AP American History (Track 5)
Honors American History (Track 1)
This course is designed to offer an academic challenge which will prepare the student for college level work and the Advanced Placement Examination. The student will come to an understanding of the major periods in the history of our country. By studying movements, issues, personalities, politics and government, historical events are placed in a meaningful context. The student will be given experiences in research. Students who apply and are accepted for AP are required to do additional assignments and take the AP exam in May. Prerequisite: Approval by the present Social Studies teacher. Summer assignments are required.
American History: The Modern Era (Track 2)
This course is a study of United States HIstory from the Reconstruction era to the present. The course will continue to develop students' research and academic skills by focusing on the major economic, social, and political events in United States History.