Embedded Files
Refer to the Program of Study,a snapshot of your academic journey through LPS @ CNHS.
Descriptions of LPS-specific courses are below.
Freshman Year
Freshman Year
Honors Comparative Civilizations
Honors Comparative Civilizations
By the end of the course, students will...
trace the development of government through history based on the influence of geography, the economy, and social institutions.
examine societal interaction, the relationship between continuity and change, and changes in functions and structures of states, and attitudes towards states.
Sample learning experiences:
Build an online portfolio to showcase research (that encompasses film viewing, museum visits, and art recreations) on religious and intellectual revolutions .
Create an original Enlightenment school.
Honors World Literature and Writers Workshop
Honors World Literature and Writers Workshop
By the end of the course, students will...
gain an appreciation of diverse literature, cultures, and ideas
improve writing skills
apply logic and reason in the thinking and writing processes
Sample learning experiences:
Write "found poetry" after reading a revolutionary memoir
Discuss classic and modern literature in Socratic Seminars
Honors Speech, Debate, and Dramatic Arts Workshop
Honors Speech, Debate, and Dramatic Arts Workshop
By the end of the course, students will...
become a skilled speaker and debater
develop your own public speaking style
collaborate with classmates and take risks
Sample learning experiences:
Convince your classmates of a conspiracy theory
Interview a classmate, then give a speech introducing them to the rest of the class
Sophomore Year
Sophomore Year
AP US Government and Politics
AP US Government and Politics
By the end of the course, students will...
understand the evolution of our American political system
examine and interpret the US Constitution and other political sources
analyze American political culture and structure
Sample learning experiences:
Duke it out in March Madness, Supreme Court edition
Induct a president of your choice into the "Hall of Shame"
Honors US History I
Honors US History I
By the end of the course, students will...
examine our nation’s history from its founding through Reconstruction
develop the skills and habits of mind necessary to become active participants and constructive members of society
learn how society evolves to reflect ideological change
gain an appreciation for the struggles and achievements of those who came before us, recognizing both the benefits and costs of American progress
Sample learning experiences:
Choreograph and film a historical music video
Enter the "Shark Tank" to pitch your colony
Honors American Literature and Research Workshop
Honors American Literature and Research Workshop
By the end of the course, students will...
engage in the study and practice of research, rhetoric, and awareness of perspective
connect American literature to greater collective issues in contemporary society
Sample learning experiences:
Take on the persona of a famed American author at the annual Lyceum
Compete in a literary mock trial
Junior Year
Junior Year
Honors Legal and Fiscal Theory
Honors Legal and Fiscal Theory
By the end of the course, students will...
understand how society and the individual are impacted by our legal and fiscal system
gain a theoretical understanding of the basic tenets of civil and criminal law along with financial literacy
understand, analyze, and synthesize material that directly impacts you and your place within the American society
Sample learning experiences:
Build your own stock portfolio and budget
Investigate a recent business/legal scandal
AP US History II
AP US History II
By the end of the course, students will...
Gain the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to critically analyze and evaluate major themes in American history from 1890 to the present day
Explore and examine different historical interpretations and perspectives
Emerge with the knowledge and skills to be successful on the AP exam, as well as informed individuals who are able to meet the demands of life beyond the classroom in the 21st century
Sample learning experiences:
"Think like a historian" as you create a mini-documentary
Assume the role of a teacher as you teach your peers about a historical event
Senior Year
Senior Year
Honors Business and Contract Law
Honors Business and Contract Law
By the end of the course, students will...
understand law and its effect and relationship to people and business
comprehend why these laws were written and how they are applied to business transactions in order to become a productive individual in society
explore the government’s role in regulating and monitoring businesses
gain an understanding of why and how contracts are used in business
Sample learning experiences:
Assume the role of an attorney as you draft contracts (for athletes, health club memberships, and more) and prepare court statements (as you represent Babe Ruth or prosecute Exxon)
Craft warranties, recall notices, code of conducts, and more.
Honors Senior Seminar
Honors Senior Seminar
By the end of the course, students will...
synthesize the skills and knowledge you have acquired up to this point in their educations
become actively involved in planning and performing service learning projects
become actively contributing citizens and community members through the service they perform
participate in real-life learning experiences through externships and visits to courthouses and government offices
Sample learning experiences:
Plan and execute a service learning project to better our school community
Intern at government offices (e.g. Monmouth County Department of Public Works), political organizations (e.g. Democrats/ Republicans office), and law-related institutions (e.g. Monmouth County Courthouse)
Page updated
Report abuse