UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade 11 1 Credit ( 5415 ) CCP
M
Prerequisite ( s ): None To earn the M credit in this course , students will showcase a year ’ s worth of work beyond regular course requirements . The additional requirements for the mastery-based credit include the following :
• Participation in mentoring block support
• Completion of a planning / goal-setting tool
• Completion of a self-reflection
• Participation in a student showcase
• Culminating presentation assessed according to the EHS schoolwide rubric for Capable Communicators
Students study American History and culture from the late 19 th Century to our contemporary times . Emphasis is on relationships between important historical events in a chronological perspective . United States History 5415 is college preparatory and appropriate for most students entering eleventh grade . Successful completion of this course fulfills the required 1 credit in U . S . History .
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY Grades 11 , 12 1 credit ( 5416 ) AP
M
Prerequisite ( s ): B or better average in previous high school social studies courses and / or teacher recommendation . To earn the M credit in this course , students will showcase a year ’ s worth of work beyond regular course requirements . The additional requirements for the mastery-based credit include the following :
• Participation in mentoring block support
• Completion of a planning / goal-setting tool
• Completion of a self-reflection
• Participation in a student showcase
• Culminating presentation assessed according to the EHS schoolwide rubric for Capable Communicators
Advanced Placement United States History follows the rigorous college level curriculum established by the College Board . Students are expected to show a high degree of initiative and self-directed learning . Sample topics range from pre-Columbian North America to contemporary historical events . In addition to US History content , students develop skills that they will need in college with emphasis placed on advanced reading , writing , and verbal communication . This course has a summer reading and writing component that must be completed . Successful completion of this course fulfills the required 1 credit in U . S . History . Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year .
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