AP World History II

0237 AP World History II - (1 ½ Credits - Advanced Placement)

Prerequisites: A final grade of 90 or better in Global 9 or 85 or better in AP World History I. Teacher recommendation. Students must also request English 10H (0105) and complete a summer assignment. Students must complete a summer assignment which includes extensive reading and writing. (See page 3 for AP course enrollment criteria.)

The AP World History II course is a dynamic course that offers students the ability to learn about world cultures from 1750 to present, and build upon thematic, chronological thought begun in the 9th grade. This course is an intensive study of history which focuses on students’ abilities to connect issues over time. The Advanced Placement program is a college level course tailored to meet the needs of high school students. This is the second half of a two year course. Students must take the AP World History Exam in May and the Global History Regents Exam in June. Both exams are given in a student’s sophomore year. Students have the ability to earn college credit dependent upon their score on the Advanced Placement Exam and upon the university they will attend. Readings of primary and secondary sources are expected in conjunction with extensive writing samples. Students in an Advanced Placement course are highly motivated and consistently participate in and out of the classroom. This course is offered to selected students of proven academic ability in the field of Social Studies. Students taking this course must take the Advanced Placement examination in May (fee required). Colleges may grant credit to students performing successfully on this test. The syllabus for this course has been approved by the College Board's Advanced Placement audit.

Grade Taught: 10

NCAA Approved

The above course description came from the 2019-2020 LHS Course Guide. To access the complete guide click here.