AP World History: Modern is an introductory college level global history from the 1200 CE to the present, with balanced coverage offered to Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Broad themes of history are explored such as “humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.” (College Board 2020) Other outcomes of the class are AP skill development including argumentation and source analysis, discussion skills, and critical thinking in regards to historical and cultural issues. This course results in the AP examination at the end of the year, administered by the College Board. (NCAA Core Course)

Freshmen are now able to enroll in AP World History!

In AP European History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in four historical periods from approximately 1450 to the present. Students develop and use skills including analyzing historical evidence; contextualization; comparison; causation; change and continuity over time; and argument development. The course results in the APExamination at the end of the year, administered by the College Board.

AP U.S. History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university U.S. history course. In AP U.S. History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course also provides seven themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; America in the world; geography and the environment; and culture and society. (College Board 2017). This is a survey course offered for students of above-average ability and interest. The breadth of the course stretches from Pre-Columbian societies on the North and South American Continents to modem day. Materials include items used and teaching style employed are at the college level where emphasis is placed on primary source documents. The course results in the AP Examination at the end of the year, administered by the College Board. (NCAA Core Course)

What is the format of The American Experience?

It is a two period class combining AP US History with AP Language and Composition taught by Ms. Schock and Mr. Quick.

Do we have to take both AP tests at the end of the year?

No, you can take one test, both tests, or no tests.

Who can take the American Experience?

Any junior who wants a challenge and a deeper look into how “the American experience” changes depending on whose voice is being heard, which voices have been silenced, and what we need to do to tell a more honest narrative of history.

Why does this class matter?

Understanding our nation’s history is essential to understanding society around us in 2020. This course will give the context behind the movements, divisions, unity and sacrifices made by Americans throughout our nation’s history while also having a strong tie to examining the America we live in today.

What skills or material will I learn?

You will learn to analyze primary sources, improve your writing, recognize bias and/or propaganda, and delve deeply into the history of the United States. You will also be encouraged to develop your own point of view about events that happened in the past and events that are currently taking place.

Who can take this class?

You must be a junior or a senior! Sophomores can take AP psychology, but only with a teacher or counselor recommendation.

You can learn about why people act the way they do! This helps you in all areas of life!

Is it a full year course? Yes!

What does AP mean?

AP stands for Advanced Placement, which means it is a college-level course. You can also earn college credit by taking a separate AP exam in May. The exam is optional, but highly recommended.

Why does this class matter?

1. AP Psychology is a great class to prepare you for college classes and your future.

2. Psychology is one of the most popular majors and widely applicable courses on college campuses.

3. Any career can benefit from understanding psychological principles.

4. You learn a lot about yourself and each other while you are still in high school.

5. Psychology can help you be successful in your other classes as well.

6. It’s fun! There are lots of interesting discussions with hands-on demonstrations and activities.

What skills or material will I learn?

You will develop critical thinking skills while applying psychology concepts in real life. We cover a variety of interesting topics including: sleep and dreams, personality, memory and study skills, optical illusions, senses, learning, motivation and emotion, mob-mentality, conformity, mental illness.

AP United States Government and Politics is a 1 semester course, often taken in conjunction with AP Macroeconomics. In May, you will have the opportunity to take the College Board AP Exam, which can earn you college credit, saving you time and money!

Why does this class matter?

Democrat? Republican? Independent? No idea? Find out what it all means, and challenge yourself with this AP level course! AP US Government & Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. You’ll also learn how YOU can be a player in shaping your government and its policies.

What skills or material will I learn?

This course is designed to examine the institutions, participants, and processes which characterize political activity in the United States. The course has three objectives:

1. to introduce students to the basics or "nuts and bolts" of American national government,

2. to help students develop an analytical perspective toward the conduct of politics in the United States,

3. to introduce students to the manner in which political scientists understand and explain the political process.

This course is one semester in length, offered to students of above-average ability. This course gives students a thorough understanding of the basic principles of a market economy. Students learn about national income and price determination and become familiar with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. This course meets the graduation requirement and results in the AP Examination at the end of the year, administered by the College Board. (NCAA Core Course)

Does this class count for college credit?

YES after you submit an AP Portfolio (2 presentations and 2 papers) and a written exam

How do I get the Capstone?

You must take AP Seminar and AP Resource and four additional AP classes as well as receive a 3 or higher on each.

Why does this class matter?

This class is the biggest “you’ll thank me later” class ever. You will learn skills that you will use for the remainder of your education and beyond. You will learn how to argue, present, and build confidence in your skills.

What skills or material will I learn?

This class is not content based but skill based. YOU GET TO CHOOSE WHAT YOU LEARN ABOUT!!! You can choose topics that you are interested in and then you research that for your various projects.

Does this class count for college credit?

YES after you submit an AP Portfolio (2 presentations and 2 papers) and a written exam

How do I get the Capstone?

You must take AP Seminar and AP Resource and four additional AP classes as well as receive a 3 or higher on each.

Do I have to take AP Seminar first?

YES, it is a College Board requirement.

Why does this class matter?

This class will teach you to research at the collegiate level. You will go to college with skills that many of your peers won’t learn until their third or fourth year! This class will give you skills that will help you throughout your life!

What skills or material will I learn?

This is a skilled based class and you choose ONE research question to analyze for the entire school year. You will do original research and even gather your own data through interviews, surveys, etc.