This lively, story‑driven psychology course brings the science of human behavior to life through wit, humor, and memorable personal narratives. Students explore the major areas of psychological science while learning how researchers study the mind, brain, and behavior.

Throughout the course, students dive into the history and approaches of psychology, research methods, the biological bases of behavior, consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation, emotion, and stress. They also examine developmental psychology, personality theories, abnormal behavior, and the powerful forces that shape social behavior.

Designed to be both engaging and academically solid, this course helps students understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do—using real stories and relatable examples that make complex concepts easy to grasp and hard to forget.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 9-12 (Advanced 8th graders will be considered)

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550/Honors $580. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors will be $265 due July 1 and $265 due November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Cash, and Check 

Recommended Credit:  1.0 (Social Studies/Elective)

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30 am- 10:25 am

 Required Materials: Myers ' Psychology for the AP Course, 3rd Edition (Myers, DeWall) 

All Payments are non-refundable

This course offers a dynamic, comprehensive journey through the history of the United States—from the earliest Indigenous civilizations to the complexities of the modern era. Students will explore the major themes, turning points, and ideas that shaped the nation, developing a deeper understanding of how the American story unfolded and why it matters today.

Beginning with the First Americans, the course moves through the Age of Exploration, Colonial America, the Spirit of Independence, and the American Revolution. Students will examine the creation of the Constitution, the nation’s rapid growth and expansion, and the rising tensions that led to the Civil War.

Post‑war topics include the Westward Movement, the Industrial Age, America’s emergence as a world power, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and key issues facing the United States today.

Throughout the year, students will analyze significant themes, evaluate historical change, and connect past events to contemporary challenges.

To bring history to life, the course incorporates a wide range of engaging instructional methods throughout the year, including videos, debates, simulations, hands‑on projects, primary‑source analysis, and collaborative activities designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity.

To bring history to life, the course incorporates a wide range of engaging instructional methods throughout the year, including videos, debates, hands‑on projects, primary‑source analysis, and collaborative activities designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550/Honors $580. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors will be $265 due July 1 and $265 due November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Required materials: America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I  https://a.co/d/8LeTh5V and Volume II https://a.co/d/f5AtU6F ) by William J Bennett.  Audio versions are available through Audible.

All Payments are non-refundable!

This course provides a comprehensive study of the foundational principles, structure, and functions of the United States government, paired with an introduction to essential economic concepts that influence daily life. Students will examine the Constitution as the core framework of American democracy, explore the roles and interactions of the three branches of government, and analyze landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped constitutional interpretation. The course also emphasizes civic responsibilities, political participation, and the historical forces that shaped American governance.

Economics Component: Students will study essential market concepts—including scarcity, supply and demand, recession, depression, inflation, and the role of government regulation—to understand how economic systems function. The course also provides practical instruction in personal finance, focusing on budgeting, financial planning, and responsible decision‑making. In addition, students will examine modern economic issues such as poverty, the national debt, and how broader economic trends influence future education and career opportunities.

Major Topics:

Foundational principles: popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights

Structure and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches

Constitutional amendments and the Bill of Rights

Landmark Supreme Court cases, including Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland

Citizenship, elections, political parties, and civic engagement

Historical influences on American government, including key English political traditions

Market concepts: scarcity, supply and demand, inflation, recession, and regulation

Personal finance: budgeting, credit, savings, and financial decision‑making

Contemporary economic issues, such as poverty and national debt

Instructional Methods: Students will engage in document analysis, case studies, and interactive simulations, including a mock student body election and serving as jurors in a mock trial, to apply constitutional principles in real‑world contexts.

Assessment: Student learning will be evaluated through formative activities, current‑event applications, projects, multiple‑choice assessments, and short‑answer exams.

 Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. 

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 - 11:25

Class size:  Min 6/Max 16

Required materials: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (An Uncle Eric Book) 7th Edition by Richard J. Maybury https://a.co/d/6LbvBqV , The Money Mystery by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/5gJ8mET , Are You a Liberal, Conservative, or Confused? by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/2t2G4DS , and Magruder’s American Government (Prentice Hall) – This textbook will be provided. A $10 rental fee will be applied and billed along with the deposit.

All Payments are non-refundable

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the criminal justice system and the vital role forensic science plays in solving crimes. Students gain a strong understanding of how law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections operate, as well as the legal principles and constitutional rights that guide the justice process.

Hands‑on crime scene investigation work teaches students how to secure and document a scene, collect and preserve physical evidence, and follow proper chain‑of‑custody procedures. They also explore major forensic disciplines—such as DNA analysis, toxicology, ballistics, and fingerprinting—using real case studies to see how scientific evidence shapes criminal investigations.

Students examine the ethical and legal challenges professionals in the field face, including issues of justice, privacy, and responsible evidence handling.

The course culminates in a full Mock Trial experience, where students step into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors. They craft legal arguments, present and challenge evidence, and bring together everything they’ve learned in a dynamic, courtroom-style simulation.

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in both criminal justice and forensic science, along with the analytical skills to evaluate evidence and understand how cases move from investigation to verdict.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 9-12 (Advanced 8th graders may be considered)

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $570/Honors $600. (Lab fee included in course fee).  A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance of $520/Honors $550 must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $260 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors $275 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal.

Recommended Credits: 1.0 (Social Studies/Elective)  .5 (Forensic Science)

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: Teacher-provided materials, Consistent access to a computer, Printer/Paper, and required to print 60-80 pg. Mock Trial Case

 All Payments are non-refundable