History

History courses at Kent cover a wide variety of topics but they all make sure you see one thing: two sides. Whether you're studying Medieval History or Genocide in the 20th Century, to learn the true lessons of history, you need to have a healthy skepticism and a sharp critical mind. You need to understand that the old maxim, "history is written by the winners," means it's imperative to go beyond the popular telling of an event. So, digging, examining, researching, discussing—that's what you'll do in Kent history classes. You'll read both primary and secondary sources, go on field trips, have lively debates and perhaps argue a supreme court case before an actual judge.

In the 3rd Form (freshman year), you’ll study Ancient & Medieval History, gaining a thorough understanding of the roots of Western Civilization before moving onto Modern European History in the 4th Form. In the 5th, you’ll study U.S. history, taking an honest and objective look at this country, and developing a stronger, better sense of what America is and what it means, to you and to others.

You can build on this historical foundation with a wide variety of courses. There's AP Government, Economics, African-American History, and The Modern Middle East. Each of the classes delves into topics and explores epochs that have a real impact on our lives today. And all of the stories have another side.