This class will examine the structure of American government, comparing it with other global systems. We'll explore America's founding documents and their ongoing influence on policies and contemporary issues. The course will trace the origins of the U.S. Democratic Republic and its impact on federal regulations and Supreme Court decisions. We'll also study the balance of power envisioned by the framers and how issues like PFAS in Maine relate to national policies. Finally, we'll explore federalism and the interaction between local, state, and national governments. Academic students only.

The Personal Finance course is required for students seeking a high school diploma at AACE. Students will learn how to manage their money, be wise with insurance, and invest and save for their future.

Emerging Math covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Other topics include place value understanding, basic geometry, ratios and rates, and interpreting expressions, equations, and patterns.

Learn how to get the most out of Microsoft Excel 2016. Students will learn how to create formulas and use the many built-in functions of Excel. They will also learn how to format worksheets, create and edit charts, analyze data using formulas, manage and analyze data using tables, automate worksheet tasks, enhance charts, perform What-if analysis, and create PivotTables.

Learn how to exploit all of the features of Microsoft Word 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, create graphics, build forms, and more.

For HSD and Enrichment students. Through the online Northstar Digital Literacy program, students will learn how to navigate, create, troubleshoot, and interact with others professionally in online work. Students take proctored exams for each of the 12 required modules.

NRF Foundation credentials will be earned in Customer Service and Sales; Business of Retail; Warehouse Inventory. Discover the value of quality customer service. Learn to improve your knowledge of different types of customers' needs. Master effective communication skills. Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies. Acquire advanced retail skills.

This online class is self-paced and meets Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Please call our office at 207-626-2470 to schedule a CASAS assessment and for more information.

This English course will cover Linda Sue Park's novel, A Long Walk to Water. We will find ourselves reading about the lives of two individuals, bound by geography and history, yet separated by time. The themes are shown through the journeys of Nya, a young girl fetching water in war-torn Sudan, and Salva, a boy displaced by conflict. Through discussions, essays, and creative projects, students will see the difficulties of survival and how storytelling can shape our understanding of the world. Academic Students only.