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American Government

Course Expectations for American Government: 
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.

Recommended for students in 9-12 grade.

Books:
  • American Government in Christian Perspective 
    Published by: ABeka
  • State and Local Government 
    Published by: ABeka

​Fees (per semester):​
  • $25.00 Administrative Fee payable to: ARCHES
  • $10.00 Copy fee payable to Basia Zebro (Fall Semester Only)
  • $125.00 Tuition payable to: Basia Zebro

Tutor: Basia Zebro
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  • Course Descriptions
    • Computer
      • Intro to Computer Programming & Web Page Design
    • Electives
      • Career Exploration and Preparation
      • Keyboarding
      • Sewing
    • Fine Arts
    • History and Social Studies
      • American Government
      • American History
      • British History
      • World Geography
    • Humanities
      • Grammar & Writing
      • Literature I
      • Literature II
      • British Letters
      • American Letters
    • Languages
    • Mathematics
      • Saxon Math 8/7
      • Pre-Algebra
      • Algebra I
      • Algebra II
    • Sciences
      • Life Science
      • Earth Science
      • Physical Science
      • Biology
  • Tutors
  • Payment Information
  • Policies
    • Academic Honor Code
    • Parental Responsibilities
    • Student Responsibility
    • Conduct/Dress Code
    • Sign In/Visitors
    • Study Hall/Electronics
    • Emergencies
    • Discipline
  • Registration
  • Donations & Fundraising
  • Board Members
  • Location/Contact