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11th Grade History & Social Sciences: All juniors must take one of the following
AP US HISTORY: From Colony to Superpower: How settlement, migration, politics, and power have shaped the American character over time. Essential Question: America’s Ascendance: Triumph or Tragedy?
SO41 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is required.
AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures. This course fulfills the Massachusetts DESE requirements for completion of a civics project demonstrating civic engagement and informed citizenship.
All students enrolled are required to take the AP exam in May for which there is a fee of approx $98.00, payable in September
US HISTORY: Is America its own worst enemy?
HONORS
SO31 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
Enrollment is based upon 10th grade history teacher’s recommendation
This course is a study of US history from Reconstruction to the present, with an emphasis on the 20th century. Students will polish research skills by writing a lengthy essay. There will be more of an emphasis on analysis, reading and independent study than in the A level. This course fulfills the Massachusetts DESE requirements for completion of a civics project demonstrating civic engagement and informed citizenship.
A LEVEL
SO32 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
Enrollment is based upon 10th grade history teacher’s recommendation
This course is a study of US history from Reconstruction to the present, with an emphasis on the 20th century. Students will polish research skills by writing a lengthy essay. This course fulfills the Massachusetts DESE requirements for completion of a civics project demonstrating civic engagement and informed citizenship.
AMERICAN STUDIES - SWS: What do democracy and freedom mean in U.S. history and in our society today? How does American literature reflect the nation’s values and multi-ethnic and multi-cultural complexity?
SWS10S / SWS11S- A LEVEL/ HONORS - 1 History Credit
American Studies is a cooperatively taught, three credit integrated U.S. History and American Literature course. Through this interdisciplinary, project-based approach, students will study Reconstruction through the Vietnam War with research projects and current events. Students will have many opportunities to refine research and writing skills, and will also prepare for SAT’s.
This course fulfills the Massachusetts DESE requirements for completion of a civics project demonstrating civic engagement and informed citizenship. For full description of content, see listing under SWS.
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