Economics SS4200 Grade 12, 0.5 credit, On-Level weighted GPA Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits, focuses on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services, including the problem of scarcity, in the United States and a comparison with those in other countries around the world. Students analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and price, and investigate the concepts of specialization and international trade, economic growth, key economic measurements, and monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: None AP Government/AP Economics Combo SS4230/31 Grade 12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA These classes will be taught concurrently. AP Macroeconomics gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students who take AP courses should take the AP exam in May. AP US Government & Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret US government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US government and politics. Students will become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Students who take AP course should take the AP exam in May. Prerequisite: None Dual Credit US Government SS4310 (Federal Government GOVT 2305) Grade 12, 0.5 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA, 3 College Hours This is a college freshman government course with an introduction to politics and government in the United States. It includes the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States, emphasizing the constitutions of the State of Texas, United States, federalism and intergovernmental relations, local government, and the political process. Students must stay in the course the entire semester to receive high school and college credit. Prerequisite: College acceptance and ​registration required
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