U.S. Janet B. wrote:

> On Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:47:21 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
> > I did try to make a few replies but could not. I didn't want people
> > to think I was ignoring them.
> >
> > I took Social Studies which covered dating, psychology, religion,
> > tons of stuff about Native Americans and their plight, alcohol and
> > druge abuse, family structure, gender differences, ect.
> >
> > In 9th grade, I remember that we acted out how a bill was passed in
> > the senate and we dscussed Republicans and Democrats. My 11th grade
> > teacher was a Socialist. She had us listen to a speaker from the
> > Socialist Worker's Party and also someone from the Bob Burke (I
> > think that was the name) group which I gather was far right wing.
> > Don't know if they're even still around.
> >
> > Many of my teachers were high and just sort of floated through
> > class, excusing us to go do whatever. I really didn't learn much.
>
> 9th grade class with the teacher that was high was your Civics class.
> General curriculum puts Civics in 9th grade.
> Janet US

School systems vary by state, or did then. Please do not assume.