Social Studies course information
Social Studies course catalog (long)    •    Printable handout (short) 

Required for Graduation

Students are required to complete 3 sequential years of Social Studies to graduate.  Students may begin taking electives in 10th grade.
9th: World History I: Identity, Status and Power (WHISP)
  • Non-leveled
10th: World History II:
​The Modern World
  • Standard
  • Honors
  • Global Studies
11th: United States History
  • Standard
  • Honors
  • Advanced Placement
  • American Studies: Standard or Honors​
*Students typically take these courses sequentially from 9th-11th grade.  It is recommended, but not required.

Elective courses

These courses may be taken in addition to courses required for graduation.  Full year courses serve different grades; only seniors are eligible for semester electives.  Please see videos for more information.

*Starred courses require an application (due March 10, 2023).

Brief course descriptions here
​Full Year​
​Asians in America: 11th-12th grade
​*Global Leadership: 10th-12th grade
Legal Studies and Internship: 12th grade
Psychology: 12th grade
​*Racial Awareness Seminar: 10th grade
Seminar in African American Studies: 12th grade
​*Social Justice Leadership Program: 11th-12th grade
AP Human Geography: 12th grade
AP American Government: 12th grade
*Climate Science and Social Change: 12th grade
Interdisciplinary Science and Social Studies.
One Semester: Juniors & Seniors
Economics
Gender in Society

Philosophy