Meeting Times

• Monday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Description

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

U.S. Government is a one-semester survey course that meets the state civics requirement for graduation. The course is designed for students to build an appreciation for the intricacies of governance on the federal, state and local levels as they develop the skills to be engaged citizens. This course fosters a deep understanding of how the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government operate in the U.S. Important topics in the course include the process by which bills become laws, the pressures that affect lawmakers, the meaning of the Bill of Rights, the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Bill of Rights, the points of view of the candidates on the issues in election years, and discussion of current events. Students will be required to research, write, and present arguments about key issues and historically significant court cases. 

 

Prerequisite: US History 

.5 credit Grades 11, 12 

Instructions and Application to Register:

1) Complete the High School Credit Application
2) Obtain signatures from the subject area department coordinator and your school counselor 
3) Submit the form with the signatures to Westport Continuing Education, #1040, Staples High School

 

There are no refunds or credits for withdrawals from high school academic credit courses.

Additional Notes

No refunds or credits for withdrawals from high school academic credit courses. No class on Friday, July 4.