AP US History: Modern America In A Global World

*TAKE THIS COURSE AND GET COLLEGE CREDIT!

*note- college credit is a university-specific decision. Schools choose if they will accept your score

*ONLY OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT ONCE A YEAR

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Why Take This Course?

⭐ *TAKE THIS COURSE AND GET COLLEGE CREDIT! ⭐

*ONLY OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT ONCE A YEAR*

Does your student love history, sharing random facts, and engaging in deep discussions about the past? Do they thrive on historical memes and dream of college-level learning? 

This AP US History course is perfect for them! Students don’t just gain historical depth and complexity, they gain metacognitive and executive function skills! Parents love that their students develop college-level writing, research, argumentation, and primary document analysis skills. 

This is an ideal course for students with complex transcripts to showcase their brilliance to colleges and develop essential academic skills for college success.

Bonus- this course comes with regular Office Hours for your kiddo to drop in and seek support.

  • Does your 2e student love history, enjoy sharing random facts about U.S. history, or get excited about historical memes? Are they passionate about learning and thrive on deep discussions about the past? If so, our 2e AP US History course is the perfect fit!

    This course offers an enriching environment for students who crave intellectual challenges and develop metacognitive and executive function skills that colleges highly value. But that’s not all—students also gain essential college-level skills, including writing, research, argumentation, and primary document analysis. This course provides a unique opportunity for students with complex transcripts to showcase their intellectual abilities to colleges and develop crucial academic skills.

    In this transformative college-level course, students will:

    • Explore American History: From c. 1491 to the present, students will delve into cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States. They will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence to understand historical events and trends deeply.

    • Develop Critical Historical Skills: Learn to evaluate primary and secondary sources, analyze claims, evidence, and reasoning, and contextualize historical developments. Students will make connections between different periods and events, enhancing their understanding of the historical landscape.

    • Enhance Writing and Argumentation: Formulate claims or theses and support them with evidence in writing. This course offers significant improvements in writing and document analysis, helping students develop strong historical arguments and communication skills.

    • Cultivate Executive Functioning Skills: Develop lifelong study and organizational skills through various executive functioning strategies and college-level note-taking systems. These skills are essential for success in higher education and beyond.

    But wait, there’s more! One of the best parts of this class isn’t even the content at all. Students will:

    • Learn college-level writing and primary document analysis

    • Develop evidence-based note-taking systems

    • Gain test-taking strategies and study techniques

    • Experiment with executive functioning strategies

    By enrolling in AP US History, students will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of American history but also develop the critical thinking skills and intellectual rigor necessary to become informed and engaged citizens. This course serves as a launching pad for our differently-wired leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to shape the future of our nation and uphold the principles of democracy.

    Join us and watch your child thrive in an environment tailored to foster their unique talents and intellectual curiosity. The future historian, policy maker, or president may very well be in this class! Prepare to be amazed as your child masters the complexities of U.S. history and grows into a future leader.

    BONUS: This class is great because it can help your bright student who might have a messy transcript show colleges just how bright they really are!


  • Let’s face it, our differently-wired and twice-exceptional kiddos often have transcripts that don’t accurately reflect their intelligence or ability.

    Extracurricular AP courses like this one are great opportunities to demonstrate to colleges just how bright our students truly are!

    But, there is a problem… Most AP courses are so production-focused that our students drown in work…

    Enter 2e AP: VOILA! This course was created to offer your child the enriching depth and complexity that they crave in a fun, safe environment where they can “nerd out” each week, ask their burning questions, and explore the metacognitive and executive function skills that colleges require along the way.

    This is all done with a focus on strengths and without a heavy production load!

    Benefits to enrolling in an AP Course:

    ✅ Get college credit! *pending a passing score

    ✅ Students master the “studenting” skills required in college like: year-long note-taking, studying, in-depth primary document analysis, formulaic thesis writing, winning argumentative essay structures, and more!

    ✅ Development of lifelong study/executive functioning skills

    ✅ Exploration of exciting college-level content that they crave

    ✅ The opportunity to demonstrate to colleges that your 2e kiddo has the intellectual ability, grit, and perseverance to take on college-level content, and ace it!

    Our Record: Our average AP Score is a 4!

    EXTRA SUPPORT: All students in AP courses get exclusive access to regular office hours with instructors =)

    🌟 BONUS: Students make leaps and bounds in their writing. Additionally, they experiment with a wide variety of executive functioning strategies and college-level note-taking systems that can help your student thrive in college and beyond.

    🌟 BONUS 2: Students love our AP courses so much that our average AP student takes 3 AP courses during their tenure here at YSA!

    🌟 BONUS 3: Students LOVE the social dynamic! This year-long course is responsible for creating REAL, lasting friendships! Some students continue on just to have more time with their friends!

  • There is a book for purchase that will be shared upon registration.

 

Ages: 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: All Levels

Price Per Session: Year-long course; $85 per session. Price Includes 2 proctored practice exams.

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What Our Parents Say…

  • “After my son’s first class he said that he wishes it was every day. That is a high honor coming from him!“

    -Mike

  • “Mr. Sam’s AP courses are unparalleled! Our son has taken 3! The classes were the highlight of my son’s week. Every week he came out of that class in a better mood than he went into it. We only wish he didn’t graduate so he could take more!”

    -Lauren

  • “This whole year was just made so much easier knowing that ___ would be meeting with you. He loved what he learned and he loved going through his senior year with such a great group! Here’s to college! Thank you, Mr. Sam!”

    -Mark

Meet Your Mentor

Mr. Sam

Mr. Sam, MEd, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate.

He is a neurodivergent educator himself and has committed his life to supporting twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interests.

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Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • 4 KEY things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!

    3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    Come by and see for yourself!

  • Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

    Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

  • THIS IS A SATISFACTION GUARANTEE, so your child must attend the class in question to qualify.

    If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses, here are your options:

    1- 8-Week Courses Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to do one of the following options: 

    Payment plan or Paid in full- 3 options: transfer to another course of the same price, get a 100% refund credit toward a future class, or get a 75% money-back to the original payment method. 

    2-  16+ Week CoursesThe deposit made at the time of enrollment is non-refundable. Cancellation options are:

    Payment plan- Cancellation requests received up to 24 hours after the first course begins will stop any future payments. Any cancellation requests beyond that require a 30-day notice to stop the membership/billing.

    Paid in full- Cancellation requests require a 30-day notice. The remaining balance at the end of the 30-day cancellation period can be used to transfer to another class or be converted to credit toward a future class.

    Please read the description of each course before enrolling.

  • We do! We have 3 kinds:

    1- Word of mouth: 25% off- we know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth. When you help another family enroll in a YSA class and they name you at checkout, you will get 25% off the cost of the course you’re currently enrolled in once they stay past the refund period. Note— this applies to all regular courses, BUT only applies to the first month of membership courses.

    2- Multi-sibling: 10% off- We believe in supporting whole families and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is! When you sign-up 2 or more kiddos you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

    3-Multi-course: 10% off- To fully serve your family, we hope to provide your child with all the courses they dream of taking! To make this more affordable, when you enroll in 3 or more classes, you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

  • Of course!

    As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

    Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

    If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

  • 2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

    We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

    Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

  • All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!

    Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries!

    Cool, right?