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United States Government - $400.00 per semester

• Prerequisite: US History or US History AP
• For grade 12
• (.5 credit)

In Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. This course is the culmination of the civic and governmental content and concepts studied from kindergarten through required secondary courses. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution. Students analyze the impact of individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media on the American political system, evaluate the importance of voluntary individual participation in a democratic society, and analyze the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Students will use critical thinking skills to create a product on a contemporary government issue.

U.S. Government Calendar and Course Information

Students may EITHER enroll in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

• Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry
• For grades 11, 12
• (1 credit)

This course must precede Algebra II for students graduating under the Recommended High School Program. Students build on K-8, Algebra I, and Geometry foundations by using algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structures, model information, and solve problems from various disciplines. 

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Physics I - $400.00 per semester

• Co-requisite: Algebra II
• For grades 10, 11, 12
• (1 credit)

This course surveys basic concepts in Physics, including motion, forces, energy, momentum, gravitation, electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. A “modeling” approach is taken, where students participate in laboratory experiments and activities aimed at better understanding concepts. Problem-solving is at the level of Algebra II.

2026 HPHS Virtual Academy Physics Calendar