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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Basic Courses - Student Placement Based on Counselor / Instructor Recommendation
Basic United States History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Basic English and Reading Support Required
The study of American History helps students to understand the ideals, traditions and institutions which have shaped the development of American society.  This course covers the core graduation requirements of United States History, but at a pace that allows for individualized learning.
 
Basic American Government
2 Credits
2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Basic English and Reading Support Required
A required course dealing with the structure and function of federal and state governments, but at a pace that allows for individualized learning and a focus on events that affect all of us. Topics to be covered include the nature and purpose of government, the political processes within our system and their relation to current events.
Standard Courses Available to Proficient Students
World History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
This course will present the opportunity to study the cultural and historical developments of the Ancient Greeks to the culmination of World War 2.
 
United States History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
The study of American History helps students to understand the ideals, traditions, and institutions which have shaped the development of American society.
 
 
American Government
2 Credits
2 Semesters
A course dealing with the structure and process of federal and state governments. Topics to be covered include the nature and purpose of government, the political processes within our system and their relation to current events.
 
Economics
1 Credit
1 Semester
A required course intended to familiarize the student with the American economic system of free enterprise. The course will build the student’s consumer awareness as a participant in the economy. The student will learn about the topics of supply and demand, the different types of business organizations, credit and banking, national economy, taxes, government programs affecting the economy, advertising and the international economy.
 
Advanced Courses for Deeper / Broader Study 
Honors World History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
This course is designed for students who desire more challenge in their curriculum. In addition to skills covered in the regular World History course, the content of this course will be accelerated and enriched to provide the opportunity to explore historical content to a greater depth. Additional reading and writing outside the typical classroom will be required.
 
 
AP United States History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
This course is designed to challenge the more academically able student. In addition to skills covered in U.S. History course, the content will be more accelerated and enriched to provide an extensive study of U.S. History. This course of United States History follows the definite structure of the advanced placement curriculum. Students spend the year in study for the advanced placement history exam. Extensive supplemental reading and writing is required.
This course may be offered online through the Idaho Digital Learning Academy if unable to be offered on campus.  Please note that students will need to purchase their own textbooks and materials for this course if offered online.
Honors US History
2 Credits
2 Semesters
 
 
 
 
 
AP Government
2 Credits
2 Semesters
 AP US Government and Politics is designed for the student looking for a greater academic challenge. In addition to skills covered in the regular U.S. Government course, the content will be more accelerated and enriched to provide an extensive study of U.S. Government and Politics. This course of United States Government and Politics follows the definite structure of the advanced placement curriculum. Students spend the year in study for the Advanced Placement US Government and Politics exam. Extensive supplemental reading and writing is required.
This course may be offered online through the Idaho Digital Learning Academy if unable to be offered on campus.  Please note that students will need to purchase their own textbooks and materials for this course if offered online.