American History
Course Expectations
Recommended for students in 9th-12th grade.
Students who take this course will receive a rich historical teaching of North America from the beginnings of the first inhabitants in 2,500 B.C. all the way to the present day. This class will include various projects that allow students to teach themselves and others about history. The focus of the class is mainly on the United States, but historical teachings of the events of the Catholic Church in America will be included. No part of history is boring when you understand the full meaning of what is happening and why. The teaching of correct history has sadly been a lost cause in recent decades, but with the work of a new textbook from the Catholic Textbook Project and ARCHES' strong mission, this class will fill in those historical gaps with an open-minded, accurate teaching of our great nation's story.
Required Book: Land of Hope and Promises: A History of North America Published by: The Catholic Textbook Project, California
Minimum Expectations:
• Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure homework assignments are proofread and done on time.
• Parents must help their students edit all writing assignments. Guidelines are given in the writer’s checklist that each student will receive.
Elements of Grammar by Strunk and White is a valuable resource to assist you with this.
• Additional assignments (oral or written) will be given each semester. Completed assignments must be turned in on the deadlines given by the tutor.
• Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is required.
• Significant outside reading is required for this class. Parents are expected to ensure reading is completed.
• Quizzes are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the material covered in the assigned reading.
• Taking notes on materials covered in this class is required.
• Late homework or absences will be accepted only if requested in advance, by parents.
• In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide additional related learning experiences outside of this class.
American History Enrichment Suggestions:
• Begin a timeline to use throughout your study of history and literature in ARCHES classes.
• Discussion with parents and grandparents/other seniors about their family history (i.e. immigration stories, WWI, WWII, great depression, Vietnam, etc.) adds reality and relevance to class.
American history is, after all, their history.
• Visit local historical sites (i.e. Fort Snelling, Capitol, Duluth museums, etc.)
• Assign additional research on major battles, tactics and generals during this time.
• Create maps illustrating some point of history studied.
ARCHES tutorial-based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as the primary educators of their children.
Prerequisite: Ability to write and present a three-page paper. Note taking will be required.
Corequisite: American Letters (recommended)
Books: (Subject to change)
Fees (per semester):
Tutor: Doug Latawiec
Recommended for students in 9th-12th grade.
Students who take this course will receive a rich historical teaching of North America from the beginnings of the first inhabitants in 2,500 B.C. all the way to the present day. This class will include various projects that allow students to teach themselves and others about history. The focus of the class is mainly on the United States, but historical teachings of the events of the Catholic Church in America will be included. No part of history is boring when you understand the full meaning of what is happening and why. The teaching of correct history has sadly been a lost cause in recent decades, but with the work of a new textbook from the Catholic Textbook Project and ARCHES' strong mission, this class will fill in those historical gaps with an open-minded, accurate teaching of our great nation's story.
Required Book: Land of Hope and Promises: A History of North America Published by: The Catholic Textbook Project, California
Minimum Expectations:
• Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure homework assignments are proofread and done on time.
• Parents must help their students edit all writing assignments. Guidelines are given in the writer’s checklist that each student will receive.
Elements of Grammar by Strunk and White is a valuable resource to assist you with this.
• Additional assignments (oral or written) will be given each semester. Completed assignments must be turned in on the deadlines given by the tutor.
• Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is required.
• Significant outside reading is required for this class. Parents are expected to ensure reading is completed.
• Quizzes are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the material covered in the assigned reading.
• Taking notes on materials covered in this class is required.
• Late homework or absences will be accepted only if requested in advance, by parents.
• In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide additional related learning experiences outside of this class.
American History Enrichment Suggestions:
• Begin a timeline to use throughout your study of history and literature in ARCHES classes.
• Discussion with parents and grandparents/other seniors about their family history (i.e. immigration stories, WWI, WWII, great depression, Vietnam, etc.) adds reality and relevance to class.
American history is, after all, their history.
• Visit local historical sites (i.e. Fort Snelling, Capitol, Duluth museums, etc.)
• Assign additional research on major battles, tactics and generals during this time.
• Create maps illustrating some point of history studied.
ARCHES tutorial-based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as the primary educators of their children.
Prerequisite: Ability to write and present a three-page paper. Note taking will be required.
Corequisite: American Letters (recommended)
Books: (Subject to change)
- Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America
ISBN: 9781935644200
Notes: http://www.catholictextbookproject.com/shop/lands-hope-promise-history-north-america-textbook/
Fees (per semester):
- $25.00 Administrative Fee payable to: ARCHES
- $160.00 Tuition payable to: Doug Latawiec
Tutor: Doug Latawiec
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