Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam given by the College Board in May and must pay any requisite costs for the exam.

PREREQUISITE:

B+ average or better in 222A/222B & 232A/232B OR,
B+ average or better in 223A/223B & 233A/233B AND,
Recommendation of subject teacher OR,
Interview with the Course teacher AND,
Approval of Department Chairperson

This is a two semester course open to students in Grades 11 and 12, and the student must enroll for both semesters. Grades will be determined on a semester basis. The course is designed according to AP standards and is for the superior student of American History. Motivation, interest, and true commitment are a must. This course provides students with the opportunity to take a history course during high school, for which they may receive placement and/or credit from their college. As students are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in the spring of the year, students must register for both 244A and 244B. During both semesters, students will devote their time to investigating the political, economic, and social history of the United States in depth. Emphasis will be spent on primary source readings, in addition to a thorough review of American History. Considerable time is spent on developing techniques to effectively respond to free-response questions, open-ended questions, integrated essays, and document-based interpretations. Work outside of class and pace far exceeds the honors program. Students entering grade 11 may take 244A and 244B in lieu of 232A/232B or 233A/233B if they meet the prerequisites for enrolling in the course.

0244A AP United States History, Part I Grades 11 & 12  1 Semester 2.5 Credits