The History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy challenges students to identify and explain the forces, visible and invisible, that shape our world. By learning to think like historians and social scientists, our students come to appreciate knowledge as constructed, rooted in intellectual and social traditions, and produced by unending argument. In our seminar-style courses, classmates form scholarly communities in which they wrestle with knotty interpretive and ethical questions and create original work in varied media that expands the boundaries of our collective understanding. With their choice of courses at every level, our young scholars pursue their curiosity while engaging with a diversity of voices, regions, and disciplines. Along the way, students develop the critical thinking, analytical writing, and oral communication skills that prepare them to become agents of change in a rapidly changing world.
Two courses of history are required: one of non-U.S. taken in either 9th or 10th grade; and one of U.S. History, usually taken in 11th grade (or 12th grade if the student engages in off-campus study during 11th grade).
Students have a variety of opportunities to travel abroad through the Center for Service and Global Citizenship travel programs that run domestic and international trips during school breaks.
Study abroad and term-away is available to students through approved, partnered-programs. Study abroad is available in 10th through 12th grade, but typically students who choose to go abroad will do so during their junior year. Read more about off-campus study opportunities online here.
Yes. In order to garner Honors distinction a student must have a cumulative term average above 90.0%. High Honors requires an average of 93.0% or above. You can read more about Deerfield’s honor roll online here.
Yes! We have several that prepare students for AP exams and others that, with some additional student self-study, students can be well-prepared for the AP exams.
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