There is emphasis placed on critical analysis and research. Rubrics are part of the evaluation process. Ninth grade teachers will design and administer the final exam in June. The curriculum continues where students left it in ninth grade- 1750 to the present. Students study Global History from a chronological, cross cultural perspective.
Emphasis is placed on major historical themes and their global impact.
Students will polish their essay and DBQ writing skills as well as their research skills. In June, students take a six hour state-mandated Regents exam. This course focuses on the understanding of the basic structure, function and operation of the American Government. Our constitutional foundations and the many ways it has been tested in the past and present will be a primary concern. All aspects of the United States as a developing industrial and post-industrial nation will be explored.