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worlds and relate historical data to the modern
world. Throughout this course, students are intro- 6263 – U.S. and Virginia History Adv.
duced to the contributions and achievements made Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0
by civilizations around the world to western civiliza- Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Euro-
tion. pean History Adv. and English II Adv. Or Eng-
lish Language and Composition.
This course is designed to meet the needs of stu-
6493 - European History Adv. dents who can complete tasks with minimum super-
Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 vision, and who demonstrate an above average level
of aptitude and achievement This course will trace
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of World the rise of the American nation from colonization to
History and English I. contemporary society, emphasizing the contribution
This course is designed to meet the needs of stu- of the state of Virginia. The study will provide op-
dents who can complete tasks with minimum super- portunity for students to develop critical thinking and
vision, and who demonstrate an above average level analytic skills necessary to deal critically with the
of aptitude and achievement. This survey course events in United States history, as well as to develop
follows the World History course focusing its study skill in interpreting maps. In addition to studying
on European history from the Renaissance to the major themes in U.S. history, students will develop
latter part of the 20 century. Attention is given to the ability to think critically, articulate themes, and
th
cultural, political, socioeconomic, and religious write succinctly.
events over these periods. Students will develop
their ability to think and write critically by analyzing
historical evidence, at times using primary sources. 6265 – U.S and Virginia History H
Independent and small group library research is in-
tegrated into the course to assist in analysis of ma- Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0
terial and presentation of ideas to others. In addi- Prerequisite: A or B+ in European History H
tion to studying major themes in European History, and English II H, or an A in European History
students will develop the ability to think critically, Adv. and English II Adv. with Department Rec-
articulate themes, and write succinctly. ommendation.
This course is designed for the student desirous of a
challenging and independently driven study of Amer-
6494– European History H ican history. This course will trace the rise of the
Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 American nation from colonization to contemporary
society, emphasizing the contribution of the state of
Prerequisite: A or B+ in World History H and Virginia. The study will provide opportunities for stu-
English I H, or an A in World History Adv. and dents to develop critical thinking and analytic skills
English I Adv. with Department Recommenda- necessary to deal critically with the events in United
tion. States history, as well as to develop skill in inter-
This course is designed for the student desirous of a preting maps. In addition to studying major themes
challenging and far-reaching study of European His- in U.S. history, students will develop the ability to
tory. The course covers the social, political, econom- identify and articulate themes, while thinking critical-
ic, and cultural history of Europe from the High Re- ly and writing succinctly.
naissance to the present day. This course is heavily
dependent on the students' willingness to go deep
with historical texts and write and speak clearly on a
variety of topics. Additionally, students must 6275 – AP U.S. History
demonstrate their ability to analyze, interpret, and Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0
evaluate the ideologies and personalities that have Prerequisite: A or B+ in European History H
shaped Europe. and English II H, or an A in European History
Adv. and English II Adv. with Department Rec-
ommendation.
6495 – AP European History This college level survey course examines the devel-
opment of the American nation from the colonial pe-
Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 riod to the present. In addition to studying major
Prerequisite: A or B+ in World History H and themes in U.S. history, students will develop the
English I H, or an A in World History Adv. and ability to think critically, articulate themes, and write
English I Adv. with Department Recommenda- succinctly. Historians and hyetography are studied
tion. to acquaint students with differing interpretations of
This college-level course studies European History in past events. Excellent reading and writing skills are
greater depth and with more independent work re- required. More independent work is required of the
quired of the students than does 6493, though the students. All students are required to take the Ad-
topics and time period covered are the same. Cul- vanced Placement Examination in May.
tural, diplomatic, economic, intellectual, political,
and social history from 1450 (the High Renaissance)
to the present are incorporated in preparation of the
AP exam. All students are required to take the Ad-
vanced Placement exam in May.

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