History

US History

The content of this required course in United States History includes significant events, issues, and problems occurring after the period of 1877 thru the current time period. This course builds upon knowledge and concepts, acquired in the first course (8th grade). The course includes historical concepts, citizenship principles and skills necessary for the study of US Historyguided by the general principles of differentiation.

AP US History

The course is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability and interest to study a college level United States history course. The content for this course emphasizes the Colonial-Revolutionary War Period, Constitutional Period, the Age of Jackson, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, the New Deal, and the emergence of America as a world power after World War II. Cultural diversities and the role of minorities will be a major focus. Analytical and research skills will be used to study primary sources and scholarly works in an effort to discover the overall movement and fabric of United States history. The student will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course. The student may take this course for the required US History credit or for elective credit.