American History
There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is designed to stimulate critical thinking, writing skills, and analysis of primary sources, and to introduce the fundamental concepts of citizenship. Students will learn the political, economic, and social history of the United States from the colonial period to modern society. Instructions and activities include traditional lecturing, computer and internet research, the study of history through popular media, document analysis, projects and class presentations, and a research paper.

AP American History
Students must have approval from their current Social Studies and English teachers and follow Advanced Placement course request guidelines. This course is designed to teach the same skills as U. S. History with a greater emphasis placed on the skills and knowledge required for success on the Advanced Placement exam, including writing high level free response essays, replying to document-based questions, additional research, and book reviews. At the end of the course, students will take the AP U. S. History exam.

Political Theory/ American Government
Students must have completed American History or Advanced Placement U. S. History as a prerequisite for this course. This course is designed to stimulate critical thinking and development of political ideas, civil liberties, the rights and duties of American citizenship, the workings and Constitutional underpinnings of the United States government, and the history of civil rights. It is also designed to teach advanced research and writing techniques, and teach oral presentation techniques including the use of technology.