ADVANCED STANDING WORLD HISTORY I
Code: 331
1 Credit
The course is offered to entering freshmen who have demonstrated grade level proficiency in reading and writing and are interested in pursuing a rigorous course of study that is both expanded and enriched. Students study, analyze and interpret historical events to 1600. The expansion of European influences to become global in nature by 1600 is stressed, while Eastern influences will be introduced to complete the discussion.
WORLD HISTORY I
Code: 332
1 Credit
In this course students study, analyze, and interpret historical events to 1600. An overview of European influences and their expansion is presented and contrasted with world events in the development of the Americas.
ADVANCED STANDING UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Code: 311
1 Credit
This course is offered to sophomores who have demonstrated grade level proficiency in reading and writing and are interested in pursuing a rigorous course of study that is both expanded and enriched. The American story, starting with the writing of the Constitution and concluding with the closing of the frontier in the late 19th century, is studied.
*One credit of United States history is required for graduation.
UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Code: 312
1 Credit
This course is a survey of the American story starting with the writing of the Constitution and concluding with the closing of the frontier in the late 19th century. Students study, analyze, and interpret the important issues and events of our history during this period of time.
*One credit of United States history is required for graduation.
ADVANCED STANDING WORLD HISTORY II
Code: 341
1 Credit
This course is offered to students who are interested in pursuing a rigorous course of study that is both expanded and enriched. It continues the discussion and analysis of world events and influences from 1600 to the present. Exploration, trade between eastern and western cultures, the growth of democracy, immigration, and twentieth century events will be stressed.
*Prerequisite: World History I
WORLD HISTORY II
Code: 342
1 Credit
This course continues the discussion and analysis of world events and influences from 1600 to the present. Exploration, trade between eastern and western cultures, the growth of democracy, immigration, and twentieth century events will be stressed.
*Prerequisite: World History I
UNITED STATES HISTORY II
Code: 322
1 Credit
This course continues the survey of the American story begun in United States History I. Students study, analyze, and interpret important developments that influenced the history of the United States from the Gilded Age to the present.
*One credit of United States history is required for graduation.
ADVANCED STANDING UNITED STATES HISTORY II
Code: 321
1 Credit
This course is offered to students who are interested in pursuing a rigorous course of study that is both expanded and enriched. It continues the survey of the American story begun in United States History I. Students study, analyze, and interpret important developments that influenced the history of the United States from the Gilded Age to the present.
Standards: All HT Standards; USH Standards for Eras 6 - 10
Prerequisite: US History I
Suggested elective for students in the Government and Public Administration Academy
One credit of United States history is required for graduation.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY
1 Credit
Code: 323
This Advanced Placement course is for students who have mastered the content and skills in US History I and who want to study history at a greater depth. Summer reading and research projects are required. This college level course begins a chronological survey of US History from the colonial period through post-Civil
War Reconstruction with instruction in historical research interpretation and analysis of primary sources. Whenever possible, national events will be viewed at the local or state level. Students enrolled in this course are expected to register and sit for the AP exam. Satisfactory scores on the AP exam may provide the student with college credits at many colleges and universities. Students will be advised to obtain a supplemental test preparation workbook.
*Students enrolled in this course are expected to register and sit for the AP exam
*Prerequisite: US History I
*One credit of United States history is required for graduation
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY