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Alternative Social Studies I ( Govt / US History ) Grade 9 1 Unit Prerequisite : Department Approval Government / US History is designed to provide the student with a basic background in United States history , knowledge of government and political design , citizenship issues , personal economics , and the local geography they need to become responsible citizens and consumers . It covers the historical background of the development of the United States , including colonization and the Constitution , the structure of government , and the major rights , responsibilities and protections inherent with citizenship . This course also covers the roles and jurisdictions of state and local government , issues of personal economics , and basic geography .
Alternative Social Studies II ( Self-Advocacy / Problem Solving )
Grade 10
1 Unit
Prerequisite : Alt . Social Studies I & Department Approval
This course is designed to teach students skills related to self-determination essential for achieving independence and successful adult outcomes .
Social Studies Course Sequence Levels 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade
Standard
World History
American History I & II
Civics and Economics
Honors
Honors World History
Honors Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Honors American History I & II
Honors Civics Honors Comparative Genocide Studies
Advanced Placement
AP Human Geography
AP European , Psychology ,
Or Government
Alternative
Alternative Social Studies I / Govt . US History
Alternative Social Studies II / Self-Advocacy
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AP US History , European , Psychology , Or Government
AP European , AP Psychology , Or AP Government
Colleges recommend that students take the final level of their foreign language during the senior year . Students taking a foreign language tend to score better on the SAT and ACT . All 16 branches of the UNC University system require at least 2 years of the same foreign language ( Clemson University requires 3 ).
French
French I
Grades 9 , 10 , 11
1 Unit
Prerequisite : None
This course is an introduction to French language skills , including speaking , writing , oral comprehension and reading as well as an introduction to
Francophone cultures .
French II
Grades 10 , 11 , 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite : French I
Students continue to develop skills from French I through a more in-depth study of language and culture . The completion of this course meets the
minimum foreign language requirements for college entrance .
Honors French III
Grades 11 , 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite : French II
This course is a continued study of French language skills and culture . Greater proficiency and accuracy in language skills is required . Students who
successfully complete this course compete more favorably in college .
Honors French IV
Grades 11 , 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite : French III
This course is a continuation of Honors French III with an emphasis on reading original French works , speaking with greater fluency and developing
listening skills .
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