The AP World History course offers motivated students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the process that, over time, has resulted in the progress of the world into a tightly integrated whole. The course highlights six themes that allow students, throughout the course, to make comparisons, construct and evaluate arguments, assess issues of change and continuity, handle diverse interpretations through analysis of context, bias and frame of reference, and using documents and primary data in developing the skills necessary to analyze point of view, context and bias. These themes will cover four chronological periods from approximately 1000AD to the present with careful preparation in terms of previous developments known as the Foundations segment. One credit of world history is required for graduation.

Advanced Placement American History will provide students with the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems, content, and materials of American historic development. This is done by focusing on persistent themes and change in history and by applying historical reasoning to seek solutions to contemporary problems. Integral components of this course will include, but not be limited to, 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, and analysis of the impact of major historical figures and groups on American and world events, the detection of bias in making conclusions, and the emergence of patterns in historical development. Reference will be made to the current advanced placement course description for American History published by the College Board. This course will prepare students for possible college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP exam. One credit of American history is required for graduation.

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 be 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 and civil rights. Course outline will adhere to guidelines of The College Board. Completion of this course may qualify student for college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP Exam. One-half credit of American government is required for graduation.

Advanced Placement Comparative Government, an elective, will provide students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the major political systems of the world and compare and contract 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 ideological perspective, and the role and function of the government and the citizen in each system. Does not meet the one-half credit in American Government required for graduation. May result in college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP exam.

European History Advanced Placement, an elective, will provide students the opportunity to develop the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems, content, and materials of European historic development. Components of this course will include the formation of generalizations from primary sources in history, the synthesis criteria for judging proposed courses of action in terms of actual and projected consequences, the comparison of eras with similar trends, and analysis of the impact of major historical figures and groups in European and world events, the detection of bias in making conclusions, and the emergence of patters in historical development. The course outline will follow the guidelines of the College Board. This course will prepare students for possible college credit. Students enrolled must take the AP Exam.

AP 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 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 qualitative data to geographic concepts, and regional organization of various phenomena. Course outline will adhere to the guidelines of the College Board. Students may receive college credit after testing and therapy.

Advanced Placement Psychology, an elective will provide students an opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields within psychology. They also learn the methods that psychologists use in their science and practices. Content will include but not be limited to, methods, biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality, testing for intelligence and personality, abnormal psychology, treatment of disorders, and social psychology. The course outline will follow the guidelines of the College Board. Students may receive college credit after testing.