Not to toot my own horn but Civics and Economics is probably one of the most important classes you'll take in High School.

In C&E-

You will be able to- understand the basic tenets of American democracy, practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution, basic concepts of American politics and citizenship and concepts in macro and micro economics and personal finance.

You will have an increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are founded, the skills necessary to participate as effective and responsible citizens and the knowledge of how to use democratic procedures for making decisions and managing conflict.

Money Baby! The Economic and Personal Financial Literacy strands are framed to provide you with an understanding of the role economic factors play in making economic decisions, the ability to reason logically about key economic issues and the knowledge and skills needed to manage personal financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security.

After this call you will become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world.

You will examine the political, economic, social and cultural development of the United States from the end of Reconstruction era to present times. We will trace the change in American society, the movement toward equal rights of racial minorities and women and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on in the United States in an interconnected world.