Marvin Feezell
World History 
ACT Test Prep
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Jerry Foster
Economics
AP History
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John Napier
US History
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 Bill Thompson
World Geography
Athletic Director
Head Baseball Coach
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WORLD HISTORY (3401) - This course focuses on the rise and fall of early civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It will move thorough the Middle Ages in Europe and ends with the Renaissance. The major religions of the world will also be covered including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. 1 credit

COLLEGE PREP AMERICAN HISTORY/COLLEGE PREP ECONOMICS AND GOVERNMENT (3405C/3431C) - This class is offered during the same period as AP American History. This course is for the students who desires advanced work, but does not desire the workload of AP American History. The course content is the same as described in the AP outline. Students who register for this class will be included with the same in -class activities that are used in the AP class; however, out of class assignments and exams for CP are considerably reduced for CP students. CP II will meet the economics and government requirement for graduation. CP or AP American History is recommended for anyone who plans to attend college. 1 credit

 

ECONOMICS (3431) - This class is the study of the basic concepts of the private enterprise system, including life skills such as banking, taxes and business operation. This course is 1/2 credit.


SOCIOLOGY (3432) - Sociology is the study of man in society and social groups rather than looking at the individual. Sociology is the study of behavior and social interaction. This course helps the student gain a new perspective for looking at themselves and the world around them. 1 credit

U. S. GOVERNMENT (3407) - This course is a study of comparative governments of the world. The major focus is on the United States Constitution and gain an insight on how our government operates. 1/2 credit


WORLD GEOGRAPHY (3410) - Geography and cultures of the United States and other world countries are emphasized. 1 credit

UNITED STATES HISTORY (3405) - A general survey of the political, economic, and social history of the United States from its earliest beginnings through the present. 1 credit

ACT TEST PREP (3499) - This course is designed for juniors and seniors who plan on going to college. This course will be one semester long and worth 1/2 credit. It will concentrate on preparing the student to be successful on the ACT and SAT tests. Two Saturdays morning are a mandatory requirement for this course. 1/2 - 1 credit

 

AP AMERICAN HISTORY/AP ECONOMICS AND GOVERNMENT (3440/3431A) - This course is for the academically inclined student. The class is taught over a two-semester period, with the first semester covering the Age of Discovery through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The second semester will cover the period from the Gilded Age in to the 20th Century. Special emphasis will be placed upon research skills, in-class simulations and discussions, and development of critical thinking skills. Since this class covers numerous topics pertaining to economics and governments, the second semester of this class will satisfy the economics and governments requirement for graduation. Students should be prepared to take the Advanced Placement US History test which will give college credit if scores are high enough. 1 credit