Class Information

“Economics, the Enterprise System, and Finance” examines the principles of the United States free market economy in a global context. Students will examine their individual responsibility for managing their personal finances. Students will analyze the role of supply and demand in determining the prices individuals and businesses face in the product and factor markets, and the global nature of these markets. Students will study changes to the workforce in the United States and the role of entrepreneurs in our economy, as well as the impact of globalization. Students will explore the challenges facing the United States free market economy in a global environment and various policy-making opportunities available to government to address these challenges. 

“Participation in Government and Civics” aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. The course will adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, drawing on current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to the success of American democracy. 

This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques. 

Welcome to the first year of Global History and Geography! Students in this class will build academic skills and content knowledge that will help to prepare them for the Global History and Geography Regents exam at the end of next year. Students in Global History and Geography will learn a wide range of content and skills in order to help them formulate arguments, evaluate sources, analyze documents, and better understand the past and the world around them.