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SOPHOMORES JUNIORS
Sophomores must choose one of the following history
options. United States History is an important component for
any American student’s education. In the junior year,
students will be able to choose between four levels of
Modern United States History.
America’s Response to a Changing World (or)
Foundations of America’s Response to a Changing
World
1 credit
By addressing critical questions related to domestic
and international policy, students will investigate
the dilemmas facing our increasingly interdependent
global society and 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 Foundations of Blind Eye of History.
Blind Eye of History (or) Foundations of Blind Eye of
History
1 credit
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. Explore into the roots of race
hatred in America, 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 Foundations of Blind Eye of History.
Constitutional Studies
1 credit
Few historic moments impact us as significantly as
the signing of the US Constitution. This 225-year-
old document affects so many aspects of our lives,
from who can be President to what we are allowed
to say. Join us for a journey into the US Constitution
where you will explore the Constitution as a living
document. Students will examine the original
motivations of the founders, analyze America’s
unique form of democracy, and investigate how the
Constitution influences one’s rights today.
Modern US History
1 credit
This course will explore United States history
chronologically starting in the 20th Century and
reaching the modern day. 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 and point
of view as well as historical context. In addition,
students will be expected to build competent and
appropriate connections to issues in the contemporary
world.
Foundations of Modern US History
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. 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
Foundations of Modern US History.
Honors Modern U.S. History
1 credit
Prerequisite: Placement by instructor
This class will spotlight: significant eras, moments,
events, and people in 20th century and contemporary
America. Students will understand major ideas, eras,
themes, developments, turning points, chronology,
and cause-and-effect relationships in United States
history. Emphasis is placed on honing students’ 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,