Registration is quickly coming to an end at Blackman High School. Most people are scrambling to find the classes to fill their empty slots. Some new or relatively new classes or choices people may not even know exists.

Shakespeare

“In this class we read and analyze some of Shakespeare’s history plays as well as some of his comedies. Usually, in high school, students only read tragedies. This is a great opportunity to read another kind of Shakespearen work where not everyone has to die! We study the language itself and do some fun projects to go along with each play,” said Geneva Cook; English teacher.

AP Microeconomics

“AP Microeconomics promotes understanding of economic decision-making and its factors, such as marginal analysis and opportunity costs.  This course teaches how to generate, interpret, label, and analyze graphs, charts, and data to describe and explain economic concepts. The purpose of this course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers (both consumers and producers) within the economic system.  It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy,” said William Hawkins; economics teacher.

Southern Literature

“The Southern Literature class will be a one half  credit course exploring pieces of literature from this genre written during the 19^th and 20^th Century.  The class will analyze cultural, political, historical, and social factors that influenced Southern authors and the literature produced.  The class will examine style, tone, diction, syntax, and common themes seen in this genre.  You will read literary works from a variety of diverse, southern authors.  We will be reading both critically and analytically,” said Jason Sweedon; English class.

AP Comparative Government

“AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the rich diversity of political life outside the United States. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures; policies; and the political, economic, and social challenges among six selected countries: Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria. Additionally, students examine how different governments solve similar problems by comparing the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues,” said Michele Giacobbi; government teacher.