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WORLD HISTORY/CULTURES REQUIRED COURSES
These courses are designed to give freshman students an opportunity to explore the world from many different
viewpoints. The courses will trace the selected cultures in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres from
the Golden Age of Expansion through the periods of Revolution, Imperialism, into the Twentieth Century. The
role of geography, economics, technology, and history will be considered in current events.
WORLD HISTORY/CULTURES HONORS Year 5 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Students will be recommended to this course based upon a rigorous
selection process involving a review of standardized test scores and achievement in Social
Studies courses. Recommended concurrent enrollment in English I Honors.
WORLD HISTORY/CULTURES
ACCELERATED Year 5 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment in English I Accelerated.
WORLD HISTORY/CULTURES
COLLEGE PREP Year 5 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Recommended concurrent enrollment in English I CP or administrative approval
for upper class transfer students. Upon successful completion of this course, students may
apply to enter the Accelerated level of US History I.
(See the forward entitled, “Social Studies Offerings”.)
UNITED STATES HISTORY I REQUIRED COURSES
These courses include a study of American History from the colonial period to America’s emergence as a world
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power at the turn of the 20 century. The program includes a survey of significant geographic, economic,
political, and social events as well as general trends and forces evident in our history. Special emphasis is
placed on the study of civics (the Constitution and growth of democracy, on the structure of the U.S.
government, and on the responsibilities of an active citizen.) Included is an on-going chronological study of our
nation’s cultural diversity. Students will develop a respect for the racial, ethnic, and religious differences that
have contributed to the development of the American Society.
US HISTORY I HONORS Year 5 credits GRADE 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 75% or better in World History/Cultures Honors.
Students not previously enrolled in Honors can request a move up in placement if they have
earned a 90% or better in the Accelerated-level course. Summer reading assignments
are required.
Learning methods will include summer reading assignments, extensive writing, exploration and analysis of
primary documents, historiography, and an introduction to Advanced Placement style test questions. A
college-level text book is used in this course.
US HISTORY I ACCELERATED Year 5 Credits GRADE 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of World History/Cultures Accelerated.
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