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Course Description
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Humanities AP World History
Students who plan on taking the course are responsible for picking up summer assignments from the instructor. Once a student and parent commit to enrollment in any Honors or AP course, the student is required to remain in the class for the year. This course offers an approach that lets students “do history” by guiding them through the steps a historian would take in analyzing historical events and evidence worldwide. The course offers balanced global representing Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The University of California recognizes this as an honors class and adds one point when computing one’s G.P.A.
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Humanities Academy Sophomore Year
The Humanities Academy is a program that allows students to take humanities courses (English, history, Spanish) in an academy setting. The goals of the Academy are to create close connections between students, teachers, parents, and the community; to give students more consistency in expectations and continuity in curriculum; and to use performance as a basis for assessment and evaluation. The Humanities Academy focuses on the acquisition of cultural knowledge, values,and wisdom essential for the well-rounded individual in the 21st century.
In Humanities sophomores take World History. Honors and AP courses are available.
This program is rigorous but is not just for college bound students. It was created for self-directed students who are serious about their education and who want some flexibility in their daily schedule and course work. The 10th grade programs are primarily on campus.