AP U.S. History

The AP U.S. History course is a comprehensive, college-level program designed for high school students in grades 9-12. Over the span of one academic year, students delve into significant historical events, individuals, and trends from approximately 1491 to the present. The curriculum is structured around nine historical periods and eight connecting themes, encouraging students to employ historiographical skills and analyze primary and secondary sources. The course demands a daily time commitment of 60-90 minutes and assesses students through participation, quizzes, essays, and mid-term and final exams. Upon completion, students earn 1 high school credit in Social Studies or History. While not required, a basic middle school American history class and proficiency in reading a college-level textbook are recommended.

The course uses "The American Pageant" by David Kennedy and Liz Cohen as the primary text, supplemented by online primary sources. Students are also required to have a headset microphone for assignments. Notably, past students have successfully taken the U.S. History 1 and 2 CLEP exams after completing this course, potentially earning up to 6 college credits, depending on the institution's policies. However, AP exam registration and scheduling are the student's responsibility as the academy does not provide AP tests nor collaborate with testing centers.