Courses in the order that they appear in this section :
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HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
A solid foundation in history and social science is essential to preparing students for the challenges of a changing world . Through a three-year progression of grade-level courses , and diverse elective and AP course offerings , students will develop the historical knowledge and skills necessary for lives as informed and engaged citizens .
Expected progression of grade-level courses : 9th Grade - Roots of the Modern World ( full-year course ) 10th Grade - US History ( full-year course ; graduation requirement ) 11th Grade - Personal Finance ( one semester ) and Civics & Government ( one semester )
Courses in the order that they appear in this section :
* means class does not fulfill history requirement , 3 credits are needed for graduation , 1 of the 3 credits must be in US History , # means course is not NCAA approved
Roots of the Modern World Foundations # Roots of the Modern World Roots of the Modern World Honors Modern US History Foundations # Modern US History Modern US History Honors AP US History Personal Finance and Economics Foundations # Personal Finance and Economics Personal Finance and Economics Honors Civics and Government Foundations # Civics and Government
Civics and Government Honors Blind Eye of History AP European History AP Government and Politics : United States Human Geography * AP Human Geography * AP Macroeconomics ( offered in ’ 26-27 ) * AP Microeconomics ( offered ’ 25- ’ 26 )* Psychology AP Psychology Sociology
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