Civics
Civics Grade 9-10 0.5 Credit
The assessment for this course is a graduation requirement
This course is centered around 3 key pillars: Knowledge, Skills, and Actions. The Knowledge pillar emphasizes understanding government structures and processes, focusing on principles, rights, responsibilities, and international relations. Skills development involves active civic engagement through participation in school governance, extracurricular activities, and civil discourse, fostering tolerance and acceptance. Finally, Actions encompass diverse citizen activities such as voting, community involvement, military and government service, and political attentiveness. By integrating these pillars, students grasp the essence of citizenship and actively contribute to their communities, perpetuating the values of democracy for future generations. Near the end of this course – in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 35 – students will take a Civics exam based on America’s values, founding documents, and institutions.