Grade 9-11 Classes

• 200H - United States History 1 - Pre- Advanced Placement/Honors

 Term:  Full Year   -     1 Credit Social  Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards students in this class will explore the world events that led to the exploration of America. A chronological approach to the study of history will examine American history from 1619 through the Constitutional period. Rhode Island GSEs for civics, Historical Perspectives and RI History are embedded where appropriate. Significant time will be spent on the study of the Constitution and corresponding civic GSEs. In this course students will be afforded opportunities to explore document analysis, examine supplementary readings and to participate in performance based activities. Additionally, this class will prepare students to enroll in Honors / AP® United States History 220 and 240. Understanding the methodology of answering Document Based Questions, free response essays, and AP®PARTS analysis will be central focus of this class. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. 

• 201 - United States History 1 - College Prep

  Term: Full Year   -   1 Credit Social Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards students in this class will explore a chronological approach to the study of American history from 1492 through the Constitutional period and ending with the early reform movements of the 1800’s. Significant time will be spent on the study of the Constitution and corresponding civic GSEs. In this course students will be afforded opportunities to explore document analysis, examine supplementary readings and to participate in performance based activities. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. 

• 202 - United States History 1 - College Prep Supported

 Term: Full Year   -    1 Credit  Social Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History students in this class will explore a chronological approach to the study of American history from 1492 through the Constitutional period and ending with the early reform movements of the 1800’s. Standards Significant time will be spent on the study of the Constitution and corresponding civic GSEs. In this course students will be afforded opportunities to explore document analysis, examine supplementary readings and to participate in performance based activities. The course is scaffolded and incorporates additional supports to allow students multiple opportunities to meet Social Studies standards.

• 220H - U. S. History 2 - Pre-Advanced Placement/Honors

Term: Full Year   -    1 Credit Social Studies

The program will discuss historical issues from both the world and American perspective. This course of study will begin at the Age of Exploration and continue through the Progressive Era. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. Formative and summative assessments that reflect the Advanced Placement United States History program are required. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. Summer work may be required at the discretion of the instructor. 

• 221 - United States History 2 - College Prep 

 Term: Full Year   -    1 Credit Social  Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards the course of study will begin with examining the Civil War, continue through the Progressive Era, and concluding with the study of World War I. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. 

• 222 - United States History 2 - College Prep Supported 

Term: Full Year   -   1 Credit Social Studies        

  Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards the course of study will begin with examining the Civil War, continue through the Progressive Era, and concluding with the study of World War I. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. The course is scaffolded and will incorporate additional supports to allow students multiple opportunities to meet Social Studies standards.

• 240AP - Advanced Placement United States History

Term: Full Year    -      1 Credit Social Studies

Coupled with history course 220, this course will continue to prepare students for the AP® US History exam. This course shows the relationship between the world and the United States from the Progressive Era to the present. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. Formative, summative assessments and classroom tasks, developed to reflect the Advanced Placement assessment program, will be required. Students must take the AP® test to receive the AP® designation on their transcript. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. Summer work may be required at the discretion of the instructor. Students must take the AP exam to receive the AP designation on their transcript

• 240H - America and the World  - Honors

 Term: Full Year   -  1 Credit Social Studies

The course is designed as a first year college course as it addresses a broad range of content, at a deep level, and at a faster pace than required of the CP US History Curriculum. Students taking the honors course should expect to spend significant time on independent reading, projects, and writing as they demonstrate and develop strong historical comprehension skills, and contextualize and synthesize historical problems, events and eras.  The curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based assessments. Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards the course of studies will begin from the conclusion of the Spanish American War and continue to the 2016 Presidential election. 

• 241 - America and the World  - College Prep

Term: Full Year    -    1 Credit Social Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards the course of studies will begin from the conclusion of the Spanish American War and continue to the 2016 Presidential election. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course.

• 242 - America and the World - College Prep Supported  

Term: Full Year    -    1 Credit  Social Studies

Utilizing the NCSS National History Standards the course of studies will begin from the conclusion of the Spanish American War and continue to the 2016 Presidential election. Supplementary readings, individual research, audiovisual analysis, and performance based assessment are integral parts of the course. The course is scaffolded and will provide additional support to allow students multiple opportunities to meet Social Studies standards.