These two courses are linked together as a FULL YEAR course:

0431 (21003200) AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS
+ Grade Level 11 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 11th grade.
+ Note: NCAA, One credit of American History is required for graduation.
American History Honors will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the development of America and focus on the economic, political, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events of the American people. Special focus will be given to methods of historical study, an understanding of cause and effect, the analysis of history in terms of its relevancy to current world events, and providing an understanding of how America achieved its standing in the international community including responsibilities.

0422 (21003300) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 11 (AP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: World History Honors, English Honors, and teacher approval
+ Note: This course will prepare students for possible college credit. NCAA One credit of American History is required for graduation.
Advanced Placement American History will provide students with a detailed look at American History from the Age of Exploration to current times. Students will be exposed to the factual information regarding specific ideologies, people, conflicts, and documents, which charted the course of American History. In addition, students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to differentiate historical patterns and the consequences of following those patterns. Students will also conceptualize America's development as a world power, along with the platitudes and the burdens contained therein. Reference will be made to the current advanced placement course description for American History published annually by the College Board.

AP European Studies Program - These two courses are linked together as a FULL YEAR course:

(10014300) Advanced Placement English, Literature and Composition
(21093800) Advanced Placement European History

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a college-level course meeting graduation requirements in English. This course involves students in the study and practice of writing and in the study of literature. Students are required to take the College Board examination. SUMMER READING IS REQUIRED. Advanced Placement European History provides students the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the formation of generalizations from primary sources in history, the synthesis and evaluation of information, the development of a set of criteria for judging proposed courses of action in terms of actual and projected consequences, the comparison of eras with similar trends, analysis of the impact of major historical figures and groups on European and world events, the detection of bias in making conclusions, and the emergence of patterns in historical development.

* Students in this AP course will partake in Socratic discussion, debates, mock trials, and role plays.

The AP European Studies Program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses. This year long course, facilitated by two Advanced Placement teachers meeting every other day, satisfies requisites for 5127 (10014300) Advanced Placement English, Literature and Composition grade level 12 plus (AP) credit 1.0 and 0485 (21093800) Advanced Placement European History grade level 12 (AP) credit 1.0.

Students are required to take both College Board examinations.

0451 (21063500) LAW STUDIES
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: Elective credit. NCAA. This course is paired with court procedures.
Law Studies will enable students to investigate the legal system from a practical point of view, they will become familiar with the legal process. The course content will include the legal system, juvenile procedures, Torts, Consumer Law, Family Law, Housing Law, and most important, individual rights and liberties. Students will also examine and evaluate other elements of the legal system, including the role of the courts in the system, judicial behavior, and judicial policy making.

0452 (21063900) COURT PROCEDURES
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: Elective credit. This course is paired with Law Studies.
Students will be introduced to the judicial system, local, state, and Federal. Concepts and skills should be developed as students witness the procedures of Local and County Court systems. The course will analyze the procedures and structure of the systems. Students will also examine all possibilities of careers in the American Judicial System. When available, trips may be taken to court facilities and Detention Centers.

0418 (21023800) THE AMERICAN ECONOMIC EXPERIENCE
+Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5- HONORS CREDIT
+Prerequisite: None
+Note: This course is paired with The American Political System.
This course will provide students the opportunity to study the social science of economics emphasizing practical applications and decision making skills necessary to be an informed economic citizen and financially successful individual. Students will study the American mixed market system, the global economy, personal finance, financial and investment markets, economic terminology and its analytical tools. This is a semester course coupled with The American Political System and will meet the graduation requirement for economics.

0419 (21064500) THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM
+Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5 - HONORS CREDIT
+Prerequisite: None
+Note: This course is paired with The American Economic Experience.
This course will provide students the opportunity to study political issues and practice decision making skills while learning about the sources, functions, and framework of American Government. Students will study the nature of political power, how it is maintained and extended, the evolution of political thought, our constitutional system and its realities of practice, and the impact of the political system on diverse cultural groups in our society. This one semester course will be coupled with The American Economic Experience. Will meet graduation requirement for American Government.

0446 (21063100) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: NCAA, One half credit of American Government is required for graduation. This course is paired with Economics.
American Government will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of American Government and political behavior. Content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an examination of the Constitution, foundations of political power, national parties, the executive, legislative, and judicial functions, and the impact of government policies on local, national, and international issues.

0485 ( 21023100) ECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of Economics is required for graduation. This course is paired with American Government.
Economics will provide students the opportunity to learn about the way in which society organizes and distributes its natural resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Students will be introduced to the concepts of mixed economy and how the economic questions of what, how, and for whom are answered. Content will include using economic principles such as trade off, economic incentive, division of labor, saving and investing, and the role of citizens, government, and money in the function of our economy.

0447 (21063200) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12, (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 12th grade
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of American Government is required for graduation. This course is paired with Economics Honors.
Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of American Government and political behavior. Skills will be developed through the evaluation of the Constitution, the study of political process from a comparative perspective, and the evaluation of global political structures, personalities, parties, and its universal impact. Students will also evaluate their rights and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic state, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic political process.

0486 (21023200) ECONOMICS HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 12th grade
+ Note: NCAA, One half-credit of Economics is required for graduation. This course is paired with American Government Honors.
Economics Honors will provide students with a comprehensive study of the way society organizes and distributes its natural resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Students will examine in depth through research, writing, and computer simulation, the concepts of a mixed economy and how the economic questions of what, how, and for whom are answered. Content will include using economic principles such as trade off, economic incentive, division of labor, saving and investing, and the role of citizens, government, and money in the function of our economy

0476 (21063600) COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+Prerequisite: None
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Advanced Placement American Government.
Comparative Political Systems, an elective, will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the major political systems of the world and compare and contrast their operation with the American democratic system. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of basic political science vocabulary, a comparison of major political ideologies (communism, fascism, socialism, and democracy) from a historical and idealogical perspective, and the role and function of government and the citizen in each system. Does not meet the one-half credit in American Government required for graduation.

