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Course: United States History II Reconstruction to Present Pre-Diploma Program

School Type:
High School
School Max Description:
US His Pt2 Gr 9PDP
Content Area:
Social Studies
Description:
This course examines how the American political, economic, and social systems developed. Twentieth century content includes issues related to the development of foreign policy, the role of the United States as a world leader, and the domestic response to a diversified population and issues such as reform and civil rights.
Course Code:
262393
Prerequisites:
United States History I; Student that meets 3 of the 6 following criteria: A/B average in previous year’s Social Studies course Advanced on previous year’s SRI score Social Studies Teacher recommendation and/or advocacy 60% or greater on previous year’s Social Studies Post SLO assessment Student personal statement/letter of interest Student expresses desire and motivation, work ethic In most cases, students who are identified as TAG will be placed in an Honors course with these exceptions: there is not an interest in taking the course (perhaps domain specific strength is in Math), student is reading significantly below reading level.
Credits:
0
1.0 United States History; Weighted
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
No, Earning credit for HST 1410 History of the United States I and HST 1430 History of the United States II at Prince George’s Community College makes a student eligible for 262010 US History Pt 1 DE and 262020 US History Pt 2 DE credit.
NCAA Eligible:
Yes
Textbooks
Title:
United States History: Reconstruction to the Present
ISBN:
9780544669062
Grading Factors:

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