  Economic theory, policy, and history are examined with major emphasis placed on macroeconomics and microeconomics.  Emphasis is placed on geographic impact, development of civic knowledge and responsibilities, and emerging economic systems within a Chronological context.  In addition, the evolution of major schools of economic thought and the principal development and debates in economic theory will be examined.  The content will assist students in developing critical thinking skills through the understanding, application, and analysis of the aforementioned concepts. This class fulfills the Career Preparedness B course requirement. This course may be offered through ACCESS.

 

Grade 12

Fee:  AP Test fee (TBD), Course fee $20.00

This is an accelerated government course designed to give students critical perspectives on government and politics in the United States. This course involves the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific data case studies. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Students signing up for AP Government will be required to take AP Economics. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are strongly encouraged to attend study sessions that are outside of the normal school day. Participation in the AP Government and Politics Exam is required for this course.

 

Grade 12

Fee:  AP Test fee(TBD), Course fee $20.00 

This is an accelerated economics course designed to focus on the US capitalist system. The course will help students apply and analyze fundamental economic concepts. Students will weigh the merits of different economic theories and understand the divergent policies that ensue. This course will illustrate the derivation of major statistical measures and how to use models such as graphs to predict the outcome of domestic and foreign policy decisions. Students signing up for this course will be required to take AP Government. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are strongly encouraged to attend study sessions that are outside of the normal school day. Participation in the AP Macroeconomics Exam is required for this course.

 

Grades 10

Prerequisite:  ENR 094 with a C or better or satisfactory ACT, SAT, or RDF placement score, and Principal & Superintendent Approval

Fee:  Tuition, transportation, and textbooks

CALHOUN CAMPUS/AHS

This course is a college-level survey of United States history from colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil War. It follows the requirements established by Calhoun Community College and will focus on social, political, economic, religious, and diplomatic history.  Students who successfully complete this course will receive three hours of college credit.

 

Grades 11

Prerequisite: ENR 094 with a C or better or satisfactory ACT, SAT, or RDF placement score, Principal & Superintendent Approval

Fee:  Tuition, transportation, and textbooks

CALHOUN CAMPUS/AHS

This course is a continuation of History 201 and a college-level survey of United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.  It follows the requirements established by Calhoun Community College and will focus on social, political, economic, religious, and diplomatic history.  Students who successfully complete this course will receive three hours of college credit.

 

Grades: 12

Fee:  Tuition, transportation, and textbooks

CALHOUN CAMPUS/AHS - dependent 

This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of the American government and function as more informed participants in the American political system.  This course may be offered as a semester course at Calhoun or a 9 week course at AHS (Calhoun approved). If offered at AHS, this course must be paired with a 9-week Economics or Honor Economics course.

 

Grades 9-12

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of psychology. The course uses a biological background such as brain structures and the nervous system to improve psychological well-being. The course will help students maximize their athletic, fine arts, and/or academic performance. Topics include emotion, stress, personality, sleep, memory, psychological disorders and treatment, human development, and others. Although the study of psychology is done scientifically, this class is not available as a science credit on any diploma.

 

Grades 10-12

Fee: AP test fee (TBD), Course fee $20.00

This fast-paced, rigorous course will introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students will learn about psychological principles and phenomena associated with subfields within psychology as well as the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Topics include scientific foundations of psychology, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning/behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, development psychology, motivation, emotion, personality, clinical psychology, and social psychology. Participation in the AP Psychology exam is required for this course. This course may be offered in the fall or spring semester. Students are strongly encouraged to attend review sessions that are outside of the normal school day. 

 

Grade 11-12

Fee: Tuition, transportation, and textbooks

Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT score or Reading placement score.

CALHOUN CAMPUS

This course is a survey of behavior with an emphasis on the psychological process.  This course included the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.  This course is three credit hours at Calhoun. This course is best paired with Dual Enrollment Sociology.

 

Grade 11-12

Fee: Tuition, transportation, and textbooks

CALHOUN CAMPUS

This course is an introduction to vocabulary, concepts, and the theory of the sociological perspective of human behavior.  This course is best paired with Dual Enrollment Psychology.