U.S. GOVERNMENT Comp/Accel Semesters 1
Social Studies Credits 0.5
This course covers the national, state and local levels of government with the U.S. It covers rights of individuals within a free society and the role of individuals in American government. It covers the Constitution and the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. The focus of the class is to encourage responsible student participation in a democracy. Government is a required course for graduation for all students.

ECONOMICS Accel. Semesters 1
Social Studies Credits 0.5
This course covers the American economic system. It attempts to aid students in understanding how this economic system works and how individuals operate within this system. The focus of the class is to encourage students to make informed personal finance decisions. Economics is a required course for graduation for all students.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Accel. Semesters 1
Social Studies Credits 0.5
The goals of the course are to develop solid geography habits of mind, to foster good citizenship, and promote critical thinking. The course will be organized around ten world regions and will be presented with an inquiry approach. Physical and human systems will be studied, the environment and society created by these systems will be developed, and the uses of geography in society will be explored.