AP U.S. Government and PoliticsB1, B3, B4

By utilizing student-centered discussions, debates, and cooperative learning activities, this college-level year-long course teaches students to think critically about the government and politics of the United States in preparation for the AP exam. Students analyze foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other writings to enhance their comprehension of politics.   Current political events and other provocative topics are explored through research, analytical writing, and discussions. This course closely examines Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court. Additional studies focus on civil liberties, civil rights, campaigns, elections and a variety of public policies. There are also several research projects focused on civics topics selected by students.

U.S. History I A3, A4

This is the first course of a two-year sequence that meets the state and local requirements for graduation. Through extensive use of primary source material this course investigates the American experience from European Colonization to the early 20th Century. Featured events include the Foundations and Development of our Nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution and the Progressive Era, and World War I.