SOPHOMORES
Sophomores must choose one of the following history options .
America ’ s Response to a Changing World ( or ) America ’ s Response to a Changing World Foundations ( or ) America ’ s Response to a Changing World Honors
1 Credit School counselor and teacher referral are required for Foundations or Honors .
By addressing critical questions related to domestic and international policy , students will investigate the dilemmas facing our increasingly interdependent global society . This course will examine America ’ s role in events that are important not only to millions of Americans , but also to billions of people around the world . School counselor and teacher referral is required for enrollment in this class .
Blind Eye of History ( or ) Blind Eye of History Foundations ( or ) Blind Eye of History Honors
1 Credit
School counselor and teacher referral are required for Foundations or Honor
The idiom “ turning a blind eye ” describes the custom of ignoring undesirable information . This course will examine the American story through the eyes of groups that have been ignored , mistreated , and abused . This class will focus on the experiences of three major groups : African Americans , women , and Native Americans . Students will explore the roots of race hatred in America , learn about the long journey and sacrifices of women to gain equal rights , and come to understand how some present day native reservations are identified as the poorest places in the country . This course will allow students to delve into specific and impactful events as they reverberate through time . School counselor and teacher referral is required for enrollment in this class .
JUNIORS
United States History is an important component for any American student ’ s education . During junior year , students will be able to choose between four levels of modern United States History .
Modern US History
1 Credit
This course will explore the history of the United States chronologically , from the 20th Century to the present . Students will refine the process of historical inquiry through the development of both written and verbal expression , and examine primary and secondary sources for validity , point of view , and historical context . In addition , students will be expected to build competent and appropriate connections to issues in the contemporary world .
Modern US History Foundations
1 Credit
Through a study of twentieth century United States history , students will gain a better understanding of this country ’ s role in the world today . An area of focus will be using a variety of primary and secondary sources to create a clear image of the events of this era . Students will be asked to think critically and analytically to develop conclusions about the importance of historical events using evidence from the assigned course work to support their thinking . School counselor and teacher referral is required for enrollment in this class . School counselor and teacher referral is required for enrollment in this class .
Modern US History Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : Placement by instructor
This class will spotlight significant eras , moments , events , and people in the 20th century and contemporary America . Students will be asked to understand major ideas , eras , themes , developments , turning points , chronology , and cause-and-effect relationships throughout United States history . Emphasis will be placed on honing the ability to analyze both primary and secondary sources for accuracy , nuance , and perspective . Extensive reading and research outside of class will be required .
AP US History
1 Credit • Grades 11 , & 12 Prerequisite : Placement by instructor
Students in AP US History will confront the dominant themes of American history and develop an understanding of why America has become the nation it is today . Students in this challenging college-level course will prepare for the required College Board AP US History exam by learning the critical reading , writing , and analytical skills necessary to develop an advanced understanding of US history while becoming great historians themselves .
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