Two Quarters: Must be taken with 256B AP US History ***

Open to grades 11 and 12 with Social Studies approval

Open to grade 10 with recommendation from World History teachers and approval of course instructor and Social Studies Academic Chair.

Advanced Placement United States History is a rigorous and challenging course, comprised of predominately college-level material, and designed for those students who have a genuine interest in the history of our nation.  In this year-long course, students will study American History from the colonization to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon analyses of primary and secondary historical sources, critical thinking and writing, and essay construction. Students must have advanced reading and writing capabilities and must be willing to devote considerable time to out-of-school studies. The approval of the Social Studies Department is required before enrollment is accepted in this course. Additionally, acceptance may be contingent upon completion of a qualifying essay/assignment. Students wishing to drop this course must do so by the end of the 2nd week of the quarter.

Students may earn college credit by successfully completing the National Advanced Placement Examination in United States History given in May of each calendar year. A fee is charged for taking this examination.