411 – World Culture/Geography
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: Pearson World Geography
This course is a study of physical geography and the development of the world’s major cultural regions. Included is a review of basic geographical skills. There is a special emphasis on current political and economic developments in these regions. The historical origins of these developments are studied.

412 – World Culture /Geography Modified
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: Pearson World Geography
Prerequisite: Teacher recommended
This course is modified for students who have below average skills. This course is a study of physical geography and attention will be given to state, regional and local geography. The topics of land, water, air climate, food, energy and population are studied.

421 – US Government
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: Pearson American Government
The Government course presents a basic knowledge of U.S. national, state and local government, and how each level operates in our federal system. It focuses on our political party system and elections and on the role of each U.S. citizen, both as to one’s rights and responsibilities as a participating member of our society. Students study the structure, content, and concepts embodied in the federal and Illinois constitutions and learn about our state’s history, geography and economic and social setting. Constitutions are studied and students must pass constitution tests to meet requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Current events are discussed and debated regularly so as to make the students aware of the importance current events can have on the individual, the nation, and the world.

422 – US Government Modified
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: Pearson American Government
Prerequisite: Teacher recommended
This course is modified for students who have below average skills. Students learn the basics of citizenship at the local, state and federal levels. The Illinois and U.S.
Constitutions are studied and students must pass constitution tests to meet requirements of ISBE.

431 – American History
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: The Americans
The Americans explores the story of United States history, weaving the reflections of people who experienced history firsthand. Thought-provoking lessons make history human and relevant to students' everyday lives, helping them realize the richness of our nation's history.
The Americans makes history human through the personal voices of ordinary and extraordinary Americans who played a key role in, or were affected by, past events.
Inspiring accounts make history come alive as students examine daily life in different eras and discover how the past has influenced the present.

432 – American History Modified
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: The Americans
This course is modified for students who have below average skills. This course is an overview of the events during the past 400 years of U.S. history.

433 – Consumer Education
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: TBA
This course focuses on the student’s role as a citizen, family member, consumer, and active participant in the work and business world. The intent is to inform students of their various economic and financial responsibilities in the marketplace. Possible units students will study include the United States economy, advertising, budgeting, banking services, credit, investing, housing, buying major items, food purchasing, income tax preparation, and insurance.

434 – Consumer Education Modified
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: TBA
This course is modified for students who have below average skills and is designed to meet the individual needs of the student. This course focuses on the student’s role as a citizen, family member, consumer, and active participant in the work and business world. Possible units students will study include budgeting, banking services, credit, food purchasing, income tax preparation, and insurance.

441 – World History
Credit: .5 per semester
Meets Daily (5 times per week)
Text: TBA
Prerequisite: Teacher recommended
This course is a traditional, chronological survey of the world’s history. The textbook traces the cultural development of the world’s major civilizations up to about 1500, at which time it then analyzes the rise of European Civilizations to world-wide prominence and power. Good reading skills and a genuine interest in history are required.