Description: World History provides insights into our cultural origins, as well as cultures with which we might be less familiar. World History embraces all humanity, not just certain nations, ethnic groups, or civilizations. It allows us to understand our past, which in turn allows us to understand our present. In this course, you will examine the development of ancient civilizations, as well as how these civilizations have contributed to today's world.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World History provides insights into our cultural origins, as well as cultures with which we might be less familiar. World History embraces all humanity, not just certain nations, ethnic groups, or civilizations. It allows us to understand our past, which in turn allows us to understand our present. In this course, you will examine the development of ancient civilizations, as well as how these civilizations have contributed to today's world.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Geography equips students with the knowledge and skills to interpret the world in which they live; recognize the responsibilities they have in relation to other people, the environment, and the long-term sustainability of the planet; and make sense of a complex and changing world. In Part A, you will examine three continents:  Europe, as well as North and South America. Geographic features, social and cultural attributes, government systems, and economic resources will be studied for each region.  In addition, you will use mapping skills to locate some of the 195 countries in the world today.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Geography equips students with the knowledge and skills to interpret the world in which they live; recognize the responsibilities they have in relation to other people, the environment, and the long-term sustainability of the planet; and make sense of a complex and changing world. In Part A, you will examine three continents:  Europe, as well as North and South America. Geographic features, social and cultural attributes, government systems, and economic resources will be studied for each region.  In addition, you will use mapping skills to locate some of the 195 countries in the world today.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Studying United States History can help you be better prepared to solve the biggest challenges society faces now and in the future.  Everything has a history. Trees have a history, music has a history, bridges have a history, political fights have a history, mathematical equations have a history.  History helps you see the world around you in a new way by encouraging you to learn about and from other people and places. In addition, you will learn how to take in vast amounts of information, how to write and communicate ideas about historical events effectively, and, most importantly, to accept the fact that many problems have no clear-cut answer. Part A covers the converging of the three distinct groups of people (indigenous American Indians, Africans, and Europeans) through the political formation of the United States of America. This first half of the 8th-grade course ends at the presidency of John Adams.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Studying United States History can help you be better prepared to solve the biggest challenges society faces now and in the future.  Everything has a history. Trees have a history, music has a history, bridges have a history, political fights have a history, mathematical equations have a history.  History helps you see the world around you in a new way by encouraging you to learn about and from other people and places. In addition, you will learn how to take in vast amounts of information, how to write and communicate ideas about historical events effectively, and, most importantly, to accept the fact that many problems have no clear-cut answer. Part A covers the converging of the three distinct groups of people (indigenous American Indians, Africans, and Europeans) through the political formation of the United States of America. This first half of the 8th-grade course ends at the presidency of John Adams.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Students will be introduced to a survey of basic models used by political scientists to analyze and apply what they learn to a set of target countries. The main course objectives are to help students (1) develop fluency in the language political scientists used to discuss comparative government and politics issues, (2) learn about the historical and current political systems of Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria, and (3) analyze and compare these political systems using six comparative themes.

Prerequisites: World History or World Geography recommended, but not required

Description: The second semester continues the study of European History from the Industrial Revolution to the end of the twentieth century. Successful completion of both semesters will help prepare students for the College Board's exam. The same textbook is also used for the second semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an AP European History, First Semester course

Description: This is a 16 week online course composed of an orientation week and 15 weekly sessions. Expect to invest about 9-15 hours a week on course activities and assignments.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an AP Psychology, First Semester course

Description: In AP U.S. Government and Politics, students will study political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. They will engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.

Prerequisites: None

Description: AP United States History (Second Semester) covers American history from the Gilded Age to the present day, focusing on social, political, economic, diplomatic, and cultural themes. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to analyze and interpret problems and materials in U.S. history. Successful completion of this course will help prepare students for the College Board's Advanced Placement United States History Exam.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an AP US History, First Semester course

Description: This course provides a greater understanding of economics ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer or small business owner to the global economy. Students will study the law of supply and demand, forms of business organizations, types of economic systems, the influence of financial markets, the importance of global trade, and how to apply economic principals to everyday life.

Prerequisites: None

Description: The Missouri State Exam is a state requirement for all students earning a high school diploma in the State of Missouri.

Prerequisites: Completion of US Government course outside of MK12

Description: This Psychology course provides students with a systematic and scientific approach to the study of human behavior and mental processes. Students will explore various aspects of human behavior including neuropsychology, theories of personality, aspects of thought processes, states of consciousness, motivation, and emotion, and the basic areas of mental illness.

Prerequisites: None

Description: What makes a society? Take a moment to think about your family, community, and other groups in which you may, or may not, belong. How does society affect our lives and interactions with others? How do the parts of society fit together and change, as well as makes us aware of the consequences of that social change? These are the types of questions you will be answering as part of your journey into Sociology.

Prerequisites: None

Description: The United States Government course begins with the background for and writing of the U.S. Constitution, the document that embodies the underlying principles of the governmental institutions, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizens. In addition to the Constitution, this course examines the make-up and functions of the three branches of government, the basic rights of citizens in our democracy, the roles of political parties and interest groups, and the major policy-making issues facing the nation. Finally, this course explores the Missouri Constitution. Successful completion of the course meets Missouri state requirements to earn .5 credits for Government, as well as requirements for the study of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Missouri.

Prerequisites: None

Description: US History A is designed to give students a better understanding and appreciation for the United States. The course will cover United States history from early indigenous civilizations to the closing of the American western frontier in the 1890s. Emphasis will be given to the development of political, economic, and social institutions, as well as the changing role of government in the lives of Americans.

Prerequisites: None

Description: In US History B, students investigate significant events, individuals, and developments from the 20th and 21st centuries, including the emergence of the United States as a global superpower, the changes created by the civil-rights type movements in the lives of citizens, and the country’s military involvement in various global conflicts. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to analyze primary and secondary sources, develop historical arguments, and make historical comparisons.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a US History A course

Description: World Geography A looks at the Earth’s physical geography, such as landforms and oceans, as well as the human geography of people and cultures on Earth’s surface. For this course, the focus will be on the Americans, Europe, and Russia.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World Geography B takes students on a journey around the Eastern Hemisphere. With a focus on physical and human geography, students will learn about a region's history as well as examine its political, economic, and cultural characteristics. Oceania, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica are the continents introduced in this course.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World History studies human history from around the globe. By examining how civilizations, people, states, and empires developed and interacted, we can understand the past, contemplate the present, and possibly predict the future. The world is interconnected, yet unique at the same time.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World History studies human history from around the globe. By examining how civilizations, people, states, and empires developed and interacted, we can understand the past, contemplate the present, and possibly predict the future. The world is interconnected, yet unique at the same time. World History B is the study of people and how they lived throughout the world and time. It helps us understand political, economic, and cultural development and how we have arrived at our present condition. The course investigates the rise of neoimperialism in all parts of the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and the American continents), examines the conflicts of the 20th century, and concludes with the post-Covid 19 pandemic world.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a World History A course

Description: In this course, you will explore various religious traditions through the examination of history and traditions, literary analysis of religious texts, and cultural studies involving current events in religion. The first module will introduce the major concepts and style for the course. Modules two through nine will follow a similar sequenced structure, each examining a different religion. Module ten will guide you through your final project.

Prerequisites: None