2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 55
AP Economics (102073/202073)
Grades 11-12
Full year. 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This course satisfies 1 credit of math related graduation requirement. This year-long course is designed to help students
develop critical thinking skills through the understanding, application, and analysis of fundamental economic concepts.
Students will be expected to apply qualitative and mathematical skills to economics. One semester will focus on
macroeconomics, and one semester will focus on microeconomics. This course will provide students with a thorough
understanding of the principles of economics that apply to economic systems and personal finance. Beyond the study of
basic systems, emphasis is placed on the study of national income, fiscal and monetary policies, economic performance
measures, economic growth, and international economics. Economics AP will prepare students for both the AP
Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics exams in May and is comparable to university courses in both areas. Through
successful completion of this course, students will also earn 0.5 credits of personal finance as required for graduation.
Government and Civics (002072)
Grade 11
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
The Government and Civics course prepares students for informed and responsible participation as citizens of our
constitutional democracy. Students deepen their understanding of the democratic values expressed in the Declaration of
Independence, the Constitution, and other foundational documents of the United States. They learn the purposes and
structures of government within the federal system. They also learn how citizens exert influence on public affairs and
decisions. As a result of this course, students are prepared to exercise the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
AP Government (002052
Grades 11-12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
This Government AP course will prepare students for the advanced placement exam that may entitle them to college credit.
This course gives the students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It includes both the
study of general concepts and specific case studies that allow for interpretation of United States politics and requires
familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the political reality of the United States.
World History/Geography 2 (002242)
Grade 12
1 semester 0.5 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
The World History 2 course helps students understand the development of the modern world. It begins with the Industrial
Revolution and ends with the current issues of today. Students construct meaningful understandings of fundamental themes
in history, geography, and economics regarding persisting world problems and issues. The course is chronologically
organized and worldwide in scope. It enables students to see themselves as part of a global community, appreciate diversity,
and make decisions about world affairs.
AP World History/Geography (102233/202233)
Grades 11-12
Full year 1.0 credit
Meets NCAA requirements
The World History/Geography - AP course will prepare the student for the AP test which may entitle the student to college
credit. World History/Geography - AP gives the student a chronological analysis of the events that shaped the world from
Middle Ages to the present and satisfies the social studies graduation requirement for World History. It includes both the
study of general concepts and specific case studies that allow for interpretation of historical data, themes, and movements
that cross chronological periods. The student will gain an understanding of the principal themes of World History, an ability
to analyze historical evidence, and an ability to analyze and express historical understanding in writing.
