Social Studies Elective Day

Welcome future JuniorsClass of 2013

Junior Social Studies Requirements

• 40 weeks of the NYS Regents course United States History & Government

• At Kenmore West there are three different options to meet this requirement:

1.Regents U.S. History Course

2.Honors U.S. History Course

3.A.P. U.S. History Course/IB

Course Requirements:

• 1 Credit Course• NYS required Regents examination in

June that covers content from just 11th grade• Exam is the same format as 10th grade

Global Studies Exam:• 50 Multiple Choice Questions• 1 Thematic Essay• 1 Document Based Essay

Honors U.S. History

• Prerequisites:• A Final average of at least a 90% in

Global History and Geography 10; consistent attendance, and high level reading comprehension, analytical thinking ability; teacher recommendation, and the completion of a summer reading program are mandatory. The student MUST PASS, with a 65%, the summer reading test.

Honors U.S. History

• Coursework:• Analysis & creation of primary

documents and political cartoons• News – Branches Project• Recreation of the Constitutional

Convention• Role Playing Activities• Constant affirmation of themes in

United States History

A.P. United States History

• Prerequisites: 90% ave. in Global StudiesOR teacher recommendation

• Summer assignment? Yes, you are required to read the first 3 chapters of the text and answer questions related to the reading. (Doing this gives us a jumpstart on a course that must be completed by first Friday of May.)

Reasons to take A.P. U.S. History

• You will be challenged.• You will develop very important skills that

will help you be successful in college.• You will learn a lot.• You can earn college credit (last year 97%

of the 60 students who took the exam got a 3 or above).

• This is not an elective. All students must take and pass United States History, this course is simply a more advanced version of Regents U.S. History.

A.P. U.S. History

• Possible Teacher: Mr. Welgoss

• Future Applications: 1)You can earn 3 college credits.2)Increases your chances of getting into the college of your choice.3)Decreases your chances of being struck by lightning*

* This last claim has not been backed with statistical data.

Future Possibilities in Social Studies

• You must successfully complete four years of Social Studies and pass the 2 NYS Regents examinations.

• However there are many electives and Advanced Placement courses you can take to further enrich your education here at Kenmore West!!