This course offers students a chronological approach to US History from pre-Columbian times to the late 1800 s in the Academy setting. Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop and apply the skills of the historian using a variety of primary and secondary sources. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a meaningful understanding of history. Through the process of interactive learning, students will develop a greater understanding of the social, political, economic, and geographic forces which shaped our nation. Students will be expected to think critically, interpret historical events, and make relevant connections between the past and the present.
Summer reading is required.
In addition to the courses listed above, all Honors and Advanced Placement Courses as well as the following college preparatory courses will provide Academy academic credit. This course provides a challenging academic study of British literature with a focus on mastering a repertoire of strategies for oral and written communication skills. Required summer reading, in addition to required independent reading throughout the year, supplement the literature study. A series of research projects culminate in a formal research paper on a selected topic related to British literature. College English IV, ENG 443 Teacher recommendation This course is designed to be a rigorous and challenging study of world literature incorporating the proficiencies of Advanced Placement English.