Grade 11-12. Year-long. Weighted grade. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.

This course in American history is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the issues and materials in this full-year college level American history course. Summer work may be offered to help students successfully prepare for the rigorous and extensive coursework that will be expected throughout the school year. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP United States History examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.