Social Studies
The high school social studies curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the world around them, both past and present. It encompasses a range of subjects such as history, geography, economics, political science, and sociology. Throughout the curriculum, students explore various historical events, cultural movements, and societal structures to develop critical thinking skills and a global perspective. They analyze primary and secondary sources, engage in research, and participate in discussions to gain insights into different cultures, ideologies, and systems of governance. The social studies curriculum aims to foster civic engagement, promote cultural awareness, and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and active members of society.
Griffin High School also provides a variety of elective courses in law, history, military history, psychology and Advanced Placement courses for those students who are interested in pursuing various disciplines of the Social Studies to a greater depth.
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE CHART
Three units of credit are required in social studies.
1 CREDIT of American Government/Civics - Required
1 CREDIT of World History - Required
1 CREDIT of United States History - Required
1 CREDIT of Economics - Required
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
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American Government/Civics | World History | U.S. History | Personal Finance and Economics |
American Government & Civics & Intro. to Government & Public Administration Integrated Course (*Embedded credit for American Government and Civics as a part of the Public Management and Administration Pathway) | World History | U.S. History | Personal Finance Economics & Government Public Administration: Local and State Issues (*Embedded credit for Personal Finance and Economics as a part of the Public Management and Administration Pathway) |
Honors American Government/Civics | Honors World History | Honors U.S. History | Honors Personal Finance and Economics |
AP Options AP Human Geography (*Elective Credit) | AP Options AP World History: Modern
AP Psychology (*Elective Credit) | AP Options AP US History
AP Psychology (*Elective Credit) | Dual Enrollment Options
AP Options AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics |
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| Dual Enrollment (Amer. Gov’t, Economics, US Hist) | AP US Government and Politics (*Not a replacement credit for Economics & Personal Finance) |
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| AP Psychology (*Elective Credit) |