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Social Studies

Students are required to complete three years of Social Studies for graduation. These required courses also encompass the two-year History requirement (Subject Area A) for UC/CSU college eligibility. 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE CHART & DESCRIPTIONS

  • 9th Grade: Ethnic Studies (one semester) and Human Geography (one semester)
    • This is an elective course and is not required for graduation.
  • 10th Grade: World History or AP European History (comparison chart)
  • 11th Grade: US History or US History through Media or AP US History
  • 12th Grade: Government & Economics or AP Government & Honors Economics or Global Perspectives in Government & Economics
    • Each government course is one semester
    • Each economics course is one semester
Ethnic Studies