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US/CO Government

In US Government, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) designing, analyzing and applying a financial plan based on short and long-term financial goals; (2) analyzing strategic spending, saving, and investment options to achieve the objectives of diversification, liquidity, income, and growth (PFL); (3) researching, formulating positions, and engaging in appropriate civic participation to address local, state, or national issues or policies; and (4) describing purposes, origins, structures and limitations of government and (5) analyzing how public policy – domestic and foreign – is developed at all levels. These concepts and associated skills are aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards for social studies, incorporating 21st Century skills and post-secondary and workforce readiness competencies.

Course Information

Course Subject
Course Number
SS1330A & SS1330B
Course Duration
2 Semesters
Course Credit
1
Course Fee
None
Prerequisite
None

Recent News

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November 6, 2024

A heartfelt thank you to our community

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]

November 2, 2024

SVVSD looks to help teachers use AI while protecting student data

St. Vrain Valley Schools is working to help teachers harness the power of AI, while keeping student data safe and teaching students how to use the emerging technology ethically. When Open AI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, the district decided not to block the new, generative AI technology that so quickly exploded. “Chat GPT, that […]

October 25, 2024

Skyline High School Tour

Do you have friends, family, or coworkers who would like to learn more about what Skyline High School has to offer for their students? Skyline High School offers monthly school tours! Please direct any tour requests to the Skyline High School Tour Reservation.

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