First Semester: United States Government and Politics AP Government and Politics is an intensive college level study of government systems. The theory behind, and the practice of, these systems, political policies, economics as they relate to systems of government, the relationship of government to citizens and the history behind the development of various government systems will be the focus. The course is a full year but divided into two semesters of study. The first semester is the study of the U.S. Government, including: its Constitution, institutions, policies, political parties, interest groups, role of media and civil rights and liberties. Each semester covers material for separate AP tests. The U.S. Government & Politics exam is usually the first week, first day of AP testing, while the Comparative Government & Politics exam is the second week of testing, usually one of the final two days.

AP Government and Politics is an intensive college level study of government systems. The theory behind, and the practice of, these systems, political policies, economics as they relate to systems of government, the relationship of government to citizens and the history behind the development of various government systems will be the focus. The course is a full year but divided into two semesters of study. The first semester is the study of U.S. Government, including: its Constitution, institutions, policies, political parties, interest groups, role of media and civil rights and liberties. The second semester will concentrate on the alternative government systems and politics utilized around the world, with a comparison of the United States system of government to the alternatives.

AP Psychology is a course for advanced students who are interested in learning about human behavior from a scientific perspective. Like all AP courses, AP Psychology is a college-level class. As such, this is an academically rigorous course and students are expected to take a great deal of individual responsibility for their work. This is a survey course, so we'll cover a huge range of topics including neuroscience, learning and cognition, human development, abnormal disorders, and altered stages of consciousness. Students will gain an understanding of the methods used in development and verification of these theories based on human and animal behavior. The course is designed to provide the student with an in depth and fascinating learning experience and to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology.

AP U.S. History is a college level, intensive study of the United States from its colonial beginnings to the present. The student will be asked to think historically, that is: determine validity, point of view, and bias; weigh evidence; evaluate conflicting positions; and make inferences. The student will be asked to establish relationships and facts and be able to formulate concepts and generalizations about events, people and ideas into the present American history.

Leadership is a course for elected student officers designed to explore a wide range of techniques and concepts to maximize student involvement in the Central Catholic Community and beyond. Students will be expected to cover a wide range of material at a fast pace and will require independent study skills, group work with multiple student sub-groups, and a strong work ethic. Students will focus on time management skills, motivational and marketing techniques, and basic business principals. The course will include periodic self assessments, peer assessments, and group assessments. This class will meet primarily before school, but will also include hours outside of the regular school day and during the summer.

This class builds on the first semester of U.S. Government class by comparing the U.S. federal system to state and local governments, alternative judicial systems, and various political and economic systems in use around the world. This is the second of two required semesters of government studies. Offered spring semester only.

This course will provide an understanding of fundamental economic concepts and principles. Through the study of macro and micro economics, the students will learn about personal finances, the nation’s economy, and United States’ position in a global setting. Students will also be exposed to the work of professionals in the field of consumer affairs, the Stock Market and banking.

The focus of this course is to be a survey of the origins, the theory behind, and the practice of governmental systems. The course will examine the history of the American political structure. It will review the elements of the US Constitution and an emphasis on the relationship of citizen participation to the political process will be examined. The course will also address the origins and the theory of alternative governmental systems utilized around the world.

This class builds on the first semester U.S. Government class by comparing the U.S. federal system to state and local governments, alternative judicial systems, and various political and economic systems in use around the world. This is the second of two required semesters of government studies.

The Presidential Character in Leadership Academy is a four year enrichment program that will develop integrity, courage, resilience, and faith in students who desire to impact the Central Catholic High School community and beyond. This class will focus on the personal development of each student. Scholars will focus on teamwork, public speaking skills, and time management. Core lessons will revolve around building values and character, ensuring personal health, and seeking social justice for all. Students will seek to improve the culture of Central Catholic through their willingness and desire to create and maintain a positive community. This class will meet primarily during scheduled lunch periods, but will also include hours outside of the regular school day and during the summer.

This class explores the interaction of mental and physical processes and how these processes contribute to human development. Specific areas of study include learning, development, altered states of consciousness, motivation, and personality development.

Through such ideas as culture, deviance, adaptation, values, and socialization, this course will help students gain an awareness and appreciation for the dynamic forces in society. They will also gain an understanding of what it takes to prepare for the future and the role of social problems in a changing society.

This class will provide a practical understanding of law and the legal system that will be of use to students in their everyday lives. It will also promote awareness of current issues and controversies relating to law and the legal system. Students will participate in an in-class Mock Trial.

Leadership is a course for students elected into class council, and is designed to explore a wide range of techniques and concepts to maximize student involvement in the Central Catholic community and beyond. Students will be expected to cover a wide range of material at a fast pace and will require independent study skills, group work with multiple student sub-groups, and a strong work ethic. Students will focus on time management skills, motivational and marketing techniques, and basic business principles. The class will also focus on personal development of character virtues, engagement, teamwork, public speaking, time management, social justice, and personal health. Professional Development of business and marketing concepts, photoshop skills, filmmaking techniques, and use of social media will also be covered. The course will include periodic self assessments, peer assessments, and group assessments. This class will meet primarily before school, but will also include hours outside of the regular school day and during the summer.

The focus of this course is the study of the historical development of American ideas and institutions from the colonial period to contemporary times. Students will obtain knowledge of America through a chronological study of major issues, movements, people, and events in its history. The goal of the course is for students to gain an understanding of the factors that lead to the development of the United States as a world leader.

This course offers an enjoyable and rigorous counterpart (or alternative) to traditional U.S. government classes. Constitution Team is an honors-level class that prepares students to participate in the We the People program, a national competition focused on public speaking and knowledge of government and the U.S. Constitution. Students work in small groups, with volunteer attorney coaches, to prepare written and oral responses to a set of detailed historical, philosophical and practical governmental questions. Students are required to meet with their units and coaches outside of class 1-2 times per week. Fall Semester only course.

Through both a chronological and thematic approach, the World History course explores the connections among the political, social, and economic forces of the past and applies their understanding to contemporary global issues. The course will emphasize such themes as power and authority, religious and ethical systems, revolutions, interaction with the environment, economics, cultural interaction, empire building, science and technology and a study of American democracy.

Through both a chronological and thematic approach, the World History course explores the connections among the political, social, and economic forces of the past and applies their understanding to contemporary global issues. The course will emphasize such themes as power and authority, religious and ethical systems, revolutions, interaction with the environment, economics, cultural interaction, empire building, science and technology and a study of American democracy.