ELECTIVE: Fulfills US History requirement
ELIGIBILITY: 11, 12
PREREQUISITE: Accelerated World History, Strong interest in history; Meeting with Mr. Iverson (room 206) and complete one reading assignment prior to registration
CREDIT: 2.0
This course will focus on preparation for the national Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History Test. The objective of this course is to increase the student’s understanding of United States history from discovery to the present with the goal of having each student pass the AP examination. The areas of concentration include historical, political and economic history coupled with an intense study of cultural and intellectual institutions and their development. The major difference between a high school and AP course is the amount of reading and writing. This course will stress the “why and how” things happen as well as the consequences of actions in U.S. history. Grading is based on multiple-choice tests, essay tests, research projects, simulations, essay papers, debates, and class participation. To experience success, students will need to have a love of history, be self-motivated and a good reader. The national AP U.S. History Test will be available for students who wish to take it at the end of the year. Cost for taking the AP test is approximately $90.00. This full-year course satisfies the US History requirement for the junior year.