Government is a one-semester course designed to be a study of American government from a Christian perspective. Beginning with the basic theories of government, the students explore the principles behind the democratic process. Students examine the ideas of democracy through examination of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, national and state governments. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the learning process through the use of lectures, debates, the use of media (video, newspapers, and the Internet), and individual research. As a result, the students will gain a greater understanding of the cause and effects of the philosophy behind democracy as we know it.
- Teacher: Shane Hall
AP US Government and Politics is a full-year course that will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how the US government operates. To accomplish this task, students will memorize data as well as develop analytical perspectives for interpreting, understanding, and explaining political events in this country. The major topics included in this course are: Foundations of American Democracy, Interactions Among Branches of Government, Civil liberties and Civil Rights, American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, and Political Participation. AP US Government and Politics is a rigorous course in keeping with Advanced Placement standards and will be taught as a college level course.
- Teacher: Shane Hall
The World History course is prepared as a survey, giving the students an overall picture of world history from its beginning through the reformation. Emphasis is put on segments of history that directly relate to Western civilization. Our basic aim is to make history come alive for our pupils by teaching the events of the past in relation to the present. Students at this age are not far from active participation in the affairs of the world. Their minds are ready to be guided into critical thinking and problem solving as they study man's search for a pattern and a higher level of culture.
- Teacher: Shane Hall