Offered as a standard, honors, at the Vo-ag Center, and PACE class. Western Civilization will cover four critical historical topics; The Enlightenment, Periods of Change, Wars and Conflict, and Modern History.

Offered as a standard and PACE class. This course begins with the events and conditions immediately preceding the Civil War. Civil War and Reconstruction form the framework for America’s emergence into the 20th century. Students then explore the role of the United States on the world stage beginning with events leading to the Civil War and ending with America’s role in the war on terrorism. Included in this course is a constant and continuous application of current events.

Offered as a standard and PACE class. American Government is a process oriented study of our government. Primary emphasis is placed upon the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The duties and responsibilities of citizenship are also emphasized. Current events, which are integral to recognizing and understanding political action, are included as a portion of the student’s daily activities. 

The overarching emphasis of the history course is on teaching students to think historically. This means engaging students in different forms of historical inquiry. The course allows students to explore the past through a variety of contexts, concepts, content and skills. In this interpretative discipline, students will engage with diverse perspectives and evidence to reach their own judgements.

This course allows students to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity, as well as allowing them the opportunity to explore political issues affecting their own lives.