A NEW CLASS is on the horizon for Granger High, and that new class is AP African American History. If you are a junior or under, then you may have already seen the name of the class on the next year’s class selection paper. What does this class specifically teach? What would this class bring to the Granger’s curriculum? How will it be taught, and what AP credit will be offered? Who will be teaching, and what would this class be like?

With talk of deleted history in today’s news, this new class coming to Granger may help fill a knowledge gap for many students. Now, the specifics of what the class will be learning about are the experiences of African Americans in United States history. This class may count as AP credit, so it’s a good option for those interested in college credit. It would also be a great opportunity for Granger students not only to learn about a different part of American history but also to benefit their future academic pursuits.

Now, here at Granger, there are many favorite history teachers whom students prefer. Who will be the teacher for this class? The teacher for this new class is Mr. Chandler. It is unofficially his, as he was the teacher who proposed the idea and volunteered to teach it. Since this class is still new, he has no firm confirmation that it will be him, but it is highly plausible. From my brief interactions with him and his class, it appears his class is well-organized and focused. Mr. Chandler says that the class will start with events from African Kingdoms and, as the school year progresses, will cover events up to the present.

This new class will bring new perspectives, help connect students to American history, and broaden Granger students’ knowledge of historic events. This class may also be an excellent way to attract more students interested in its content. However, as it is an AP class, students shouldn’t take it lightly; there shouldn’t be anyone slacking in the class. The class will teach a big part of history, the African American side of history, and will go in-depth about the great effects and changes that they brought. This could give Granger students a new perspective on American events and history and spark interest in the study of history.

Furthermore, this new class may instill a stronger academic drive in students, depending on the class and teacher. And the more AP classes that are added, the more likely it is to attract students who generally wish to graduate from high school early, too. Lastly, in my opinion, this new class will be a great addition to Granger’s wide array of classes, and I hope it will stay for a while.