AP United States history

This course is designed to provide students with an extensive understanding of the foundations and concepts of U.S. History. In addition, it is designed and sequenced as the high school equivalent of a college-level general history course, thus preparing students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Major themes studied in AP US History include but are not limited to American Diversity, American Identity, Culture, Politics and Citizenship, Reform, Religion, and Globalization. Course work includes research, evaluative and analytical skill development, which will also be utilized to assess student learning.

Rationale: College-bound students interested in majoring in history, humanities, political science or philosophy would benefit from taking this course. Performance on the AP Exam will provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit and/or appropriate college course placement.