AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Grade: 11

Credit: 0.5 unit
Required course for all 11th grade students
PREREQUISITE: None
NOTE: Also offered through R-7 Online Academy
NOTE: The state of Missouri has mandated that all secondary schools 9-12 require a course in American government concepts.

All students are required to pass the American Government course as a graduation requirement. Students will take and
pass the two tests required for high school graduation - U.S. Constitution/Government and Missouri
Constitution/Government. Additionally, the American Government End-Of-Course exam will be administered to students
enrolled in this course. This state-required assessment will contribute to the student’s final grade in the course. This is
an introductory course to meet state requirements for the study of U.S. and Missouri governments.