All electives are one semester. A semester introduction to the Constitution and the American political process, designed particularly for those students who need an American Government course credit for college admission. The course focuses on how the Constitution has been interpreted over the last two centuries, on the structure of government mandated by the Constitution, on the daily operations of the American government 's three principal branches, and on the role of the individual citizen in the political process. There is no textbook but extensive electronic readings are required. Students will research and present specific topics.
Special emphasis is placed on current political events.
Daily readings, documentary films and feature films on the Nazi era are important components of the course. Open to Juniors and Seniors. A semester introduction to both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, designed especially for students who need an Economics credit for college admission. Course materials include a standard economics text, supplementary readings, and handouts. Open to Juniors and Seniors.