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American Studies II Honors

            The American Studies II Honors course focuses on the development and growth of the American nation from the progressive period to the present.  It takes a topical chronological approach to study selected periods and movements in American history including: progressivism, World War I, the 1920s,  Great Depression, New Deal,  World War II, Korean Conflict (War), civil rights movement, Vietnam Conflict (War), Cold War decades, and  Persian Gulf Conflicts (Wars).  The course highlights this nation’s growth as an international, political, economic, and nuclear power. 

            American Studies II Honors is not an automatic continuation of the ninth grade course, but rather places a much higher level of demands on you.  Students in this class must demonstrate high achievement and a keen interest in United States social, political, and economic development.  They will master facts, examine chronology of events, and understand cause and effects in order to develop a higher level of historical understanding.  This course will include outlining, nightly readings, note-taking, report writing, oral presentations, primary source readings, library research, essays, guest speakers, interviews, and test taking.

 American Studies II CP

              American Studies II is a survey course focuses on the development and growth of the American nation from the Industrial Age to the present. It takes a topical chronological approach to study selected periods and movements in American history including: World War I, the 1920s, great depression, World War II, Korean (Conflict) War, civil rights movement, Vietnam Conflict (War), Cold War decades, and Persian Gulf Conflicts (Wars). The course highlights this nation's growth as an international, political, economic, and nuclear power. This course will include role group activities, note-taking, report writing, oral presentations, library research, essays, guest speakers, interviews, textbook reading, and quiz/test taking.

Advanced Placement United States History

      This college level course examines the development of the United States from pre-Columbian societies to today.  The curriculum is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in American history.

     AP United States History is a very fast paced course given the extensive amount of history which needs to be covered.  It is assumed that one has a keen interest and knowledgeable background in American history.  Strong reading and writing skills along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and nightly readings (10-20 pages), are necessary to succeed.