BC High Social Studies Requirements

Sean Irwin explains BC High's social studies curriculum for the 2017-18 school year. Students must complete three years of social studies to graduate. The curriculum includes global history and US history courses, with options for honors and AP classes. Specific courses are available for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, with some requiring applications and department approval. Open enrollment policies apply to AP courses for juniors and seniors. Electives are available but do not count towards graduation requirements.

How many years of social studies are required for graduation at BC High?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What is the main difference between Global History to US History 1 and its honors version?

• The honors version requires an application

• The honors version is easier

• The honors version is shorter

• The honors version is only for seniors

Which course is the only AP class offered to 10th graders at BC High?

• AP US History

• AP European History

• AP World History

• AP Economics

What must students taking World History AP ensure before graduating?

• They take a full year of Psychology

• They take a full year of European History

• They take a full year of Economics

• They take a full year of US History

What is the GPA requirement for open enrollment in AP courses at BC High?

• 2.5 or higher

• 2.8 or higher

• 3.0 or higher

• 3.5 or higher

What additional requirement must be met for open enrollment in AP courses besides GPA?

• A minimum grade of C

• A minimum grade of B or B-

• A minimum grade of A

• No additional requirements

Which AP course is a combination of microeconomics and macroeconomics?

• AP Economics

• AP US History

• AP Government

• AP European History

Can semester electives be used to fulfill the three-year social studies requirement?

• Only if approved by a counselor

• Only if taken in senior year

• Yes, they can

• No, they cannot

What is a key factor considered in the AP course application process?

• Student's attendance record

• Student's extracurricular activities

• Student's current social studies teacher's recommendation

• Student's age

Which of the following is NOT a semester elective offered at BC High?

• Economics

• AP Psychology

• American World War Two

• Advocating for Global Issues