Welcome to History!

Mrs. Fine's Mission:


As an educator, I would like all of my students to feel that they have learned from my class, whether it be subject-oriented or life-oriented.  I will provide an environment in which students can learn life skills and pursue their own individual paths.  I will foster an atmosphere that embraces technology as a tool and appropriate use of that technology.  I will communicate effectively with parents so they can reinforce and support student learning and skills at home.  Students and parents will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
A. Fine
History Teacher
Beverly Hills High School

Classes: 

World History & Geography - Students will survey the entire world's history from the 15th century up to the modern era.  Students will also cover the modern geography of the world.  This course required for Sophomores.

World History Honors - Students will survey the entire world’s history from the 15th century up to the modern era. This is an elective for Freshmen and/or Sophomores. THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER OFFERED AT BHHS!!!

US History - Students will examine American history's major turning points from the cause of the American Revolution to modern day. This course is required for Juniors.

Academic Decathlon - Students study content and master communication skills to compete at local, regional, state, and national competitions as individuals and a team. The theme changes annually and connects science, literature, music, math, economics, history, and art. This is both an elective, honors class and a team at BHHS.

Calendar:

Link to Teacher-created calendar lists all regularly scheduled homework, tests, projects and BHHS holidays. Currently, you need a bhusd.com account to view this calendar - it is a work in progress!


Homework Hints: 

  • Create flashcards for vocabulary and important terms

  • Study in a quiet place where you won't be disturbed

  • Outline or take notes on all reading assignments

  • View recorded lectures and discussions for easy review

  • Keep a binder at home with all of the chapters organized for easy review at the semester final

  • utilize online publisher web sites and activities for more review and practice

  • Assemble a small study group to review for tests

  • Always ask questions in class or via email

  • If you don't have homework, review your assignments so far - that review will help you to make more connections and review for the final exam!

Other Resources:

BHHS Library - Lots of digital and print resources for projects, as well as helpful head librarian Mr. Bradford!

MLA bibliography - create easily formatted bibliographies, along with annotations

Newspapers.com - research thousands of newspaper articles from the 1700s-2000s

Repository of US & World History PPTs

Common Sense Media - resources for Parents, Teachers and students regarding digital citizenship