Freshman Humanities
Freshman Humanities is an interdisciplinary course that integrates World History and English through the study of human culture. The purpose of the course is to establish an academic foundation for freshman students in both English and History that will provide the basis for future studies throughout high school. Freshman Humanities is anchored by the chronology of World History, from ancient civilization to 1890’s. The English curriculum connects and intersects via classical and contemporary literature. The History curriculum examines three overarching themes: Humans and the Environment, Humans and Other Humans and Humans and Ideas through the study of six big eras in World History. History and English teachers work together to provide a challenging and enriching learning experience about the world.
If you have any questions about the Freshman Humanities Program, you can contact
Pete Bavis
Associate Principal of Teaching and Learning
847 424-7710
Jennifer Fisher
Department Chair of History and Social Science
847 424-7740
Mark Onuscheck
Department Chair of English
847 424-7400