The following links are to the overall course themes, and National Standards.   Students and parents/guardians should use the new National Core Standards as a general skills barometer, and then discuss the progression, completion and success of the major course assessments and themes toward meeting these skills.  The "Top 10" Themes will guide and shape the class for the entire semester.  These themes will be addressed through major assessments (essays, DBQs, projects, debates...), therefore, strive to continually recognize and digest the patterns, power and influence of these "Top 10" Themes- they're always there...