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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 threeyear 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: Grade 9- Roots of the Modern World( full year course) Grade 10- US History( full year course; graduation requirement) Grade 11- Personal Finance( one-semester) and Civics & Government( one-semester).
Courses in the order that they appear in this section:
3 credits are needed for graduation, 1 of the 3 credits must be in US History * means class does not fulfill history requirement # means course is not NCAA approved
Roots of the Modern World Roots of the Modern World Foundations # Roots of the Modern World Honors Modern US History Modern US History Foundations # Modern US History Honors AP US History Personal Finance and Economics Personal Finance and Economics Foundations # Personal Finance and Economics Honors Civics and Government Civics and Government Foundations #
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’ 26-’ 27) * AP Microeconomics( offered’ 27-’ 28) * Psychology AP Psychology Sociology
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