Social Studies course information |
Social Studies course catalog (long) • Printable handout (short)
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Required for GraduationStudents are required to complete 3 sequential years of Social Studies to graduate. Students may begin taking electives in 10th grade.
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9th: World History I: Identity, Status and Power (WHISP)
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10th: World History II:
The Modern World
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11th: United States History
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*Students typically take these courses sequentially from 9th-11th grade. It is recommended, but not required.
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Elective coursesThese 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. |