Local, State, and National Government Pre-Diploma Program
Local, State, and National Government Pre-Diploma Program
This year-long course provides students with a comprehensive examination of the basic concepts and principles of our federal system of government. Course study includes a focus on the foundations of government; an overview of the United States political system; study of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government; explanation of citizenship rights and responsibilities; examination of structure and functions of state and local governments; and study of global perspective on governmental relationships. Students will take the High School Assessment in Government at the end of this course.
United States History, Student that meets 3 of the 6 following criteria: A/B average in previous year’s Social Studies course; Advanced on previous year’s SRI score; Social Studies Teacher recommendation and/or advocacy; 60% or greater on previous year’s Social Studies Post SLO assessment; Student personal statement/letter of interest; Student expresses desire and motivation, work ethic; In most cases, students who are identified as TAG will be placed in an Honors course with these exceptions: there is not an interest in taking the course (perhaps domain-specific strength is in Math), student is reading significantly below reading level.
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1.0 LSN Government; Weighted
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
United States Government: Our Democracy
