course list // program
AP ART HISTORY
AP COMPARATIVE GOV'T
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
AP GOVERNMENT
AP GOVERNMENT ONLINE
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
AP MACROECONOMICS
AP MICROECONOMICS
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
ECONOMICS
GLOBAL RELATIONS
GOVERNMENT
HONORS AMERICAN STUDIES
HONORS PHILOSOPHY
HONORS SOCIOLOGY
POLITICAL THOUGHT
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
UNITED STATES HISTORY
WORLD HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
WORLD RELIGIONS |
| HONORS AMERICAN STUDIES (AP Junior English/AP U.S. History) |
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Who can take this course: Juniors
Length of course: Two Semesters
Guiding Philosophy/Purpose:
American
Studies uses a range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to
authentically and meaningfully trace the complex traditions, beliefs and
assumptions that shape American culture. The course exposes students to
multiple historical interpretations and literary works in preparation for
college and places responsibility on the students’ shoulders to advance their
knowledge of the culture and to fulfill their civic duty to the society in
which they live.
Topics Covered:
The
core curriculum for AP U.S. History and AP Junior English is covered in the class. *This course fulfills the United States
History graduation requirement and prepares students to take both the AP United States History & AP Junior English exams in May.
Benefits of taking American Studies:
The
course provides students with a valid educational update their beliefs and
assumptions as part of the ongoing process of scholarship. This, in turn,
enables students to create their own meaningful, yet historically accurate,
interpretations of the American experience.
Top three reasons to take Honors American Studies:
1. The course provides students with
a holistic approach to learning.
2. The team approach creates a
terrific learning environment.
3. Students meet two core
requirements for the price of one and are prepared for two AP Exams
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