Online High School American Class

  Course meets once per week, 30 times per year.
Ages: Grades 9 - 12

   Required Materials May Be Purchased Below:

  1. A Basic History of the United States, by Clarence Carson, Boundary Stone Books
2. American History Go Fish Game, US Presidents Go Fish Game, Constitution Go Fish Game
3.      Take a Stand! American History

History Content:

Students will learn the independent and critical thinking skills specific to the study of history. They will apply these skills to the open-ended, analytical questions in the following topics:
1. Columbus - Hero or Villain?
2. The American Revolution
3. The U.S. as a Young Nation
4. Westward Movement
5. The Civil War
6. Industrialization
7. World War I
8. The New Deal
9. World War II in the Pacific
10. The Cold War in the United States
11. The Civil Rights Movement
12. Nixon and Watergate
13. Technology as a Cause for Change

  Socratic Discussion:
Students will engage the teacher and fellow classmates in the Socratic Discussion, as it pertains to the study of history. Students will learn how search for the truth in honest dialogue. Students will develop strong speaking and listening skills.

Review Tests and Writing:
Students enrolling in the optional writing and test section will take review tests and write essays throughout the year. Students in this option will receive an assessment (grade) from the teacher.

    First Class Reading Assignment?
There is no required reading for the first class. All homework for the year will be given during the class. If a student misses class, he can download the class and watch the recorded version online, anytime of the week.

When does the Course Meet?
Tuesday Mornings, PT. Click Here for Schedule.

Option to Enroll in Recorded Classes: Only $5 per Class!
Enroll your child in this option and he will receive the recorded class each week, to view and learn from at his leisure. This is the most economical way to learn history!

    The Teacher: Adam De Gree
Click here to learn about Adam De Gree

Because there is a limited number of students in each class, and we will hold your place, all registration is final and no refunds are given unless there are extenuating circumstances. However, we will give you a credit for future courses if an unforeseen event arises.
Course Cost:
   Enroll Through February $300
Enroll Through March $325
Enroll Through April $350
Enroll After April $375

Optional: Essay Writing and Assessment
If you want your student to write essays and have them graded, we offer this as an option. At the beginning of the year, the teacher will email the student and let them know the writing assignment of the month. It is up to the student to write and email the teacher the essays. If the parent would like the essays graded, please let the teacher know.