Social Studies course information

​BHS Course Catalog (long form)           Elective Descriptions (short form)

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)

• Unleveled

10th: World History II:
​The Modern World

• Standard
• Honors
• Global Studies:​ Standard or Honors

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.

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Elective courses

These courses may be taken in addition to courses required for graduation. Electives enrollment prioritizes seniors, but Juniors can take electives with space permitting. Descriptions of courses can be found in the Course Catalogue. 

*Starred courses require an application 

Brief course descriptions here

​Full Year​
​Justice in Action: 12th grade
Honors/Unleveled & Linked to English Class

Psychology: 12th grade
Standard or Honors

AP/Honors African American Studies: 12th grade

​*Social Justice Leadership Program: 10th-12th grade

•  Application required  

AP Human Geography: 12th grade

AP American Government: 12th grade

Climate Science and Social Change: 12th grade
Interdisciplinary Science and Social Studies.
Unleveled​

​One Semester: 
Economics 12th grade
Standard or Honors

Philosophy 12th grade
Honors

Contemporary United States History 12th grade
Standard or Honors