Jim Griffin

United States History I

This course is designed as a comprehensive study of U.S. History from the mid 1700’s through World War I.  As the course progresses we will look at key historical events and the social circumstances that surrounded them.  By the conclusion of the year each student should have a grasp of the U.S.’s defining moments, and how they have impacted America’s evolution.   

Advanced Placement Economics

Course Description:  The goal of the AP Economics course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles that apply to microeconomic and macroeconomic systems. The course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Exams in May. The rigorous workload and pace of the course will help prepare students for college level study.  The AP Economics course at Montgomery High School has been designed according to the course description set forth by The College Board, who administers the AP Exams. Further, the AP Economics course at Montgomery has been authorized by The College Board to carry the AP designation via the AP Audit process. This course addresses NJ Core Curriculum Social Studies Content Standards relating to Economics, as well as the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics developed by The National Council on Economic Education.

Summer Reading: Naked Economics: Undressing The Dismal Science by Charles Wheelan

Economics

This course is designed as an introduction to the study of Economics.  The semester will be broken into two segments; Microeconomics and then Macroeconomics.  Microeconomics will look at market structures, factors of production, and market failure.  Macroeconomics will cover the tools used to evaluate an economy, how to stabilize an economy, and trade.  By the conclusion of the course students will be prepared to engage in a more in-depth study of economics and its connected fields.