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American History

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Teacher: Dr. Leah D. Killings
Date/Time: Wednesday - 3:00 PM to 4:25 PM
Room: Classroom C
Department: High School
Grade Level: 13-14 years old, 15-18 years old

Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:25 pm from August 2026-2027

Textbook : TBA


Welcome to American History 


This course covers the necessary standards for High School U.S. History for the State of Georgia per www.georgiastandards.org

 

Course Description: This year-long course covers American History from Pre-America through the Present Era from a Biblical view,  Current Event topics from different Media Sources will be woven into each lesson as they relate to the weekly outlined study topic.

The class will focus on 8 Major Topics and more…

·        Pre-America

·        The Thirteen Colonies

·        Struggle for Independence

·        Confederation & Constitution

·        Civil War

·        Progress Era

·        World Wars

·        New Era of American History & Development

 

The class will include lectures, note taking, class discussions and student presentations.  The class will use a primary textbook source (TBA), other scholarly writings, and several News Media Outlets with respect to the weekly outlined topics

Final grades will be a function of:

20%  Homework

10%  Quizzes

20%  Mid-term exam

20%  Final exam

30%  Presentation


Payment Options  

Payments are due on the 1st of each Month from August 2026 - April 2027


Plus a one-time $50 Supply Fee ( Due before 1st Day of Class & Non-Refundable)


Yearly     $700

Semester  $350

Monthly   $80


Payment Methods:  Cash/Check    Cash App - MsHappy2Give    Zelle - 770-900-0118