0448 (21064200) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Note: This course is paired with Comparative Political Systems Honors which is a non A.P. credit. NCAA
This course will give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Specific content to be covered will include, but not limited to, an understanding of federalism and the separation of powers, the development of the constitution, the process of politics, the nature of public opinion, the role of political parties and interest groups, the major formal and informal institutional arrangement of powers, and the development of civil liberties and civil rights. Course outline will adhere to guidelines of The College Board. Completion of this course may qualify students for college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP Exam.

0474 (21023300) COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS HONORS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (H) Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: Department Guidelines
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Advanced Placement Macroeconomics.
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the different economic systems that exist and how they all answer the basic economic questions of what goods and services shall be produced with available resources, how these goods and services shall be produced, and for whom they will be produced. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of basic economic concepts relevant to different economic systems, the role of the producer and consumer, the role of economic incentives, resource ownership, how production and distribution decisions are made, and the role and function of government, government regulation, economic decision-making, personal freedom, economic security, and economic stability. Meets the one-half credit requirement of economics for graduation.

0538 (21023700) ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (AP) Credit 0.5
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Comparative Economic Systems Honors which is a non A.P. credit.
AP Macroeconomics gives students an opportunity to analyze the worldwide effects of economic activities and their impact on taxation, monetary policy, balance of trade issues, government policy, exchange rates, and similar “big picture” concepts. Students will understand economic concepts, vocabulary, and statistical interpretation of economic data. Course outline will adhere to the College Board. Students may receive college credit after passing the AP exam. Students enrolled must take the AP exam.

0450 (21003400) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: Elective credit. NCAA. This course is paired with African History.
African-American History will provide students with an in-depth look at the contributions of African and African-Americans in American History. This course will explore the impact of blending traditional African and early American cultures. The correlation between this early blending will be fully explored, in order to heighten its importance on American history in the past, present, and the future. In addition, contributions made by African-Americans to the social, economic, political, and scientific development of America will be fully explored.

0415 (21093200) WORLD HISTORY HONORS
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended for 10th grade.
+ Note: NCAA One credit of World History is required for graduation.
World History Honors will provide students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been interpreted about change or process as it related to the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation. Specific content will include, but not be limited to, an understanding of the historical significance of geography, classical civilizations, religious thought and philosophy.

6960 (21034000) ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
+ Grade Level: 9 Credit 1.0
+ Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Honors World History.
Advanced Placement Human Geography, an elective, will emphasize the importance of geography as a field of inquiry and briefly discuss the emergence of academic geography in nineteenth-century Europe. The course introduces students to the importance of spatial organization - the location of places, people, and events, and the connections among places and landscapes - in the understanding of human life on Earth. Content will include, but not be limited to, how to use and make maps, application of mathematical formulas, models, and qualitative data to geographical concepts, and regional organization of various phenomena. Students may receive college credit after testing.

(2109430) THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST
Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None
Note: NCAA. This course is paired with Contemporary History.

* for additional information - www.holocaustclass.com

The History of the Holocaust, an elective, will cover the State Mandate, Florida Statue 233.061, requiring the inclusion of the period from 1933-1945 which studies the systematic, planned annihilation of European Jews and other groups by Nazi Germany, a watershed event in the history of humanity. The course is to be taught in a manner that leads to an investigation of human behavior, an understanding of the ramification of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping, and an examination of what it means to be a responsible and respectful person, for the purposes of encouraging tolerance of diversity in a pluralistic society and for nurturing and protecting democratic values and institutions.

S tudents in honors history of the holocaust will gain a complete understanding of the systematic, planned annihilation of European Jews and others by Nazi Germany. Topics of study will include a detailed investigation of anti-Semitism, eugenics, Nazi ideology, the Treaty of Versailles, World War II, the Final Solution, liberation, and the Nuremberg Trials. Literature including "Mein Kampf" and "All But My Life" will be analyzed by the students to provide primary source support to the class. Students will also have the opportunity to meet Holocaust survivors who will share their personal stories.

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY
Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Note: NCAA.
Contemporary History, an elective, will provide students an opportunity to study twentieth century history. Emphasis will be on the past two decades to assist students with understanding events occurring during their lifetime. Specific contents will include, but not limited to, the historical antecedents of the contemporary political, social, economic, and religious problems, a comparison of the competing goals of the world’s political and economic systems, the interaction of science and society, the influence of major historical and contemporary figures and events, and the projection of current trends and movements. This course is paired with The History of the Holocaust

(21003300) ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY

(10014200) A.P. ENGLISH, LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

(21063100) IBE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: One half credit of American Government is
required for graduation. This course is paired with IBE Economics.
American Government will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of American Government and political behavior. Content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, an examination of the Constitution, foundations of political power, national parties, the executive, legislative, and judicial functions, and the impact of government policies on local, national, and international issues.

(21023100) IBE ECONOMICS
+ Grade Level 12 Credit 0.5
+ Prerequisite: World and American History
+ Note: One half-credit of Economics is required
for graduation. This course is paired with IBE American Government.
Economics will provide students the opportunity to learn about the way in which society organizes and distributes its natural resources to satisfy unlimited wants. Students will be introduced to the concepts of mixed economy and how the economic questions of what, how, and for whom are answered. Content will include using economic principles such as trade off, economic incentive, division of labor, saving and investing, and the role of citizens, government, and money in the function of our economy.