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104020 U.S. History and
Geography: Beginnings to 1900
(10th Grade) |
This is a required term (1 credit)
course for tenth grade students which will cover the
historic development of American ideas and institutions from
the Age of Exploration to 1900. This course will provide
students with a basic knowledge of American culture through
a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people
and events in United States and Alabama History. |
104021 Pre-IB/AP European History
(10th Grade) |
Pre-IB Advanced Placement European
History is a term (1 Credit) course designed to give
students a firm grounding in the chronological history and
in major interpretative questions that derive from the study
of selected themes in European history and related areas. A
college level text is used; course requirements include
extensive essays, outside reading and summer assignments.
The AP exam is administered in May. A fee of approximately
$75.00 will be charged for the AP Exam. Note: This course
is offered as an elective in the tenth grade with the
understanding that a student electing to take AP European
History will either take AP or IB History in the 11th grade
or both parts of the U.S. History sequence (Beginnings to
1900 and 1900 to the Present). |
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104030 U.S. History and Geography: 1900 to the
Present (11th Grade) |
This is a required term (1 credit)
course for eleventh grade students. Knowledge and
understanding gained during previous years of study provide
the foundation for the critical analysis required in this
course. The curriculum is a comprehensive study of critical
issues and events in the United States and in Alabama.
During this course, students gain knowledge of changing
political, economic, and cultural forces at work; of the
impact of the natural environment on all aspects of life;
and of the role of the United States and the state of
Alabama in the international community. |
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104031 AP U.S. History
(11th Grade) |
Advanced Placement US History is a
term (1 Credit) course designed to give students a firm
grounding in the chronological history and in major
interpretative questions that derive from the study of
selected themes in American history and related areas. A
college level text is used; course requirements include
extensive essays, outside reading and summer assignments.
The AP exam is administered in May. A fee of approximately
$75.00 will be charged for the AP Exam. Note: This course
is offered as an elective in the eleventh grade replacing
these courses: Beginnings to 1900 and 1900 to the Present. |
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104033 IB History of
Americas I
(11th Grade) |
A term (1 credit) course designed
to give students a firm grounding in the chronological
history and in major interpretative questions in American
history. A college level text is used; course requirements
include extensive essays, outside reading and summer
assignment. The AP Exam is administered in May. A fee of
approximately $75 will be charged for the AP Exam. |
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104038 IB History of
Americas II
(12th Grade) |
A term (1 credit) course designed
to prepare students for the IB Higher Level exam in
history. It focuses on the history of Latin America and its
juxtaposition to United States History. An additional focus
is Twentieth Century World history topics such as causes,
practices and effects of war, the rise and rule of single
party states, nationalist and independence movements,
decolonization and challenges facing new states, and the
Cold War. This course is the sequel to IB/AP American
History. The IB Exam will be administered in May. |
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104041 Principles of
Economics
(12th Grade) |
This required quarter (1/2 credit)
course at the twelfth grade level explore the workings and
institutions of modern-day economic systems as well as
economic theory. A particular focus is placed on the
American free enterprise system. Students will apply
information gained from this course to the analysis of
current issues and problems in economic systems. |
104042 Advanced Placement Economics
(12th Grade) |
A quarter (1/2 credit) course
designed to give students an up-close look at our economy,
choices involved in operating a business, and decisions
business must make. This class focuses on micro economics.
Topics covered include opportunity costs, production
possibilities curves, supply and demand curves, types of
competition in business, marginal costs and revenues, long
and short run business analysis, and taxes faced by
business. Much material will be covered; therefore, outside
work is essential for successful completion. This course
substitutes for Economics. The AP Economics Exam will be
administered in May. A fee of approximately $75 will be
charged for the AP Exam. |
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104045 American Government
(12th Grade) |
This required
quarter (1/2 credit) course at the twelfth grade level
provides opportunities for students to build on the
knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in previous social
studies courses, become knowledgeable of structure and
workings of government at all levels, and to focus actively
on the nature of civic virtue and responsibility. |
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104046 Advanced Placement
Government
(12th Grade) |
A quarter (1/2 credit) course
designed to give students an analytical perspective on
government and politics in the United States. The course
involves both the study of general concepts used to
interpret American politics and the analysis of specific
case studies. Topics covered include the constitutional
underpinnings of U.S. government, political beliefs and
behaviors, political parties and interest groups, national
policy and institutions, and civil rights and civil
liberties. Extensive outside reading and research is
necessary for successful completion of the course. This
course substitutes for American Government. The AP
Government Exam will be administered in May. A fee of
approximately $75 will be charged for the AP Exam. |
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104050 Psychology
(11th and 12th Grade) |
A term (1 credit) elective
focusing on human behavior (intelligence, creativity,
learning, emotions, motivations, problem solving, mental
illness, states of consciousness, developmental psychology,
gender differences, conflict resolution and human relations)
and the extent to which scientific methods can be applied to
problems of humans behavior. In addition students will be
afforded the opportunity to determine a topic of study such
as autism, learning disabilities, schizophrenia, etc. Case
studies, simulations, experiments, and a number of other
activities will be used to develop critical thinking skills
necessary to apply psychological theories to actual
situations. This course is open only to juniors and seniors |
