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		Course Title:	Economics
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 12.5
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructor:	Mr. Sauer
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		Welcome to Economics! In Economics, we will investigate the complex world of decision making. Mainly, the decisons involved in allocating our scarce resources (time, money & possessions) and how to use them in the most efficient manner. We make many of these decisions each day in a variety of catagories: consumer, saver, investor, worker, employer or government official. We will explore the complexities of foreign trade and the simplicities of a budget. With the study of Economics we will develop our "Real Life" skills --- The skills to be a more conscientious consumer, a savvy investor, a smarter job seeker, and a more informed citizen of the world. Welcome to the wonderful world of Economics!

		Course Title:	Sociology
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 10.2
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructors:	Mrs. Waters , Mr. Sauer
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		Welcome to Sociology! Sociology is the study of Human Societies, Cultures and Group Interaction. We focus on human behavior and societial values, beliefs & norms. We are in changing times, especially in the areas of Race, Class, Education and Crime. This Sociology course is directed at REAL ISSUES and doesn't sugar coat the real world we live in. There are dark sides to human/group behavior, as well as positive. There are social/cultural events, both good & bad, that impact our lives every day. It is our mission to look deeply at them. The only way we can truly understand the world we live in, is to investigate "the good, the bad and the ugly" parts of the society we all share. We will investigate our culture, as well as other cultures, including their beliefs, values, & norms. In this course we will use the mediums of film, music, TV shows and images to create discussion & debate. I need to state clearly, that this course involves looking at the problems that plague society. Which will mean looking at topics such as: crime/criminals, why we are prone to violence in American culture, the controversial language used in media and the wars based on religious ideals. We will view several films and debate the ideas within. The films we will view have a variety of ratings; titles will be offered in these catagories: "R", "PG-13", & "PG"; so students may choose the film that best suits their learning needs. So if you are interested in the world at large, and the basic connections & controversies between individuals; this is the class for you! I cannot wait to discuss the world we live in with all of you! Welcome to class. **There will be films that need to be rented & those assignments will provide a selection of films to choose from. This is done to provide options for students/families based on ratings & local availability. Some films will have more options than others.

		Course Title:	U.S. Government A
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 12.1
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructors:	Mrs. Allen , Mr. Sauer
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		U.S. Government A is the study of the structures, processes, and issues of national, state and local government. The goal of this class is informed, responsible participation in political life by competent citizens committed to the fundamental values and principles upon which our American society is based. In the end, a free society must rely on the knowledge, skills, and virtue of its citizenry and elected officials. Knowledge is essential to the preservation and improvement of representative government.

		Course Title:	U.S. Government B
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 12.2
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	U.S. Government A
		Instructors:	Mrs. Allen , Mr. Sauer
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		U.S. Government B concentrates on the role of the individual citizen as a participant in government. The student will examine his/her own core values and establish criteria by which he/she will be able to make responsible judgments as a citizen. A 15 hour service project, planned and carried out by the student, will be the culminating activity of the course.

		Course Title:	U.S. History 10 A
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 10.3
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructor:	Mr. Kelsey
		Materials:	Novel: Fifth of March,
		Course Description
		U.S. History 10A spans the time frame from 10,000 BC to 1789 AD. It includes major events such as the Paleo-Indian Migration, the voyage of Christopher Columbus, the settling of the English Colonies, and the American Revolution.

		Course Title:	U.S. History 10 B
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 10.4
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	U.S. History 10 A
		Instructor:	Mr. Kelsey
		Materials:	Novel: Soldier's Heart,
		Course Description
		U.S. History 10B spans the time from 1789 AD to 1877 AD. This course includes major events such as the electing of our first President, the buying and exploring of new territories, the mistreatment of Native Americans, and, finally, the causes and effects of the American Civil War.

		Course Title:	U.S. History 11 A
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 11.1
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructor:	Mr. Lancaster
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		U.S. History 11 A begins with the Second Industrial Revolution and ends with World War II. Students will be required to read one book from this period. The text for this course is American Nation in the Modern Era Online. This course is based on textbook readings and internet exploration to create a positive learning experience. Reading, writing and historical exploration is emphasized. Content Covered: Week One-Introduction to the course, expectations, the Industrial Revolution and Captains of Industry Week Two-Book Report Assignment, American Labor Movement, and Unions Week Three-Immigration and The Populist Movement Week Four-America and the World, Imperialism and the Spanish American War, The Progressive Movement, Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition and Child Labor Week Five-The United States Enters World War I, The Home Front, The War's End and Aftermath Week Six-The Turbulent Decade, The Red Scare, The Klan, African Americans Defend Themselves, Jazz Era and The Harlem Renaissance. Week Seven-The Great Depression and The New Deal. Week Eight-The Road to War, Attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II and The Atomic Bomb. Week Nine-Make-up work and Final Review for the Final.

		Course Title:	U.S. History 11 B
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 11.2
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	U.S. History 11 A
		Instructor:	Mr. Lancaster
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		Students will study Post World War II to the Present Era. Students will be required to read one book from the Vietnam War periods and the text for this course is American Nation in the Modern Era Online. Module 1 The Cold War -Healing the Wounds of War -The Cold War Begins -The Cold War Turns Hot -The Cold War at Home Module 2 Society After World War II -The Challenges of Peace -The Affluent Society -Voices of Dissent Module 3 The New Frontier and the Great Society -Kennedy and the Cold War -The Kennedy White House -Johnson's Great Society Module 4 The Civil Rights Movement -Freedom Now! -Voting Rights -Challenges for the Movement -The Movement Continues Module 5 Struggles for Change -Women's Rights -The Chicano Movement -More Groups Mobilize -A Cultural Revolution Module 6 War in Vietnam -Background to Conflict -The War Escalates -A Turning Point -The War Ends Module 7 From Nixon to Carter -The Nixon Years -From Watergate to Ford -Carter: The Outsider as President -Life in the 1970s Module 8 The Republican Revolution -Reagan Comes to Power -Reagan's Second Term -Bush and Life in the 1990s Module 9 Final review and resubmission of papers that received unsatisfactory scores.

		Course Title:	World History A
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 09.1
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	None
		Instructors:	Mr. Grubb , Mr. Kirkland
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		Presented through a "Time Machine" experience, students will travel back through time to visit previous civilizations, empires, important events and people that have shaped history and influenced our lives today. They will see connections from the past to the present, expand their vocabulary and learn about famous firsts. Students will have opportunities to do creative writing as they will have a "camera" with them on their journeys and will describe their "snapshots" of important events and people in two different types of formats. They will also "interview" the most influential people that they meet along the way. There is a strong emphasis on geography, so they will know the places they are visiting.

		Course Title:	World History B
		Course Status:	Open
		Course Number:	SS 09.2
		Semester Credits:	1
		Prerequisites	World History A
		Instructors:	Mr. Grubb , Mr. Kirkland
		Materials:	None
		Course Description
		Presented through a "Time Machine" experience, students will travel back through time to visit previous civilizations, empires, important events and people that have shaped history and influenced our lives today. They will see connections from the past to the present, expand their vocabulary and learn about famous firsts. Students will have opportunities to do creative writing as they will have a "camera" with them on their journies and will describe their "snapshots" of important events and people. They will also "interview" the most influencial people that they meet along the way. There is a strong emphasis on geography, so they will know the places they are visiting.