This is a course designed to acquaint the student with a firm understanding of the structure and functions of state, local, and national government. The course also traces the development of government in the U. S. and the world and exposes the student to contemporary political thought and practice. This course will cover the same subject content as regular Virginia and U. S. Government emphasizing a more in-depth approach to the material. The course will require more reading, writing, and oral participation than the regular class. The class is designed for the academic student who is willing to be challenged beyond the work of a regular U. S. Government class.
Current History is a semester course concerned with current events.
One of the popular news magazines is used as a text with inclusion of media news and newspaper articles. There is no set curriculum due to the changing times and student interests. Economics - A semester course dealing with the American economy and the way it functions in our society. Family consumerism and finances, insurance, taxation, banking, and economic security are presented in a practical way. It also places some emphasis on economic theory for students interested in college.