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    Social Science

     

     

    Acalanes Union High School District requires each student to complete three years (30 credits) of Social Studies/History courses to obtain a high school diploma. 

     

    Following courses are required for graduation:

     

    World History/Geography (10 credits)

    US History (10 credits)

    US Government (5 credits)

    Economics (5 credits)

     

    All courses taught in the Acalanes Union High School district follow a Board approved course of study. Below are AUHSD courses of study for courses offered within the Social Science Department. Please note that Advanced Placement (AP) courses follow College Board courses of study. The courses below are offered in the district, however not all courses are offered at each AUHSD school site. Please visit the AUHSD Course Catalog to determine if a certain course is offered at a specific school site

     
     
         
    World History, Culture and Geography Course of Study Grading Components
    AP European History Course of Study Grading Components
    AP Human Geography Course of Study Grading Components
    US History Course of Study Grading Components
    US History AP Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Economics Course of Study  Grading Components 
    AP Macroeconomics Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Government Course of Study  Grading Components 
    AP Comparative Government Course of Study Grading Components 
    AP US Government Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Contemporary Issues and Public Policy Course of Study  Grading Components
    Law and Society Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Law and Society 2 Honors Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Introduction to Psychology Course of Study  Grading Components 
    Psychology Course of Study Grading Components
    AP Psychology Course of Study  Grading Components