This course is organized to present an in depth look into American history through a critical examination of historic events while reviewing skills and strategies clearly and logically, in order to convey to students the excitement and importance of the modern American story.  There will be continuing analysis and reassessment of the past in the light of the new information.

This course aims to provide the student with the knowledge and skill necessary for good citizenship. Students examine such topics as constitutional principles underlying federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, the duties and powers of the presidency, the legislative process, and the Free Enterprise system in the economy.

In addition to the textbook this history course requires students to do floor talks, reports, and library research. This course considers not only the powerful people, but also the common people of each period – how they thought, believed and lived.

Students will begin with a study of the Age of Exploration and will conclude with a review of the Contemporary Western World.  Emphasis will be placed on an analysis of primary source documents, independent and group projects, classroom debates and simulations.

Students will understand the world through “Current Events”.  The student will be required to pay for a weekly classroom paper that connects the student to the world.  Discussion of world events and debating the issues are a big part of each day’s activities.

This course provides the student with background knowledge on the reasons for the Civil War.  Students will analyze and evaluate the battles of the war and discuss the implication of the decisions made by civilian and military leaders.  This course requires book reviews outside the text.

The study of psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings.Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology.

The Criminal Justice Course will focus on the political, social and psychological aspects of crime as well as the justice system. Students will examine issues in the courts today as well as examining various theories and strategies used today as well as in the past in the criminal justice system that range from explaining why crime happens to the theories of the rehabilitation system.  Students will examine data related to various topics to justify and explain their conclusions. Students will participate in debates and mock trials through the course of the year ranging on a variety of topics.

Students will examine the current major events and issues affecting the world at large.  Students will research countries of personal interest and use their research to formulate Model United Nations resolutions.  Students will discuss, debate, and present information to their peers.  Guest speakers will speak on a variety of topics to the class.  Students who participate in a Model UN competition will gain extra-credit points for participation.