Course ID:  25400B
SM
Course Name: United States Government
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens.It will also provide students the opportunity to analyze and compare political institutions, processes, and civic values of the United States with those of other political systems as well as opportunities to develop appropriate democratic values and support for the American free enterprise system.

Course ID:  25423B
SM
Course Name: United States Government Dual Credit
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History, must be TSI met

What's Next: NONE

Students will enroll in GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) as part of this semester–long course.

Course ID:  25405B
SM
Course Name: AP United States Government –Government and Politics
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

The Advanced Placement course in American Government is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves both the studies of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality.The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. This course may be used to fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam.

Course ID:  25415B
SM
Course Name: AP Government –Comparative
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the world's diverse political structures and practices. It encompasses the study of both specific countries and of general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in almost all–national politics. This course will NOT fulfill the US Government requirement for graduation. This course prepares the student to take the Advanced Placement exam. This course may not be offered on all campuses.

Course ID:  25401B
SM
Course Name: United States Government GM
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens.

Course ID:  25402B
SM
Course Name: United States Government RM
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens.Student will receive specially designed instruction based on modified content of the TEKS.

Course ID:  25418B
SM
Course Name: United States Government ALT
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, US History or concurrent enrollment in US History

What's Next: NONE

United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens.Students access the curriculum through prerequisite skills and assessed through STAAR-ALT.