American History- Survey and Regular:
Required Course-2 Credits
Geography
Elective-2 Credits
Religion in America
Elective-1 Credit
The heart of the course will be a brief study of the main religions in America,
comparing their beliefs and practices. smaller sects like the Amish, cults like
Rev. Moon's group, and eastern religions like the buddhists will also be examined
for their impact. The origins of the Christian faith will be followed to the
United States. The relationship between church and state will be traced through
American History. Related topics such as abortion, mercy killings, and death
education may be included if time permits.
Iowa in the World
Available for the 2005-2006 school year.
Elective-1 Credit
Ancient World History
Available for the 2005-2006 school year.
Elective-2 Credits
20th Century World History
Elective-2 Credits
This course is designed to be an examination of the fundamental historic themes
that shaped the twentieth century, including their impact on our modern society.
Students will experience and gain perspective of history from the sand point
of the various world regions covered in this course. Special emphasis will be
placed on the events surrounding the World Wars, Cold War, terrorism, fall of
communism, and the development of modern world societies.
Current Problems and Issues (CPI)
Elective-1 Credit
Sociology
Available in the 2005-2006 school year.
Elective-1 Credit
Psychology
Elective-1 Credit
Economics
Available 2005-2006 school year.
Elective-1 Credit
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of economics.
The primary focus of study will involve the economic principles that apply to
the market system used by the Untied States, but students will become acquainted
with alternate economic systems as well as the interaction between systems in
the international sphere. The course will attempt to divide macroeconomics and
micro economics into semester units and will include such topics as Economics
as a Social Science, Business Organizations in America, Prices & the Market
System, Competition and Monopolies, Money & Banking, and Government Fiscal
Policy.
United States History (AP)
Prerequisite: 1 Year of American History
Elective-2 Credits
This is a full year course in American History emphasizing the period from colonization
to the present. AP History is a course which has been designed to provide a
college level experience, and students taking the course are provided with the
option of taking an Advanced Placement examination for possible college credit.
It is highly advised that students considering taking this course have an interest
in history, the ability to read well, and a willingness to learn. This course
is a challenge, but it can be quite rewarding to the student as well. Students
considering this course are advised to visit with the instructor.
American Government
Principles and Regular
Required-1 Credit
Emphasis is placed on the study of the structure and function of the three branches
of the national government. Major consideration is given to the study of modern
political and economic systems, federalism, the U.S. Constitution, political
parties, voting behavior, the electoral process, civil rights, and federal and
state taxation. The study of the structure and function of state and local government
is investigated when scheduling permits.
Last Updated: 12/9/05
Updated By: Jake Myers