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335000CH Economics Prerequisites: None 0.5 Unit Economics will consist of a theoretical approach to
the study of economics and will concentrate on the study of microeconomics
topics. These topics will include:
economic decision making, financial institutions, markets, supply and demand,
and prices. This course will also concentrate on the study of macroeconomics
topics. These topics will
include: the rate of labor and
government, money and banking, and measures of the national economy. 335001CH Junior Achievement Economics Prerequisites: None 0.5 Unit Junior Achievement Economics is designed to promote
economic literacy and understanding of business and competitive enterprise
among high school students. This is a
modernized, augmented version of the Junior Achievement Program. Four days of each week the students will
study economic theory, and one day each week a business executive will visit
the class. Students in Junior
Achievement Economics will operate a company and get hands-on training
through a computer. Additionally,
this economics course will include simulated management games, economic
trade-off computer games, and special case studies. 335000HH Economics /Honors Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 0.5 Unit Economics/Honors introduces students to important
concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on supply and demand and prices in the
market system, using economic models as tools for understanding. Fiscal and monetary policies are also
studied as forces affecting the nation's economic well-being. Use of video presentations and simulations
of financial markets are also used.
Independent research and writing are required. 337400AW Economics - Macroeconomics/AP Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit Economics-Macroeconomics/AP gives students a
thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the
economic system as a whole. Such a
course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price
determination, and also develops students' familiarity with economic
performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement
for this course. 337500AW Economics - Microeconomics/AP Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit Economics-Microeconomics/AP gives students a
thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the
functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within
the larger economic market. It places
primary emphasis on the nature and functions of the product market and
includes the study of factor markets and the role of the government in
promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement
for this course. 333000CH Government Prerequisites: None 0.5 Unit Government concentrates on American Government and
is a study of the American Federal System of Government with emphasis on the
principles that are an integral part of this system. Special emphasis is placed upon the role
of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government within
this complex system. 333000HH Government/Honors Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 0.5 Unit Government/Honors provides students with an overview
of the American Federal System of Government. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical underpinnings of our
government, historical development of our government, individual rights and
responsibilities of citizens, and the three branches of our government. The overall framework for this course is
provided through a study of the United States Constitution. Outside reading, research, and writing are
required. 337300AW Government/AP Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit Government/AP is the study of the U.S. national
political system. The course takes an
in-depth look at the historical structure of the three branches of government
and how the three are interrelated. Students
will also study the political behavior of voters and how the electoral system
works. Students will be expected to
do an extensive amount of reading and develop the skills to critique and
analyze the literature. The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement
of this course. 331000CW World Geography Prerequisites: None 1 Unit World Geography is designed to study the broad
impact of economics, social, political, and physical geography on how man
lives. A variety of resources will be
used, in addition to the textbook, encouraging high level thinking processes,
introducing different strategies such as simulations and small group
processes that emphasize student responsibility for learning. 331000HW World Geography/Honors Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit World Geography/Honors incorporates aspects of the
social sciences - history, economics, anthropology, sociology and political
science - into a framework which students can use to deal with complex global
issues and to promote global understanding.
Global warming, acid rain, political and racial strife, a shrinking
ozone layer, changes in world economic systems, a global population exceeding
six billion - these matters and others face today's students. Our interdependent world requires citizens
able to understand these issues and function comfortably not only in their
own community but also in the world community. Geography is much more than just knowing the location of states
and their capitals; it is knowing about the entire world. 334000CW Psychology Prerequisites: None 1 Unit Psychology is designed to orientate students to the
nature and purposes of psychology by defining psychology and comparing it to
other methods of explaining behavior.
Other areas to be studied include:
parapsychology, the learning process, hereditary and cultural
influences on behavior, and development - physical, motor, emotional, social,
intellectual, and personality. It is
highly recommended that a student has successfully completed one unit in
biology before taking psychology.
Students will investigate feelings of inferiority, frustration,
conflict, stress and anxiety. Methods
of coping with everyday problems, e.g., defense/escape mechanisms, will be
covered. Also mental illness,
(neurosis/psychosis), will be explained along with the methods of treatment,
such as psychotherapy, chemotherapy, and shock therapy. Toward the end of this course, attention
will be directed to the area of social psychology, focusing on such topics as
person-to-person relations, attitude formation, and group behavior. 334001DW Psychology 101/Honors (USC) Prerequisites: Overall B Average or 1100 on SAT or
110 on PSAT 1 Unit and 3 Hours College Credit From USC Psychology 101/Honors is available to motivated high
school seniors wishing to earn three hours of collegiate credit while still
in high school. The University of
South Carolina provides academic planning and support including preparation
and evaluation of exams. Concurrent
instruction is provided by high school teachers. Weekly lectures, thirty hours of community service, oral book
reviews, written critiques, and twenty-six psychology videos to be viewed by
students and discussed are but a few of the requirements for this
course. The seven exams for this
course are made and graded by the University of South Carolina. Tuition is $184.00 plus the cost of
course materials (approximately $50.00 to $75.00). Tuition is subject to change.
