Virtual Virginia & United States Government

Full year or semester block (22440V)
Level
High School
Content Area
Social Studies
Credits 1.0
Grade(s)
12

Students examine both the structure and function of American government at the international, national, state, and local levels. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student's role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.

The course is aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Virginia and United States Government.

The course will be taught in a virtual format thereby satisfying the online graduation requirement for a virtual course.

Schools
Arlington Community High School
Langston/New Directions
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School

Prerequisites

None

Notes

This course will be taught in a virtual format thereby satisfying the online graduation requirement for a virtual course.