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Prerequisite: B+ average in all required Social Science courses

Grade: 11

Credit: 1.0

Honors U.S. History is an advanced course offered to capable students in lieu of regular U.S. History.  The first semester surveys the period of colonization through the westward movement, while the second semester focuses on the 20th century to present.  This program uses a college level text and is geared to meet the needs of high achieving students.  A strong vocabulary, good reading comprehension and good writing skills are necessary.  opportunities for critical thinking, independent research, debate and written expression are provided.