Note to Parents: Please be aware that I use various media clips from a wide array of sources throughout the school year, including films, radio, news, podcasts, documentaries, YouTube, etc. Some of these clips may have an R rating or use explicit language. If you would like your student to be excused from such activities and films, please email me and I will be happy to arrange for an alternative assignment.
Advanced Placement Government and Politics will be a fast-paced, analytic study of American politics. Content will focus on the development of American Constitutional Democracy, the political process, and analysis of pertinent case studies. Students must be willing to spend considerable time out of class thinking and working on class material. The course will utilize a variety of instructional methods, including lecture, small group work, projects, essays, debates, current events, and research assignments. Standards are those established by the College Board. Students who take this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics exam in May.