11th Grade History & Social Sciences
All juniors must take one of the following:
AP US HISTORY
SO41 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is required.
AP US History is an in-depth study of American history from colonization to the present. Students will develop skills in advanced methods of historical analysis through extensive writing and research assignments using primary source materials.
This course satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.
All students enrolled are required to take the AP exam in May for which there is a fee of $95.00.
US HISTORY -Honors
SO31 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
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.
Enrollment is based upon 10th grade history teacher’s recommendation." This course satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.
US HISTORY / A Level
SO32 - 1 History Credit - Full Year
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 satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.
Enrollment is based upon 10th grade history teacher’s recommendation.
AMERICAN STUDIES
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 satisfies one of the three required years of History/Social Science classes.
Enrollment in the Humanities Seminar is also required for this course.
For full description of content, see listing under SWS.