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23102 AP Economics A (Microeconomics)
This Advanced Placement course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the principles of economics that apply to
an economic system as a whole and to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within
the larger economic system. The aim of Advanced Placement Economics is to provide a learning experience equivalent to
that obtained in a college level introductory economics course. Prior economics courses are not required for entry into this
course. First semester microeconomic concepts include: the nature and functions of product markets, factor
markets, efficiency, equity, and the role of government. A student must take both AP Economics A and B over two
semesters to fulfill the economics and personal finance graduation requirement. College Board administers
separate exams for Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
Prerequisites: Grades of B or above in prior social studies courses. Strength in mathematics is helpful. AP Economics A is
typically taught in the first semester. Both AP Economics A and B are needed to fulfill the graduation requirement.
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5
NCAA Approved
23112 AP Economics B (Macroeconomics)
This Advanced Placement course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the principles of economics that apply to
an economic system as a whole and to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within
the larger economic system. The aim of Advanced Placement Economics is to provide a learning experience equivalent to
that obtained in a college level introductory economics course. Prior economics courses are not required for entry into this
course. Second semester macroeconomic concepts include: measurements of economic performance, national income and
price determination, economic growth, international finance, exchange rates, and balance
of pay-ments. A student must take Economics A and B for both semesters to fulfill the economics and personal
finance graduation requirements. College Board administers separate exams for Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics.
Prerequisites: Grades of B or above in prior social studies courses. Strength in mathematics is helpful. AP Economics B is
typically taught in Second semester. Both AP Economics A and B are needed to satisfy the graduation requirement.
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5
NCAA Approved
281221/281222 AP European History
The AP European History course is a year-long course designed to provide an in-depth survey of the social, cultural,
economic, and political developments of European History from c. 1450 through the modern era via a variety of historical
interpretive lenses. This course is intended for the student who has a strong interest in history, will develop continued
sophisticated writing skills, and promotes continued strength in reading comprehension. The course is designed to prepare
students to take the Advanced Placement Exam. As such, students will extensively read and analyze primary and secondary
sources, write a variety of essays, engage deeply with thorough content knowledge, and effectively communicate their
historical understanding through discussion. This course is a Social Studies elective open to Juniors and Seniors. AP
European History includes a required summer assignment.
Prerequisites: None, Taking AP US History would be helpful but not required
Grades Taught: 11th, 12th
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
230821/230822 AP United States Government and Politics
Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is a full year course in which students explore in depth the
workings of our federal government system. Students examine primary sources, such as the Constitution and Federalist
papers, to gain insights into our governing documents and the historical and political climate of that time period. By
engaging in critical readings from an extensive and varied list of primary and secondary materials, students analyze and
draw conclusions about the democratic principles of popular sovereignty, federalism, limited government and personal
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