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 history of the entire world from the 15th century to the modern era.  Students will also cover modern world geography.  This course is required for Sophomores.

Academic Decathlon - Students study content and master communication skills to compete in local, regional, state, and national competitions as individuals and as 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 club team at BHHS.

Media Literacy - students develop the ability to decode the digital world. It's about moving from being a passive "absorber" of information to an active, critical thinker. This is an elective semester course new to BHHS during Fall 2025.

US History - Students will examine the major turning points in American history, from the causes of the American Revolution to the present day. This course is required for Juniors.

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

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 our helpful head librarian!

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