Course Description 

AP US History is meant to be the equivalent of a college course and students can earn college credit. It is a two-semester survey of American history from America’s discovery to the present. College-level reading and writing abilities along with a willingness to devote time to out of class studies on course subject area. The course will include a strong focus on higher level critical thinking and evaluation skills, interpretation of original historical documents. Summer reading and book analysis is required.

Course Goals and/or Major Student Outcomes 

The course will prepare students take and successfully pass the College Board’s Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam.