AP US History (Lisa Hawkins)

The AP US History course, taught by Lisa Hawkins, is an online class offered for the 2024-2025 school year. Hawkins has extensive experience teaching history at both the high school and college levels, and has a deep understanding of the College Board's requirements for the AP exam. The course will cover the development of US history from its pre-colonial beginnings to recent times and will prepare students to take the AP US History exam in May 2025. In addition to test preparation, the course aims to inspire a love for history, enhance students' critical thinking skills, and improve their ability to communicate effectively. The course will be conducted on Canvas, where students will access all course materials, watch audio-visual presentations, upload assignments, engage in discussions, and receive prompt feedback. The required texts for the course are AMSCO's considered exceptional by the instructor. The course is suitable for high school students with strong academic skills, who are willing to put in the effort. The cost of the course is $799 if registered before June 30, 2024, and $829 afterward.