• ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

    Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics introduces students to political theories, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that form the political culture of the United States. It also explores the institutions, branches and functions of the federal, state, and local governments and their roles as responsible citizens at each level. The course examines politically-significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning, assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. Students are strongly recommended to take the AP Government Exam as AP coursework can result in college credit.  Subsequently, the course is taught as a college-level class. This course can replace the American Government credit requirement. This course will include the U.S. and Missouri Constitution tests and the End-of-Course exam. 

    (one-credit, one year social studies credit for grades 10-12). Course fee is approximately $100 for those taking the AP exam. It is strongly recommended that enrolling students have an IXL Reading score of 1050 or higher.