Course Sequencing: High School Social Studies
Learn about the social studies requirements for several different diplomas.
Standard Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences:
Ninth Grade | Tenth Grade | Eleventh Grade | Twelfth Grade |
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World History & Geography 1
or World History & Geography 1 Honors |
World History & Geography 2 or World History & Geography 2 Honors or AP World History |
US & VA History AP US History |
US & VA Government or US & VA Government Honors or AP US Government or AP US & Comparative Government |
Advanced Studies Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences
Ninth Grade | Tenth Grade | Eleventh Grade | Twelfth Grade |
---|---|---|---|
World History & Geography 1
or World History & Geography 1 Honors |
World History & Geography 2 or World History & Geography 2 Honors or AP World History |
US & VA History AP US History |
US & VA Government or US & VA Government Honors or AP US Government or AP US & Comparative Government |
IB Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences
Ninth Grade | Tenth Grade | Eleventh Grade | Twelfth Grade |
---|---|---|---|
World History & Geography 1
or World History & Geography 1 Honors or World History & Geography 2 Honors |
AP Comparative Government or US VA Government or US VA Government Honors |
IB History of the Americas or US VA History or US VA History Honors |
IB Topics in 20th Century World History HL or IB Geography SL |