Government & Economics
Description
Course Description: 

As students transition into their final years of Upper School, Government and Economics becomes a critical course in understanding their role as citizens of the United States. This course seeks to introduce students to the American government and economic systems. While the course nominally has a government and economics portion, there will be much overlap and going back and forth between the two (as well as examining the role of media upon both) so that students appreciate the whole of the dynamic system. 

In the Economics section of the course, students learn both large scale (macro) and small scale (mircro) systems of the American quasi-Free Market system, with more emphasis placed on understanding our immediate role as consumers and the forces that influence a person’s economic decision-making.  In the Government half of the course, the goal is to establish a lifelong political curiosity for students, and to develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the institutions, processes and forces that shape the American governmental and political system.   Ultimately, the goal of the government portion of this course; is to encourage students to become more astute about the American political landscape and a more informed participant in the American democratic process. 

Attendance Expectations & Requirements 

Classes require in-person attendance at the Midway campus. Instructors encourage students to attend all scheduled classes to ensure success, but students are required to attend TEN Sessions overall in order to receive credit for the course.

FIVE of in-person sessions for Economics 

FIVE of in-person sessions for Government


Students must complete and turn in an attendance plan to the instructors showing how they plan to meet the minimum attendance requirements.


Required Orientation for all students: May 28, 1:00 - 2:30 PM


Economics (Must attend FIVE in-person sessions)--Rick Dunn

Tuesday, June 2 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, June 4 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Tuesday, June 9 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, June 11 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - virtual

Tuesday, June 16 (1:00 - 2:30 pm)  - in-person

Thursday, June 18 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - virtual

Tuesday, June 23 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, June 25 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person


Government (Must attend FIVE in-person sessions)

Tuesday, July 7 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, July 9 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Tuesday, July 14 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, July 16 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - virtual

Tuesday, July 21 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, July 23 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - virtual

Tuesday, July 28 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person

Thursday, July 30 (1:00 - 2:30 pm) - in-person


Final date for all Coursework - Thursday, July 30 at end of class
Location:
Parish Episcopal School - Midway Campus
Dates:
5/28/2026 - 7/30/2026 11:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 11th - 12th
Cost:
$1,650.00
Availability:
Registration will begin on 2/4/2026.