Civics and Government

Civics and Government 

1701

Grade 10

Civics and Government is a course intended for students who do not plan on pursuing post-secondary education.  This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of our American government.  Students will be challenged to connect with the democratic process.  Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of how the American and Pennsylvania systems of government function and how they impact the lives of individual citizens.  This course will focus especially on the national and state levels of government.  Students will demonstrate an understanding that US citizens have both rights and responsibilities in order for society to function.  Fundamental reading, writing, and technological skills are developed through a series of common research and writing assignments.  

College Prep Civics and Government

1702

Grade 10

The College Prep level course intended primarily for students who plan to pursue post-secondary education.  This course provides students with a practical understanding of our American government. Students will be challenged to connect with the democratic process.  Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of how the American and Pennsylvania systems of government function and how they impact the lives of individual citizens.  This course will focus especially on the national and state levels of government. Students will demonstrate an understanding that US citizens have both rights and responsibilities in order for society to function. Substantial reading, writing, and technological skills are developed through a series of common research and writing assignments. Regular homework is to be expected.

Honors Civics and Government

1703

Grade 10

This Honors level course is recommended for students reading above grade level and performing at well above average level. Students should be highly motivated and able to function independently within the classroom environment. The course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of our American government.  Students will be challenged to connect with the democratic process.  Students will be able to apply knowledge of the US and Pennsylvania Constitution and to demonstrate their understanding of how the American and Pennsylvania systems of government function and how they impact the lives of individual citizens. This course will focus especially on the national and state levels of government.  Students will demonstrate an understanding that US citizens have both rights and responsibilities in order for society to function.  Reading, writing, and technology will be used regularly to enhance skills that will be expected at the college level. Independent research and reading will be assigned.  Daily homework is to be expected.