World Geography:  This class is designed to give students a conceptional frame 
	   of reference and a basic understanding of: 1) Topography and climatic conditions of 
	   the world; 2) Role that environment plays in the development of man's social, 
	   economic, and political institutions throughout the world; 3) Wide and varied 
	   economic patterns that exist and are developing in today's world; and 4) Cultural 
	   background of major nationality and ethnic groups.



	   Human Behavior:  This course is intended for students to learn something about 
           the field of psychology and to gain an understanding of why we behave as we do. 
	   Life is a building block of human relationships. We must get along to survive 
	   and grow. Psychology is the tool we will use to make this happen. It is the 
	   tool to study human behavior. Biological aspects of behavior are studied along 
	   with an introduction to learning, memory, personality, and abnormal psychology.



      	     Consumer Education: This class centers on the importance of making intelligent, 
	   informed choices. Emphasis is on our economic system and the relationships between 
	   individual, business, labor, government, and foreign trade. Basic economic concepts 
	   are introduced in context of daily living skills. The use of credit, budgeting, and 
	   buying decisions are examined. Students who pass the Consumer Education Proficiency 
	   Test will not be required to take this course, but will be required to have 3 Social 
	   Studies credits to graduate. The Consumer Education requirement is waived for 
	   students successfully enrolled in Co-Op or OJT. 



	   Civics: The objective of this course is to develop in the students a desire to 
	   participate in their governmental system. To be able to participate knowledgeably, they 
	   must first become aware of how our government came into being, upon what it is based, 
	   and how it functions. To accomplish this, emphasis will be placed on the Constitutional 
	   Principles, Democratic Standards, and Democratic Principles. A test on the United States 
	   and Illinois Constitution must be passed to complete this class.



	   Current Issues: This class will use both local and regional news sources to study 
	   current issues and their effects on society. Students will discuss and debate topical 
	   social issues, so they can build upon what they presently know.