and political cartoons. Students will critically analyze documents and use their analyses and acquired historical knowledge to develop well-organized essays with well-developed and supported thesis. This course is designed as the first of two courses to prepare students for college and success in the Advanced Placement U.S. History course. Students will complete a summer assignment prior to the course start date or be removed. Prerequisite: 80 or better in Honors American Government or teacher recommendation School-wide Expectations: 2B, 2C, and 5A U.S. HISTORY* COURSE NUMBER: 1303 Academic Grade 11 Full Year 1 Credit Students will critically examine the events of American History from the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) to the modern era. Students will formulate questions regarding US decisions and involvement in world events. Students will analyze historical data and draw conclusions regarding the actions of the US Government both abroad and domestically. Students will learn how to develop a well-organized historical essay with a well-developed and supported thesis to increase their ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively. Students will frame, analyze, and synthesize information related to significant national, international, political, social, and environmental issues in order to solve problems. Using group activities, students will assume shared responsibility for collaborative work in an effort to achieve a common goal. Students will also use technology to access and evaluate information that they then communicate to others. School-wide Expectations: 5A, 2B, and 4 AP U.S. HISTORY COURSE NUMBER: 1302 AP Grade 12 Full Year 1 HS Credit 3 College Credits This course is a continuation of Honors Early American History. High achievement on the Advanced Placement Exam in May will give students the opportunity to earn college credit. Students will continue to access, synthesize, and evaluate information actively and creatively through the use of primary source documents from the Post-Civil War period up through modern day. Through various writing and research activities, students will connect their existing knowledge of history to events of both the past and present as a means to create more diverse perspectives and alternative solutions to problems faced by the nation. Historical content will be analyzed in order to identify the complexity of choices made on political, social, and technological levels that reflect the interconnectivity of all institutions and people. Students who enroll in the AP U.S. History course should be aware that taking the AP Exam is expected. The fee is paid for by the student and costs approximately $90. Prerequisite: 80 or better in Honors American History or teacher recommendation School-wide Expectations: 2B, 2C, and 5B PSYCHOLOGY COURSE NUMBER: 1306 Academic Grades 10-12 Full Year 1 Credit In this course students will examine the development and functions of the human mind, the nature of a person’s perception, human development, social interaction, personality mental illness and the various branches of modern psychology. Students will enhance their understanding of the field of psychology by compiling, interpreting, and communicating their findings in a logical manner. School-wide Expectations: 4 and 5C
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