American Government

Course Expectations for American Government:
Recommended for students in 9th-12th grade.

Students will learn the fundamentals of our three-branch system of government and how it came to exist. Students will learn how our government functions today and how we the people can impact who is elected and the decisions our elected officials make.

Minimum Expectations:

Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure reading assignments are done on time.
Additional assignments (oral or written) will be given each semester. Completed assignments must be turned in on the deadlines given by the tutor.
Parents must help their students edit all writing assignments. Guidelines are given in the writer’s checklist that each student will receive. Elements of Grammar by Strunk and White is a valuable resource to assist you with this.
Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is required.
Quizzes are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the material covered in the assigned reading.
In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide additional related learning experiences outside of this class.

American Government Enrichment Suggestions:

Begin a timeline to use throughout your study of history and literature in ARCHES classes.
Do volunteer work on a political campaign.
Make a chart comparing local candidate’s positions on topics that are important to you.
Find out where your polling place is. How do you vote with an absentee ballot? How do you register to vote?
See local government in action. Visit the state capitol, attend a city council meeting, etc.

ARCHES tutorial-based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as the primary educators of their children.

Books:

American Government in Christian Perspective 3rd Edition
Published by: ABeka
State and Local Government

Published by: ABeka

The Importance of the Electoral College by Dr. George Grant

ISBN: 0975526421

Fees (per semester):

$30.00 Administrative Fee payable to: ARCHES
$125.00 Tuition payable to: Doug Spanier

Tutor: Doug Spanier