Social Studies Graduation Requirements

Students Entering Grade 9 in 2020-21

(Four Social Studies Credits Required)

A Founding Principles Course from the Following:

• American History:  Founding Principles, Civics and Economics OR
• Founding Principles of the USA and NC:  Civic Literacy*

An American History Course from the Following:

• American History I
• American History II
• American History

Students Entering Grades 10-12 in 2020-21

(Four Social Studies Credits Required)

A Founding Principles Course from the Following:

• American History:  Founding Principles, Civics and Economics OR
• Founding Principles of the USA and NC:  Civic Literacy*

Two American History Courses from the Following:

• American History I AND American History II
• American History I OR II AND another Social Studies Course
• American History AND another Social Studies Course