Program of Studies  

World History – Honors (Grade 9)

1789 - contemporary times

This advanced college preparatory course provides students with an in-depth study of the economic, cultural and political aspects of major historical events beginning with the French Revolution and continuing to include current events. Students will be expected to do research projects and use advanced critical thinking skills in studying world events. A Guidance Department recommendation based upon academic achievement is required for selection of this course.

World History – College Preparatory I (Grade 9)

1789 - contemporary times

Students will study the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the economic and political roots in the modern world. They will also study World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will learn about the current political, ethnic and religious confl icts in many parts of the world.

Research projects will be assigned and students will be expected to develop skills in reading and writing to a high degree. The student will be able to respond in-depth to essay and open response questions.

World History – College Preparatory II (Grade 9)

1789 - contemporary times

Students will study the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the economic and political roots in the modern world. They will also study World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will learn about the current political, ethnic and religious confl icts in many parts of the world.

Students will learn to respond appropriately to the essay and open response questions.

U.S. History 1 – Honors (Grade 10)

This advanced college preparatory course provides students with an in-depth study of United States History from 1763-1877. Research will be assigned which covers topics including the framework of the U.S. Government, concepts of American democracy, various historical events, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Students will be expected to have strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills needed to prepare students for the MCAS History test. A Social Studies Department recommendation is required for the selection of this course.

U.S. History 1 – College Preparatory I (Grade 10)

This course presents an in-depth study of the origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras, 1763-1877. The basic framework of American democracy and the concepts of American government such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights will be studied. Map skills, reading and interpreting charts and graphs, and the utilization of primary source materials will be stressed. Students will develop skills in writing and content knowledge to prepare them for the MCAS History test.

U.S. History 1 – College Preparatory II (Grade 10)

This course examines the origins of the United States during the Revolution and Constitutional eras, 1763-1877. The basic framework of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights will be studied. Map skills, reading and interpreting charts and graphs, and the utilization of primary source materials will be stressed. Students will develop skills in writing and content knowledge to prepare them for the MCAS History test. 

U.S. History 2 – Honors (Grade 11)

This advanced college preparatory course offers students an in-depth survey of U.S. History from 1877- current times. Students will be expected to do research on a variety of historical topics and to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills needed to prepare students for the MCAS History test. A social studies department recommendation is required for the selection of this course.

U.S. History 2 – College Preparatory I (Grade 11)

This course is a more in-depth survey of the United States from the end of reconstruction (1877) to the present. Students will learn about the growth of the United States in a variety of areas such as the Industrial Revolution, foreign affairs, the Progressive Movement, major wars and the Cold War. In the domestic area, it will cover the changes in life of the average American as a result of the New Deal, Civil Rights and the Cold War. The recent events and trends that are shaping the United States and its reply to the world will also be the subject of study.

Students will also be expected to read and comment on the primary sources of the times. Students will learn to respond appropriately to the essay and open response questions. Students will develop skills in writing and content knowledge to prepare them for the MCAS History test.

U.S. History 2 – College Preparatory II (Grade 11)

United States History 2 is a survey of the United States from the end of reconstruction (1877) to the present. It covers the growth of the United States in such areas as the Industrial Revolution, foreign affairs, Progressive Movement, major wars, and the Cold War. In the domestic area, it will cover the changes in the life of the average American as a result of the New Deal, Civil Rights and the Cold War. Students will also study the more recent trends and events that have shaped America.

United Nations - Honors (Grade 12)

This advanced college preparatory course offers students an in depth study of current world issues, the structure of the United Nations, and the role the United Nations plays in international politics. During classroom debates, students will take on the role of foreign diplomats striving to fi nd solutions to complex international situations. Students will work together, through debate and negotiation, to pass resolutions on selected topics. Students will learn parliamentary procedure, negotiation skills, and strategies for effective public speaking. Students will be expected to complete signifi cant research and demonstrate understanding through the writing of position papers. In addition, students will prepare for participation in several debate competitions in the spring. A social studies department recommendation is required for the selection of this course.

United Nations – College Preparatory I (Grade 12)

This course examines the structure of the United Nations, its role in international politics and the changing dynamics of the United Nations since its creation. In this class, students will develop skills in research, public speaking, and negotiation. Students in this class will gain an understanding of parliamentary procedure and current world issues by taking part in classroom debates. In addition, students will prepare for participation in several debate competitions in the spring.

American Government – College Preparatory I (Grade 12)

This course provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government.

American Government – College Preparatory II (Grade 12)

This course provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government.