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throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places encompassing the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The assessments in this class are meant to model the expectations and skills required in the AP World History exam in May. The AP World History Exam features short-answer, document-based, and essay questions that ask students to demonstrate historical content knowledge and thinking skills through written responses. Multiple-choice questions will ask students to use content knowledge to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
COURSE: EUROPEAN HISTORY AP YEAR COURSE: 10 credits
COURSE CODE: SHPK GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: A grade of “A” in World Geography/Area Cultures and teacher recommendation. Students must maintain a grade of “A” of “B” during the first semester to remain in the second semester of the honors block.
UC/CSU: Subject A
This course is offered to provide the student with preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination in European History. Students use college level textbooks, study topics in greater scope and depth than in a regular class, and write numerous essays in preparation for that section of the AP exam. Students should expect a minimum of one hour of homework each day in this class.
COURSE: US HISTORY COURSE CODE: SUP3 PREREQUISITE: None
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADE: 11
UC/CSU: Subject A
This course gives the student a sound & basic understanding of the United States today by showing its development through the twentieth century. The course begins with a brief connective review of U.S. History up to the end of the nineteenth century. The primary focus is on United States History in the twentieth century. The development of the principles, institutions & traditions of the United Sates are set forth in this course. Students taking this course will be required to write a research paper or papers, which meet grade level English course requirements.
COURSE: US HISTORY HONORS COURSE CODE: SUPJ PREREQUISITE: None
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADE: 11
UC/CSU: Subject A
The U.S. History Honors course is designed for students who have great interest in historical matters & desire a deeper & more rigorous encounter with issues in American history. This course will use a college-level text & supplemental readings. Class discussions & assignments will go far beyond the “what” happened to probe the “how” and the “why” things happened. Students will be expected to complete several research papers, & debate various topics with their classmates. Due to the increased rigor & independence required for this course, it does receive a “weighted” grade status. However, it does not specifically prepare students to take the AP U.S. History examination.
COURSE: U.S. HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT YEAR COURSE: 10 credits COURSE CODE: SUPH GRADE: 11