Students are responsible for additional costs. 334500CW Sociology Prerequisites: None 1 Unit Sociology provides students with a comprehensive
examination of the basic concepts, principles, and methods central to the
scientific study of sociology.
There are three major goals to be met. The first goal is to teach students to think like
sociologists. The second goal is to
help students develop a sociological imagination, which will enable them to
view their own lives within a larger social and historical context. The third goal is to help students
understand and appreciate the rich diversity that is possible in social life
by exposing them to data from a wide variety of cross-cultural and historical
sources. 332000CW United States History/Constitution Prerequisites: None 1 Unit United States History/Constitution covers the
history of the United States from the Age of Exploration through current
topics. The course will concentrate
on a study of the social, economic, political, geographical, and cultural
aspects of American society.
Requirements include parallel readings, a research paper and critiques
of books and articles. This course is
designed to prepare students for college history courses. 337200AW United States History/AP Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit United States History/AP is designed to provide
students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal
critically with the problems and materials in American history. The course prepares students for
intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them
equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. Students
should learn to assess historical materials - their relevance to a given
interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance - and to weigh
the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement
Examination. 336000CW World History Prerequisites: None 1 Unit World History will consist of a systematic study of
the development of man from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis
on the interrelationships between different cultures and different areas of
the world. The first half of the
course will cover the history of the world from prehistory to the
Enlightenment. The second half will
cover the period from the French Revolution to the present. Requirements may include parallel readings,
a research paper, and/or critiques of books and articles. 336000HW World History/Honors Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit World History/Honors surveys the development of man
from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis on the interrelationships
between cultures and different areas of the world. Students will develop analytical skills that will enable them
to analyze, interpret, and critique literature through the wealth of reading
required in this course. 336501CW American Society Prerequisites: None 1 Unit American Society is a general survey course of the
African-American history in America.
The major focus of this course is the period since 1865. The study of personalities and
organizations will make up the major components of the course. Each student is required to complete eight
one-page biographical sketches and prepare a written/oral book report. THIS COURSE DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT
FOR UNITED STATES HISTORY. 336500HW Western Civilization/Honors Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit Western Civilization/Honors is a survey course
designed to trace the development of western cultures from their earliest
beginnings to the present. Emphasis
will be placed on political, economic, social, and religious events that have
had an impact on the Western world as we know it today. 336501DW Western Civilization/Honors (Piedmont Technical
College) Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit Western Civilization/Honors is a survey course
designed to trace the development of western cultures from their earliest
beginnings to the present. Emphasis
will be placed on political, economic, social, and religious events that have
had an impact on the Western world as we know it today. Tuition and cost of textbook will be the
responsibility of the student. This course will be taught on the home high school
campus. Six hours of college credit through Piedmont
Technical College. 337600AW European History/AP Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation 1 Unit European History/AP is designed to develop an
understanding of some of the principle themes in modern European History and
to develop an ability to analyze historical evidence. In addition to a basic exposure to the
factual narrative, the goals of the advanced placement program will also be
developed. Success in this course
requires excellent skills in reading, writing, and thinking
analytically. Students will be required to take the Advanced
Placement Examination. 334501CW Ethnic Cultures Prerequisites: None 1 Unit Ethnic Cultures is to introduce students to the
variety of cultures that have gone into the makeup of a unique American
culture. The course will concentrate
on the contributions of Native Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic
Americans, European Americans, and African Americans. Areas of study will include history,
literature, art, music, as well as food and customs and other cultural
contributions of these groups. The
students will be involved with group projects, group presentations, readings,
and presentations by guest speakers.
It is hoped that the class will be composed of students representing
the various ethnic groups that comprise the student body of the school. 336001CW Military History Prerequisites: None 1 Unit Military History is designed as a careful study of
selected military involvements, giving emphasis to cause and effect. During much of its history, the United
States has found itself engaged in war.
Although some attention will be given to war strategies and national
leadership, these will not be considered as the major thrust of the course. 339953HW Contemporary America Prerequisites: None 1 Elective Unit Contemporary America is designed to take an in-depth
look at recent developments in American history. A major focus of the course will be the impact of social,
political, and economic changes.
Special attention will be given to changes in demographics. The course is designed for students who
plan to take U.S. History/AP. |
